Edinburgh

Visit the City of Edinburgh and enjoy

Edinburgh City Guide and Local Area Guide from the Official Tourist Board.
With streets steeped in history and a thriving cultural scene, Edinburgh offers the perfect balance between all things traditional and contemporary.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site at the heart of the city combines the medieval Old Town, the Georgian New Town and award winning modern architecture. You’ll see views that make for perfect picture postcards, mysterious winding streets, elegant terraces and an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants.

To help you decide what to take in on your visit, we've compiled our top City Experiences outlining the best places to go, views to take in and the must-do city experiences - choose from our listings on the right.

The Lothians region consists of East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian where you can discover tales of Scotland’s past. Stately homes, dramatic castles and medieval chapels all provide a sense of Scotland’s impressive history.

The area has many historic towns and scenic villages, which are great for exploring. From award winning beaches, championship golf courses and some of Scotland’s most impressive visitor attractions the Lothians offer plenty of things to see and do.

To help get the most from your visit, check out our area highlights from the listings on the right.

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