Holyrood Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Scottish Parliament
As Scotland’s political center, this striking modern building hosts the nation's government and welcomes visitors to its events and exhibitions.
Dynamic Earth
Rich with history, Dynamic Earth is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Museum of Edinburgh
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Edinburgh, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Canongate Tolbooth
Rich with history, Canongate Tolbooth is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
People's Story Museum
You can study the exhibits at People's Story Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Burns Monument
You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Things to do
Edinburgh Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of Scottish Fudge
The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh
Stunning Edinburgh E-bike Tour max 10 people small group
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Other neighbourhoods around Holyrood
Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Royal Mile – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Festival Theatre and The Meadows are top sights worth seeing.
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Edinburgh Castle or Princes Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
New Town
Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.
Bonnington
Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street.
Newington
Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Summerhall while you're exploring the area.
More to explore for Holyrood
Must-do Walks: Guide to Climbing Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh
- Scottish Parliament
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Princes Street
- University of Edinburgh
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- Grassmarket
- George Street
- National Museum of Scotland
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Royal Highland Centre
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Heriot-Watt University
- Edinburgh Park
- Arthur's Seat
- St. Andrew Square
- Knockhill Racing Circuit
- Edinburgh Port
- Scotch Whisky Experience