Things to do in Edinburgh

Stunning city surrounded on all sides by glorious countryside

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Edinburgh has everything: high culture, Internationally renowned festivals, and stunning country walks, not forgetting Edinburgh Castle, perched on its volcanic crag overlooking the medieval buildings of the Old Town and the magnificent Georgian architecture of the New Town. The beauty of Edinburgh is that it's compact size means the city's main sites are all easily explored on foot. Edinburgh's cosmopolitan air and vibrancy have led people to declare that Edinburgh is Scotland's less congested, less polluted answer to London. These qualities have led to Edinburgh being a world leader on the international festival calender. Every August, the city fills with visitors looking to catch the next big comedian; hear their favourite authors read from their books; or immerse themselves in the classical music and challenging theatre of the Edinburgh International Festival. Edinburgh is somewhere you will want to visit time and time again!

  Visit places around Edinburgh


Local Attractions       Museums       Beaches      

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Edinburgh Dungeons
The Edinburgh Dungeon invites you to delve into the capital’s most blood-curdling history - a frightful experience.
Less than a mile



3D Lochness
Unique 3D Lochness experience. ☎
Less than a mile



CitySightseeing Edinburgh
Open top bus tours, relax and see all the sights - great for all the family.
Less than a mile



Palace Of Holyrood House
Visit the official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen.
Less than a mile



Royal Yacht Britannia
The Royal Yacht Britannia is one of the world's most famous ships - and a great visitor attraction.
2 miles

Our Dynamic Earth
Science centre telling the story of planet earth.  www  ☎
✓ Suggested by Kerry Kirkwood, Edinburgh
Less than a mile
Camera Obscura And World Of Illusions
A fun and unique way of seeing Edinburgh.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Edinburgh Castle
Magical visitor attraction.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
City Bus Tour
Open-top guided tours.  www  ☎
Less than a mile

  

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  Eat & Drink in Edinburgh


Restaurants      

Khublai Khan
Relaxed and informal Mongolian restaurant.  www  ☎
✓ Suggested by Greg Lauder, Edinburgh
1.8 miles

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  Watch, Listen & Nights out in Edinburgh


Cinema       Theatre, Ballet & Opera       Nightclubs       Live Music & Concerts       Comedy      



Filmhouse
Independent Cinema. ☎
Less than a mile



Pleasance Theatre
The best live music, comedy and theatre. ☎
Less than a mile

Ocean Terminal
Over 70 stores, Vue cinema, Fitness Centre, Restaurants, Bars and much more at this unique shopping and entertainment complex.  www  ☎
2 miles
Underbelly
Hosts some of the best live comedy, music, drama and much more throughout The Edinburgh Fringe Festival.  www  ☎
✓ Suggested by Alex Hughes, Watford
Less than a mile
City
Popular city centre nightclub.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Espionage
Bar and nightclub spread over 5 floors.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Lulu
Edinburgh's most lavish nightclub.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
The Stand
Much loved comedy club.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
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  Sports & Leisure in Edinburgh


Fitness & Leisure centres       Water sports       Special Interest      

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Pure Gym
Great value health and fitness centre. ☎
Less than a mile



Waterworld
Edinburgh's largest leisure pool. ☎
1.4 miles

Virgin Active
Health and Fitness club.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Bannatyne
State of the art health and fitness club.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
David Lloyd
Tennis, health and fitness club.  www  ☎
4.7 miles
Edinburgh Leisure Sailing And Watersports
Opportunities to kayak, powerboat, sail and much more.  www  ☎
9.1 miles
Clubhouse
Indoor contemporary golf centre.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Laserquest
The original and best laserquest experience.  www  ☎
1.4 miles

  


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  Treat yourself in Edinburgh


Shopping Centres       Spa & Salon      



One Spa And Health Club
Luxury spa and health club. Relax and unwind. ☎
Less than a mile

St James Shopping Centre
City centre complex with over 50 stores including John Lewis.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Ocean Terminal
Over 70 stores, Vue cinema, Fitness Centre, Restaurants, Bars and much more at this unique shopping and entertainment complex.  www  ☎
2 miles
Zen Lifestyle
Beauty salon and spa. Indulge yourself.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Beauty Quarter
'Feel good' beauty salon. Wide range of luxurious treatments. Treat yourself.  www  ☎
Less than a mile

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  Kids in Edinburgh


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Edinburgh Dungeons
The Edinburgh Dungeon invites you to delve into the capital’s most blood-curdling history - a frightful experience.
Less than a mile



3D Lochness
Unique 3D Lochness experience. ☎
Less than a mile



Waterworld
Edinburgh's largest leisure pool. ☎
1.4 miles

Molly's Playcentre
Thrilling indoor soft playcentre.  www  ☎
2 miles
Time Twisters
Themed indoor adventure play.  www  ☎
5 miles
Scrambles
Climbing themed children's soft play centre.  www  ☎
8.5 miles
Our Dynamic Earth
Science centre telling the story of planet earth.  www  ☎
✓ Suggested by Kerry Kirkwood, Edinburgh
Less than a mile
Camera Obscura And World Of Illusions
A fun and unique way of seeing Edinburgh.  www  ☎
Less than a mile
Edinburgh Castle
Magical visitor attraction.  www  ☎
Less than a mile

  

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Where to stay in Edinburgh

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Did you know...

  • Edinburgh’s Alexander Graham Bell was told by the Western Union that the telephone he invented was "an interesting novelty without any commercial possibilities."
  • Celebrity Fact: J.K. Rowling penned the first novel in her Harry Potter series at the Elephant House cafe on George IV Bridge.
  • In August, Edinburgh hosts the biggest arts festival in the world

Other info

Tourist Info Office located at: 3 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH2 2QP

Famous for...

Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Festival, Alexander Bell, Sean Connery and Shortbread

Annual events in Edinburgh