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Things to do in Edinburgh

Things to do in Edinburgh

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Created by Artbees • Updated On: April 19, 2018

Find best things to do in short time in Edinburgh, Scotland. One of the most welcoming cities in the world.

The Royal Mile is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

1. The Royal Mile

8.9
High St (Princes St), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Road · Old Town · 74 tips and reviews
Brass Monkey is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

2. Brass Monkey

8.2
360-362 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Bar · Pilrig · 20 tips and reviews
Scotch Malt Whisky Society is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

3. Scotch Malt Whisky Society

9.0
28 Queen St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Whisky Bar · New Town · 35 tips and reviews
National Museum of Scotland is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

4. National Museum of Scotland

9.3
Chambers St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Museum · Newington · 206 tips and reviews
Playfair Steps is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

5. Playfair Steps

7.8
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Monument · Waverley Station · 2 tips and reviews
Castle View is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

6. Castle View

8.5
3 Castle Terrace (Lothian Road), Edinburgh Castle, City of Edinburgh
Historic and Protected Site · 1 tip
The Pond at Inverleith Park is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

7. The Pond at Inverleith Park

Inverleith Park, Midlothian, Midlothian
Lake · 4 tips and reviews
The Scottish Crown Jewels is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

8. The Scottish Crown Jewels

7.5
Castlehill (Royal Palace), Edinburgh
Historic and Protected Site · Edinburgh Castle · 6 tips and reviews
Great Hall is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

9. Great Hall

7.5
Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Historic and Protected Site · Edinburgh Castle · No tips or reviews
One O'clock Gun is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

10. One O'clock Gun

8.5
Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Historic and Protected Site · Edinburgh Castle · No tips or reviews
St. Margaret's Chapel is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

11. St. Margaret's Chapel

8.1
Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Historic and Protected Site · Edinburgh Castle · 2 tips and reviews
Adam Smith Statue is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

12. Adam Smith Statue

7.9
The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Outdoor Sculpture · Old Town · No tips or reviews
Royal Palace is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

13. Royal Palace

Castlehill (Crown Sq), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Historic and Protected Site · Edinburgh Castle · No tips or reviews
Edinburgh Castle is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

14. Edinburgh Castle

9.1
Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Castle · Edinburgh Castle · 371 tips and reviews
Leith Links is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

15. Leith Links

8.4
Park · Leith · 6 tips and reviews
Holyrood Park is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

16. Holyrood Park

9.4
Queen's Dr, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Park · Holyrood · 56 tips and reviews
The Mound is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

17. The Mound

8.5
Mound Place (in front of New College), Edinburgh
Scenic Lookout · The Mound · 1 tip
The Elephant House is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

18. The Elephant House

21 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Coffee Shop · Old Town · 135 tips and reviews
Greyfriars Bobby's Bar is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

19. Greyfriars Bobby's Bar

8.5
34A Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · Newington · 25 tips and reviews
The Library Bar is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

20. The Library Bar

7.5
13 Bristo Sq, Midlothian, Midlothian
Bar · 14 tips and reviews
The Jazz Bar is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

21. The Jazz Bar

8.1
1A Chambers Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Jazz and Blues Venue · Old Town · 28 tips and reviews
The Scott Monument is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

22. The Scott Monument

9.2
Princes Street Gdns, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Monument · Waverley Station · 56 tips and reviews
Edinburgh International Society is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

23. Edinburgh International Society

8.2
13 Bristo Place, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Social Club · Newington · No tips or reviews
Portobello Beach is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

24. Portobello Beach

9.1
Portabello Promenade, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Beach · 69 tips and reviews
Friday Night Social is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

25. Friday Night Social

8.0
13 Bristo Square, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Tour Provider · Newington · No tips or reviews
St Anthony's Chapel is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

26. St Anthony's Chapel

8.6
Holyrood Park, Midlothian, Midlothian
Scenic Lookout · 2 tips and reviews
Arthur's Seat is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

