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Discover Edinburgh Castle
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The trip to this majestic city is incomplete without a visit to Edinburgh Castle. The Castle is like a pandora's box, alive with stories from its past as a royal palace, a prison of war, and a major military fortress. Edinburgh Castle sits on top of the castle rock, located at the far end of the Royal Mile, and towers over the entire city.
You need to book your tickets online beforehand if you don't want to miss out on this iconic destination. Edinburgh Castle is home to a number of noteworthy attractions, including the Scottish National War Memorial, Mons Meg, and the Royal Palace.
Location: Edinburgh Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK
Opening Hours: 9:30 AM TO 6 PM
Entry Tickets: £18 for adults
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You need to book your tickets online beforehand if you don't want to miss out on this iconic destination. Edinburgh Castle is home to a number of noteworthy attractions, including the Scottish National War Memorial, Mons Meg, and the Royal Palace.
Location: Edinburgh Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK
Opening Hours: 9:30 AM TO 6 PM
Entry Tickets: £18 for adults
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Click The Pictures At Camera Obscura
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Clicking Pictures at Camera Obscura is an unmissable activity for all art buffs and should be a top priority in their list of activities to do in Edinburgh this weekend. This is a fun and educational and immersive museum, founded in 1835. It houses more than 100 exhibitions and installations that produce remarkable optical illusions using mirrors and AI technology.
You may access this eccentric museum in Outlook Tower on the Castlehill part of the Royal Mile, near Edinburgh Castle. Although the hours keep changing, if you visit Camera Obscura between 9.30 am and 7 pm to make the most out of the exhibitions. The Camera Obscura show features Victorian technology that introduced motion pictures to the people of Edinburgh before modern cinema.
Location: The Royal Mile, 549 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2ND
Opening Hours: 8 AM TO 10 AM every day
Entry Tickets: £19.95 for adults, Free for children under the age of 5 years
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You may access this eccentric museum in Outlook Tower on the Castlehill part of the Royal Mile, near Edinburgh Castle. Although the hours keep changing, if you visit Camera Obscura between 9.30 am and 7 pm to make the most out of the exhibitions. The Camera Obscura show features Victorian technology that introduced motion pictures to the people of Edinburgh before modern cinema.
Location: The Royal Mile, 549 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2ND
Opening Hours: 8 AM TO 10 AM every day
Entry Tickets: £19.95 for adults, Free for children under the age of 5 years
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Explore Royal Yacht Britannia
Another must-do thing to do in Edinburgh this weekend is to spend some time at the Royal Yacht Britannia. Experience this iconic 5-star attraction for yourself by boarding the magnificent floating palace of the Queen. The Royal Yacht Britannia was transformed into a museum with its five decks accessible to the general public.
Location: Docked in Leith, which is about 2 miles from Edinburgh's city center
Opening Hours: 9:30 AM TO 4 PM
Entry Tickets: £18 for adults, Free for children under the age of 4 years
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Hike Arthur’s Seat
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This unusual hike should be at the top of your list of activities to do in Edinburgh, this weekend. The magnificent scenery of Arthur's Seat forms the background of Edinburgh. You can be mesmerized by the grassy paradise that is best experienced in the summer, studded with wildflowers and stunning views of Holyrood Park.
Arthur's Seat is the highest point of Holyrood Park and features the remains of an extinct volcano that erupted around 300 million years ago. If you think it's merely a nature walk, you're mistaken. There are many more remarkable sights on the road to Arthur's Seat. a series of 150-foot steep cliff walls called the Salisbury Crags and a 15th-century medieval chapel St. Anthony's Church.
Location: 1.6Km from The Edinburgh Castle
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Arthur's Seat is the highest point of Holyrood Park and features the remains of an extinct volcano that erupted around 300 million years ago. If you think it's merely a nature walk, you're mistaken. There are many more remarkable sights on the road to Arthur's Seat. a series of 150-foot steep cliff walls called the Salisbury Crags and a 15th-century medieval chapel St. Anthony's Church.
Location: 1.6Km from The Edinburgh Castle
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Explore The Monuments At Calton Hill
Visiting Calton Hill should be on your list of top things to do in Edinburgh this weekend. Calton Hill is a serene location where you may get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the scenic beauty.
This area is renowned for its cluster of historic monuments, which serve as some of Edinburgh's most prominent sights. The most notable of these is the Parthenon-inspired National Monument. This monument honors the troops who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Alternatively, you may trek to the top of the hill, where you can unwind in a tranquil natural setting.
