Edinburgh stands out as the capital of Scotland, one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom. You can easily come to this city, which stands out in the world with both its cultural values and natural beauties, by purchasing a plane ticket. If you want to arrive from different locations, you can first travel to London by air and then take a bus ticket to reach the city by road. Edinburgh does not have too many places to visit. However, it has many important tourist spots worth seeing. Since the climate in the city is quite harsh, especially in winter, you may prefer to visit during the summer or spring period. Especially in August, many fun festivals are organized in the city. If you want to participate in these festivals, you can schedule your trip for this month.
The most frequently preferred means of transportation to reach the city of Edinburgh is by air. You can easily get to this city by purchasing a plane ticket from many parts of our country. There are direct flights from points like Istanbul. From other locations, there may be connecting flights. Therefore, we recommend that you check whether your journey will be direct or connecting when booking your ticket. The distance between Edinburgh Airport and the city center is approximately 12 kilometers. After arriving at the airport, you can choose public transportation such as buses or trams, or you can take a taxi to go directly to the center. Additionally, if you wish, you can also rent a private car.
If you prefer to travel via London, after arriving in London you can buy a bus ticket to get to the city. Also, you have the option to take a train from here as well. The bus journey takes about 8 hours on average, while the train journey takes about 4 hours. When you come to the city of Edinburgh, there are important places that you should not leave without seeing. Among these places are Edinburgh Castle, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Calton Hill, Holyrood Palace, St. Giles’ Cathedral, National Museum of Scotland, and Arthur’s Seat. You can add these prominent spots, visited by many tourists, to your travel list and enjoy your trip without worrying about “where to start sightseeing.”
Edinburgh Castle
At the top of your list of places to visit in Edinburgh should be Edinburgh Castle.
Located in the city center, this castle is also one of the important symbols of the region. The history of the castle, which is among the most frequently visited spots in the region, is quite old. This impressive castle, with its magnificent structure, also offers a city view as it is situated on a high hill. The castle is so large that you may need to allocate hours to visit it entirely. Hosting millions of tourists every year, you should definitely add this castle to your travel plan.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
By purchasing a plane ticket to Edinburgh, you can visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, which draws attention with its lush nature and various natural beauties.
Built in 1670, this garden features many different types of plants. At the entrance, there is a shop where gardening tools and equipment are sold. You can also buy various plant seeds from this shop. After visiting the shop, you can sit and rest in the park areas within the garden. Families with children can let their kids play in the playground while they relax in the park.
Calton Hill
The next stop on our list of places to visit in Edinburgh is Calton Hill, located at the end of Princess Street, which is considered one of the region’s most popular streets.
To reach this hill, you need to climb the stairs located at the end of the street. After this climb, you will be greeted with a wonderful city view. Here, you can take plenty of scenic photos. Together with your family or friends, you can watch this beautiful city view and spend peaceful hours.
Holyrood Palace
This palace is located right across from Edinburgh Castle. Belonging to the British Royal Family, this palace has many areas you can visit inside.
Used for official ceremonies or events, you can closely see various works created by leading artists in the Royal Gallery section of this palace. There is also a former school building that once served as a monastery. All these buildings today serve as museums for visitors. Travelers planning to come to the city via London can easily reach the area by buying a bus ticket and have the opportunity to visit these important structures.
St. Giles’ Cathedral
St. Giles’ Cathedral stands out as an important symbol depicting the city. Built towards the end of the fourteenth century, this cathedral is a religious symbol.
Hosting many tourists every year, one of the most striking parts of this structure is its crown-shaped bell tower. We can say that there are even many people who come just to see this bell tower. You too can buy a bus ticket to have the chance to see this magnificent structure up close and buy beautiful products for your loved ones from the souvenir shop located inside.
National Museum of Scotland
The next stop on our list of places to visit in Edinburgh is the National Museum of Scotland, which sheds light on the history of Scotland.
This museum also holds the title of being the largest museum in Scotland. When you visit the museum, you can see various collections reflecting details from painting to art, from archaeology to many other historical aspects. Open to visitors every day of the week, you can visit this museum without paying any entrance fee.
Arthur’s Seat
Another spot you can explore after purchasing a plane ticket to Edinburgh and having a comfortable journey is Arthur’s Seat.
This place, which is an ancient volcano, is located within Holyrood Park. As it is also a hill, it offers a wonderful city view. Being among the favorite spots of nature lovers, you can visit this area too and explore the surroundings while watching the city view.
