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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.

Scottish Parliament Building

The striking and most certainly unique Scottish Parliament building designed by renowned Spanish architect Enric Miralles rests at the bottom of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Construction of this outlandish building commenced in June 1999 with members of the now devolved Scottish Parliament holding their first debate in the new Chamber in September 2004. With such distinguished neighbours as the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s official residence in Scotland, and the Queen's Gallery it’s very easy to visit these attractions all in one visit.

You can watch live debates from the Public Galleries, brush up on your history with the visiting exhibitions, take the guided tour or simply wander around the Scottish Parliament Building and use the available leaflets for information, however the guided tour allows access to parts of the Scottish Parliament Building which are not otherwise accessible. The tours take you from the Main Hall to the floor of the Chamber to see where the MSPs meet to debate and decide on the issues that matter to the people of Scotland.

You will also visit a Committee Room and explore further into the building, to allow views of the MSPs office block and historic Queensberry House.

• Take an online tour of the Scottish Parliament Building