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Visit Edinburgh Castle

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Enjoy At Camera Obscura And World Of Illusions

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Stop By Edinburgh Dungeon

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Explore Edinburgh Vaults

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Take A Ghost Tour

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Watch A Show At The Stand-Up Comedy Club

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Enjoy A Stroll Along The Beach

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Catch A Movie At Dominion Cinema

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Stargaze At The Royal Observatory

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Catch A Show At Edinburgh Playhouse

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Take A Haunted History Bus Ride

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Take A Mary Kings Close Tour

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Stroll Around Princes Street

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Marvel At Festival Theater

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Climb To The Top of Arthur’s Seat And Watch The Sunrise

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People Also Ask About Edinburgh

  1. What are the best things to do in Edinburgh at Night?

    Edinburgh the capital city of Scotland is the most visited tourist-friendly city. It offers various fun activities, thrilling adventures, and beaches with numerous historical places and castles. The city not only fills your day with fun but also uplifts the visit with night activities. 

    1. Watch a show at The Stand Comedy Club: 
    Edinburgh hosts the world's largest comic festival, the fringe festival. Along with this, the city has a stand comedy club which enhances the comic culture in the city. It boosts local comedians and serves world-class entertainment to its audience.

    2. Stargaze at the Royal Observatory: 
    The Royal Observatory is known to be the major astronomical research center in the UK. The observatory is located in Blackford Hill and includes pieces of equipment and works of Newton and Galileo as well. It also hosts planetarium shows, astronomy talks, and guiding sessions to see the night sky. The observatory has a great website which tells the best time to visit.

    3. Take a ghost tour: 
    Edinburgh is known for its dark past and for being on the list of most haunted cities. If you are interested in Supernatural and haunted stories, a ghost tour is one of the best things to do in Edinburgh at night. The tour will fill your visit with thrill, and entertainment and will leave you astonished with the horrifying facts and incidents of the city.

    4. Visit Edinburgh Castle: 
    One of the historic landmarks of the city is Edinburgh castle, with its golden shining lights it brightens the whole city. An evening stroll at the Royal mile up to the castle is filled with shining sky. Princess street nearby also offers plenty of refreshments and options to eat.

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  2. What are the best things to do in Edinburgh at night with kids?

    1. Take a Harry Potter Tour: If you are a Harry Potter fan! This will amaze you with its sites and locations. A train journey which will take you from key locations of Harry Potter. It has all the amazing locations featured in all 8 parts of Harry Potter from the “prisoner of Azkaban” to the “chamber of secrets” to the “goblet of fire” and also the rest of them.

    2. Star night at Royal observatory: 
    The Royal Observatory is the place to spend a night full of stars and astronomical talks. If you are an astronomical enthusiast it is the best place to be with family and kids. The observatory is also an educational centre and organises workshops and seminars to educate people about astronomical facts. 

    3. Walk around Portobello Beach: Portobello beach is an award-winning seaside which hosts various famous events and competitions like international volleyball competitions.  It is in the city centre with a long stretch of flat beach which invite visitors to walk. A perfect escape for an outing, adventure,  swimming,  surfing, and the best place to hang out with kids in the evenings.

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  3. How to reach Edinburgh?

    From nearby cities, you can reach by train at Edinburgh Waverley railway station. But from farther places, air travel is recommended. Most places in and around the city are easily accessible by public transport. All the beaches and islands nearby the city are connected via road and hence can be explored by bus, taxi, and even by train. You can take a bus to any beach from princess street or the city center. 
  4. How far is Edinburgh from London?

    Edinburgh is at a distance of 665k from London which would take around 7-8 hours to reach. You can fly or go by train. Traveling by train is the recommended mode of transport from London to Edinburgh as it is the most easiest and convenient. There are fast trains as well which run at 125 mph and take around 4.5 hours to reach Edinburgh.
  5. What is special about Edinburgh?

    Edinburgh is known for its castle built on an extinct volcano which also has historical importance. Other things which make the city special are the royal mile, the fact that it is the first city in the world to have its fire service, its dark history etc.

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