Edinburgh, Scotland is the capital of Scotland and the second largest city in Scotland and eighth largest in all of the United Kingdom. Edinburgh is very well known for culture and festivals throughout the year. There is an assortment of accommodation available from 5-star hotels to comfortable B&B Edinburgh and budget accommodation making it easy to enjoy the many things to do and places to visit. There are also many types of family events such as cycling, golf and rugby.
There are tons of Edinburgh attractions out there of interest. Here is a list of the top 10 attractions in Edinburgh.
Princes Street Gardens is a beautiful park that surrounds Edinburgh Castle. It is great for picnics and a serene time with your loved ones.
Edinburgh Castle is a beautiful historic castle that you can visit that sits upon a volcanic rock which overlooks the whole city.
The National War Museum of Scotland is another great place for you to visit. It is housed within the Edinburgh castle and tells the story of all the battles that Scotland has been in. Told through displays and artifacts from each war.
One of the top Edinburgh attractions is the Edinburgh Zoo. It houses over 1000 animals from all around the world. They are famous for their penguin parade and Budongo Trail that features chimpanzees.
Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World offers a hands on approach to the rain forest. It offers an ant parade, tropical gardens and actual honey bee hives.
You can also visit The Royal Yacht Britannia. It was once the residence of the royal family. You can experience the glory and extravagance that was The Royal Yacht Britannia. It offers a five floor guided tour of the yacht.
Almond Valley Heritage Centre is a perfect family outing. It offers a hands on approach to feeding and milking the animals and also a chance to participate in seasonal crafts and activities.
One of the best Edinburgh attractions are the Edinburgh Bus Tours which the hosts at your Bed And Breakfast Edinburgh or hotel reception will be able to provide you timetables for. The open-top bus tours offer a view of the city and points of interest that you may not have time to visit otherwise. There are several tours to pick from and they offer headphones for listening to guided voice tours While you ride through the historical city.
Our Dynamic Earth is a museum that takes you back through time and space. It shows from the start of our planet through the beginnings into the future.
Last but not least is Arthur’s Seat. It is rated as the number two attraction in all of Edinburgh. It compromises the hills that are in Holyrood Park, and is more than 250 feet tall. It is popular for hill walking and is relatively easy to climb. It also offers an amazing view of the city.
Edinburgh is full of rich history and culture. It is not only a beautiful tourist destination but it offers many things to do and visit. From yearly festivals to museums, castles, beautiful parks and recreational activities for young and old. It is a great vacation for any budget or family as there is such a choice of Edinburgh Hotels and B&Bs. There are Edinburgh attractions for every interest imaginable and this makes Edinburgh the ideal tourist attraction.