Visit Edinburgh. With the city's skyline, cobbled streets and colourful characters as your backdrop, there's so many ways to embrace, explore, have fun and create lasting memories in Edinburgh. Resident or visitor, Forever Edinburgh is here to help you see Edinburgh in …

A bustling and vibrant city, steeped in history and host to a variety of colourful festivals throughout the year, there is no shortage of things to do in Edinburgh. Read on to discover what this fantastic city has to offer, come rain or shine.

Free to visit (exclusions apply to special events) you can easily loose a few hours exploring their diverse collection. Highlights include the serene Chinese Hillside, world-famous Rock Garden and the magnificent Giant Redwood trees in the Woodland Garden.

Our handy itineraries will make sure that you get the most out of Edinburgh. Designed to suit all tastes and budgets, whether you’ve lived here for a year or a lifetime, our city has something to offer everyone.

Visiting Edinburgh for the first time? You’re in for a treat! To help you prepare, we’ve put together a list of useful information and handy tips to keep in mind when visiting the city.

Visit Edinburgh and discover a city like no other. Steeped in history, Edinburgh seamlessly blends old and new, providing locals with the perfect destination to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of a diverse and vibrant city.

An overview of the top things to see and do in Edinburgh that will help you develop your Edinburgh programme.

Edinburgh is a year-round destination, with something unique to discover with every season. No matter what time of year you may be planning your visit, you’ll be sure to have an unforgettable time. Explore our season guides to inspire your next visit to Edinburgh.

Edinburgh abounds with unrivalled, multi-sensory experiences waiting to be enjoyed by all. From exhilarating watersports overlooking one of our three UNESCO heritage sites, to discovering panoramic views from city peaks including Calton Hill and Edinburgh Castle Esplanade.

The tour begins with a trek up Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh’s 251m high hill – slap bang in the city centre! Our advice is to wrap up warm and plan ahead with a packed-breakfast you can tuck into when you reach the top.