The Best of Edinburgh's Attractions
For a magical city full of culture and history in Scotland visit Ediburgh. Although not Scotland's largest city it is packed full of attractions and places to visit. Each year attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum of Scotland, the Royal Mile, and the Royal Botanic Garden draw visitors in their thousands to the city.
Edinburgh's most famous attraction and best known landmark is Edinburgh Castle. The castle is built on the site of a long extinct volcano and dominates the skyline. Edinburgh Castle is one of the most visited historic buildings in the whole of the United Kingdom. It is still manned today by serving soliders and inside visitors can find a number of exhibitions showing some of Scotland's history. A castle is believed to have stood on the location since 800 BC.
Another of Edinburgh's most popular attractions is the Royal Botanic Garden. The garden is located within the city and features a wide variety of plants from around the world. Visitors can especially marvel at the glasshouses showing warmer plant species as they explore over 70 acres.
Edinburgh Zoo is located on the outskirts of the city and is home to over 1000 rare and beautiful animals. The zoo is open throughout the year even including Christmas Day. Regular bus services from Edinburgh city centre make it easy for visitors to reach the zoo.
Edinburgh is a city full of history with plenty of museums. Located on the historic Royal Mile is the Museum of Edinburgh which has exhibits on many of Edinburgh's most famous citizens. Visit the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art which has over 5000 items in its collection or the City Art Centre located on Market Street featuring a wide range of Scottish art from across the centuries.
In August Edinburgh literally comes alove as it plays host to a number of festivals the most famous of which is the Edinburgh Festival. It can be hard to find accommodation at this time is difficult so book early to avoid disappointment. At the same time a number of other festivals are on including the Edinburgh Fringe which is full of comedy performances.
The Royal families of the United Kingdom have strong connections with Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle is the home of the Scottish Crown Jewels and has exhibitions on the Scottish Royal Family. You should also visit the Palace of Holyrood which is located on the Royal Mile and is the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen in Scotland.
Edinburgh's most famous attraction and best known landmark is Edinburgh Castle. The castle is built on the site of a long extinct volcano and dominates the skyline. Edinburgh Castle is one of the most visited historic buildings in the whole of the United Kingdom. It is still manned today by serving soliders and inside visitors can find a number of exhibitions showing some of Scotland's history. A castle is believed to have stood on the location since 800 BC.
Another of Edinburgh's most popular attractions is the Royal Botanic Garden. The garden is located within the city and features a wide variety of plants from around the world. Visitors can especially marvel at the glasshouses showing warmer plant species as they explore over 70 acres.
Edinburgh Zoo is located on the outskirts of the city and is home to over 1000 rare and beautiful animals. The zoo is open throughout the year even including Christmas Day. Regular bus services from Edinburgh city centre make it easy for visitors to reach the zoo.
Edinburgh is a city full of history with plenty of museums. Located on the historic Royal Mile is the Museum of Edinburgh which has exhibits on many of Edinburgh's most famous citizens. Visit the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art which has over 5000 items in its collection or the City Art Centre located on Market Street featuring a wide range of Scottish art from across the centuries.
In August Edinburgh literally comes alove as it plays host to a number of festivals the most famous of which is the Edinburgh Festival. It can be hard to find accommodation at this time is difficult so book early to avoid disappointment. At the same time a number of other festivals are on including the Edinburgh Fringe which is full of comedy performances.
The Royal families of the United Kingdom have strong connections with Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle is the home of the Scottish Crown Jewels and has exhibitions on the Scottish Royal Family. You should also visit the Palace of Holyrood which is located on the Royal Mile and is the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen in Scotland.
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