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Best Historic Sites in Edinburgh

20 historic sites in Edinburgh, drawn from 16 community-curated travel guides — including 16 YouTube videos. Most visitors recommend going early morning to avoid crowds.

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Most popular guide: 12 Things Not To Do In Edinburgh →Curated by worldwildhearts, LearningCanteen, towntraveltips
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  • Edinburgh Castle

    Historic Sites

    Featured in 14 guides · See full story →

  • Royal Mile

    Historic Sites

    Featured in 11 guides · See full story →

  • Dean Village

    Historic Sites

    Featured in 7 guides · See full story →

  • Greyfriars Kirkyard

    Historic Sites

    Featured in 7 guides · See full story →

  • Palace of Holyroodhouse

    Historic Sites

    Featured in 7 guides · See full story →

  • Real Mary King's Close

    Historic Sites

    Featured in 5 guides · See full story →

  • Greyfriars Bobby

    Historic Sites

    Featured in 4 guides · See full story →

  • Scott Monument

    Historic Sites

    Featured in 3 guides · See full story →

  • Greyfriar Bobby Statue

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    Featured in 2 guides · See full story →

  • Leith

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    Featured in 1 guide · See full story →

  • Vault City

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    Featured in 1 guide · See full story →

  • The Palace of Holyroodhouse

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  • Edinburgh Vaults

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    Featured in 1 guide · See full story →

  • Urquhart Castle

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    Featured in 1 guide · See full story →

  • Doune Castle

    Historic Sites

    Featured in 1 guide · See full story →

  • Stirling Castle

    Historic Sites

    Featured in 1 guide · See full story →

  • Edinburgh Old Town

    Historic Sites

    Featured in 1 guide · See full story →

  • The Makar’s Rest

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    Featured in 1 guide · See full story →

  • Tron Kirk

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    Featured in 1 guide · See full story →

  • John Knox House

    Historic Sites

    Featured in 1 guide · See full story →