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Edinburgh Attractions
Edinburgh is a fantastic place to tour the Highlands from. Choose your preferred tour of Scotland or choose from attractions and tours of the City of Edinburgh itself! Edinburgh Tours
Edinburgh Hotels On A Map
Search for Edinburgh Hotels, Self catering accommodation and Bed & Breakfasts in Edinburgh with this user friendly map of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Hotel Map
Edinburgh Restaurants
The definative guide to Edinburgh's hottest restaurants offers the most indulgent private dining venues and completely suptuous places to stay. Edinburgh Restaurants
Edinburgh Museums & Art Galleries
The museums, galleries and monuments which comprise the City of Edinburgh Museums and Galleries range from a series of historic buildings strung along the crowded medieval Royal Mile. Museums & Galleries
Edinburgh Haunted vaults tours
Walking tours around Edinburgh’s Old Town featuring the most haunted locations, the scariest stories and most spectacular candlelit underground vaults. Haunted Vaults Tours
Edinburgh Princes street Gardens
The most accessible and obvious park to head for if you are on Princes Street, and just five minutes walk from the High Street. A wonderful place to admire Edinburgh castle, during Hogmanay and during the Festival in August to watch the fireworks. Princes Street Gardens

Edinburgh castles & houses
historic manors and country estates

Edinburgh Weekend Breaks

Famous castles of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, Scottish Parliament buildings, St Giles Cathedral

Edinburgh Castle - a majestic landmark which dominates the capital city's skyline just as it has dominated Scotland's long and colourful history. Edinburgh Castle is the best known and most visited of Historic Scotland's buildings. Perched on an extinct volcano and offering stunning views, and famous home to the Edinburgh Inrternational Festival and Military Tattoo -  and Edinburgh’s hogmanay, this instantly recognisable fortress is a powerful national symbol, and part of Edinburgh's World Heritage Site.

A rich mix of architectural styles reflects the castle's complex history and role as both stronghold and seat of Kings. The tiny St Margaret's Chapel, Edinburgh's oldest building, dates from the 1100s. Crown Square, the principal courtyard, was developed in the 15th century, the Great Hall with its impressive hammerbeam roof was built by James IV in 1511. The Half Moon Battery was created in the late 16th century; and the Scottish National War memorial was added after the First World War.

Castle stewards provide guided tours and there is also an audio tour in six languages. As well as gift and book shops, the Crown Jewel shop offers exclusive, specially designed jewellery for sale. Visitors can take a break in the castle café. A courtesy vehicle for visitors with a disability (sponsored by the Bank of Scotland) is available from the esplanade.

Other superb buildings and house to visit include Holyrood Palace, Scottish Parliament buildings, and St Giles Cathedral.

Using the Historic Scotland Explorer pass allows you to make big savings on the cost of admission to over 70 of Scotland's top historic properties, including many in and around Edinburgh. Purchase online at the address below.
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk 

Or a National Trust for Scotland Discovery Ticket, which can be purchased on line at
www.nts.org.uk