Visitscotland is scotlands national tourist organisation and their official site. Our shopping ranges from the worlds best luxury names, to local, independent talent just waiting to be discovered. The visitscotland information centre in edinburgh is the main tourist information centre that covers edinburgh and there is information available on the surroundings areas in the region too. Edinburgh maps edinburgh tourist information places to see. This is a must have brochure for all visitors to scotlands capital. Apr 21, 2016 greater edinburgh tourist information guide attractions rail network public transportation railway stations routes stops train lines networks edinburgh top tourist attractions map. Edinburgh tourist information centre provides information on edinburgh attractions, accomodation booking and local events. A festival guide edinburgh is one of europes most beautiful cities, draped across a series of rocky hills overlooking the sea. Tourist publications city guide maps for edinburgh and.
Purpose of visiting edinburgh 2015 volume and value in 2010, edinburgh attracted around 3. Microsoft word tourist map of edinburgh city centre. At edinburgh and scotlands icentre we can help you plan tours, book daytrips, reserve accommodation and purchase transport passes for touring scotland. Having a copy of the edinburgh tourist map pdf is also important if you are visiting the city for the first time. Take our free printable tourist map of edinburgh on your trip and find your way to the top sights and attractions. Pages in category tourist attractions in edinburgh the following 52 pages are in this category, out of 52 total. Folk music sessions in local pubs can even happen spontaneously, while at city venues such as hootananny in inverness or ghillie dhu in edinburgh regularlychanging programmes make it easy to sample the vitality of scotlands musical culture. You can also find information on walking tours around the city and also open top bus tours. Edinburgh is compared against other cities and over time. Starting with the edinburgh castle up to the worldfamous holyrood palace. Soak up scotlands epic history at edinburgh castle, savour smoky whiskies and fine seasonal scran food in rose street or leith, and laugh yourself silly at the fringe, just one of major festivals held throughout the year.
The edinburgh military tattoo page 2 gaelic music kathleen macinnes. Edinburgh s tourism industry and its impact on the economic, social and cultural life of the city. On the easterly outskirts of the city is the old craighall tourism centre, while a further tourist information desk is to be found at edinburgh airport, in the suburb of. The edinburgh tourism strategy foreword the past twenty years have seen a remarkable transformation in the scale and nature of edinburghs tourism industry and its impact on the economic, social and cultural life of the city. Discover wonderful art galleries, theatres and festivals in the scottish capital city of edinburgh. Our map contains links to the top hotels in edinburgh, all you need for a perfect vacation in scotland. Youll discover all the great things to do, places to go and whats on in scotland while youre there. This guide has been made exploring each street, taking photos of every nook and cranny and paying attention to each and every little detail to help you prepare your trip in the best way possible. Mar 07, 2008 edinburgh tourist map near edinburgh, uk. City guide maps for edinburgh and glasgow tourist publications.
Its a town intimately entwined with its landscape, with buildings and monuments perched. Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to help you plan your trip to edinburgh. Please check here for the latest information on the coronavirus situation in scotland. Edinburgh maps click to enlarge views edinburgh areas. It is the second largest city in scotland and the seventh most populous in the united kingdom. Edinburgh interactive tourist map edinburgh tourist interactive tour of edinburgh and its tourist attractions. When youre done, you can download your scotland travel guide to your phone or tablet, or print it as a pdf. Take a look at our ebrochures for all the top tips and inspiration for your holiday to scotland. There is also a visitor information centre at edinburgh airport, open 6. Weve pulled together a selection of things to see and do virtually in our eedinburgh section. During this time, we remain committed to supporting local businesses. On the east coast of edinburgh is the popular seaside resort of portobello, and to the south are the pentland hills.
Take a long walk around the centre to explore the world heritage sites of the old town and new town, as well as all the areas museums and galleries. Edinburgh tourist attractions map pdf trip indicator. With two floors, an open roof, audio commentary in english and 24 hop on hop off stops. Interactive map of edinburgh with all popular attractions edinburgh castle, royal mile, st. Edinburgh by numbers the city of edinburgh council. This map shows tourist information centers, shops, hotels, points of interest, tourist attractions and sightseeings in edinburgh. Weve designed this edinburgh tourist map to be easy to print out. Accommodation, tourist information, attractions, tours and events, essential when you visit edinburgh and lothians. Once a highly seasonal destination, dominated by leisure tourism, edinburgh now has a rich, diverse yearround industry, with a very strong, high yield conference and meetings sector. The edinburgh trams is edinburgh s public transportation system that will take you to explore the city in a more comfortable and convenient way. The main edinburgh visitor information centre is above the princes mall at the east end of princes street, close to waverley train station. Edinburgh was recently voted one of the top ten cities in the world by expedia. Edinburghs top tourist attractions, information and what.
