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With the city's skyline, cobbled streets and colourful characters as your backdrop, there's so many ways to embrace, explore, have fun and create lasting memories in Edinburgh. Resident or visitor, Forever Edinburgh is here to help you see Edinburgh in unexpected and exciting ways.
From museums with world-renowned collections, to tours exploring the city’s ancient past, there’s a wealth of attractions for all the family to enjoy in Edinburgh. Here’s our guide to the ones that should definitely be on your to-do list.
A bustling and vibrant city, steeped in history and host to a variety of colourful festivals throughout the year, there is no shortage of things to do in Edinburgh. Read on to discover what this fantastic city has to offer, come rain or shine.
Visit Edinburgh and discover a city like no other. Steeped in history, Edinburgh seamlessly blends old and new, providing locals with the perfect destination to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of a diverse and vibrant city.
Edinburgh is divided into thirteen very unique neighbourhood areas and some fantastic day trips, each with its own special charm. Our local insider guides highlight the very best to see and do wherever you are in the capital.
Edinburgh’s Grassmarket and Victoria Street are the perfect places to spend the day, exploring independent shops and fashion boutiques, from cutting edge designer to retro and vintage.
The New Town is a shopper’s paradise. This is where you’ll find some of Edinburgh’s best shopping experiences, from the luxury of Multrees Walk to the convenience and excitement of Waverley Mall, which frequently hosts events and entertainment.
We’ve created the perfect whistle-stop one day tour of Scotland’s capital city. A note about pre-planning: Some of the suggestions here may require a little pre-planning (such as buying tickets for a show or booking a table for food).
Generally regarded as the most important Scottish holiday, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Festival dates back to 1993 and has evolved to become one of the greatest outdoor celebrations of New Year’s Eve in the world. The four-day festival will run from 29 December 2024 to 01 January 2025. © Visitscotland Kenny Lam.
Things to do on The Royal Mile. The Old Town is home to some of Edinburgh’s biggest and best attractions. Grab a selfie at the city’s most iconic landmarks, or uncover the capital’s hidden gems down one of our many wynds and closes.
