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Edinburgh city tourist attractions

Edinburgh Castle

Witness to over 1,000 years of history, Edinburgh Castle is a majestic landmark which dominates the Edinburgh city skyline like no other castle in Scotland. For information click here.

Edinburgh International Conference Centre

Set close to the heart of Edinburgh city centre, the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) is an award-winning, inspiring venue to hold large meetings & conferences in Edinburgh. For more information click here.

Edinburgh International Festival

The Edinburgh International Festival is an international celebration of the best in opera, classical music, theatre and dance, this Edinburgh attraction attracts tourists worldwide. For more information click here.

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

From the dazzling esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh’s Military Tattoo celebrates decades of music and spectacle with a colourful kaleidoscope of music, dance and display. For more information click here.

Scottish Parliament

The striking and certainly unique Scottish Parliament building rests at the bottom of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile opposite the Queen’s official Scottish Residence, the Palace of Holyroodhouse. For more information click here.

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

From the dazzling esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh’s 2008 Military Tattoo celebrates over 50 years of music and spectacle with a colourful kaleidoscope of music, dance and display.

The Massed Bands of Her Majesty's Royal Marines, His Majesty The King's Guards Band and Drill Team of Norway, The celebrated Massed Pipes & Drums and The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland combine to deliver an amazing performance of skill and showmanship. With acts from Australia, the United States, Canada and the Far East, along with Massed Highland Dancers and the haunting sound of the Lone Piper, 2008’s Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo is certainly going to be an amazing spectacle enjoyed not only by those in Edinburgh but the world over with the televised coverage.

Re-live some of the highlights of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo by downloading audio clips from the Tattoo’s official website. You might want to take a look through the gallery or catch a glimpse of previous performances on the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is quite simply unmissable; we hope you get a chance to experience the Edinburgh Military Tattoo for real very soon!

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