Southside
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
University of Edinburgh
Walk around the campus at University of Edinburgh during your visit to Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops 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 theater 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.
George Square
You can find out about the history of Edinburgh when you stop by George Square. Discover the area's lively festivals and notable monuments.
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.
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 acclaimed theater scene, or seek out its golf courses.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Scotch Whisky Tasting - The True Spirit of Scotland
Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky & Gin Tour
Haggis paired with whisky & gins in 56 North distillery!
Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery 'Journey to Whisky' Tour & Tasting
Distillery Masterclass - 8 Scottish gins paired with cheeses
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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 Edinburgh Castle or Princes Street, and hop on the metro to see more the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
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- University of Edinburgh
- Festival Theatre
- The Meadows
- George Square
- Dynamic Earth
- Royal Commonwealth Pool
- National Library of Scotland
- Queen's Hall
- Potterrow Student Centre
- Summerhall
- Surgeon's Hall
- Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments
- Reid Concert Hall Museum of Instruments
- Pickering's Gin Distillery
- Wohl Pathology Museum
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Grassmarket
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- George Street
- Portobello Beach
- Edinburgh Park
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Heriot-Watt University
- Princes Street Gardens
- Dean Village
- St. Andrew Square
- National Museum of Scotland