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St. Giles Cathedral
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St. Giles Cathedral
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Ranked #21 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 301 reviews
This is the main church of The Church of Scotland.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
St. Mary's Cathedral
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Ranked #22 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Craigmillar Castle
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Craigmillar Castle
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Ranked #23 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Attraction type  Castles
Distance  2.5 miles from city centre
The Scotch Whisky Experience
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The Scotch Whisky Experience
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Ranked #24 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4 of 5 stars 298 reviews
Owner description: Take a barrel ride as you actually become part of the whisky making process. Experience for yourself our regional whiskies... more » Owner description: Take a barrel ride as you actually become part of the whisky making process. Experience for yourself our regional whiskies and whether you like fruity, sweet or smoky flavours our experts will help you select your perfect dram.Enter the vault containing the world’s largest collection of Scotch Whiskies and enjoy a special tutored nosing and tasting. Explore Scotland’s whisky history from the very beginnings through to the global success of today. « less
Attraction type  Factory Tours; Speciality Museums; Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Georgian House
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Georgian House
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Ranked #25 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Fully restored period house.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Scott Monument
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Scott Monument
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Ranked #26 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4 of 5 stars 142 reviews
A 200-foot spire dedicated to Sir Walter Scott, the famous Scottish poet.
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Old Town
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Old Town
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Ranked #27 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Owner description: Edinburgh's oldest neighborhood, dating back to medieval times: these small streets are lined with wool shops, pubs and... more » Owner description: Edinburgh's oldest neighborhood, dating back to medieval times: these small streets are lined with wool shops, pubs and historical monuments. « less
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Museum on the Mound
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Museum on the Mound
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Ranked #28 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 54 reviews

The Museum on the Mound's is a small museum associated with the Bank of Scotland traces the history of banking and money in Scotland with interesting side trips into crime... more »

Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
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Ranked #29 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Owner description: Much acclaim has greeted the 2011 re-opening of this now emphatically 21st-century gallery housed in a striking 19th-century... more » Owner description: Much acclaim has greeted the 2011 re-opening of this now emphatically 21st-century gallery housed in a striking 19th-century Gothic building. You will find portraits of generations of famous Scots (from Royals to poets and film stars), but the Gallery now also encompasses depictions of specific places and events – making it a portrait of the nation, not just its most famous sons and daughters. The dazzlingly-restored Victorian murals, plus a new emphasis on photography, have revitalized the place, and hugely extended its appeal. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Art Galleries
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Gladstone's Land
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Gladstone's Land
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Ranked #30 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4 of 5 stars 58 reviews
Owner description: Beautiful chamber known for its authentic interiors and painted ceilings. Offers a look into the past through a quality... more » Owner description: Beautiful chamber known for its authentic interiors and painted ceilings. Offers a look into the past through a quality museum experience. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Dean Village
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Dean Village
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Ranked #31 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews

Dean Village is one of the oldest areas in Edinburgh city centre. There was a village centred around the Milling Industry called the Water of Leith Village back in the days when... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two (Dean Gallery)
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two (Dean Gallery)
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Ranked #32 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Art gallery with an impressive collection of Dada and Surrealist art.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Art Galleries
Distance  1.5 miles from city centre
Real Mary King's Close
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Real Mary King's Close
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Ranked #33 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4 of 5 stars 653 reviews

