Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, Scotland

Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress in the Scottish city of Edinburgh. The castle is situated on a hill in the city, the area the castle is built on had always been used by settlements in the earlier centuries due to the hill and its strategic advantages. The castle has a complex building history, with the oldest part d (...Find out more)

Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh, Scotland

Arthur’s Seat is the main peak of the hills in Holyrood Park that overlook the Scottish capital city, Edinburgh. The hill is thought to have been named after King Arthur, although other theories on its naming exist. The peak of the hill is around 251m(822 ft) high and has become a place for tourists to visit due to it (...Find out more)

Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, Scotland

The National Museum of Scotland is a museum in the Scottish capital city of Edinburgh, that was established in 2006 with the merger of the new Museum of Scotland with the Royal Museum. The museum displays Scottish antiques, culture, history, science and technology, natural history and world cultures. The museum is housed in (...Find out more)

Holyrood Palace, Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, Scotland

Holyrood Palace (Palace of Holyroodhouse) is an official royal palace of the British monarchy, situated in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Queen of Great Britain spends one week at the start of the summer at the royal residence, in that time she carries out official royal engagements and ceremonies at the palace. The palace as it (...Find out more)

Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland

Calton Hill is a hill in Edinburgh, Scotland. The has an elevation of 103m and a prominence of 46m. The hill is a popular spot in the city with locals and tourists as it offers panoramic views over the city. The hill also has an array of monuments such as the National Monument which is an Athenian acropolis poking above the (...Find out more)

High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RE, Scotland

St Giles’ Cathedral (High Kirk of Edinburgh) is a Church of Scotland cathedral situated in the Scottish capital city, Edinburgh. A church has been on the site for 900 years but the current Gothic church dates back to the 14th century, though it was heavily renovated in the 19th century. It is a category A listed build (...Find out more)

The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL, Scotland

Scottish National Gallery is an art gallery situated in the Scottish capital city, Edinburgh. The gallery opened in 1859 and is housed in a purpose built building. The building is a grand Neoclassical building built to the style of a Greek temple. The gallery the building houses is the national gallery of Scotland, which di (...Find out more)

Chapel Loan, Roslin EH25 9PU, Scotland

Rosslyn Chapel is a chapel located in the village of Rosslyn 7 miles south of the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. The chapel was founded in the 15th century by William Sinclair 1st Earl of Caithness. Sinclair founded the chapel to celebrate the work of God and the faithful departed. The chapel is category A listed on the herit (...Find out more)

E. Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh EH2 2EJ, Scotland

Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott situated in Edinburgh, Scotland. In 1832 a competition was held to design a monument for Scott after his recent death, the winning design was built and unveiled in 1846. The tower is around 61 metres (200 ft) high and has a series of viewing p (...Find out more)

Ocean Dr, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ, Scotland

Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia is the former royal yacht of the British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. The yacht is now retired and sits as a visitor attraction on the Leith in Edinburgh, Scotland.  The vessel was in service from 1954 till 1997 and was the second royal vessel with the name. It is thought the vessel covered ov (...Find out more)