Kingsknowe Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
This storied fortification has been at the heart of Scottish history for almost a thousand years, and remains the home of the glittering crown jewels.
Royal Mile
Stretching through the middle of the Old Town, this ancient thoroughfare brings you on a walk through the heart of Edinburgh history and tradition.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.
Edinburgh Zoo
Home to over 1,000 animals and 200 different species, this zoo works hard to maintain its many unusual and rare inhabitants.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Unmissable Edinburgh Private Sightseeing Tour
Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Our pick of the best Kingsknowe Hotel Deals
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel
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YOTEL Edinburgh
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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
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CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
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Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Kingsknowe
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and The Braid Hills while you're in town.
Murrayfield
If you're spending time in Murrayfield, you might enjoy attractions like Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Kingsknowe Travel Guide
- Edinburgh Castle
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Zoo
- George Street
- Portobello Beach
- Princes Street Gardens
- Heriot-Watt University
- St. Andrew Square
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Royal Highland Centre
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Arthur's Seat
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Edinburgh Port
- Calton Hill
- Gyle Shopping Centre