27. Arthur's Seat

9.4
Holy Rood Park, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Mountain · Holyrood · 149 tips and reviews
West Princes Street Gardens is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

28. West Princes Street Gardens

9.3
Princes St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Park · Edinburgh Castle · 50 tips and reviews
Calton Hill is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

29. Calton Hill

9.4
Regent Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Hill · 148 tips and reviews
The Meadows is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

30. The Meadows

9.4
Mellville Dr, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Park · Southside · 42 tips and reviews
Dugald Stewart Monument is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

31. Dugald Stewart Monument

8.2
Calton Hill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Monument · 2 tips and reviews

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East Princes Street Gardens is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

32. East Princes Street Gardens

9.3
East Princes St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Park · Waverley Station · 10 tips and reviews
Edinburgh Events is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

33. Edinburgh Events

8.4
176 Rose St (Princes St), Midlothian, Midlothian
Event Service · New Town · 2 tips and reviews
Dugald Stewart Monument is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

34. Dugald Stewart Monument

8.2
Calton Hill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Monument · 2 tips and reviews
Friday Night Social is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

35. Friday Night Social

8.0
13 Bristo Square, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Tour Provider · Newington · No tips or reviews
The Meadows is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

36. The Meadows

9.4
Mellville Dr, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Park · Southside · 42 tips and reviews
Teviot Row House is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

37. Teviot Row House

8.6
13 Bristo Sq, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Student Center · Newington · 4 tips and reviews
Cramond Island is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

38. Cramond Island

8.2
Firth of Forth, Cramond, City of Edinburgh
Island · 3 tips and reviews
Castle Street is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

39. Castle Street

Castle St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Road · New Town · 3 tips and reviews
Palace of Holyroodhouse is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

40. Palace of Holyroodhouse

8.8
Canongate, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Palace · Holyrood · 49 tips and reviews
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

41. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

8.7
The Esplanade (Edinburgh Castle), Midlothian, Midlothian
Music Venue · 20 tips and reviews
Military Prison is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

42. Military Prison

7.1
Castlehill, City of Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
History Museum · Edinburgh Castle · No tips or reviews
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

43. Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

8.8
549 Castlehill (Royal Mile), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Science Museum · The Mound · 79 tips and reviews
The Scotch Whisky Experience is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

44. The Scotch Whisky Experience

8.8
354 Castlehill (Royal Mile), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Museum · Edinburgh Castle · 134 tips and reviews
Museum of Childhood is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

45. Museum of Childhood

6.0
42 High St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Museum · Old Town · 15 tips and reviews
Scottish Storytelling Centre is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

46. Scottish Storytelling Centre

8.7
43-45 High St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Museum · Waverley Station · 3 tips and reviews
Dean Village is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

47. Dean Village

8.7
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Neighborhood · 14 tips and reviews
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

48. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two

8.3
73 Belford Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Art Museum · 25 tips and reviews
Middle Meadow Walk is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

49. Middle Meadow Walk

8.5
Park · 6 tips and reviews
Appleton Tower is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

50. Appleton Tower

5.3
Crichton St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
College Technology Building · Newington · 9 tips and reviews
David Hume Tower is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

51. David Hume Tower

George Square, Midlothian, Midlothian
College Academic Building · 2 tips and reviews
Old College, The University Of Edinburgh is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

52. Old College, The University Of Edinburgh

South Bridge, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
University · Newington · 11 tips and reviews
Dugald Stewart Building is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

53. Dugald Stewart Building

3 Charles Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
College Academic Building · Newington · No tips or reviews
Grassmarket is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

54. Grassmarket

8.6
Grassmarket, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Plaza · Grassmarket · 40 tips and reviews
Whiski Rooms is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

55. Whiski Rooms

8.9
4-7 North Bank St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Scottish Restaurant · The Mound · 71 tips and reviews
Royal Mile Market is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

