Polton
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.
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.
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.
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 Playhouse Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.
Edinburgh Zoo
See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.
Things to do
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Full-Day Trip: Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour
Other neighbourhoods around Polton
Grange
Visitors to Grange like its restaurants and gardens, and Carlton Cricket Club is a sight worth a stop.
Morningside
Morningside is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Braid Hills Golf Course and The Braid Hills while you're in town.
Newington
Historic sites, museums, and cafes are just a few things travelers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Summerhall while you're exploring the area.
Marchmont
Visitors to Marchmont enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, The Meadows is worth a stop.
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.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Festival Theatre and Royal Commonwealth Pool are top sights worth seeing.
- Edinburgh Castle
- Princes Street
- Royal Mile
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Grassmarket
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Princes Street Gardens
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Arthur's Seat
- Dean Village
- Calton Hill
- National Museum of Scotland
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Heriot-Watt University
- Rosslyn Chapel