Castle · UNESCO
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A fortress on an extinct volcano above the city, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels.
Garden · United Kingdom · Scotland
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
A peaceful botanic garden with glasshouses and city views north of the centre.
about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh matters
A short bus ride from the busy centre, this garden is a calm place of lawns, ponds and glasshouses, with the Edinburgh skyline peeking over the trees. It is a good break after the Old Town crowds, and an especially pleasant stop in spring and early summer when the flower beds and rhododendrons are at their best.
Talking points
- The grounds are free to enter.
- The glasshouses hold plants from around the world.
- The Chinese Hillside is a highlight.
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Neighbourhood · UNESCO
The Royal Mile
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The historic street running from the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with closes, shops and pubs.
Viewpoint
Calton Hill
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A small hill with unfinished monuments and one of the best views of Edinburgh.
Festival or event
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A huge August arts festival that turns the city into a stage.
Neighbourhood
Grassmarket and Victoria Street
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A lively old square and a curved, colourful street of independent shops below the castle.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.