56. Royal Mile Market

High St (South Bridge), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Historic and Protected Site · Old Town · No tips or reviews
Teuchters Landing is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

57. Teuchters Landing

9.0
1C Dock Pl, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · Leith · 33 tips and reviews
Royal Botanic Garden is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

58. Royal Botanic Garden

9.4
20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Botanical Garden · 67 tips and reviews
The Gardener's Cottage is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

59. The Gardener's Cottage

8.3
1 Royal Terrace Gardens (London Rd), Edinburgh
Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews
The Stand Comedy Club is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

60. The Stand Comedy Club

8.6
5 York Pl (Dublin St), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Comedy Club · New Town · 23 tips and reviews
Cramond Shore & Beach is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

61. Cramond Shore & Beach

8.8
Marine Dr, Cramond, City of Edinburgh
Beach · 9 tips and reviews
Mansfield Traquair Centre is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

62. Mansfield Traquair Centre

Event Space · Broughton · 2 tips and reviews
Royal Observatory Edinburgh Visitor Centre is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

63. Royal Observatory Edinburgh Visitor Centre

7.2
Observatory Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Planetarium · Blackford · 3 tips and reviews
The Royal Yacht Britannia is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

64. The Royal Yacht Britannia

8.6
Leith Docks (at Ocean Terminal), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Boat or Ferry · Leith · 43 tips and reviews
Cowgate is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

65. Cowgate

Cowgate, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Road · Old Town · 3 tips and reviews
Old City Observatory is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

66. Old City Observatory

7.2
38 Calton Hill, Edinburgh
Planetarium · 5 tips and reviews
Omni Giraffes is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

67. Omni Giraffes

6.1
28 Greenside Row, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Sculpture Garden · 2 tips and reviews
Royal Terrace Gardens is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

68. Royal Terrace Gardens

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH7 5, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Park · 2 tips and reviews
Silverknowes Promenade is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

69. Silverknowes Promenade

8.3
Silverknowes Promenade, Silverknowes, City of Edinburgh
Pedestrian Plaza · 5 tips and reviews
Edinburgh Christmas Market is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

70. Edinburgh Christmas Market

East Princes Street Gdns, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Christmas Market · Waverley Station · 28 tips and reviews
Edinburgh Zoo is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

71. Edinburgh Zoo

8.5
134 Corstorphine Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Zoo · 85 tips and reviews
National War Museum of Scotland is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

72. National War Museum of Scotland

7.8
Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
History Museum · Edinburgh Castle · 7 tips and reviews
Museum of Edinburgh is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

73. Museum of Edinburgh

6.5
142-146 Canongate, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
History Museum · Canongate · 5 tips and reviews
Scottish Seabird Centre is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

74. Scottish Seabird Centre

7.9
The Harbour, North Berwick, East Lothian
Science Museum · 11 tips and reviews
Linlithgow Palace is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

75. Linlithgow Palace

8.9
Kirkgate, Linlithgow, West Lothian
Palace · 12 tips and reviews
Prestonfield Golf Course is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

76. Prestonfield Golf Course

6 Priestfield Rd N, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Golf Course · Prestonfield · No tips or reviews
Friday Night Social is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

77. Friday Night Social

8.0
13 Bristo Square, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Tour Provider · Newington · No tips or reviews

MayheMMayheM: Cool place, nice people!

Friday Night Social is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

78. Friday Night Social

8.0
13 Bristo Square, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Tour Provider · Newington · No tips or reviews

Erin S.Erin Stewart: It's cool Place & people to hangout with!! Thanks for organising..

The Caves is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

79. The Caves

8-12 Niddry Street South (under South Bridge), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Event Space · Old Town · 13 tips and reviews
The Hub is one of Things to do in Edinburgh.

80. The Hub

8.0
Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Arts and Entertainment · Edinburgh Castle · 13 tips and reviews