Best things to do in Edinburgh
About Edinburgh
This capital of Scotland is compact and hilly but consists of plenty of historical attributes such as the Scottish Parliament, the Brittania, the Palace of Holyrood House, and the St Giles Cathedral.
Perhaps Edinburgh is known for some of its famous pieces of architecture, such as the Edinburg Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny. The castle sits on a 700-million-year-old extinct volcano, and 6 days a week you can see the “One O’Clock Gun” fires take place.
Or, the Harry Potter Castle, which is exciting for kids and adults who loved the movie series. Visitors can also see the other film locations including Greyfriars Kirkyard and Victoria Street.
Explore Calton Hill, topped with monuments and memorials, including the unfinished National Monument. It has sweeping views of the city and homes the Edinburgh Playhouse.
For animal lovers and family fun, visitors will love to see the one and only knighted penguin in the world living at the Edinburgh Zoo.
What You Need to Know
Whisky
Scottish salmon
Haggis
Urban areas – 48 km/h
Rural roads – 96 km/h
Highway – 112 km/h
How to Get There
By plane
Edinburgh Airport – direct flights from all major cities worldwide including airlines such as American Airlines, Ryanair, Norwegian Air, Air Canada etc.
By bus
Edinburgh Bus Station – regular buses from all major Britain’s cities
By train
Edinburgh Central Station – trains from Glasgow, Liverpool, Newcastle or Manchester
When is the Best Time to Visit
Although Edinburgh is bustling during the summer months, plan to visit from June through August, as the average high temperatures are quite mild, and the activities are booming.
The temperature for Edinburgh ranges from about 17°C (63°F) in June, to around 18°C (65°F) in both July and August. You will never feel too hot or uncomfortable while roaming the city, giving you plenty of energy to explore all Edinburgh has to offer.