Translated into six languages, the publication is an invaluable guide to a city which attracts a truly international audience. Edinburgh tourism, united kingdom edinburgh travel guide. Edinburgh by numbers information is presented through a series of data visualisations. Those ages 2534 recorded the highest number of international tourist visits to the scottish city at 573 thousand visits. Take a closer look and theres much more to discover. Were closely monitoring the coronavirus covid19 situation as it develops. Pick between our themed guides on burns, food and drink and activities, or take a look at our regional brochures if you know where in scotland you. Pick between our themed guides on burns, food and drink and activities, or take a look at our regional brochures if you know where in scotland you want to go. Edinburgh icentre, edinburgh visitscotland icentres. Edinburgh tourist information and tourism edinburgh, scotland, uk edinburgh, scotlands impressive capital city, enjoys a particularly scenic location, surrounded by volcanic hills on the southern edge of the firth of forth. Available in various languages from all the historic scotland castle shops and ticket office.
Book your tickets online for the top things to do in edinburgh, scotland on tripadvisor. It includes 26 places to visit in edinburgh, clearly labelled a to z. When youre done, you can download your edinburgh travel guide to your phone or tablet, or print it as a pdf. Edinburgh castle is the top visitor attraction in scotland and the most recognisable tourist attraction in the world. Edinburgh s beauty is both staggering and inimitable. Then stop for a delicious meal made from fresh scottish produce before heading out to take in one of. Edinburgh airport tourist information desk edinburgh airport eh12 9dn tel.
Located on princes street is the edinburgh and scotland tourist information centre, which offers a handy accommodation booking service and tickets for city buses and tours. When using the tram, check out our edinburgh tram map with attractions. Visitor information in edinburgh and the lothians of. This email address is being protected from spambots. Tourist information centres essential travel information. The staff offer free advice and help on different aspects of your travel requirements in edinburgh from organising and booking your trips and excursions in.
Acknowledged as edinburghs most popular free guide. The tourist bus is the ideal option to explore edinburgh. City guide maps for travel agents, tour operators and visitors to scotland. Famous for its castle, clans and some seriously cracking festivals, edinburgh is a little city with a big cultural heart. All you have to do is select the type of places youd like to include restaurants, museums, etc. Famous edinburgh landmarks include the edinburgh zoo, national archives and scottish parliament. Edinburgh tourism edinburgh, the capital city of scotland since 1437, is situated in the central belt area and is full of both medieval memories and modern excitement. For travel agents, tour operators and visitors to scotland a guide to edinburgh and glasgow, containing useful information for visitors about. See more ideas about printable maps, edinburgh and map.
Download and order brochures for scotlands regions, plus activity brochures for planning your trip. A mobile guide to the best places to eat, drink, shop and visit in edinburgh and glasgow. A guide to edinburgh and glasgow, containing useful information for visitors about. Edinburgh international book festival a fun fortnight of talks, readings, book signings, debates and meettheauthor events, in a cute tented village in charlotte sq. The official tourist board for edinburgh and lothians. Edinburgh is scotlands capital city, renowned for its heritage, culture and festivals. Discover the latest information on events and festivals taking place in edinburgh all year round. Scottish national gallery old masters, top scottish artists, and canovas famous marble sculpture of. The visitscotland edinburgh icentre, located next to waverley station follow the signs in the station, offers an accommodationbooking service, along with regular tourist information services.
The internet guide to scotland is designed and maintained solely by daniel mackenziewinters. Edinburgh scotland city landmarks, tourist attractions, museums, maps, weather, hotels, transit and airport information. Uk contents page no welcome 3 edinburghs visitor profile 6 edinburgh transport 14 connections accommodation 18 leisure and 24 cultural tourism business tourism 30. Edinburgh tourist information centre tourist information. Edinburgh tourist information centre tourist information in. Edinburghs beauty is both staggering and inimitable. They provide a range of printed tour guides, postcards and edinburgh souveniers.
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