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To help you decide what to take in on your visit, we've compiled our top City Experiences: An Edinburgh guide outlining the best places to go, top Edinburgh tourist attractions, views to take in and the must-do city experiences.
Edinburgh Castle, home to the Edinburgh Tattoo, is a magnificently situated royal fortress located on one of the highest points in the city.
Set in 82 acres of sloping parkland, Edinburgh Zoo is situated three miles to the west of Edinburgh city centre.
At night, sightseeing goes underground into Edinburgh's ghostly underworld! Famous throughout the world for its haunted vaults - built over after the plague wiped out most of Edinburgh in the mid 1600s - Edinburgh's Grassmarket is in the heart of some of the spookiest, eeriest areas of Edinburgh's Old Town. A trip to the area wouldn't be complete without a ghost tour.
The National Gallery houses the national collection of fine art from the early Renaissance to the end of the nineteenth century. Spend an hour strolling around this peaceful setting with the floor plan and you'll find masterpieces from Raphael, Titian, El Greco, Velzquez, Rembrandt and Rubens to Van Gogh, Monet, Cozanne, Degas and Gauguin.
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Edinburgh Castle, home to the Edinburgh Tattoo, is a magnificently situated royal fortress located on one of the highest points in the city. The castle has been continuously in use for 1000 years and is in excellent condition.
Address: Castle Hill
Edinburgh,
Midlothian EH12NG
Tel: 0131 668 8831
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Set in 82 acres of sloping parkland, Edinburgh Zoo is situated three miles to the west of Edinburgh city centre.
Address: The Royal Zoologicial Society of Scotland
Edinburgh Zoo
134 Corstorphine Road
Edinburgh EH12 6TS
Tel: 0131 3349171
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The Palace is a royal residence, and hosts the Queen's Gallery containing a collection of art from the Royal Collection.
Address: The Official Residences of The Queen
London SW1A 1AA
Tel: 0131 556 5100
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The Scottish Railway Preservation Society operates the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, which has been developed since 1979 on a green-field site by the south shore of the Firth of Forth. Several historic buildings have been obtained and re-erected to provide a traditional railway setting. Bo'ness station opened in 1981.
Address: The Scottish Railway Preservation Society
Bo'ness Station
Union Street
Bo'ness
West Lothian EH51 9AQ
Tel: 01506 822298
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - Enjoy the fascinating Camera Obscura Show, fantastic views of Edinburgh, and three galleries packed full of an amazing range of optical experiences which have been amusing visitors of all ages and nationalities since 1853!
Address: Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Castlehill
The Royal Mile
Edinburgh EH1 2ND
Tel: 0131 226 3709
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Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World. Visit Edinburgh's Butterfly and insect world for a great day out! See the tropical rainforest paradise and discover what a tropical rainstorm is like 1st hand.
Address: Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World
at Dobbies Garden World
Melville Nursery
Lasswade
Midlothian EH18 1AZ
Tel: 0131 663 4932
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A trip to Edinburgh is a unique cultural experience quite unlike anything else the world can offer. The romantic capital fuses historic charm, stunning architecture and lashings of heritage to showcase everything which makes Scotland great.
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Lauriston Castle is a 16th century tower house with 19th century extensions overlooking the Firth of Forth, in Edinburgh.
Address: Lauriston Castle Edinburgh
2a Cramond Road South
Edinburgh EH4 5QD
Tel: 0131 3362060
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Maid of the Forth is a unique range of cruises on the Firth of Forth. They operate from South Queensferry in the shadow of the world famous Forth Rail Bridge, one of Scotland's most famous landmarks.
Tel: 0131 331 5000 (booking line)
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Mercat Tours - Secrets of the Royal Mile. walking tours around Edinburgh's Old Town featuring the most haunted locations, the scariest stories and most spectacular candlelit underground vaults.
Address: Mercat Tours LTD
Mercat House
28 Blair Street
Edinburgh EH1 1QR
Tel: 0131 225 5445
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Follow the story of flight from bi-planes to Concorde and enjoy the atmosphere at East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian.
Address: National Museum of Flight
East Fortune Airfield
East Lothian EH39 5LF
Tel: 0131 247 4238
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The modern landmark building that houses our Scottish collections is in the middle of Edinburgh's historic Old Town, just minutes from the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
Address: National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street
Edinburgh EH1 1JF
Tel: 0131 225 7534
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Follow the story of Scotland's military past at Edinburgh Castle. The National War Museum Scotland has a large collection exploring more than 400 years of Scottish military history.
Address: Edinburgh Castle EH1 2NG
Tel: 0131 247 4413
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Nelson's Monument is a commemorative tower built in honour of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, situated on top of Calton Hill, in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was built between 1807 and 1815 to commemorate Nelson's victory over the French and Spanish fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805
Address: Calton Hill
Edinburgh
EH7 5AA
Tel: 0131 529 3993
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The Botanics captures the imagination of everyone who visits and is world renowned for its horticultural excellence. Over 70 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds provide a tranquil haven just one mile from the city centre.
Address: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
20A Inverleith Row
Edinburgh EH3 5LR
Tel: 0131 248 2901
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The Scottish Mining Museum is a 5 Star visitor attraction which provides a great day out for all ages! They are based at one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian colliery in Europe, the Lady Victoria Colliery at Newtongrange,
Address: The Scottish Mining Museum
Lady Victoria Colliery
Newtongrange
Midlothian EH22 4QN
Tel: 0131 663 7519
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The Scottish Seabird Centre is a five star award-winning wildlife visitor attraction with something for everyone. Whether you're a nature lover or just wanting to escape to recharge your batteries! It's set in a stunning location overlooking the islands of the Firth of Forth and the white sandy beaches of North Berwick.
Address: The Scottish Seabird Centre
The Harbour
North Berwick EH39 4SS
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Surgeons' Hall Museum - The Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh houses one of the largest and most historic collections of surgical pathology material in the United Kingdom.
Address: Surgeons' Hall Museums
Nicolson Street
Edinburgh EH8 9DW
Tel: 0131 527 1649/678
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the 3D Loch Ness Experience takes you on a virtual reality journey to discover the World's most famous body of water. Does Nessie really exist? Its your turn to be the judge!
Address: The 3D Loch Ness Experience
1 Parliament Square
The High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Tel: 0131 225 2290
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Be swept away in a wave of nasty historical unpleasantry at The Edinburgh Dungeon. Barbaric savagery, putrid disease, inhumane medical practices and horrifying myth is all lurking in the Dungeon depths.
Address: Edinburgh Dungeon
Iain Scouller
31 Market Street
Edinburgh EH1 1QB
Tel: 0131 240 1001
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The Fruitmarket Gallery aims to make contemporary art accessible, without compromising art or under-estimating audiences.
Address: The Fruitmarket Gallery
45 Market Street
Edinburgh EH1 1DF
Tel: 0131 225 2383
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The National Gallery houses the national collection of fine art from the early Renaissance to the end of the nineteenth century. Spend an hour strolling around this peaceful setting with the floor plan and you'll find masterpieces from Raphael, Titian, El Greco, Vel�zquez, Rembrandt and Rubens to Van Gogh, Monet, C�zanne, Degas and Gauguin.
Address: National Gallery Complex
The Mound,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2EL
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Home to Scotland's outstanding national collection of modern and contemporary art, the Modern Art Galleries include the Gallery of Modern Art and the nearby Dean Gallery.
Address: Modern Art Galleries
75 Belford Road,
Edinburgh,
EH4 3DR
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