Mapa of Edinburgh - Interactive Edinburgh Map
Information about the map. Check out the main monuments, museums, squares, churches and attractions in our map of Edinburgh. Click on each icon to see what it is.
Climate of Edinburgh - Weather averages & the best time to visit
Climate of Edinburgh. Edinburgh, like most of Scotland, has a temperate maritime climate with cold and humid winters and mild summers. The annual average temperature is 48°F (9°C) and it rains throughout the year.
Royal Mile - The heart of the Old Town, Edinburgh
The Royal Mile is Edinburgh’s most famous street. It connects Edinburgh Castle (to the west) with the Palace of Holyroodhouse (to the east). Peculiarly, its length which measures 1.81 km is approximately one Scots mile long, which is longer than an English mile but hasn’t been used since the eighteenth century.
General information on Edinburgh - Currency, travel advice & more
General information on Edinburgh. Here we will tell you all you need to know to prepare for your trip to Edinburgh: money, language, weather, history, the dates of the famous festival and much more.
Mary King’s Close - Edinburgh’s most popular close
The Real Mary King’s Close is one of the closes (alleyways) situated under the Old Town buildings, on the Royal Mile. Although it was closed to the public for many years, Mary King’s Close is now reopened to Edinburgh’s citizens and visitors.
St Giles’ Cathedral - Edinburgh Cathedral - Information
Situated between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse is St Giles’ Cathedral, built on an ancient sanctuary built during the ninth century. The temple is dedicated to St Giles, patron saint of the lepers.
The People’s Story Museum - Opening times and price, Edinburgh
The People’s Story Museum is one of the most visually-attractive and experiential museums in Edinburgh. Visitors will spend an enjoyable few hours exploring the detailed life-size models that reflect different aspects of the city’s residents.
Top 10 - 10 unmissable sights in Edinburgh
Get the most out of your trip to Edinburgh by visiting the Scottish capital's 10 unmissbable sights. From the Castle, to Greyfriars Bobby and more!
History of Edinburgh - Past, present and future of Edinburgh
History of Edinburgh. The earliest human sites recorded in the Edinburgh area date back to 8500 BC and the first signs of habitation on the Castle Rock, Arthur’s Seat and its surroundings date to 900 BC approximately.
Calton Hill - Athens of the North – Edinburgh’s favourite hill
Calton Hill is a hill to the east of the New Town in Edinburgh, at the bottom of Princes Street. On the hilltop are several monuments, which give it the name of “Athens of the North”.