Things to do in Edinburgh Guide
Attractions The Shore – Trendy waterfront area with restaurants and bars. Royal Yacht Britannia – Former royal yacht with tours and exhibits. Edinburgh Castle – Historic fortress with panoramic city views. Palace of Holyrood House – The Queen’s official Scottish residence. Gallery of Modern Art – Contemporary and modern art exhibitions. National Galleries of Scotland […]
The Royal Yacht Britannia
Step aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith and discover a remarkable chapter of modern royal and maritime history. Launched at Clydebank in 1953, Britannia served the Royal Family for 44 years and travelled more than one million nautical miles. Today, visitors can explore five decks, moving from the Bridge and elegant State Apartments to […]
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
Set within leafy parkland on Belford Road, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art offers two complementary galleries and an excellent change of pace from Edinburgh’s busier historic centre. Modern One presents Scottish and international modern and contemporary art, with displays spanning Surrealism, Cubism, Expressionism and work made from the 1960s onwards. Across the road, […]
Calton Hill
Rising above the eastern end of Princes Street, Calton Hill rewards the short climb with one of Edinburgh’s most memorable panoramas. From the summit, guests can look across the Old and New Towns towards Edinburgh Castle, Arthur’s Seat, the Firth of Forth and the distant hills. The hill is also an open-air collection of striking […]
The Royal Botanic Garden
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh offers a restorative change of pace just north of the city centre. Set across more than 70 acres, the Garden brings together plants from around the world within one of the richest living collections of its kind. Wander through the Rock Garden, Woodland Garden, Arboretum and Chinese Hillside, pause beside […]
National Gallery
Set beside Princes Street Gardens, the Scottish National Gallery offers a beautifully paced encounter with outstanding Scottish and international art. Its collection spans the early Renaissance to 1945, bringing together works by celebrated figures including Titian, Rembrandt, Vermeer and Velázquez, alongside Impressionist favourites. The Scottish galleries illuminate the country’s artistic story from 1800 to 1945, […]
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Standing at the foot of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyroodhouse is The King’s official residence in the city and a remarkable setting for centuries of Scottish royal history. Wander through the grand State Apartments, admire the tapestries and plasterwork, and discover the chambers associated with Mary, Queen of Scots. The Great Gallery, Throne […]
Playhouse Theatre
Edinburgh Playhouse brings the scale and excitement of a major touring venue to the heart of the city. Opened in 1929 as a grand cinema and saved from demolition in the 1970s, it returned in 1980 as the theatre audiences know today. Its vast auditorium, original proscenium arch and restored period details create a suitably […]
Edinburgh Castle
Commanding the city from Castle Rock, Edinburgh Castle brings Scotland’s royal and military history vividly to life. Explore the Royal Palace, where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to James VI, step inside the magnificent Great Hall, and see the Honours of Scotland, Britain’s oldest Crown jewels. St Margaret’s Chapel, Edinburgh’s oldest surviving building, offers […]
Silent Disco Adventures
See Edinburgh from a playful new angle with Silent Disco Adventures, a guided walking and dance experience through the city centre. Participants wear wireless headsets and follow an energetic host through a carefully led hour of music, singing and choreography, turning familiar streets into a moving dance floor. It is lively, sociable and deliberately uninhibited, […]