The city of Edinburgh is often voted by its residents as' the best place to live in Britain'. Dramatic contours, long surviving buildings, breathtaking views, green hills, wide water and a manageable sized city centre have encouraged a truly cosmopolitan population that has produced a diverse cultural identity. The city is a thrilling place!

Edinburgh Ghost Tours

Edinburgh Dungeon

Edinburgh Bus Tours

Deep Sea World

Edinburgh Tours

Edinburgh Haunted Vaults Tours

Tours From Edinbrugh

Culminating in August's festival it offers year-round, sophisticated entertainment in hundreds of small performance venues. The castle, King Arthur's seat and a labyrinth of tunnels and dungeons provide similar excitement for history buffs whilst those simply looking for a place to shop in fine style will not be disappointed either. There is a constant, inexplicable air of romance within this ancient city that entices visitors to return to this beautiful place time and again.

Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2YT
Tel: +44 181 6688800

Evolved from an Iron Age fort, the castle contains within its walls St. Margaret's Chapel, the oldest building in Edinburgh and the state rooms where James VI was born. There are extraordinary views over the city from three directions.
Open daily 9.30 am until 5.15 pm.

Palace of Holyrood House
Canongate, Edinburgh
Tel: +44 131 5561096

This is the official Scottish residence of the British royal family. 650 acres of parks, gardens and wilderness make up the Queen's Gardens in the heart of the city. State chambers are open to the public when the royal family are not in residence.
Open for tours only from April until October 9:30 am - 5:15 pm. November to March 9:30 am - 3:45 pm. Closed June until mid-February.

John Knox House
High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR
Tel: +44 131 5562647

Exhibition of the life and times of this intrepid religious reformer. The adjoining Netherbow Arts Centre offers interesting multimedia arts exhibitions.

Open: Monday to Saturday 10:00 am - 4:30 pm.

National Library of Scotland
George VI Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EW
Tel: +44 131 2264531
Admission Free

Royal Botanic Garden
Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR
Tel: +44 131 5527171

Offering a delightful escape from city life, the gardens are spread over seventy acres in wonderful landscaped hot houses.
Admission Free
Open: Monday to Saturday 9:00 am - dusk. Sunday 11:00 am - dusk.

Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
354 Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2YT
Tel: +44 131 2000441

Interesting exhibition detailing the process and history behind the creation of Scotland's most famous beverage.

Carson Clark Gallery
Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Tel: +44 131 5564710 Admission Free

Huntly House Museum
142 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8DD
Tel: +44 131 5294143

Presents Edinburgh's history with an exhibition of paintings, photographs and artefacts.Open Monday to Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Admission free.

National Galleries of Scotland
The Mound, Edinburgh EH1 2EL
Tel: +44 131 5568921

One of the best small collections of paintings in Europe. Raphael, Titian, Rubens, Rembrandt and El Greco are among the artists on display.

Open: Monday to Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Sunday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
Admission Free

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
74 Belford Road, Edinburgh EH4 3DR
Tel: +44 131 5568921

Matisse and Picasso are among the artists presented here together with important examples of twentieth-century movements including Cubism and Pop Art. There are several sculptures by Moore and Epstein amongst others.
Open: Monday to Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.. Sunday 2: 00 pm - 5:00pm.
Admission Free

Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JD
Tel: +44 131 5568921

Portraits of prominent Scots throughout the centuries and a photographic chronology from the beginning of the art form to the present day.
Open: Monday to Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Sunday 2: 00 pm - 5:00pm.
Admission Free

Royal Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF
Tel: +44 131 2257534

Huge collections of decorative arts, geology, natural history and science collections, exhibited under a spectacular iron and glass structure.
Open: Monday to Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Sunday noon - 5:00 pm.

Edinburgh International Festival
21 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1BL
Tel: +44 131 2264001

Runs each summer starting in mid-August. The world's largest arts' jamboree.

Scottish Chamber Orchestra (city map)
Queens Hall, Clerk Street, Edinburgh
Tel: +44 131 6677776

Monday to Saturday Box Office: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm