Edinburgh Animal, Castles & palaces, Lighthouse + Modern architecture pictures

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Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, nestled between extinct volcanoes and hills, is almost fairytale in appearance, with its medieval buildings in the Old Town and the wide streets and spacious homes Georgian New Town, and the spectacular castle looking down from its cliff. Edinburgh was declared a World Heritage Site in 1995, which only begs the question: why did it take so long?

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Hike up a former active volcano that’s only a few minutes from the city center and enjoy impressive views of Edinburgh.

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.

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

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.

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

See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.

See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.