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Scotland’s capital is filled with attractive landmarks, parks and gardens, and hosts cultural festivals that draw millions of visitors each year.

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

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.

Discover the work of some of the greatest Scottish and European painters at this free gallery in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle.

Experience how the affluent used to live in 18th-century Edinburgh at this free attraction, a 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.

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.

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.

Discover the work of some of the greatest Scottish and European painters at this free gallery in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle.

Visit a cemetery that has entered into legend because of a faithful dog who waited for years by his master’s grave.

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

Discover the work of some of the greatest Scottish and European painters at this free gallery in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle.

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

One of Edinburgh’s largest public parks is an attractive open space with tree-lined walkways, picnic areas and sporting facilities.

One of Edinburgh’s largest public parks is an attractive open space with tree-lined walkways, picnic areas and sporting facilities.

Scotland’s largest library is free to use. Don’t miss its exhibition of one of the world’s most important literary archives.