Best places: Historical landmarks in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

👍👍 This wasn't a planned walk we was doing but we ended up walking up there. Absolutely beautiful views from the summit, quite rocky when you get to the top. I thought it was easier than it looks, some good paths up there and some steps too with chains for support going up these. There was me thinki...

Life-size statue of a 19th-century Skye terrier said to have sat by his owner's grave for 14 years.

An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland.

The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques & relics.

Former-estate-turned-park, with a 1700s hermitage house, gardens & dovecote, plus a visitor centre.

In the arches of South Bridge, these historical subterranean chambers feature tours & event venues.

Church with a shop & museum, telling the story of the famously loyal dog, Greyfriars Bobby.

18th-century home, designed by Robert Adam, with Scottish artworks, period furniture and a shop.

Easygoing rooms & suites, plus a cosy bar, in a quirky boutique hotel set on a boat built in 1919.

Walking tours through the maze of hidden streets below the city, with tales by costumed guides.

👍 We had the good fortune to visit on a beautiful evening, so the walk up to the ruins was sheer joy as it was punctuated by the beautiful scenery of Holyrood Park and views back to the city. There were a number of people on the path, since it shares the ascent to Arthur’s Seat, which we had planned t...

👍👍 One of the most picturesque Lighthouses in Edinburgh. A great place for a walk by the seaside. Lochfyne, Fish Market, Porto & Fi and Rishi's are recommended restaurants to try and are next to this harbour. Sunset with red sky is breathtaking to watch! Best time to spend is to come in the afternoon,...

👍 Lovely little Harbour Several places to eat The pier is nice to walk to, the view from the light house is a good spot to take photos (there are lots of love & friendship locks being left around the fencing too) I don't think I would go back here but not because I didn't enjoy our time there, more th...

Family attraction showing how a wealthy merchant would have lived in a house first bought in 1617.

Abbey in a spectacular setting, with free tours by wardens clad in ancient hunting Stewart tartan.

👍 Attractive architectural feature that adds some interest to the Water of Leith walkway. Has the potential to be beautiful, but seemed sadly neglected. Still a peaceful spot away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

👍👍 Very picturesque and start of the Water of Leith Walkway. Would recommend for a nice stroll

With the statue of loyal hound Bobby outside, the historic local serves cask ales and pub fare.

Art and antiquities from the royal collection plus special exhibitions in a Victorian building.

👍👍 The building is old and really beautiful