BEST THINGS TO DO IN EDINBURGH FOR FIRST TIMERS W/ MAP (2024) | 20+ Must-Dos, Hidden Gems & More!
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Edinburgh's Old Town and New Town together are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, which has been managed by Edinburgh World Heritage since 1999.
Edinburgh (/ˈɛdɪnbərə/ (listen); Scots: Edinburgh; Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Èideann [ˈt̪uːn ˈeːtʲən̪ˠ]) is the capital of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. Historically part of the county of Midlothian (interchangeably Edinburghshire before 1921), it is located in Lothian on the Firth of Forth's southern shore. Recognised as the capital of Scotland since at least the 15th century, Edinburgh is the seat of the Scottish Government, the Scottish Parliament and the supreme courts of Scotland. The city's Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the monarch in Scotland. The city has long been a centre of education, particularly in the fields of medicine, Scots law, literature, philosophy, the sciences and engineering. It is the second largest financial centre in the United Kingdom (after London)and the city's historical and cultural attractions have made it the United Kingdom's second most visited tourist destination attracting 4.9 million visits including 2.4 million from overseas in 2018.
Edinburgh is Scotland's second most populous city (behind Glasgow) and the seventh most populous in the United Kingdom. The official population estimates are 488,050 (2016) for the Locality of Edinburgh (Edinburgh pre 1975 regionalisation plus Currie and Balerno), 518,500 (2018) for the City of Edinburgh, and 1,339,380 (2014) for the city region. Edinburgh lies at the heart of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland city region comprising East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife, Midlothian, Scottish Borders and West Lothian.
The city is the annual venue of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. It is home to national institutions such as the National Museum of Scotland, the National Library of Scotland and the Scottish National Gallery. The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1582 and now one of four in the city, is placed 20th in the QS World University Rankings for 2020. The city is also known for the Edinburgh International Festival and the Fringe, the latter being the world's largest annual international arts festival. Historic sites in Edinburgh include Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the churches of St. Giles, Greyfriars and the Canongate, and the extensive Georgian New Town built in the 18th/19th centuries.
The Corstorphine Hill Tower, Corstorphine, Edinburgh
A wee video, shot on my phone, of my visit to Corstorphine Hill Tower in Edinburgh. The quality isn't great, but I thought it might be worth posting anyway, as I'm keen to show places in Edinburgh that aren't often visited.
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I used to visit Corstorphine hill a lot when I was a kid and have many fond memories of exploring it during summer holidays. Those were the days when everything was a great adventure. However, I'd never been up the tower and I jumped at the chance to visit on the Edinburgh Doors Open Day a couple of years ago. As far as I can gather, the tower is open every Sunday from June to September, but please check this on the Friends of Corstorphine Hill website mentioned below.
Corstorphine Hill Tower is a memorial to Sir Walter Scott and is 145 years old. It's looked after by the City of Edinburgh Council and the Friends of Corstorphine Hill charity ( The tower is 531 feet high and offers fantastic 360 degree views of Edinburgh, The Pentland Hills, the Fife Coast and the Firth of Forth Estuary. It's sometimes also known as Clermiston Tower, or the Scott Tower, in memory of Sir Walter Scott.
Corstorphine Hill itself is a local nature reserve and a Regionally Important Geological Site and well worth exploring. If you get a chance it's well worth taking a 10 minute walk from the tower to admire the amazing views of the city and Edinburgh Castle from the Rest & Be Thankful.
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May 2018 - Edinburgh (/ˈɛdɪnbərə/ (About this sound listen); Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Èideann [ˈt̪uːn ˈeːtʲən̪ˠ]; Scots: Edinburgh) is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. It is located in Lothian on the Firth of Forth's southern shore.
Recognised as the capital of Scotland since at least the 15th century, Edinburgh is the seat of the Scottish Government, the Scottish Parliament and the supreme courts of Scotland. The city's Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the Monarchy in Scotland. Historically part of the county of Midlothian, the city has long been a centre of education, particularly in the fields of medicine, Scots law, literature, the sciences and engineering. It is the second largest financial centre in the United Kingdom (after London) and the city's historical and cultural attractions have made it the United Kingdom's second most popular tourist destination, attracting over one million overseas visitors each year.
