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Top 10 points of interest & tourist attractions in Edinburgh, Midlothian area

1.	Edinburgh Castle, Castle

6.	Scott Monument, Monument

2.	St Giles' Cathedral, Visitor Attraction

7.	Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Park

3.	Church of Scotland, Religion

8.	Edinburgh Zoo, Zoo

4.	Princes Street, Visitor Attraction

9.	Holyrood Park, Park

5.	Greyfriars Kirkyard, Visitor Attraction

10.	Edinburgh Zoo, Visitor Attraction

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The capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh is one of the United Kingdom’s most visited tourist destinations. Despite its popularity, the city retains an air of relaxation for much of the year.

Visitors planning a trip to Edinburgh may choose to go straight for Edinburgh International Airport, which welcomes regular flights from a number of European destinations and some further afield. However, the city is also connected by road and rail to the rest of the U.K., including London. Although a train journey between London and Edinburgh will take between four and five hours, passengers will be treated to some stunning scenery along the way.

Once in the city, visitors will find that almost all accommodation is located within walking distance of Edinburgh’s most famous landmarks attraction, starting with its historic castle. For more than 800 years, Edinburgh Castle has loomed over the city. Today, visitors can enjoy a tour of this historic structure, while it also hosts the Military Tattoo – a performance featuring military drums and bagpipes – during festival season. Stretching in front of the castle lies the Royal Mile, a series of streets that feature an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, museums and pubs. At the eastern end of the mile sits Holyroodhouse Palace, the official residence of the Royal Family. Visitors can tour parts of the palace throughout the year.

During the summer, the Edinburgh International Festival sees millions flock to the city. Combining everything from music to comedy, from film to dance, this performing arts festival is one of the most popular in the world. With the streets filled with revelers – something that also happens during the city’s Hogmanay (New Year) celebrations – visitors may wish to make the most of the natural scenery and landscapes beyond the city center.

Located beyond Holyroodhouse, Arthur’s Seat is a popular destination thanks to its stunning views of the city and beyond. Likewise, Carlton Hill provides a panoramic view of the region.

Elsewhere, visitors can add any of a number of museums to their Edinburgh trip plan, while the likes of whisky distilleries, golf courses, ghost walks and fine dining restaurants are also recommended destinations.

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Edinburgh Trips

From Trip: UK (Sept 21st - Oct 15th)
By: mykron19

09/27 - day 7 - Drive 3 hr from Elterwater to Edinburg; explore, stay overnight 09/28 - day 8 - Explore Edinburg; stay overnight

Day 1: 09/28 - day 8

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From Trip: Europe 2012
By: doyce

11th October 2012, days 2 and 3
Travel to Jedburgh, and Edinburgh
12th October 2012
Free day in Edinburgh

From Trip: August UK
By: DushyantBalasubraman

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The Oxford Bar

From Trip: my world trip
By: KelleyJackson

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Museum of Scotland

From Trip: 5060
By: cinnabulldog

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Edinburgh Central Mosque

From Trip: 9 days great britian
By: MeowlangHeng

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St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh (Episcopal)

From Trip: Math Trail
By: JenniferLeBlanc

Edinburgh Castle

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HMY Britannia

From Trip: Kalida
By: Jen

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Edinburgh Vaults

From Trip: UK2014
By: sauceypaw

B&B booked - Sunday 6/22- Wed 6/25
https://www.gilmoreguesthouse.co.uk/index.html

Day 1: Highland/Loch Ness tour booked

https://www.timberbush-tours.co.uk/our-tours/from-edinburgh/one-day/loch-ness-glencoe-the-highlands/

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From Trip: Judies on tour
By: mikimac

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Edinburgh Castle

From Trip: Holiday 2014
By: AndrewMehnert

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Edinburgh Castle

From Trip: UK 2015
By: Abhorsen0

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From Trip: Morocco & Europe backpacking 2014
By: kerryweng

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Edinburgh Central Mosque

From Trip: Co-op August whole
By: fayv

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Leith House

From Trip: Europa 2014
By: VictoriaWojtasik

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Edinburgh Playhouse

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By: Angie&MarkJ

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From Trip: ultimate getaway
By: JenniferLynnWilliams

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From Trip: Europe 2015
By: DougJohnson

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Edinburgh Festival Theatre

From Trip: ecosse
By: PhilippeVimeux

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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

From Trip: European Advenure
By: C-Wo

Day 2: Day Trip to Loch Ness

https://www.viator.com/tours/Edinburgh/Loch-Ness-Glencoe-and-the-Highlands-Small-Group-Day-Trip-from-Edinburgh/d739-225005
Day 3: Ghost Tour -

https://www.viator.com/tours/Edinburgh/Edinburgh-Night-Walking-Including-Historic-Underground-Vaults/d739-2934HIDDEN
From Trip: Scotland 2015
By: JodiKolarik

Dumfermline Castle

From Trip: Scotland road trip
By: LucyElliott

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From Trip: Scotland
By: kgweber

Day 1: July 16-18 Tour Edinburgh

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Old Waverley Hotel

From Trip: SCOTLAND UK
By: MOE1467

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Edinburgh Castle

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By: Rachel19

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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

From Trip: European Tour
By: angelagorniak76

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EDINBURGH CENTRAL YOUTH HOSTEL

From Trip: UK
By: inaa

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Roslin Glen Country Park

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From Trip: UK Road Trip
By: LisaT

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Edinburgh Castle

From Trip: Scotish Dream
By: KatiaStamatova

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Edinburgh Castle

From Trip: camelot7414's trip 2
By: camelot7414

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Leonardo Edinburgh City

From Trip: camelot7414's trip 2
By: camelot7414

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Rosslyn Chapel

From Trip: jazzp's trip 1
By: jazzp

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Edinburgh Castle

From Trip: ccfromgc's trip 1
By: ccfromgc

Day 1: Arrive.
From Trip: srfmoyle's trip 1
By: srfmoyle

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From Trip: Europe 2018
By: laurenrose15

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Edinburgh Castle

From Trip: Scotland Part 2!
By: Justmel

1 hour 22 mins. from Edinburgh to Dundee
1 hour 20 mins from Dundee to Aberdeen
2 hours 22 mins from Aberdeen to Inverness
40 mins from Inverness to Aviemore

From Trip: HeatherGrant's trip 1
By: HeatherGrant

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