11 places · United Kingdom
mountain
An extinct volcano in Holyrood Park, 251 m high, with views over the city and the Firth of Forth.
viewpoint
A hill in the city centre with monuments, including the unfinished National Monument, and wide views.
neighborhood
A picturesque former milling village in a gorge of the Water of Leith, a few minutes from the West End.
castle
Fortress on Castle Rock above the city, home of the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels.
religious_site
Church and historic graveyard in the Old Town, near the statue of Greyfriars Bobby.
Medieval church on the Royal Mile with a distinctive crown-shaped spire.
museum
Museum of Scottish history, science, nature and world cultures, with a rooftop terrace.
palace
The monarch's official residence in Scotland, at the foot of the Royal Mile, with the ruins of Holyrood Abbey.
park
Public gardens in the valley between the Old Town and the New Town, below the castle.
garden
One of the world's leading botanic gardens, with glasshouses, a rock garden and views of the skyline.
street
The historic street running down from the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with closes, shops and pubs.
