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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 outdoor activities

Edinburgh may have a rich cultural heritage and more wonderful monuments, castles attractions and galleries than some cities could wish for yet Edinburgh also has easy access to a fantastic range of outdoor activities and outdoor pursuits for the more sports orientated visitor too.

Cycling in Edinburgh

MB7
Whether you want to try mountain biking for the first time, or test your skills to their limits,  MB7 will ensure an unrivalled experience. MB7 is the link between you and the experts that have created Britain's most exciting mountain biking trail network. We offer weekend challenges and weeklong tours combing the amazing 7 stanes trails with lesser known quality trails. We also offer a unique support service for people intent on a mountain biking mission in Southern Scotland.

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The Pentland Hills
The beautifully scenic Pentland Hills offer excellent paths for cycling trips in Edinburgh and can be reached by cycling alongside the Union Canal directly from Edinburgh. The views of Edinburgh from the top are worth the pedaling!

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Golf in Edinburgh

Scotland is after all the home of golf and where better to play this royal and ancient game than in and around the historic city of Edinburgh. Edinburgh golf courses are plentiful as are golf courses surrounding the city. There are courses to suit all abilities ranging from the city’s publicly owned golf courses; Braid Hills, Craigentinny, Carrick Knowe, Portobello, Silverknowes, and Princes to the Prestonfield Golf Club situated on the edge of Holyrood Park around 1 mile for the bustle of Princes Street plus Gullane, the Open Championship course at Muirfield, the Open Qualifying course at Dunbar and of course the internationally renowned St Andrew’s Golf Course is around an hour away in neighbouring Fife! You can even land at Edinburgh International Airport and head for your first round of golf just minutes from the airport at Turnhouse Golf Club. Golf in Edinburgh is certainly a popular pastime and with so many fantastic golf courses Edinburgh golf breaks are popular too!

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Horseracing in Edinburgh

If horse racing is the sport of Kings where better to enjoy a flutter at the races than in historic Edinburgh. Just eight miles from Edinburgh’s city centre, and a mere stone’s throw from the beach Musselburgh Racecourse is easily accessible by road and rail. Established back in 1816 Musselburgh Racecourse hosts horseracing throughout the year with both flat and jump meetings taking place, the popular Christmas Family Day each December is always a highlight.

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Rock climbing in Edinburgh

On the outskirts of Edinburgh is the Ratho Adventure Centre, a former quarry which has been transformed into one of the most impressive and unusual climbing venues in the world. It offers beginners and training routes, a competition wall and free-standing boulders. The sky-ride is an aerial assault course 120 feet above the ground. Also on offer is a mini bungee jump called the `King Swing', a gym, a bar and restaurant.

Take an online tour of the Ratho Adventure Centre

Skiing in Edinburgh

Europe's longest artificial slope for skiers and boarders in the UK, the ski run offers a fun slope for beginners (with two tows providing the uplift). Whilst the more advanced skiers use the jump fitted in snowflex carpet. The centre is fully floodlit allowing skiing or boarding throughout the winter and till 9pm nightly (7pm Sundays).

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Walking in Edinburgh

If you yearn to escape the city for the fresh air of the mountains of Scotland, but feel like you would sooner be part of a small and sociable walking group, then Walkabout Scotland is for you. They are dedicated to showing you the beautiful mountainous countryside of Scotland through a full programme of tours. In addition to walking tours in the hills you could also enjoy a guided walking Edinburgh ghost tour of the historic Old Town, click here for more details

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