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Things to Do
The best things to do in Edinburgh, including events, festivals, attractions, tours, activities and entertainment
6 excellent free things to do in Edinburgh
Doing this city on the cheap? Here are our top tips for making it work
10 Edinburgh attractions you shouldn’t overlook
There’s no shortage of immediately recognisable sights in the Scottish capital
7 incredible day trips from Edinburgh
From hillside hikes to quaint coastal towns, here’s where to head for a refreshing escape
6 fun things to do with kids in Edinburgh
Brilliant ways to keep the young’uns entertained on your next day out
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Must-visit sights in Edinburgh
Our Dynamic Earth
A hands-on geological experience during which you’ll be able to touch a real iceberg
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
A public garden on the edge of the New Town to the north of the city centre
Camera Obscura And World Of Illusions
A suitably gothic tourist attraction to mirror the feel of Edinburgh’s Old Town
National Museum Of Scotland
Scotland’s premier museum of natural and anthropological history
More things to do in Edinburgh
Here’s where to see contemporary and classical art from home and abroad
9 can’t-miss museums in Edinburgh
Whether you’re more into dino skulls or vintage dolls, explore Edinburgh’s finest temples of knowledge
The absolute best theatres in Edinburgh
Catch a play at one the the city’s many fine performance spaces
Need some downtime? These are Edinburgh’s best parks
There are times when you need a break from the brickwork
Everything you have to see in the Old town
Follow in the footsteps of kings and queens, invading armies and religious radicals
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