Things to see in Edinburgh
The castle and the Tattoo are the headline acts, but the city rewards anyone willing to walk a bit further — into the museums, down to Leith, or out to an airfield full of aeroplanes.
Edinburgh Castle
The castle dominates the skyline above the Royal Mile. What to see inside, the One O'Clock Gun, the Crown Jewels and how to get tickets.
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The Military Tattoo
Massed pipes and drums on the Castle Esplanade every August, ending with the lone piper and a fireworks finale. Its origins and how to book.
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The Fringe Festival
Running since 1947 and now the largest arts festival on earth. Comedy, theatre, dance and hundreds of free shows along the Royal Mile.
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Top Ten Restaurants
Ten Edinburgh restaurants worth booking a table for, from Michelin-starred tasting menus to the best fish and chips in the city.
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National Museum of Scotland
More than 20,000 artefacts on Chambers Street covering Scotland's history, culture, nature and science — and free to enter.
Find Out MoreFilms Shot in Edinburgh
Trainspotting, Chariots of Fire, Cloud Atlas and The Da Vinci Code all filmed here. The movies and the locations you can still walk to.
Find Out MoreTrusted Edinburgh trades
Finding a good builder, plumber or mechanic in a city of tenements and cobbles is harder than it should be. These are the Edinburgh firms that came recommended most often.