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Popular places to visit

University of Edinburgh
Walk around the campus at University of Edinburgh during your visit to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

Holyrood Park
Holyrood Park is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art scene and lively festivals in this walkable area.

The Meadows
After visiting The Meadows, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Dynamic Earth
You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and notable monuments.

George Square
You can find out about the history of Edinburgh when you stop by George Square. Discover the area's acclaimed art scene and notable monuments.

National Library of Scotland
National Library of Scotland is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums, or seek out its golf courses.
Things to do

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Edinburgh: Harry Potter Themed Walking Audio Tour

Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery 'Journey to Whisky' Tour & Tasting

Private Royal Mile walking tour - Discover the history of our most famous street
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Other neighborhoods around Southside

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.

Old Town Edinburgh
Preserving its medieval street plan, this UNESCO World Heritage Site features the Royal Mile, St. Giles' Cathedral, and the National Museum of Scotland. Explore narrow closes and hidden passages for a unique experience.

Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.

Grange
Visitors to Grange like its restaurants and gardens, and Carlton Cricket Club is a sight worth a stop.

Marchmont
Marchmont is noteworthy for its bars, and you can plan an outing to Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile while you're in town.

Edinburgh City Centre
While you're in Edinburgh City Centre, take in top sights like Princes Street or Royal Mile, and hop on the metro to see more the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
- Places of interest
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- University of Edinburgh
- Festival Theatre
- The Meadows
- Dynamic Earth
- Queen's Hall
- George Square
- Royal Commonwealth Pool
- Potterrow Student Centre
- Summerhall
- National Library of Scotland
- Surgeon's Hall
- Pickering's Gin Distillery
- Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments
- Wohl Pathology Museum
- Reid Concert Hall Museum of Instruments
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Grassmarket
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- George Street
- Edinburgh Park
- Portobello Beach
- Dean Village
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- Princes Street Gardens
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- St. Andrew Square
- Royal Highland Centre