Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland. The city is located in southeast Scotland and is bounded to the north by the Firth of Forth and to the south by the Pentland Hills. Edinburgh had a population of 506,520 in 2020, making it the second-most populous city in Scotland behind Glasgow.
Proposed itenary is to start at Edinburgh Castle, walk down the Royal Mile, stopping at whatever takes our fancy eg. National Museum, Scotch Whisky Experience, Museum of Edinburgh, The Chocolatarium, St. Giles Cathedral. On reaching Holyrood Palace at the end of the "mile", we could walk up to Arthurs Seat for a panoramic view of the city.
1. Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age. There has been a royal castle on the rock since the reign of Malcolm III in the 11th century, and the castle continued to be a royal residence until 1633.
2. The Royal Mile
The streets which make up the Royal Mile are (west to east) Castlehill, the Lawnmarket, the High Street, the Canongate and Abbey Strand. The Royal Mile is the busiest tourist street in the Old Town, rivalled only by Princes Street in the New Town.
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3. The Palace of Holyrood House
The Palace of Holyroodhouse commonly known as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. Located at the bottom of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, at the opposite end to Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood has served as the principal royal residence in Scotland since the 16th century, and is a setting for state occasions and official entertaining.
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4. Arthur's Seat
located within the ancient grounds of Holyrood Park. This inactive volcano sits 251 metres above sea level and offers 360-degree views of Edinburgh and the Lothians - it's quite something to feel like you're in the middle of the Highlands in central Edinburgh.
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5. Museum of Edinburgh
The Museum of Edinburgh, formerly known as Huntly House Museum, located at 142-146 Canongate, is a museum in Edinburgh, Scotland, housing a collection relating to the town's origins, history and legends.
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6. The National Museum of Scotland
free! With over 20,000 unique artefacts to see, it's also one of the best things to do in Edinburgh with kids. Spend the day learning about the catacombs of Egypt, the wonders of nature, Scottish history or modern-day technology. They also run a changing programme of events and exhibitions, which in 2025 includes Maps: Memories from the Second World War and Monkeys: Our Primate Family.
Top tip: If the sun makes an appearance, head up to the rooftop terrace to enjoy one of the best views of the city.
Main Sights
The Royal Mile stretches from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood House, with lots of interesting things to see along the way: St. Giles Cathedral, The Chocolatarium, Museum of Edinburgh, Scottish Parliament, the Scotch Whisky Experience, ....
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