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Must visit Edinburgh Attractions
Edinburgh Castle is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

1. Edinburgh Castle

9.1
Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Castle · Edinburgh Castle · 367 tips and reviews
The Royal Mile is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

2. The Royal Mile

8.9
High St (Princes St), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Road · Old Town · 74 tips and reviews

TheMissJRTheMissJR: lots of free 'street entertainment' shows go on here throughout the yr!, worth a visit especially during the fringe festival, a buzzin atmosphere!

The Scott Monument is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

3. The Scott Monument

9.2
Princes Street Gdns, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Monument · Waverley Station · 56 tips and reviews

Robin D.Robin D: Climb all the way to the very top - the view is well worth the effort!

Arthur's Seat is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

4. Arthur's Seat

9.4
Holy Rood Park, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Mountain · Holyrood · 149 tips and reviews

Ian W.Ian Wright: Everyone who comes to Edinburgh should climb up Arthur's Seat for fantastic views of the city and the surrounding countryside.

Greyfriars Bobby's Statue is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

5. Greyfriars Bobby's Statue

8.0
Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Outdoor Sculpture · Old Town · 26 tips and reviews
National Museum of Scotland is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

6. National Museum of Scotland

9.3
Chambers St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Museum · Newington · 207 tips and reviews

LianneLianne: Massive treasure trove, don't expect to be able to do the whole thing in one afternoon. Most interesting for visitors is the Changing Nation exhibits. Read more.

7. Murrayfield Stadium

8.5
Roseburn St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Rugby Stadium · Roseburn · 26 tips and reviews

BBC AMERICABBC AMERICA: This stadium, in Scotland's capital, holds the recorded for the largest attendance to a rugby match - 104,000 watched Scotland play Wales in 1975.

Princes Street is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

8. Princes Street

Princes St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Road · Waverley Station · 18 tips and reviews
West Princes Street Gardens is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

9. West Princes Street Gardens

9.3
Princes St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Park · Edinburgh Castle · 50 tips and reviews

Wendy R.Wendy Rees: Clear day? Take a picnic and a rug to the gardens :)

Edinburgh Zoo is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

10. Edinburgh Zoo

8.4
134 Corstorphine Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Zoo · 85 tips and reviews

miketcwilsonmiketcwilson: Take the free shuttle bus to the top then walk down. Its a lot better than walking up. Don't miss the squirrel monkeys.

Scottish Parliament is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

11. Scottish Parliament

Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Capitol Building · Canongate · 25 tips and reviews

Gary F.Gary Fegan: Take the guided tour - whatever your views on the outside, you'll be impressed with the interior + its free!

The Meadows is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

12. The Meadows

9.3
Mellville Dr, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Park · Southside · 42 tips and reviews

LauraLaura: Awesome place for a BBQ on a summer evening but make sure you have a stand, there's a man who yells if he thinks your burning 'his' grass!

Grassmarket is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

13. Grassmarket

8.6
Grassmarket, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Plaza · Grassmarket · 40 tips and reviews

Joanne C.Joanne Chee: White Hart Inn pub - worth visiting! Oldest pub in Edinburgh. Read more.

Forth Road Bridge is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

14. Forth Road Bridge

Firth of Forth, Fife, Fife
Bridge · 15 tips and reviews
The Royal Yacht Britannia is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

15. The Royal Yacht Britannia

8.6
Leith Docks (at Ocean Terminal), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Boat or Ferry · Leith · 43 tips and reviews

Hilary E.Hilary Earnshaw: Enjoy tea and cake on the Royal Yacht and a fascinating tour of the ship, great morning out!

The Scotch Whisky Experience is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

16. The Scotch Whisky Experience

8.9
354 Castlehill (Royal Mile), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Museum · Edinburgh Castle · 134 tips and reviews
The Bon Vivant is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

17. The Bon Vivant

9.1
55 Thistle St, Edinburgh
Cocktail Bar · New Town · 35 tips and reviews
Wellington Coffee is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

18. Wellington Coffee

8.7
33A George St (at Hanover St), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Coffee Shop · New Town · 100 tips and reviews
The Dome is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

19. The Dome

8.8
14 George St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Bar · New Town · 75 tips and reviews
Bramble Bar is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

20. Bramble Bar

9.2
16A Queen St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Cocktail Bar · New Town · 71 tips and reviews
The Three Sisters is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

21. The Three Sisters

7.8
139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · Old Town · 28 tips and reviews
The Balmoral Hotel is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

22. The Balmoral Hotel

8.9
1 Princes St (at North Bridge), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Hotel · Waverley Station · 52 tips and reviews
Dragonfly is one of Must visit Edinburgh Attractions.

23. Dragonfly

7.6
52 West Port, Midlothian, Midlothian
Bar · 17 tips and reviews