Edinburgh is Scotland's second most populous city and the seventh most populous in the United Kingdom. The official population estimates are 464,990 (2012) for the Locality of Edinburgh (Edinburgh pre 1975 regionalisation plus Currie and Balerno), 507,170 (2016) for the City of Edinburgh, and 1,339,380 (2014) for the city region. Edinburgh lies at the heart of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland city region comprising East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife, Midlothian, Scottish Borders and West Lothian.
The city is the annual venue of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. It is home to national institutions such as the National Museum of Scotland, the National Library of Scotland and the Scottish National Gallery. The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1582 and now one of four in the city, was placed 23rd in the QS World University Rankings in 2018. The city is also famous for the Edinburgh International Festival and the Fringe, the latter being the world's largest annual international arts festival. Historic sites in Edinburgh include Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the churches of St. Giles, Greyfriars and the Canongate, and the extensive Georgian New Town, built in the 18th century. Edinburgh's Old Town and New Town together are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which has been managed by Edinburgh World Heritage since 1999.
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Best Hiking Spots in Edinburgh - Water Of Leith Walk To Dean Village
Wonderful scenic pathways especially Dean village close to City Center. A must go place in Edinburgh if anyone has plenty of time.
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Island adventures and puffin spotting on the magnificent Isle of May on the Firth of Forth, Scotland
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We took a fast RIB from Anstruther in Fife with isleofmayboattrips.co.uk to our favourite island on the Firth of Forth. In our opinion, this is one of the best day trips in Scotland - beautiful weather, an exhilarating journey, thousands of birds (including of course puffins!), lighthouses and the fresh air of a stunning island. What more could we ask for? Well, fish and chips from the Anstruther Fish Bar afterwards, that would be a nice way to round off a perfect day :)
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Getting to The Top of The Most Photographed Mountain in Scotland!
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Glencoe is a playground for hiking, climbing and everything outdoors. It's also home to Scotland's most photographed mountain - Buachaille Etive Mòr or just 'The Buachaille' as it's more affectionately known.
Today, we will walk and scramble our way up to its summit at Stob Dearg, and show you what the view is like from the top, with Rannoch Moor stretching out as far as the eye can see below.
Stob Dearg is classified as a Munro - Scottish mountains with a height of over 3000ft. It's a serious hike to get to the top and in our opinion shouldn't be attempted without some experience and a good pair of boots. We certainly learned some lessons today on how the weather can change a mountain from a fairly benign experience to a mighty dangerous place!
I hope this video gives you a good impression of how it is to hike to the top of such an iconic mountain, and then get back down again!
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Places to visit in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Places to visit in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK: Palace of Holyrood House, Camera Obscura, St. Giles Cathedral, The Scotch Whiskey Experience, Edinburgh Castle
An Edinburgh city walk with a difference - The Water of Leith Walkway from Balerno to Leith.
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Today's walk takes us from the outer edge of Edinburgh all the way to Leith Docks. But when you consider this 12.5 mile/20km walk cuts right through the heart of the city, it's not what you might expect! We will try to complete the whole Water of Leith walkway in a single attempt. Will we make it all the way? Join us to find out!
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Balerno Edinburgh, West Rigg House, drone video in 4K.
Aerial property filming at Balerno, near Edinburgh Scotland. Very quiet and beautiful place located 15 minutes from city of Edinburgh.
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Pentlands RED MOSS NATURE RESERVE Balerno - Wheelchair Accessible Walk in Scottish Moorlands
If you're struggling to go somewhere that's accessible for wheelchairs, but out in the countryside in Scotland, then the Red Moss Nature Reserve might be ideal for you. Located just outside Edinburgh, this raised boardwalk is suitable for wheelchairs and easy to get to.
Check out our video as we go around the circular route, and show you where to park and what it's like.
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Filmed in March 2023.
