Carron's Guidebook
Peaceful walk
Edinburgh has more green spaces than any other city in the UK. Enjoy a tranquil walk with beautiful scenery
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceThe best views of Edinburgh with the beautiful Palace of Holyroodhouse at the base. It is quite a steep climb on the path, or you can drive up also
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
The best views of Edinburgh with the beautiful Palace of Holyroodhouse at the base. It is quite a steep climb on the path, or you can drive up also
Sightseeing
All iconic Edinburgh Castle photos are from the Princes Street Gardens. The Ross Bandstand is in the centre and during the Festival has live music. There is a children's play park to the far right hand side.
957 locals recommend
Princes Street
Princes StreetAll iconic Edinburgh Castle photos are from the Princes Street Gardens. The Ross Bandstand is in the centre and during the Festival has live music. There is a children's play park to the far right hand side.
Take a tour in the formal Royal Yacht which is now docked in Leith
630 locals recommend
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveTake a tour in the formal Royal Yacht which is now docked in Leith
An incredibly beautiful building and in the UKs top ten visitor attractions - over 6 million exhibits
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
An incredibly beautiful building and in the UKs top ten visitor attractions - over 6 million exhibits
Edinburgh is split into two distinct areas in the city centre which make it unique. The Old Town goes from Edinburgh Castle down to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, via the Royal Mile and is full of medieval character. The New Town is on the other side of Princes Street Gardens and is a classic example of Georgian architecture
195 locals recommend
Edinburgh Old Town
Edinburgh is split into two distinct areas in the city centre which make it unique. The Old Town goes from Edinburgh Castle down to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, via the Royal Mile and is full of medieval character. The New Town is on the other side of Princes Street Gardens and is a classic example of Georgian architecture