Attraction
Edinburgh Castle
Historical place
4.6
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland.
Royal Mile
Landmark
4.7
Buzzing street linking Edinburgh Castle with Holyrood Palace, lined with quaint eateries & shops.
Arthur's Seat
Natural feature
4.8
Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views.
Calton Hill
Natural feature
4.8
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle.
Dean Village Dam
Landmark
4.8
Scottish Parliament Building
Government office
4.2
Curves and angles line this bold modern building with oak and granite interior, plus guided tours.
Holyrood Park
Park
4.8
Parkland around the slopes & crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking & cycling paths & a loch.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Botanical garden
4.7
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes.
St Giles' Cathedral
Church
4.6
Grand, Gothic medieval building & Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach.
Greyfriars Kirkyard
Cemetery
4.6
Church with a shop & museum, telling the story of the famously loyal dog, Greyfriars Bobby.
Stockbridge Market
Market
4.5
Sunday food market featuring artisanal goods from local producers & stalls for global street fare.
Place
Princes Street
Landmark
4.6
Famous strip of shops including fashion brands & technology along with hotels & historic monuments.
Edinburgh Old Town
Landmark
Water of Leith Walkway
Landmark
Grassmarket
Landmark
4.7
Sloping Old Town street & former 15th-century livestock market with pubs, boutiques & restaurants.
Sports/Recreation
The Meadows
Park
4.7
Public park includes children's playground, sports pitches, cricket square, with annual summer fair.
Museum/Gallery
National Museum of Scotland
Museum
4.8
Bright, modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays & a cafe.