  To experience Mary King's Close is to step back in time.  A Close means Alley way. The homes and apartments dating back to the plague, were used to support a government building... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Cramond Village
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Cramond Village
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Ranked #34 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  4.8 miles from city centre
ScotlandsPeople Centre
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Ranked #35 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums; Libraries
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Edinburgh Experience
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Edinburgh Experience
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Ranked #36 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
Balmoral Spa
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Ranked #37 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
The Edinburgh Dungeon
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The Edinburgh Dungeon
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Ranked #38 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
3.5 of 5 stars 278 reviews
Owner description: Exciting, scary and fun – delve into Scotland’s bloody history at the Edinburgh Dungeon. We know that when it comes to... more » Owner description: Exciting, scary and fun – delve into Scotland’s bloody history at the Edinburgh Dungeon. We know that when it comes to history – the horrible bits are the best. Experience live actors, dark history, thrilling rides and special effects… are you brave enough to face 80 minutes of Scotland’s most dramatic past?New for 2012 – William Wallace: Allegiance Meet the greatest patriot of all time and hear the tale of his gory end. Choose your allegiance as you face Scotland’s warrior hero and prepare for battle… « less
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
The Traverse
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Ranked #39 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
The avant garde of Edinburgh's night life: a cutting edge bar for cutting edge tastes.
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs; Theatres
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Church of St John the Evangelist
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Church of St John the Evangelist
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Ranked #40 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
One Spa
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One Spa
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Ranked #41 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Owner description: The award-winning One Spa at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh offers a perfect balance of energy, water and heat. A... more » Owner description: The award-winning One Spa at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh offers a perfect balance of energy, water and heat. A beautiful indoor swimming pool and outstanding rooftop Hydropool go hand-in-hand with a reviving Thermal Suite and a relaxing spa treatment programme, while the state-of-the-art fitness studio tones and balances the body's core. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Museum of Childhood
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Museum of Childhood
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Ranked #42 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4 of 5 stars 79 reviews
Owner description: Adults can indulge in a nostalgia-fest and children discover how their (not so) aged parents amused themselves as youngsters... more » Owner description: Adults can indulge in a nostalgia-fest and children discover how their (not so) aged parents amused themselves as youngsters in a world before video games. There’s a wholesomeness to the construction kits and embroidery sets that once kept little fingers busy in a world that embraced the notion of "Improving Sunday Toys," while train sets and dolls houses have enduring appeal. If the implacable stare of the massed ranks of a compendious collection of dolls becomes a little unnerving, there are dressing-up boxes, and regular organized activities to provide diversions. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Greyfriars Church
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Greyfriars Church
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Ranked #43 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Historical church famous for its cemetery where Bobby, a loyal terrier, kept watch over his master's grave for 14 years.
Attraction type  Cemeteries; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Holyrood Abbey
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Holyrood Abbey
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Ranked #44 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
People's Story
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People's Story
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Ranked #45 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums; Speciality Museums
Usher Hall
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Ranked #46 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Concerts
The Museum of Edinburgh
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The Museum of Edinburgh
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Ranked #47 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Our Dynamic Earth
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Our Dynamic Earth
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Ranked #48 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
3.5 of 5 stars 148 reviews
Owner description: Situated at the foot of Edinburgh’s spectacular Salisbury Crags, Our Dynamic Earth invites you on a journey back through... more » Owner description: Situated at the foot of Edinburgh’s spectacular Salisbury Crags, Our Dynamic Earth invites you on a journey back through space and time 15,000 million years ago. Fly over glaciers as they carve out the planet’s surface before outsmarting dinosaurs facing extinction. Feel the Earth move as a volcano explodes and experience the chill of Polar Ice. Embark on 4DVENTURE, Scotland’s only 4D experience, on an epic journey of contrasts. Touch, smell, feel the adventure as you fly from Polar regions to deep within the tropical rainforest.Plus, 360º Dome Films shown exclusively in the ShowDome. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums; Speciality Museums; Natural History Museums; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Portobello Beach
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Portobello Beach
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Ranked #49 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4 of 5 stars 77 reviews

          A mile(ish) stretch of sandy beach with cafe's, pubs, ice cream and a couple of old fashioned amusement arcades. It's a bucket and spade kids beach popular with kite... more »

Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  2.7 miles from city centre
Brass Rubbing Centre
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Brass Rubbing Centre
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Ranked #50 of 164 Attractions in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: Great family activity where you can make your own personal souvenir to take home from the UK. Offers a unique tourist... more » Owner description: Great family activity where you can make your own personal souvenir to take home from the UK. Offers a unique tourist experience while learning history. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
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