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Water Of Leith walk, Balerno to Leith (Edinburgh)
Water Of Leith walk, Balerno to Leith (Edinburgh): A video showing the full walk of the water of Leith in Edinburgh from Balerno to Leith, including some of the city centre attractions including the Colinton Tunnel, Dean Village and the art sculpture 6 times by Anthony Gormley
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🏴 Hill Walking - Pentlands - Threipmuir, West Kip, East Kip & Scald Law
Come walk with us as we tackle 3 peaks in the Pentland Hills range close to Edinburgh. In this video we start at Threipmuir car park, near the Threipmuir Reservoir. We then travel across moorland, begin the ascent of West Kip, travers across to East Kip, then scale Scald Law, the highest peak in the Pentlands. We then drop down, along the old Kirk Road and into Green Cleuch before returning past Bavelaw Castle to the car park.
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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND | 5 Off-the-Beaten-Track Places!
Edinburgh is our beautiful backyard, and we love exploring it! Follow along as we list out our favourite lesser-known places to go in this beautiful city! Let us know what you think of the video in the comments below and don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more travel videos!
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Old Photographs Balerno Edinburgh Scotland
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Balerno, Scottish Gaelic: Baile Àirneach, a suburb of Edinburgh, situated 8 miles south west of the city centre, next to Currie and then Juniper Green. The earliest written records of Balhernoch or Balernach are found in the late 13th century.. Malleny House is by Balerno. The first record of an estate at Malleny dates back to 1330, but the first house we know of was built in 1478. In 1637 Sir James Murray of Kilbaberton built a house at Malleny, then a short ride from Edinburgh. Sir James, died 1634, was a Scottish master wright and architect. He served as the King's Master of Works under King James VI, and Charles I. He was one of the first men in Scotland to be called an architect. His father James Murray, died1615, was a master wright and was appointed Overseer of the King's Works in Scotland in 1601. The younger James was appointed Overseer in 1605, when his father resigned the post, and two years later was appointed principal Master of Works in Scotland, succeeding David Cunninghame of Robertland. He was granted land near Juniper Green, outside Edinburgh, in 1612. Between 1622 and 1623 he designed and built Baberton House as his home here. Murray drew up plans for Parliament House in Edinburgh in 1633, and the building was constructed to his design over the following years. As Master of Works he was also in charge of works at Linlithgow Palace, the reconstruction of Holyrood Palace prior to the coronation of Charles I, and additions to the Great Hall at Edinburgh Castle. On 28 September 1608, Murray chased Finlay Taylor, a baillie of the Canongate, with a drawn sword in the Abbey Close near Holyroodhouse. In 1633, at the coronation of King Charles I, Murray was knighted. He died in December of the following year.
Cramond Island, Edinburgh - a unique island adventure only minutes from the centre of the city!
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Cramond island is a stones throw from the centre of Edinburgh. With its causeway connection to the mainland, it can be reached a couple of times a day at low tide. We spent the day there and then camped overnight with only a handful of other people on the whole island. Join us on an awesome adventure on a beautiful Scottish September day, enjoy the views and meet the wildlife!
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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND | Walking the Entire Water of Leith Walkway + Tips!
Follow along as we walk the entire Water of Leith Walkway from Leith to Balerno! We also share our top tips for making the most out of your experience! What was your favourite part of the walk? Let us know in the comments below!
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The Wallace Monument is one of Scotland's most famous landmarks. But I've never actually been there!
I've driven past this monument on the hill a thousand times, but until today I had no idea what it was like inside. Was it worth the visit? Watch on to find out :)
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Chasing the RED ARROWS through Scotland and stumbling upon a 10/10 museum along the way!
A very unexpected sight while hanging out the washing led to a dash through Scotland to follow the Red Arrows on their only scheduled visit to Scotland in 2022 (EDIT: it would appear they have already been in Scotland this year, sorry! I must've been reading an inaccurate website, but bear in mind I only had 3 minutes of research before jumping in the van, so please forgive me!). On the way, I discover a lighthouse museum with access right up into the workings of an engineering masterpiece, (and a demo thrown in as well). A boring day was well and truly flipped on its head - join me on this last-minute mini adventure :)
Filmed on location in Fraserburgh and Peterhead on Wed 20th July 2022.
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