Edinburgh Action & adventure, Attraction, Central, Modern architecture, Religious + Winter pictures

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The capital of Scotland combines ancient architecture and fascinating history with a vibrant cultural scene and world-famous festivals.

Housed in an old noble’s city mansion and hidden away in a quiet courtyard, this museum provides an enlightening look at the lives of Scotland’s most famous writers.

Explore the decadent splendour of life amongst the rich of 18th-century Edinburgh in this immaculately restored Georgian townhouse.

Science, nature, history and culture come together in this spectacular museum, which celebrates learning about the world and all its wonders.

Science, nature, history and culture come together in this spectacular museum, which celebrates learning about the world and all its wonders.

Admire the spectacular spire and ornate design of this ancient hub of Christian life.

Science, nature, history and culture come together in this spectacular museum, which celebrates learning about the world and all its wonders.

Science, nature, history and culture come together in this spectacular museum, which celebrates learning about the world and all its wonders.

Science, nature, history and culture come together in this spectacular museum, which celebrates learning about the world and all its wonders.

Science, nature, history and culture come together in this spectacular museum, which celebrates learning about the world and all its wonders.

Science, nature, history and culture come together in this spectacular museum, which celebrates learning about the world and all its wonders.

Admire the spectacular spire and ornate design of this ancient hub of Christian life.

Come and view works by European masters and the finest of Scottish painting in this free art gallery.

Come and view works by European masters and the finest of Scottish painting in this free art gallery.

Science, nature, history and culture come together in this spectacular museum, which celebrates learning about the world and all its wonders.

Science, nature, history and culture come together in this spectacular museum, which celebrates learning about the world and all its wonders.

Shaped like a crouching lion, this city centre hill offers a panorama over Edinburgh and the surrounding area.

Science, nature, history and culture come together in this spectacular museum, which celebrates learning about the world and all its wonders.

Science, nature, history and culture come together in this spectacular museum, which celebrates learning about the world and all its wonders.

Science, nature, history and culture come together in this spectacular museum, which celebrates learning about the world and all its wonders.

Relax after sightseeing among the exotic plants and Victorian greenhouses of this swath of nature in the heart of Edinburgh.

Come and view works by European masters and the finest of Scottish painting in this free art gallery.

Science, nature, history and culture come together in this spectacular museum, which celebrates learning about the world and all its wonders.

Admire the spectacular spire and ornate design of this ancient hub of Christian life.