Что посмотреть в Edinburgh

The home of Scottish rugby and a most impressive stadium. The highlight of the season is the [http://www.rbs6nations.com/ 6 Nations Championship] - effectively the European Championship of rugby, taking place every February and March between Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France, Italy and England. The teams play each other once per year, and alternate home and away games.…

A unique building, designed by the Spanish (Catalan) architect Enric Miralles, with a £431 million price tag which is much higher than the original back-of-an-envelope estimate. Highly controversial among Scots, who consider it either a daring showpiece of postmodern architecture or a national embarrassment. The Parliament generally meets Tue-Thu and you can watch debates from the Public Gallery.…

Dating back to the 12th century, the Dean Village was home to the flour mills that fed Edinburgh for centuries, powered by the Water of Leith which flows right through the village. "Dean" or "Dene" means a steep valley, and this situation means that the village is protected from the noise of the City, despite being so close to the city centre.…

Edinburgh Castle is a magnificently situated royal fortress located on one of the highest points in the city. The castle has been continuously in use for 1000 years and is in excellent condition. Highlights include the Honours of Scotland (the Scottish Crown Jewels) and the ancient St Margaret's Chapel.…

Very impressive gardens with a collection of interesting plants. Great place to wander around on a sunny day, or to sit and have a picnic. Highlights include the Rock Garden; the 165m long herbaceous border, backed by a huge, century old beech hedge (a hedge may not sound too exciting but this one has to be seen to be …

The museum mixes innovative modern architecture with the best of Scotland's heritage. The Royal Museum has a magnificent airy Victorian atrium now with the [http://www.nms.ac.uk/explore/stories/art-and-design/millennium-clock-tower/ Millennium Clock] at one end - arrange to be there when it is chiming.…

There are seven commercial art galleries in the top block of Dundas Street (next Queen Street Gardens). Whilst these are in business to sell art, just looking around is fine (and free). [http://www.scottish-gallery.co.uk The Scottish Gallery] and [http://www.fasedinburgh.com/ The Fine Art Society] have works by recognised artists (at prices comparable to cars).…

Completed in 1784, the parish church of the New Town. Protected as a category A listed building, the Church has an unusual elliptical design - the first in Britain - with an ornate ceiling blending Roman, Pompeian and Scottish elements. The steeple holds Scotland's oldest complete peal of bells, cast in 1788. Early 20th century stained glass. Undercroft café.…

The historic City Church of Edinburgh is also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh and takes its name from the city's patron saint. St Giles' is Presbyterianism's Mother Church and contains the Chapel of the Order of the Thistle (Scotland's chivalric company of knights headed by the Queen).…

This 16th Century tower house was extended in the 1820s and left to the nation by its last private owners in the early 20th Century. It is now owned and managed by Edinburgh city council. The house has been occupied over the years by many notable figures. The gardens are particularly notable for the croquet lawn. Lauriston Castle is also used as an event space (e.g.…

The house was designed by Robert Adam and is furnished as it would have been around 1796. See how life was in the New Town in the 18th century, from the dining rooms to kitchen in the basement. Due to the lighting simulating 18th century conditions, it is better to visit earlier in the day in winter.…

A 15th Century church already famous due to connections with the Knights Templar and stories that the Holy Grail might rest here, then the Da Vinci Code came along and Rosslyn went ballistic. Despite the crowds it's well worth a visit for the stunning stone-carving and special atmosphere.…

A gallery with changing exhibitions of cutting edge modern art. Even if the art is not to your taste, it is worth visiting due to its location in the Old College of Edinburgh University, a fine building built between 1789 and 1827 by Robert Adam and Henry Playfair.…

It is home to a number of historic aircraft from across the history of flight, including British Airways Concorde G-BOAA. Remember to book in advance to see inside Concorde as these tickets are generally sold out on the day.…

A very old graveyard that contains some impressive, ancient grave markers and fantastic views of the surrounding Old Town. Many folk, of course, will be drawn here by its links to , that loyal little dog brought to worldwide fame by Walt Disney. The grave of Thomas Riddell is said to be the inspiration of Tom Riddle from J. K.…

Take a tour of the dome, housing one of Europe's largest telescopes. Learn about the history of the observatory and some of the cutting edge work they are carrying out today. If the weather is clear you can observe the stars in winter or the sun (through a special telescope) in summer.…

A traditional British beach resort within the city on the shore of the Firth of Forth. Golden sand, ice-cream parlours, fish'n'chips, amusement arcades, playgrounds, paddling pools, what more do you want from the seaside? Admittedly the weather is often more suited to Bracing Walks than Cooling Dips but there's still f…

This 1639 Old Parliament Hall is within the Parliament House which is home of the Scottish Supreme Courts. The hall is the location where the earlier meetings of the Scots Estates, or Parliament, took place, prior to the enactment of The 1707 Act of Union (of the Parliaments of Scotland and England).

Holds much of Scotland's fine artwork and carries exhibitions that change seasonally. The new Western Link was opened in 2004 with an entrance from Princes Street Gardens. It joins The National Gallery with the neighbouring Scottish Academy gallery and gives Scotland its first world class art space.

