Edinburgh
A thoroughly interesting city to visit
In Edinburgh (Dùn Èideann in Scottish Gaelic) you'll find history in almost every nook and cranny. The Old Town is preserved in the medieval street plan. The “Royal Mile” has something to offer to everyone and there is large number of small alleyways that lead off it to the north and south.
Some of these alleyways lead to open courtyards and are therefore called “courts”. Others are open thoroughfares (“wynds”).
The capital city of Scotland boasts impressive museums, buildings that go back hundreds of years and numerous other intruiging places to visit. Edinburgh has it all....and more! You will love it.
Site rating:
- (***) A must-see site. Never disappoints!
- (**) Might very well be fascinating.
- (*) Possibly interesting if you happen to be in the area.
- (-) No visible evidence. It's up to your imagination(!)
Favorites:
- Arthur's Seat *** Location: Edinburgh / Plus code: WRVQ+J7 Edinburgh
- Craigmillar Castle *** Location: Edinburgh / Plus code: WVG5+7M Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Castle *** Location: Edinburgh / Plus code: WRX2+C2 Edinburgh
- Forth Bridge *** Location: South Queensferry / Plus code: 2J26+6HW Inverkeithing
- Holyrood Abbey *** Location: Edinburgh / Plus code: XR3H+79 Edinburgh
- National War Museum *** Location: Edinburgh / Plus code: WQXX+F8 Edinburgh
- Palace of Holyrood House *** Location: Edinburgh / Plus code: XR3G+2C Edinburgh
- Battle site of Roslin (1303) *** Location: Roslin / Plus code: VR7W+43 Roslin
- Rosslyn Chapel *** Location: Roslin / Plus code: VR4Q+5W Roslin
- Scottish National Gallery *** Location: Edinburgh / Plus code: XR23+9P Edinburgh
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery *** Location: Edinburgh / Plus code: XR44+6H Edinburgh
- St Giles High Kirk *** Location: Edinburgh / Plus code: WRX5+QJ Edinburgh
- The Real Mary King's Close *** Location: Edinburgh / Plus code: WRX5+XQ Edinburgh
And than there are.......
- Calton Hill & National Monument * Location: Edinburgh / Plus code: XR48+2W Edinburgh
- Greyfriars' Church * Location: Edinburgh / Plus code: WRW4+VV Edinburgh
- John Knox House ** Location: Edinburgh / Plus code: XR27+6W Edinburgh
- Museum of Edinburgh * Location: Edinburgh / Plus code: XR2C+H6 Edinburgh
- National Museum of Scotland ** Location: Edinburgh / Plus code: WRW5+QQ Edinburgh
- Battle site of Pinkie Cleugh (1547) * Location: Wallyford / Plus code: WXJH+4H Musselburgh
- Battle site of Prestonpans (1745) ** Location: Prestonpans / Plus code: X23R+X4 Prestonpans
- Writers Museum * Location: Edinburgh / Plus code: WRX4+VG Edinburgh