"Experience and Enjoy the historic, magical enchantments you will find in the Heart of Midlothian"

Edinburgh is the majestic but compact capital city of Scotland (pop.-f C. 650,000). It has 4 Universities and has a welcoming cosmopolitan ambiance. As a tourist you will find that you can only do justice to Edinburgh in a 3-4 day visit. Inevitably you will be drawn to Edinburgh Castle and The Honours of Scotland (the oldest crown jewels in europe) The Royal Mile Camera Obscura (and its world of Illusions) St. Giles High Kirk, The New Parliament of Scotland and Holyrood Palace. Holyrood is Queen Elisabeth’s Edinburgh residence and the home of the old court of Scotland. Other attractions in The Royal Mile include Gladstone’s Land, the Museum of Childhood and Our Dynamic Earth by the Parliament building. A ghost tour or an underground tour to Mary King’s Close can be great fun. There are lots of places to eat and drink and shop for that gift from Scotland on the royal mile.You will find an excellent Edinburgh Tourist attraction summary information ( opening times prices etc.) at Edinburgh Online.

You will inevitably wish to explore the Medieval Old Town and the Georgian New Town. There are citytourbuses by Waverley Train station. High on the options list for most would be the Museum of Scotland ,the Greyriars Bobby centre by Greyfriars kirk, the National Art Galleries of Scotland.

A climb or drive to the top of Arthur's Seat for the spectacular views of the City and the surrounding counties is highly recommended. The Royal Observatory (Edinburgh is the center for UK astronomy research) and a visit to the former Royal Yacht Britannia (enables you to see how the Queen lived on the yacht...and then step out into a large shopping mall) Craigmillar Castle is 3 miles from the central Edinburgh and is worth a visit. Near to the Royal Yacht you'll find the Water of Leith providing beautiful walks along the river bank.

Go to other attractions:

Roslin Battlesite
Roslin Chapel
Edinburgh Crystal
Day Trip to Edinburgh
Black Diamonds Mining Museum
Butterfly World & Bird of Prey Centre
Arniston House
Glenkinchie Distillery
Soutra Aisle
Newbattle Abbey
Vogrie Green Country Park
Crichton Castle
Fairies O' Carlops & Icelandic Horse Pentland Hills Trecking Centre
Midlothian Dry Ski Slope
The Corn Exchange, Dalkeith
Day Tours to the Borders
Day Trip to West Lothian & Stirling
Day Trip to Loch Lomond
Day Trip to East Lothian & Berwickshire