Edinburgh

Destination

Guide

Dest inat ion Overv iew

Enjoy one of the most talked

about cities in the UK. You can’t

beat the beauty that Edinburgh

has to offer with the contrast of

St. Giles Cathedral in Old Town

to the modern shopping,

diverse offerings of bars,

restaurants and no shortage of

street performers.

Discover the striking

surroundings of the Scottish

capital at your own pace.

Trains to Edinburgh are

frequent and fairly priced.

From the skyline dominated by

Edinburgh Castle to exploring

modern day arts venues in

Leith and the Old Town,

Edinburgh is the perfect place

for a holiday.

The capital of Scotland simply

oozes history from its ancient

buildings, with the Palace of

Holyrood house, the castle and

other Scottish staples on its

Royal Mile offering a look into

Scotland’s rich history.

Renowned for literature,

performing arts and annual

events such as the Edinburgh

Festival, visitors will be spoilt for

choice when it comes to

activities in Edinburgh.

Dining and nightlife in

Edinburgh

Edinburgh is regularly listed in

tourist rankings as a go-to

destination for its nightlife, with

the George Street and

Cowgate areas maintaining

their positions as local

favourites.

For a more traditional

experience, those visiting

Edinburgh might tuck into a

traditional Scottish meal at one

of Edinburgh’s award-winning

restaurants, though they might

be inclined to burn off a few

calories by walking up Arthur’s

Seat right after!

Visit Edinburgh by train

Quick train trips from London

and nearby Glasgow make

visiting Edinburgh by train a

popular option for visitors from

all over the UK.

Coming into Waverley train

station in Edinburgh puts train

travellers in the centre of

history, just a short walk from

the Royal Mile and many hotels

in Edinburgh. Visitors can also

trade in their travel bags for

those filled with high-street

brands on Princes Street, just a

few minutes walk from

Edinburgh Waverley.