If you're planning to spend a few days in Edinburgh, be sure to visit Edinburgh Castle. In addition to magnificent views over the city's rooftops and its impressive fortified architecture, you'll learn about important pages in Scottish history and discover its hidden treasures. In this article, you'll find all our useful tips in pictures to help you prepare for your visit and have a wonderful time! Why visit Edinburgh Castle? Is the castle worth it? Our opinion: Yes, Edinburgh Castle is … [Read more...] about Edinburgh Castle (Scotland): visit + photos
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St Giles’ Cathedral (Edinburgh): visit + photos
If you're planning a visit to Edinburgh, you'll pass through the Royal Mile and, from there, you won't be able to miss the massive silhouette of St. Giles Cathedral. Don't hesitate to push open its heavy door and admire the treasures it houses - you won't regret it. In this article, you'll find some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit and have a wonderful time! Why visit St Giles' Cathedral? Is the cathedral worth it? Our opinion: Yes, St Giles' Cathedral is well worth a visit. … [Read more...] about St Giles’ Cathedral (Edinburgh): visit + photos
The Real Mary King’s Close (Edinburgh): visit + photos
Planning a trip to Edinburgh? If you'd like to learn about the city's history in a fun way, book your visit to The Real Mary King's Close! This immersive attraction will take you back in time through the underground streets of the Royal Mile, just as they were in the 17th century. In this article, you'll find some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit and have a wonderful time! Why visit The Real Mary King's Close? Is The Real Mary King's Close worth it? Our opinion: Yes, The Real … [Read more...] about The Real Mary King’s Close (Edinburgh): visit + photos
Calton Hill (Edinburgh): visit + photos
If you're spending a few days in Edinburgh, take a trip to Calton Hill. Here you'll find romantic monuments lining quiet paths and, above all, superb panoramic views over the city. It's a magnificent walk above the city that gives you a better understanding of the local topography. In this article, you'll find some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit and have a wonderful time! Why visit Calton Hill? Is Calton Hill worth it? Our opinion: Yes, the promenade is well worth a visit. … [Read more...] about Calton Hill (Edinburgh): visit + photos
Writers’ Museum (Edinburgh): visit + photos
The atmosphere at the Writers' Museum in Edinburgh immediately struck us as very special. Nestled in the heart of Lady Stair's Close, between old stones and narrow staircases, this literary museum transported us to another time. In a succession of hushed rooms, personal objects and fragments of stories led us to meet some of the major figures in Scottish literature. In this article, you'll find some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit and have a wonderful time! Why visit the … [Read more...] about Writers’ Museum (Edinburgh): visit + photos
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Edinburgh): visit
From the moment we arrived, the sculpted gardens of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh set the mood for discovery. The museum is housed in two separate buildings in a peaceful setting away from the city center. Between iconic 20th-century works and engaging contemporary exhibitions, we explored these two venues with their complementary atmospheres. Each offered a unique visitor experience. In this article, you'll find some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit … [Read more...] about Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Edinburgh): visit
