Edinburgh Tourist Attractions

Edinburgh, Capital City of Scotland, offers a diverse selection of tourist attractions which attract visitors from all over the world. With so much on offer however it is often to know where to start. The place where most visitors start usually though is the famous Edinburgh Castle-the 2nd most visited ancient monument in the UK behind the Tower of London. Towering high above the city on a great volcanic rock, Edinburgh Castle has parts which date to the 12 century and is a must visit.

For wildlife enthusiasts, Edinburgh Zoo is home to more than 1,000 animals from minute Poison Arrow Frogs to Amur Tigers and Majestic White Rhinos. Edinburgh Zoo is one of Europe's finest zoos and is also home to the world's largest penguin pool.

Popular Edinburgh Tourist Attractions

• The City Art Centre
• The Museum of Edinburgh
• National Gallery of Scotland
• The National Museum of Scotland
• The Scotch Whisky Experience
• The Royal Yacht Britannia