Arthur's Seat

Arthur's seat, is an ancient volcano which forms most of Holyrood Park. With its highest point standing at an elevation of 251 meters, it is a popular hiking spot for both tourists and locals alike, you will understand why as soon as you reach the summit—the panoramic views over the city are simply breathtaking.

• Address:

  Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions features five floors of optical illusions that anyone can get immersed in. Get lost in a mirror room or challenge your balance in the vortex tunnel, you can take fun for granted.

• Web:

  www.camera-obscura.co.uk

• E-mail:

  info@camera-obscura.co.uk

• Address:

  Castlehill The Royal Mile, Edinburgh

• Phone:

  +44 131 226 3709

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Sat 9am–10pm

Edinburgh Castle

Sitting atop Castle Rock and towering majestically over Scotland's capital for more than a thousand years, the iconic Edinburgh Castle was once a military fortress and home to kings and queens. Now, it serves as a museum displaying historic and precious treasures such as the Scottish Crown Jewels, the Stone of Destiny, and the medieval bombard Mons Meg. Once you've been inside, be sure to take a walk along the cobbled promenades and winding stone steps and drink in stunning views over the city.

• Web:

  www.edinburghcastle.scot

• Address:

  Castlehill, Edinburgh

• Phone:

  +44 131 225 9846

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9:30am–6pm

Edinburgh Zoo

Explore the lives of over 1,000 animal species from all over the world. Watch giant pandas, big cats, penguins and other birds, or take part in some of interactive activities offered by this non-profit zoological park. Don't miss out on the Edinburgh Zoo gardens, a lush paradise with countless exotic flowers and plants.

• Web:

  www.edinburghzoo.org.uk

• E-mail:

  webofficer@rzss.org.uk

• Address:

  134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh

• Phone:

  +44 131 334 9171

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Sat 10am–6pm

Festival Theatre

Along with the King's Theatre, the Festival Theatre is one of the top venues in Edinburgh for performing arts. You can simply admire its modern architecture, but coming in an or opera or a ballet show is well worth it.

• Web:

  www.edtheatres.com

• E-mail:

  marketing@edtheatres.com

• Address:

  13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh

• Phone:

  +44 131 529 6000

Gilmerton Cove

Gilmerton Cove is Edinburgh's secret network of underground tunnels. Discover the hand-carved passage ways hidden under the streets of Gilmerton, an ex-mining village in southeastern Edinburgh. This place has remained a mystery to visitors and archaeologists alike for over 300 years.

• Web:

  gilmertoncove.co.uk

• E-mail:

  info@gilmertoncove.org.uk

• Address:

  16 Drum St, Edinburgh

• Phone:

  +44 7914 829177

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 11am–12pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm