If you have to pick one city in Europe to go on a vacation, we highly recommend that you opt for coach holidays to Edinburgh. It is known as the Athens of the North and is the perfect amalgamation of nature and architecture. Edinburgh has two main areas, the Old Town, which consists of narrow alleys and old buildings, whereas the other half is the New Town that has wide avenues and grand squares. Here are the top tourists attractions that you need to check out in the city:
The Royal Mile
The Royal Mile is the road that connects the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Edinburgh Castle. Make sure that you take a walk because the area has a number of historic landmark and beautiful townhouses along with museums, cafes, and restaurants.
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the UK. Some of the highlights of the Castle are:
- One O’clock Salute from Half Moon Battery
- the impressive Scottish National War Memorial
In addition to this, they have a beautiful collection of Crown Jewels that features the Stone of Destiny.
Palace of Holyroodhouse and Holyrood Abbey
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the residence of the Queen of Edinburgh but the public can visit the Historic Apartments and the State Apartments. The hours of admission are 9:30am-6pm (Apr-Oct) and 9:30am-4:30pm (Nov-Mar).
The Royal Botanic Garden
The Royal Botanic Garden is the second oldest garden in Britain that has 70 acres of land and has a terraced moorland garden, a heather garden, an aquatic house, and an alpine house. The admission is from 10am to 5pm every day.
National Museum of Scotland
The National Museum of Scotland opened up in 2011 and has become one of the most popular attractions in the country. The highlights include:
- National archaeological collections
- Medieval artifacts
- Displays focusing on art, history, geology science natural, and technology.