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The Balmoral Hotel clock tower and Scott Monument in Edinburgh at golden hour

Attractions in Edinburgh

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in Edinburgh, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

94 places

Duddingston Kirk

Presbyterian churchDuddingston Kirk

Craigmillar Castle

CastleCraigmillar Castle

Dunbar’s Close Garden

ParkDunbars Close

a group of people walking down a street next to tall buildings

Tourist attractionThe Edinburgh Dungeon

The People's Story Museum

Local history museumThe People's Story Museum

Nature preserveHermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve

The Biscuit Factory

SightThe Biscuit Factory

gray concrete castle

PeakCalton Hill

Edinburgh Printmakers

Art galleryEdinburgh Printmakers

Government officeBute House, Official residence of the First Minister of Scotland

Melville Monument

Historic siteMelville Monument

National Galleries Scotland: Modern Two

Art galleryNational Galleries Scotland: Modern Two

Dr Neil's Garden

GardenDr Neil's Garden

ParkHolyrood Park

National Galleries of Scotland: National

Art galleryNational Galleries of Scotland: National

Flodden Wall

Historical landmarkFlodden Wall

Fishers

Fish and seafood restaurantFishers

Edinburgh City Chambers

City hallEdinburgh City Chambers

Hermitage Guest House

Guest houseHermitage Guest House

ChapelRosslyn Chapel

The Supreme Courts

Supreme courtThe Supreme Courts

St Giles' Cathedral

CathedralSt Giles' Cathedral

George Heriot's School

Combined primary and secondary sGeorge Heriot's School

Tolbooth Kirk

ChurchTolbooth Kirk

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