Edinburgh Castle and cityscape at dusk
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Edinburgh

United Kingdom

Best Time to Visit

May to September, August (Festival)

Currency

British Pound (£)

Language

English, Scottish Gaelic

Timezone

GMT (UTC+0)

About Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a dramatic city of medieval spires, volcanic crags, and literary legend. Scotland's capital enchants with its castle-topped skyline, cobblestone Royal Mile, world-famous festivals, and whisky heritage.

Edinburgh is Known For

castle
whisky
festivals
Harry Potter
Scottish heritage

Top Attractions

1
Edinburgh Castle
2
Royal Mile
3
Arthur's Seat
4
Holyrood Palace
5
Scottish National Museum
6
Calton Hill

Popular With

history buffs
whisky lovers
festival goers
hikers

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