Edinburgh is by far the most visited city in Scotland and is the second most visited city in all of the United Kingdom. It comes second only to London. Edinburgh has a whole lot of history that is yours to explore when you visit whether it’s via a tour bus or on your own. You can spend the whole day in Edinburgh and have it not be enough. So here’s a few things for you to focus on while you’re up in Edinburgh to help you get the best out of your trip.
The Royal Yacht Britannia is perhaps one of Edinburgh’s most famous attractions. You can see for yourself what it was like for the Royal Family to live on a superbly preserved five deck boat and hear it too thanks to the great audio tour. The Royal Yacht Britannia served the royal family well for over forty years and the tour includes the royal apartments, the crew quarters and engine room, as well as the Royal Deck Tea Room. Their audio tour is available in 27 languages too, so you can be sure you’ll understand it and get a lot out of the tour.
The National Museum of Scotland is also situated in Edinburgh and is a great destination for historians. It has a lot to offer when it comes to the history of Scotland itself but it also delves in to world history. You can learn a lot about the wold cultures, science, technology, and art from all around the world all inside one fabulous building. It’s free to get in and look around making it an ideal stop for when you have kids that just crave entertainment and something to do. Teach them something while saving money and letting them enjoy themselves.
If you’re more interested in just the history of Scotland and are curious as to what life would be like in a medieval Scotland you can visit Edinburgh Old Town. Old Town earned its name by being the oldest neighbourhood in Edinburgh. It dates all the way back to medieval times and you can still learn a lot about life with a visit there. The small streets of Edinburgh Old Town are filled with pubs, wool shops, and other historical monuments letting you learn a lot.
If you’re interested in seeing a slice of botanical heaven then you owe it to yourself to visit the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh. It’s another place that doesn’t have a fee to get in and features 70 acres of beautiful grassland including a large variety of flora. Take the whole family for a visit and pack a picnic and get the most out of a beautiful summers day.
There are a multitude of different tours available in Edinburgh so you’re covered if you want a more controlled experience. Book yourself on the right minibus tour and let them take care of everything. Or take the car or train and see it all for yourself. No matter how you choose to enjoy Edinburgh the fact you will enjoy it is guaranteed.