Attractions in Edinburgh

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National Museum of Scotland
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National Museum of Scotland

Free admission, twelve million objects and a spectacular Victorian glass house: the National Museum of Scotland is one of Edinburgh's most comprehensive visits, just steps from the Royal Mile.

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Greyfriars Kirkyard

Greyfriars Kirkyard is a historic cemetery in Old Town, Edinburgh, known for its sculpted 17th-century graves, the story of the Covenanters and the legend of the dog Greyfriars Bobby. Free admission and open access.

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The Royal Mile (Edinburgh)

A medieval thoroughfare in Edinburgh stretching 1.8 km, the Royal Mile connects the castle to Holyrood Palace while traversing nine centuries of Scottish history.

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The National Museum of Scotland

On Chambers Street in Edinburgh, the National Museum of Scotland brings together archaeology, science, fashion and world cultures across sixteen free galleries.

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Holyrood Palace

A royal residence at the foot of the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace traces nine centuries of Scottish history, from the 1128 abbey to Mary Queen of Scots' apartments.

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Edinburgh Castle

Perched on Castle Rock, Edinburgh Castle concentrates nearly a thousand years of military and royal history, from the Crown Jewels to the Military Tattoo.

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Arthur's Seat

An extinct volcano 251 m high in the heart of Holyrood Park, Arthur's Seat dominates Edinburgh with a 360° panorama from the Forth Bridge to North Berwick Law.

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