Top sighseeing highlights in Edinburgh

5 places

National Museum of Scotland

Orientation & Geography

Europe, United Kingdom, City of Edinburgh

Some people recommend this museum on a rainy day, but it is the perfect place to go anytime. You will find out everything about Scottish history, nature, wildlife all over the world, engineering and science.

Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Entertainment & Arts

Europe, United Kingdom, City of Edinburgh

Admission is free. A charge may be made for special exhibitions. The gallery restaurant offers a delicious breakfast for good value.

St. Giles' Cathedral

Orientation & Geography

Europe, United Kingdom, City of Edinburgh

The stain glass windows are absolutely beautiful. The atmosphere is peaceful and there is lots of beautiful design and artwork to sit and soak up. Entry is free.

Scott Monument

Entertainment & Arts

Europe, United Kingdom, City of Edinburgh

The 61.11 m (200 feet) tower has a series of viewing platforms, which can be reached by a series of narrow spiral staircases. They offer beautiful panoramic views of central Edinburgh and its surroundings.

National War Museum

Entertainment & Arts

Europe, United Kingdom, City of Edinburgh

Discover uniforms, insignia and equipment, medals, decorations, weapons, paintings, ceramics and silverware, all of which help exploring Scotland's military history, from world-changing events to the everyday life of Scottish servicemen.