As Scotland’s captial city Edinburgh is packed full of culture and history. The city has lots of different attractions and places to visit. Every year thousands of tourists visit the city to see attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum of Scotland, the Royal Mile, and the Royal Botanic Garden.

The most famous attraction in the city and its best known landmark is Edinburgh Castle. The castle dominates Edinburgh’s skyline and sits on top of a long extinct volcano. It is one of the most visited historic buildings in the whole of the United Kingdom. Edinburgh Castle is still manned today by a serving regiment of the British Army and inside visitors can find a number of exhibitions showing some of Scotland’s history. Fortifications are believed to have stood on the location since 800 BC.

The Royal Botanic Garden is another of Edinburgh’s most popular attractions. The garden features a wide variety of plants from around the world and is located close to the city centre. The glasshouses show warmer plant species from around the world and visitors can explore over 70 acres.

Edinburgh Zoo is located on the outskirts of the city and is home to over 1000 rare and beautiful animals. The zoo is open throughout the year even including Christmas Day. Regular bus services from Edinburgh city centre make it easy for visitors to reach the zoo.

Edinburgh is a city full of history with plenty of museums. Located on the historic Royal Mile is the Museum of Edinburgh which has exhibits on many of Edinburgh’s most famous citizens. Visit the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art which has over 5000 items in its collection or the City Art Centre located on Market Street featuring a wide range of Scottish art from across the centuries.

Visiting Edinburgh during August is a great time as it plays host to the Edinburgh Festival. It can be hard to find accommodation at this time so book early to avoid disappointment. Other festivals also take place at the same time including the Edinburgh Fringe which is full of comedy performances amongst others.

The Royal families of the United Kingdom have strong connections with Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle is the home of the Scottish Crown Jewels and has exhibitions on the Scottish Royal Family. You should also visit the Palace of Holyrood which is located on the Royal Mile and is the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen in Scotland.

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