This area is renowned for its cluster of historic monuments, which serve as some of Edinburgh's most prominent sights. The most notable of these is the Parthenon-inspired National Monument. This monument honors the troops who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Alternatively, you may trek to the top of the hill, where you can unwind in a tranquil natural setting.
Location: 32 Greenside Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh & The Lothians, EH1 3AJ
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Visit The National Museum Of Scotland
The National Museum is a one-stop destination for learning about the natural environment, Scottish history, global cultures, art, architecture, technology, and innovation. This Museum was founded in 2006 by the merging of the new Museum of Scotland, which houses exhibits on Scottish archaeology, culture, and heritage, and the neighboring Royal Scottish Museum.
You must prepare ahead of time because this facility contains several important exhibits and may take 3 to 4 hours to explore. If you are keen on learning about Scottish history, visiting the National Museum of Scotland is one of the best things to do in Edinburgh this weekend.
Location: Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, UK
Opening Hours: 10 AM TO 5 PM everyday.
Entry Tickets: Entry is free of cost
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You must prepare ahead of time because this facility contains several important exhibits and may take 3 to 4 hours to explore. If you are keen on learning about Scottish history, visiting the National Museum of Scotland is one of the best things to do in Edinburgh this weekend.
Location: Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, UK
Opening Hours: 10 AM TO 5 PM everyday.
Entry Tickets: Entry is free of cost
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Visit Dean Village
A day tour of this quaint countryside can also make it to your list of activities to do in Edinburgh this weekend. Visitors may still witness remnants of water mills in Dean Village. You can enjoy the view of all kinds of mill stones and stone tablets embellished with baked goods hidden throughout the hamlet.
The most prominent structure in the hamlet is Well Court located in the middle of the community. This structure sheltered the local mill workers. You may also visit the Dean Village Gallery.
Location: Dean Path, Edinburgh EH4 3AY, UK
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The most prominent structure in the hamlet is Well Court located in the middle of the community. This structure sheltered the local mill workers. You may also visit the Dean Village Gallery.
Location: Dean Path, Edinburgh EH4 3AY, UK
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Follow The Harry Potter Trail
Visiting this place can be among the top things to do in Edinburgh during the weekend, if you are a Harry Potter Fan. Edinburgh is the birthplace of Potter and features multiple Harry Potter-themed excursions. Some of these tours are free of cost with audio guides.
Visit the cafés and hotels where the author of the book series penned her books as you stroll by significant locations that served as inspiration for places like Diagon Alley. Choose a tour that allows you to explore at your own leisure and includes interesting guides who can answer all of your pressing Potter questions.
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Visit the cafés and hotels where the author of the book series penned her books as you stroll by significant locations that served as inspiration for places like Diagon Alley. Choose a tour that allows you to explore at your own leisure and includes interesting guides who can answer all of your pressing Potter questions.
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09
Stop By The Royal Botanic Gardens
If you love visiting gardens, you should probably add the Royal Botanic Garden to your list of things to do in Edinburgh during the weekend. The garden now spans 287 acres and features around 13,500 unique botanical species.
A series of glasshouses, an arboretum, rock gardens, mini forest, rhododendron gardens, and Chinese hillside gardens are some of the key highlights of the garden. Except for a few occasions when tickets may be required for special events, the gardens are open 365 days a year.
Location: Arboretum Pl, Edinburgh EH3 5NZ, UK
Opening Hours: 10 AM TO 6 PM From March to September and 10 AM to 5PM From October to February
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A series of glasshouses, an arboretum, rock gardens, mini forest, rhododendron gardens, and Chinese hillside gardens are some of the key highlights of the garden. Except for a few occasions when tickets may be required for special events, the gardens are open 365 days a year.
Location: Arboretum Pl, Edinburgh EH3 5NZ, UK
Opening Hours: 10 AM TO 6 PM From March to September and 10 AM to 5PM From October to February
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Pray At St. Giles Cathedral
Edinburgh is known for its majestic Gothic-inspired medieval churches and cathedrals. At the heart of the historic city, on the Royal Mile, stands St. Giles' Cathedral, the grandest of the Old Town's churches. The striking crown tower atop the Cathedral, also known as a lantern tower is one of the prime architectural highlights of Scotland.
Another significant landmark is the Thistle Chapel, which is located in the southeast corner of St. Giles Cathedral. If you're searching for things to do in Edinburgh this weekend, St. Giles' Cathedral is a great spot to spend a lazy afternoon.
Another significant landmark is the Thistle Chapel, which is located in the southeast corner of St. Giles Cathedral. If you're searching for things to do in Edinburgh this weekend, St. Giles' Cathedral is a great spot to spend a lazy afternoon.
Location: High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RE, UK
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