Not quite a secret but certainly an overlooked jewel. Beautiful terraced garden on the shores of the loch. Find it behind the church ([http://duddingstonkirk.co.uk Duddingston Kirk]). Open daily 10am - dusk free entry, but £1 donation appreciated. The historic church is occasionally also open.

The World's first purpose-built portrait gallery really stands out on Queen Street due to being built from red sandstone, rather than the yellow sandstone used for almost every other building in the New Town. Holds portraits of Scots from down the ages, with new faces being added all the time.

Over 150 years old, the Camera Obscura focuses light from the top of the tower onto a large dish in a dark room below, allowing a 360 degree view of all of Edinburgh! The tower is also host to a fun and quirky gallery of optical illusions. Great views of the city from the top of the tower.

Built in 1846 to commemorate the life of Sir Walter Scott after his death in 1832, the Gothic spire monument allows you to climb 200 ft above the city centre to enjoy fantastic views and get a closer look at sculpted statuettes of characters from Scott's works (note: there is no lift).

The Palace is a royal residence, and hosts the Queen's Gallery containing a collection of art from the Royal Collection. The Palace is best known as the home of Mary Queen of Scots and as the site of the murder of Mary's secretary Rizzio, allegedly by her husband Lord Darnley.

Decommissioned from royal use in recent years and voted one of Edinburgh’s best new attractions, Britannia offers visitors the chance to tour the royal apartments and view a selection of the many gifts offered to the royals by dignitaries worldwide.

The Roman Catholic Cathedral, established as a chapel in 1814, and became a cathedral in 1886. The original chapel was designed by James Gillespie Graham and the undergone several alterations and extensions. There are services in English and Polish.

Reopened on 24 Sept 2015 after major renovations. The permanent exhibitions comprise of The Pathology Museum, The History of Surgery Museum and the Dental Museum. Not suitable for young children (under 10) as the exhibits include human remains.

The Glenkinchie whisky is a Lowland whisky and is promoted as one of the six Classic Malts. About 80% of the produced whisky is used for blending. The distillery is the closest Single Malt distillery to Edinburgh, about 25km southeast.

The Skeleton of William Burke is on display. Together with William Hare he killed at least 16 people in 1828 and provided them for dissection. The museum also shows life and death masks from famous scientists, politicians and murderers.

Strangely isolated little village of thatched cottages where the city meets the Pentland Hills. Robert Louis Stevenson spent a lot of time here is his late teens and early twenties, as his parents lived in Swanston Cottage at the time.

A permanent exhibition of works from the John Murray archive and changing temporary exhibitions, usually about historic literature. The main library is a copyright library and you need to apply in advance to access the reading rooms.

Watch the world famous Penguin Parade, and visit the acclaimed Budongo Trail chimpanzee attraction. The only koalas in the UK are here, and there are some beautiful tropical birds. Home to the UK's only giant pandas.

Scotland's largest Cathedral in the Anglican tradition. Building started in 1874 to a design by Sir George Gilbert Scott. The song school (open occasionally) has stunning murals by Phoebe Anna Traquair.

Six life-sized human figures by world-renowned artist Antony Gormley have been installed in 2010 in and along the Water of Leith, between the National Gallery of Modern Art and the sea at Leith Docks.

Contains a range of graves, memorials, and funerary ornaments. Notable memorials include those dedicated to the philosopher David Hume and the Scots who died in the American Civil War.

Explore the location where one of Edinburgh's gins is produced. Different tours are offered, the basic one lasts 45 min and includes a sample or miniature bottle of Edinburgh Gin.

The Fruitmarket Gallery aims to find the most appropriate way to bring artists and audiences together. It is a not-for-profit organization and a registered charity.

Museum about famous Scottish authors, focussing on Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. The museum is in a house built in 1622.

Small art gallery and set of artists studios. Has regular exhibitions of modern art, and very occasionally the artist's studios are open.

It is a 17th century Old Town tenement (known as a 'Land') decorated with period furniture. It has an impressive painted ceiling.

A visitor experience with interactive exhibits about the natural aspect (volcanoes, polar ice, rainforest) of our planet.

A well in a fine building from 1789. Open 12.00 - 15.00 on Sundays in August and first Sunday of month April - July.

Offers spectacular views of the city skyline. It connects Old Town and New Town with Waverley Station just below.

Photography gallery with changing temporary exhibitions. Darkrooms and digital lab available to hire by the hour.

Impressive building by David Bryce from the 1860ies. It can be seen from far away. Not open for tourists.

A wildlife reserve and also the setting for the famous Henry Raeburn painting The Skating Minister.

See if you can find your old toys in the collection, or maybe the ones that your grandparents had.

The gallery contains a fine selection of modern art from Scotland and other countries.

A museum giving the local's view of life in Edinburgh over the last 200 years.

Interesting old church founded in 1429, but with history going back to 1128.

Village on the eastern edge of Holyrood Park, which dates back to 1124.

Displays about 1000 instruments from Britain, Europe and other places.

Four-floor gallery run by the city council with changing exhibitions.

Museum about money, in the former Bank of Scotland headquarters.

Museum of Edinburgh's history.