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Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Royal Mile
Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.
University of Edinburgh
The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Edinburgh Zoo
See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.
Things to do
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
Full-Day Trip: Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Highlands from Edinburgh
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Merchiston
Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.
Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Braid Hills Golf Course and The Braid Hills while you're in town.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Princes Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Gin Distillery to Dean Village – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and The Meadows while in the area.
Marchmont
Visitors to Marchmont enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, The Meadows is worth a stop.
- Edinburgh Castle
- Princes Street
- Royal Mile
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- Edinburgh Zoo
- George Street
- St. Andrew Square
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Princes Street Gardens
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Arthur's Seat
- Royal Highland Centre
- Dean Village
- Calton Hill
- Edinburgh Park
- National Museum of Scotland
- Portobello Beach
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Heriot-Watt University
- Victoria Street
- Festival Theatre