Edinburgh Castles & palaces, Food, 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?

Enjoy a barrel ride, talks and tasting sessions in this lively museum devoted to Scotland\'s famous amber nectar.

Enjoy a barrel ride, talks and tasting sessions in this lively museum devoted to Scotland\'s famous amber nectar.

Enjoy a barrel ride, talks and tasting sessions in this lively museum devoted to Scotland\'s famous amber nectar.

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

Enjoy a barrel ride, talks and tasting sessions in this lively museum devoted to Scotland\'s famous amber nectar.

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.

Enjoy a barrel ride, talks and tasting sessions in this lively museum devoted to Scotland\'s famous amber nectar.

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.

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

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.

Enjoy a barrel ride, talks and tasting sessions in this lively museum devoted to Scotland\'s famous amber nectar.

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

Enjoy a barrel ride, talks and tasting sessions in this lively museum devoted to Scotland\'s famous amber nectar.

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