Sightseeing in Edinburgh
Although there is so much to see and do in Edinburgh it is mainly confined to a small area, making sightseeing very easy. However, plenty of time is needed to see everything properly; the city is jam-packed full of attractions.
Those that enjoy galleries and museums will not be disappointed. The National Gallery of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Academy are both situated along Princes Street and so are extremely accessible and easily included in a sightseeing tour.
The most popular tourist spot is of course Edinburgh Castle, located in the Old Town area of the city. Also located in the Old Town are the Palace of Holyrood House, which is the Queen’s official residence when in the city, and Royal Mile, a mile long stretch that links the Palace with Edinburgh Castle. The Old Town itself was said to have been the inspiration for the famous Stevenson novel Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
Edinburgh also boasts two extinct volcanoes. One of these is ‘Arthur’s Seat’, located in Holyrood Park, just past the Palace. This is the perfect place from which to view the city. The other is ‘Castle Rock’ and as the name may suggest, is the rock on which Edinburgh Castle sits.
Edinburgh also has sightseeing tours at very reasonable prices. Walking tours are popular and a unique way to view a city full of history. For those less energetic or slightly less mobile, bus tours are a great option. One ticket enables the traveller to alight and rejoin anywhere along the route as often as they wish within a 24-hour period.
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