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Historic places in and around Edinburgh

Find places to visit in and around Scotland's capital city.

Edinburgh Castle

Discover a world-famous icon. Perched on a volcanic plug, Edinburgh Castle has dominated the skyline of Scotland’s capital city for centuries.

Learning activities and outreach at Edinburgh Castle

Find out about the different learning and outreach opportunities available at Edinburgh Castle, for early years, primary, secondary and community groups.

Early years learning activities at Edinburgh Castle

Our learning activities and outreach for early years groups at Edinburgh Castle.

Secondary learning activities at Edinburgh Castle

Our learning activities and outreach for secondary school groups at Edinburgh Castle.

Primary learning activities at Edinburgh Castle

Our learning activities and outreach for primary school groups at Edinburgh Castle.

Old and New Towns of Edinburgh

Within Scotland's ancient capital, the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh give the city a unique character and iconic skyline.

Old and New Towns of Edinburgh

Learn more about medieval and Georgian Edinburgh

Community group learning activities at Edinburgh Castle

Our learning activities and outreach for community groups include tours and crafts, as well as the option to book meeting or activity space at the castle.

Private events at Edinburgh Castle

Celebrate your special occasion or entertain your guests at Edinburgh Castle.

Weddings at Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle is the perfect romantic venue for full daytime or evening ceremonies and receptions, with spaces to accommodate micro weddings to dinners for 120 and receptions for up to 170.

Booking learning activities at Edinburgh Castle

Details on how you can book a learning activity at Edinburgh Castle, plus information on lunch spaces, risk assessments and accessibility.

Craigmillar Castle

Step inside Edinburgh’s ‘other castle’, once a rural retreat from Scotland’s capital. Craigmillar Castle was close to the political cauldron of the capital, yet pleasantly separate from it.

Holyrood Park

Welcome to Holyrood Park, the breathtaking landscape at the heart of Edinburgh.

Corstorphine Dovecot

Visit this popular Edinburgh landmark – a dovecot from the 1500s, set in a pleasant leafy suburb.

Castlelaw Hill Fort

In picturesque hills near Edinburgh, Castlelaw Hill Fort was home to an Iron Age community for several centuries.