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...

Intricately carved chapel built in 1446, featured in The Da Vinci Code movie, with history talks.

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.

The ruins of the elegant medieval birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, set within parkland by a loch.

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

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

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.

Stately home dating from 17th century, set in a country estate with a deer park and nature trails.

Stately castle ruins featuring a medieval tower house, painted ceilings, gardens & a sundial.

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

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,...

Heavily fortified castle ruins located on a dramatic promontory overlooking the River Esk.

Palladian mansion from the 1700s with rococo interiors, woodland walks & an adventure play area.

👍 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.