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Edinburgh regularly features in surveys of the top cities to visit in Europe and one of the main reasons why it is such an appealing destination is the quality and diversity of its attractions.

Whatever your particular interest, from art and architecture to wildlife and whisky Edinburgh promises an unrivalled selection of galleries, museums, castles, cathedrals, zoos, gardens and interpretation centres that are guaranteed to entertain and inspire, inform and enthuse.

Edinburgh Castle History

Edinburgh Castle is an ancient stronghold perched on top the craggy remains of an extinct volcano. It was believed to have been the site of an Iron Age fort. Among its attractions are the Great Hall, a great siege gun Mons Meg, and the tiny room where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to James VI of Scotland and I of England. It has been in use by assorted military forces since prehistoric times and only transferred from the Ministry of Defence recently.

Craigmillar Castle

Classic Gothic-looking castle that was built by extremely wealthy merchant family, the Prestons in 1635-1639. Mary Queen of Scots stayed here and the Stuart family used it much like a holiday home from Holyrood Palace. Offers educational tours. Open 9.30am-6.30pm.

Edinburgh Zoo

Our mission is to inspire and excite our visitors with the wonder of living animals, and so to promote the conservation of threatened species and habitats.

Edinburgh Butterfly World

Whatever the weather, Summer or Winter, stroll through the wonderful world of an exotic rainforest, a landscape of tropical plants surrounding splashing waterfalls and pools.

Enjoy the great pleasure of watching hundreds of the worlds most spectacular and colourful butterflies flying all around you.

	Hotels Near Edinburgh Castle
	Clan Campbell Hotel Caravel Guest House Kingsview Guest House Blossom House Airlie Guest House

	Hotels Near Craigmillar Castle
	Brothaigh House Barony House International Guest House Blossom House Airlie Guest House

	Hotels Near Edinburgh Zoo
	Glenlivet House Heriot Watt University The St.Valery Menzies Guest House Kingsview Guest House

	Attractions Near Edinburgh
	Rosslyn Chapel Built in 1446, the chapel is steeped in symbolism, mysticism and references to the Knights of the Templar, Freemasonary and the pagan "Green Man". Dynamic Earth Brand new purpose-built exhibition tented amphitheatre that attempts to chart the evolution of the earth from early beginnings using elevent art earthscapes. Calton Hill One of Edinburgh's many hills, it is unmistakable with its Athenian style acropolis poking above the skyline. Find accommodation near these attraction here.