Discover Edinburgh. Explore interesting places to visit.
The city of Edinburgh, which serves as the capital of Scotland. It is rather old and features a number of historic buildings made of stone, cobblestone streets, and a castle perched atop a rock that rises directly in the middle of the city. It is generally agreed that Edinburgh is the most tourist-friendly city in all of Scotland.
Edinburgh Castle
Not only is the spectacular castle, which rests on the rocky foundation of an extinct volcano in the middle of the city. It is the most popular tourist destination in Edinburgh, but it is also widely regarded as an unmistakable representation of Scottish national pride and integrity. Even though people have been living in the area around the castle as early as 800 B.C., the majority of the structures that are still standing today were built somewhere around the 16th century (with the exception of St. Margaret’s Chapel, which is the oldest building in Edinburgh and dates back to the early 12th century). In addition, the structure of the castle dates back to the early Middle Ages, but it underwent substantial renovations in the 17th century.
Museum of Edinburgh
The secrets and enchantments of Edinburgh‘s long-ago past are preserved in a museum that covers the entire span of human history, from prehistory to the modern day. The collections in the Museum of Edinburgh, which cover everything from ceramics to manuscripts, are all related to the history of the city of Edinburgh. The structure that houses the museum, which dates back to the 16th century and was once home to Scottish aristocracy. It is also an interesting attraction in and of itself.
Rosslyn Chapel
A number of scenes from the blockbuster movie The Da Vinci Code. Which was adapted from a novel by Dan Brown. It were shot inside of Rosslyn Chapel, which is one of the most well-known landmarks in all of Edinburgh. The Chapel is a late example of the Gothic architectural style and was erected around 1446. It is said that if you decipher the pattern on the ceiling of the Roslyn Chapel. You will discover the location of the treasure that was hidden by the Templars. The history of the Roslyn Chapel is riddled with stories.
Royal Botanic Garden
The Edinburgh Botanic Garden is widely considered to be among the best botanical gardens in the entire world. It is estimated that the garden is home to 6% of all known plant species. Visitors will be able to view plants native to 10 different climate zones, ranging from tropical palms to frigid tundra. As well as some of the oldest orchids in the world. Since its establishment in 1670, the garden has continuously served as one of the city of Edinburgh‘s most popular tourist destinations. The garden provides some of the most breathtaking views in the city, including those of Edinburgh Castle.
Royal Mile
The Royal Mile is a collection of streets in Edinburgh‘s Old Town. It serves as the principal drag for pedestrian and vehicular traffic-carrying tourists. Holyrood Abbey and Edinburgh Castle are two of Edinburgh‘s most famous historical sites. And the Royal Mile connects the two of them. It is the road in the city that sees the most traffic from tourists. Nearly all of Edinburgh‘s tours center on the Royal Mile as their primary point of focus.
Linlithgow Palace
The ruins of the former Stuart Palace, also known as Mary Stuart’s birthplace. They may be found twenty kilometers outside of Edinburgh amid the bucolic setting of the Scottish hills. These ruins are the epitome of classic romantic ruin.
There was a royal manor house on the site as early as the 12th century. And construction of Linlithgow Castle began in the 14th century. Unfortunately, the palace was destroyed by a major fire in 1746, and it was never rebuilt after that. But fortunately, the palace has been passed down to us in fairly decent shape. It is well worth your time to have a look at the expansive courtyard. Which features a fountain with three levels, as well as the numerous statues that are located around the castle and the beautiful park.
Arthur’s Seat
In the shape of a saddle and featuring a breathtaking panorama of Edinburgh. It is the dormant volcano known as Arthur’s Seat is often regarded as the best location from which to capture the city in a panoramic shot. Unfortunately, the only way to reach the peak is by foot. There is a well-worn path that has been created by the feet of hundreds of thousands of tourists he ascent takes several hours at a pace that is considered average.
