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.
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.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can enjoy retail therapy at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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 Zoo
See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums.
Things to do
Queensferry: 1.5-Hour Maid of the Forth Sightseeing Cruise
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Other neighbourhoods around Colinton
Morningside
Morningside is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Blackford Hill and Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve while you're in town.
Merchiston
Merchiston is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Holy Corner, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
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.
Murrayfield
Take time in Murrayfield to visit attractions like Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Corstorphine
Visitors to Corstorphine enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Edinburgh Zoo is worth a stop.
Haymarket
Take time in Haymarket to visit attractions like Princes Street and FountainPark. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Haymarket Tram Station to see more of the city.
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Grassmarket
- National Museum of Scotland
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Heriot-Watt University
- Arthur's Seat
- Princes Street Gardens
- Scotch Whisky Experience
- Dean Village
- Calton Hill
- Rosslyn Chapel