Edinburgh Castles & Old Town

Castles, closes, and Royal Mile history in Edinburgh.

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• Edinburgh Castle — An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland.
• National Museum of Scotland — Bright, modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays & a cafe.
• Royal Mile — Buzzing street linking Edinburgh Castle with Holyrood Palace, lined with quaint eateries & shops.
• Palace of Holyroodhouse — The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques & relics.
• Edinburgh Zoo — Large parkland zoo offering keeper talks, hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides.
• Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh — Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes.
• St Giles' Cathedral — Grand, Gothic medieval building & Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach.
• Scott Monument — Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top.
• Dean Bridge — A highly-rated real-world spot (4.6★, 1122 reviews) worth spinning for.
• Fountain Park — Restaurant and entertainment hub including bowling, casino, bars, gym, cinema and kids' soft play.
• National Galleries of Scotland: National — National collection including European masterpieces & Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions.
• The Royal Yacht Britannia — Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years.
• Princes Street Gardens — Green Flag park of geological/botanical interest, home to several public monuments and memorials.
• Greyfriars Kirkyard Cemetery Edinburgh — Church with a shop & museum, telling the story of the famously loyal dog, Greyfriars Bobby.
• The Vennel Viewpoint Edinburgh Castle — Landmark sandstone stairway between tenement buildings, with views of Edinburgh Castle at the top.
• The Real Mary King's Close — Walking tours through the maze of hidden streets below the city, with tales by costumed guides.
• Greyfriars Bobby Statue — Life-size statue of a 19th-century Skye terrier said to have sat by his owner's grave for 14 years.
• Camera Obscura & World of Illusions — Long-standing tower with 5 floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions.
• Alpine Coaster — A highly-rated real-world spot (4.5★, 1002 reviews) worth spinning for.
• The Johnnie Walker Experience — A highly-rated real-world spot (4.7★, 4856 reviews) worth spinning for.

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