Overview
From Holyrood Palace head to the Scottish Parliament Building before soaking up the atmosphere of the Royal Mile. Explore the Edinburgh Dungeon and take in the Scottish National Gallery. Enjoy Princes Street Gardens and then head to Edinburgh Castle before visiting the Saint Giles Cathedral. Stop at the National Museum of Scotland and then finish up at Surgeons’ Hall Museum.
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Otherwise known as Holyrood Palace, the Queen’s official residence in Scotland stands at the end of the Royal Mile. Visitors can take in the royal gardens, the ruins of 12th century Holyrood Abbey and explore the magnificent State Rooms.
Scottish Parliament Building
The Scottish Parliament Building sits against the backdrop of Holyrood Park and Salisbury Crags. Take a tour, see the art collection and discover the story behind the design of this innovative building.
Royal Mile
The main artery of Edinburgh’s Old Town the Royal Mile is steeped in history. Enjoy the buzz of the city and mingle with the crowds as you dip in and out of the numerous attractions, shops and pubs whilst taking in the castle views and architectural sights.
The Edinburgh Dungeon
Going underground…. Explore 1000 years of history in the Edinburgh Dungeon – enjoy live shows, two underground rides and actors’ performances on your educational tour beneath the city.
The National Galleries of Scotland
If art is your thing then head to the Scottish National Gallery and tour the collections to see the works of famous artists including Turner, Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Raphael.
Princes Street Gardens
Overlooked by the magnificent Edinburgh Castle, the Princes Street Gardens act as a bridge between Edinburgh’s Old Town and New Town. Enjoy the fantastic views and take the opportunity to relax in this city centre green space. Take in the all the shops on Princes Street and maybe pop behind to see the Georgian buildings and fine squares.
Edinburgh Castle
An iconic sight dominating the city’s skyline, Edinburgh Castle is a major visitor attraction for the tourists that flock to Edinburgh each year. Tour the castle and explore the history, enjoy the views across the city and Firth of Forth – and if the timing is right you can see the firing of the one o’clock gun.
St Giles' Cathedral
The spire of the Saint Giles Cathedral pierces the Edinburgh skyline. Enjoy a visit exploring over 900 years of history, visit the stunning Thistle Chapel with its ornate woodwork and gold leaf ceiling and climb the tower for some great panoramic views.
National Museum of Scotland
Have fun and learn at the National Museum of Scotland – Scotland’s most visited attraction - where you can tour the stunning collections covering world cultures, science and natural history. The artefacts and exhibits in the various galleries chart the history of Scotland and the wider world.
Surgeons' Hall Museums
Study the history of surgery as you tour the collections and exhibits of the award winning Surgeons’ Hall Museum one of the largest collections in the UK – don’t miss the dental collection and the pathology collection.
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