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Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

About Edinburgh Castle

Scotland's most visited attraction — a volcanic fortress atop a 700-million-year-old crag at the head of the Royal Mile. The Scottish Crown Jewels, the Stone of Destiny, the One O'Clock Gun, and sweeping views of the city from the esplanade make this the defining Edinburgh experience.

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📍Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG

📞+44 131 225 9846

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable to visit on your own.
✓ Mid-range ($$).

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Palace of Holyroodhouse

The official Scottish residence of the British monarch — a 16th-century palace at the foot of the Royal Mile with Mary Queen of Scots' private apartments, the Great Gallery of royal portraits, and the extraordinary ruined abbey. The State Apartments are accessible when the King is not in residence.

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National Museum of Scotland

One of the finest free museums in Europe — Scotland's national collection from prehistoric stone tools to the dolly the sheep cloning exhibit, housed in a dramatic Victorian and modern building on Chambers Street. The rooftop terrace offers one of the best views of the Old Town skyline.

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Royal Mile Edinburgh

The spine of Edinburgh's Old Town — a cobblestone mile descending from the Castle esplanade to Holyrood Palace through closes, wynds, and a streetscape of 16th-century tenements. Every close hides a different story: Mary King's Close (plague victims), Brodie's Close (inspiration for Jekyll & Hyde), and dozens more.

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