19 must-see sports an Edinburgh Scotland for those looking to be immersed in the
history and culture of Scotland there's no better place to visit than its
capital city of Edinburgh
Calton Hill this rise in the landscape at the east end of princes Street
provides some of the best views of Eden where you can find perched on top of the
hill or a number of monuments including the Nelson monument the duggle Stuart
Monument and the National Monument of Scotland
Edinburgh a castle a massive stone fortress perched above the city on
Castle Rock Edinburgh a castle is a must-see destination for anyone visiting
Edinboro you can purchase a ticket and wander the castle on your own or hire an
audio tour which tells the history of the castle as you explore if his treat
isn't their thing this spot still provides amazing views of the city
edinburgh festival wheel if you're visiting edinburgh during festival
season late summer the one of the city's world-renowned arts and cultural events
you can enjoy spectacular views as you ride the temporarily constructed
festival wheel
Holyrood Abbey the ornate remains of this 12 th century ah be in disrepair
since the 18th century can be found on the grounds of the Holyrood palace
markets depending on when you're visiting there are a number of bustling
markets filled with food and art scattered throughout the city worth
stopping by like Attenborough farmers market Stockbridge Market and greater
grass market
and National Monument of Scotland this unfinished part the Manasseh monument is
a memorial for lost Scottish Fighters of the Napoleonic Wars and sits at the top
of Calton Hill
National Museum of Scotland with a diverse collection ranging from Natural
History to science to historical and cultural exhibits there's something to
pique the interest of anyone visiting this expanse of modern Museum located
near the University of Edinburgh
Northbridge there's a distinct geographical separation between the old
town and new town in Evin Burris spanned by the arching north bridge which allows
pedestrians and traffic to pass over waverly train station from the historic
high street across to princes street
old Calvin burial-ground this historical graveyard on Calton Hill is the resting
place of notable figures like the loss of her David Hume it's also the site of
an obelisk memorializing a number of political markers as well as home to
Scotland's American Civil War Memorial
Royal Botanic Garden Attenborough founded in 1670 the Royal Botanic Garden
in Edinburgh is the largest of four sites covering 70 acres with both indoor
and outdoor gardens available to the public year-round
scott monument attribute to the Scottish author Sir Walter Scott this gothic
monument is and princes street gardens on the edge of new town
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art set outside the city centre and divided
between two buildings modern one and modern two are the unique collections of
Modern and Contemporary Art that fill the halls and grounds of the Scottish
National Gallery of Modern Art the museums cafes also offer a delicious
selection for an afternoon tea
Scottish National Gallery hanging in the tall vibrantly coloured halls of the
National Gallery and the Royal Scottish Academy buildings are some of the
world's greatest masterpieces with works by artists like Botticelli Raphael
petition Rembrandt Monet and Van Gogh this extensive
collection is worth a visit
Scottish National Portrait Gallery this neo-gothic red sandstone structure is
located on that the burrows Queen Street and is home to a vast collection of
portraiture works featuring Scottish subjects and spanning mediums from
photography to paintings to sculptures
Street Giles Cathedral meeting place of the Church of Scotland the ornate crown
steeple of this 12 th century Curtis a prominent feature a baton twirl skyline
and is situated along the Royal Mile near Edinburgh a castle
the hub this gothic-style structure has served a number of purposes since its
construction in the mid-18th century including being an assembly hall for
churches and parliament and now the home of the Edinburgh International Festival
the palace of holyroodhouse situated opposite Edinburgh a castle marking the
lower end of the Royal Mile is Holyrood Palace the official Scottish residence
after Majesty the Queen it's an exquisite historical stop to make while
visiting Edinburgh and is open for tours to the public
the Royal Mile the Royal Mile is the road that runs from Edinburgh Castle
down through the heart of the old town and to the palace of holyroodhouse the
cobbled street is lined with historic landmarks shops restaurants pubs said a
web of narrow alleys and stairwells that lead to the rest of the city
Ron Kirk built into 17th century the Tron Kirk is no longer an operational
Church but still stands as a distinguishable landmark along the Royal
Mile