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As one of the most vibrant cities in the UK, Edinburgh is a top destination for tourists from around the world.
The city centre is a treasure trove of attractions, but many visitors don’t realize there are just as many sights and experiences to be found outside of the city limits.
A collection of amazing things to do near Edinburgh are waiting to be discovered in this article, all of which are within a few miles of the city bypass.
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Edinburgh is regarded as one of the top tourist destinations in Britain, second only to London for the number of attractions within it.
As wonderful as places like the Botanic Gardens and the Royal Yacht Britannia are, they’re a little further away from the city centre than many tourists have time for.
With that thought in mind, in this article you’ll discover things to do in Edinburgh city centre that are both easy to find and easy to walk to.
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As Scotland’s most-visited city, Edinburgh is understandably chock-full of attractions, though many activities tend to be geared towards families with children.
That being said, there are lots of tourist attractions that are equally interesting for adults whether they’re lone travellers or retired couples.
In this article, you’ll discover a collection of highly-rated things to do in Edinburgh for adults that will offer all visitors a great experience.
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Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh, is frequently voted as one of the best places to visit in the world. Readers of a range of media outlets like Condé Nast have included it in their ‘must-see’ travel guides and The Telegraph newspaper has voted Edinburgh the best city in the UK.
This little city has over 1,000 years of fascinating history waiting to be discovered around every corner and it’s one of the top cultural centres in Europe.
But even so, is it worth visiting? Find the answer in this complete guide.
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It rains a lot in Edinburgh – especially in winter – so visitors need to know exactly where to go and what to do when the clouds inevitably turn grey.
Discover the best things to do in Edinburgh on a rainy day with this guide which includes details of the best indoor attractions such as the Scottish National Gallery, the Camera Obscura, the Scotch Whisky Experience and Edinburgh Castle.
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The Union Canal in Edinburgh opened in 1822 and was originally built to transport coal from Falkirk to the capital city, but it is now mainly used by leisure craft.
The footpath and cycleway that runs alongside the Union Canal joins the Water of Leith. It is part of the Sustrans route 75 which ends in Gourock, 30 miles west of Glasgow.
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The Scottish Parliament Building is situated opposite Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh. It is the seat of the Scottish Government and is open daily for guided tours.
The building is a triumph of design but it has drawn a great deal of criticism over its cost which was more than ten times over the original budget.
Learn this story of this fascinating building and find out how you can visit it in this complete guide.
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The Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh is home to some of the world’s greatest artworks, as well as an extensive collection of Scottish masterpieces.
The gallery is adjacent to the Royal Scottish Academy between East and West Princes Street Gardens where visitors can relax in a purpose-built restaurant and café with terrace seating.
See all the highlights of this remarkable art gallery in this complete visitor guide.
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