With the city's skyline, cobbled streets and colourful characters as your backdrop, there's so many ways to embrace, explore, have fun and create lasting memories in Edinburgh. Resident or visitor, Forever Edinburgh is here to help you see Edinburgh in unexpected and exciting ways.

Situated at the top of the Royal Mile on top of castle rock, Edinburgh Castle is Scotland’s most-visited paid-for attraction and the most iconic building in the city. Perched on top of an extinct volcano, the Castle and its Esplanade offer unparalleled views across Edinburgh and over the River Forth to Fife.

A bustling and vibrant city, steeped in history and host to a variety of colourful festivals throughout the year, there is no shortage of things to do in Edinburgh. Read on to discover what this …

Edinburgh is divided into thirteen very unique neighbourhood areas and some fantastic day trips, each with its own special charm. Our local insider guides highlight the very best to see and do wherever you are in the capital.

Visit Edinburgh and discover a city like no other. Steeped in history, Edinburgh seamlessly blends old and new, providing locals with the perfect destination to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of a diverse and vibrant city.

Our handy itineraries will make sure that you get the most out of Edinburgh. Designed to suit all tastes and budgets, whether you’ve lived here for a year or a lifetime, our city has something to offer everyone.

If you’re coming to Edinburgh on a budget our useful guide will show you the top free attractions to visit. Luxury Our Luxury Guide to the perfect day out in Edinburgh.

From historic ports to bustling marketplaces, Edinburgh’s neighbourhoods are like chapters in a history book, each with their own unique story to tell.

The tour begins with a trek up Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh’s 251m high hill – slap bang in the city centre! Our advice is to wrap up warm and plan ahead with a packed-breakfast you can tuck into when you reach the top.

Edinburgh offers visitors easy transport links into and across the city. An excellent bus service combined with first class rail links, taxis galore and the arrival of trams provides plenty options for getting from A to B.