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Things To Do In Edinburgh – Top 10 Things To Do In Edinburgh Part 1
Welcome to things to do in Edinburgh! If you’re thinking of visiting Edinburgh for a holiday or short break, then you’re sure to want to find lot’s of things you’ll want to do in edinburgh during your stay. Edinburgh is full of exiting and wonderful attractions and sites to see, and here we’ve compiled part 1 of what we think are the top 10 things to do in Edinburgh.
Things To Do In Edinburgh #1: Camera Obscura & World Of Illusions
You can enjoy unique views of Edinburgh from the fascinating camera obscura and rooftop terrace. Inside the world of illusions, you can experience five floors of interactive hands-on fun, including the vortex tunnel, mirror maze and shrinking room.
Get involved, play, touch everything. Great entertainment for all ages and nationalities, whatever the weather. Camera obscura is Scotland’s oldest purpose-built attraction, which was established in 1835. Voted ‘Best family attraction in Britain’, by The Telegraph 2010. Allow yourself around 1 1/2 to 2 hours for this attraction.
The camera obscura is a fantastically informative tour of Edinburgh and it’s history and worth putting on your list of things to do in Edinburgh!
Things To Do In Edinburgh #2: The Royal Yacht Britannia
Voted best visitor attraction in Scotland by visitscotland.com. You can experience what life was like on board The Royal Yacht Britannia with a fascinating audio tour of five decks. Discover this floating palace that served the British Royal Family for over forty years.
Highlights of the tour include the elegant State Apartments, the Crew’s Quarters, the Engine Room and the stunning Royal Deck Tea Room. A complimentary audio guide in 22 languages is available.
Open year round with free parking at Ocean Terminal. The royal yacht britannia is only 15 minutes from Edinburgh city centre, and recommended as one of your things to do in Edinburgh.
Things To Do In Edinburgh #3: Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, from its position atop the volcanic Castle Rock. Human habitation of the site is dated back as far as the 9th century BC, although the nature of early settlement is unclear.
There has been a royal castle here since at least the reign of David I in the 12th century, and the site continued to be a royal residence until the Union of the Crowns in 1603.
Although formally owned by the Ministry of Defence, most of the castle is now in the care of Historic Scotland, and it is Scotland’s most-visited tourist attraction. It is home to Scotland’s crown jewels, three military museums, the Scottish National War Memorial, the Prisons of War exhibition, and much more.
The castle offers a fabulous day out – an experience not to be missed if you’re thinking of some things to do in Edinburgh!
Things To Do In Edinburgh #4: The Museum Of Scotland
The Museum of Scotland is a building which, together with the adjacent Royal Museum, comprises the National Museum of Scotland. It is dedicated to the history, people and culture of Scotland. The museum is on the intersection of Chambers Street and George IV Bridge, in central Edinburgh.
Admission to the museum of Scotland is free. Opened in 1998, incorporating collections from the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland and Scottish items from the Royal Museum, the museum possesses a distinctive look. You’ll be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of things to see from all eras of Scottish history here, and there’s a few hands on things to keep the kids entertained aswell!
We’ve been here on a few occassions and always make it one of our things to do in Edinburgh.
Things To Do In Edinburgh #5: Real Mary Kings Close
To experience Mary King’s Close is to step back in time. A Close means Alley way. The homes and apartments dating back to the plague, were used to support a government building that was built on top of these structures in the 1700.
There are tours of the close several times a day. These are done by a guide in period clothing who has detailed knowledge of each home in the alley. You desend down into the alley and visit several homes, as well as walk down several streets, most has been left in original condition,
Do wear flat shoes as the lighting is not that bright and you will be walking on cobble stone streets and floors. If you are interested in history or ghosts or both, this is a fun tour to take and worth placing on your list of things to do in Edinburgh.
So, there you go! Five of what we think are Edinburgh’s top 10 attractions. You’ll find Edinburgh is a great place to visit, and as you can see from our list, there are lots of things to do in Edinburgh for all the family!
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