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Famous monuments in Edinburgh

Greyfriars Bobby is no ordinary puppy. He is the dog that became famous in the 19th century because he guarded his master's grave for 14 years. That is, until his death in 1872. At 1 p.m. a crowd of people gathered at the Kirkyard entrance. This was the time when Bobby would leave his guard post at his master's grave to, obviously, have lunch.

Post the famous photo of Bobby on social networks while drinking coffee at the Elephant House Cafe, the place where the most famous Harry Potter was born.

 

Arthur's Seat

Dress comfortably and take a walk in Holyrood Park . Pass by the ruins of the chapel of St. Anthony and admire the panorama that opens over the city from the height of " Arthur's seat ". The extinct volcano in Edinburgh is an oasis of peace, a place where you will actually disconnect. The locals gather in the afternoon. He looks for the best place to spread his blanket, opens a beer or a bottle of wine and waits for the sunset.

Try it yourself; you certainly won't regret it!

Scott's Monument

Sir Walter Scott is the holder of the largest monument dedicated to a writer in the world. From here you will have another view of the city, among the most beautiful.

Castles and Palaces in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle

Do you want at least once in your life to feel that you have an entire castle just for you? Well, here you can. For this reason, we recommend that you visit Edinburgh Castle during the week, as early as you can get up. That is, be here at opening time. Soon after this, the castle will be crowded with visitors, and the number of groups will increase considerably at lunchtime. Reserve around two hours for a complete tour.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen of Scotland. A complete visit takes around two hours, so make your schedule for this day ahead of time. The gardens and Holyrood Cathedral are also worth visiting.

 

The Edinburgh Museums

As in any big city in this world, to learn as much as possible about the history of that people, it is advisable to visit the national museum. Likewise, the National Museum of Scotland is a must-see during a visit to Edinburgh; we are just telling you that, no matter which section of the museum you prefer, at the end of the tour you must definitely go up to the roof.

Here you will discover a terrace where, with some luck of good weather, you will be able to admire a sunset from a unique perspective.

Library of Mistakes

If you are funny and like to hunt for mistakes, this is the right place for you. Open from Monday to Friday, the Mistakes Library hosts all the economic documents that the experts have wrongly prepared starting with 1929, up to the present day. The more than 2000 documents can only be seen by appointment. Do not forget this aspect when planning your visit.

After all, it's better to learn from other people's mistakes than from your own!

Museum on the Mound or the story of the million pound

If we talked about the Library of Mistakes in Economics, well, why not talk about a museum of money? Museum on the Mound is that museum that tourists miss in favor of others such as the Museum of Childhood. We advise you to prefer this money museum. Besides the fact that you will learn new things about the history of money in Scotland, you will have the opportunity to see a million pounds, for real. Okay, it's fake money, that's right, but it's still something unique to see how much space so much money can take up. And all for free because the museum has free entry!

 

Cities within the city and... under the city of Edinburgh

Dean Village

A 5-minute walk from Princess Street is a green oasis that stretches along the river called Water of Leith . It is worth taking a walk here. Dean Village is the most beautiful area in the city, a delightful place if you are passionate about history or photography. In Dean Village you will still meet those tourists who are looking for a place to relax, an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Originally built for the workers who worked at the mill, Dean Village is today among the most exclusive residential areas in Scotland.

The city under the city

More precisely, it is about the town of Mary King's Close . It is located in the middle of the city of Edinburgh, buried under the Royal Mile. Yes, you read that right. Under the most famous street in Edinburgh and perhaps in the whole of Scotland, for a distance of almost two miles, there is a veritable tangle of alleys and abandoned houses.

Edinburgh and its green spaces

Kyoto Friendship Garden

Another location where you can retreat when you are in Edinburgh and looking for a little peace is the Kyoto Friendship Garden . It is located within the Lauriston Castle , in Cramond , and occupies a place among the top three Japanese gardens in Great Britain. A well-deserved leading place that pays tribute to the friendship between Kyoto and Edinburgh.

Cramond Island

Cramond Island , now uninhabited, is believed to have once been the headquarters of the troops. Today it is possible to reach here only twice a day when the waters are at low tide. It is a perfect place for a picnic on the green grass. We leave you the surprise of discovering Cramond Falls, a replica of the famous Niagara, as the Scots like to brag...

 

Must do when in Edinburgh!

Camera Obscura

In addition to the light show on the first floor, you can also enjoy a short presentation of the history of the city of Edinburgh. It is extremely useful for those who are here for the first time. After this visit, take a walk on Victoria Street . If you didn't know yet, find out that this is the street that was JK Rowling's muse to write Harry Potter.

The haunted tours

Among the tourist attractions in Edinburgh are also the routes through the haunted places. Edinburgh is one of the most sought after places in Great Britain when it comes to ghost hunting. Enjoy such a tour. We recommend the  Blair Street Underground Vaults tour . Even if you will be terribly scared, you will also learn a lot of interesting things about underground tunnels.

Optional excursions that you should not miss in Scotland

Although Edinburgh has many tourist attractions that you can visit, Scotland also means many other attractions that are waiting to be seen. Among them we recommend:

Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands. There are daily organized tours targeting these top attractions of Scotland. In addition, you can opt for a boat ride in search of the Loch Ness Monster. Who knows, maybe you will be the owners of a photo with it!

St. Andrews and Fife. Also in small groups of up to a maximum of 16 people, you can visit the place where the oldest university in Scotland is located , as well as the old golf course. Crossing the Forth Road Bridge to the kingdom of Fife you will learn many interesting things from the history of Scotland.

West Highland Lochs and Castle . On this trip you will have the opportunity to see wonderful castles and landscapes that you have only seen in postcards. You will visit Doube Castle , Kilchurn Castle , Inverary Castle and Stirling Castle .