Places worth the detour in Edinburgh
126 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (53). Best known: Edinburgh Castle. 109 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 126
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 66 are on the map and on the United Kingdom pages.
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4.Scottish National Gallery
Museums & culture · 19th century · Notable
Part of National Galleries Scotland in Edinburgh
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5.National Museum of Scotland
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
Combined museum in Edinburgh
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6.St Giles' Cathedral
Sacred sites · 14th century · Notable
Church of Scotland cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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9.Holyrood Abbey
Ruins & the uncanny · 12th century · Notable
Monastery ruins in Holyrood, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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11.Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Parks & cemeteries · 17th century · Notable
Botanical garden in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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13.Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Museums & culture · 19th century · Notable
Art museum in Edinburgh, Scotland
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14.Scott Monument
Built landmarks · 19th century · Notable
Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott
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17.Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
Part of National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh
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18.St Mary's Cathedral
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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19.Queensferry Crossing
Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem
Road bridge across the Firth of Forth, Scotland
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21.Glenkinchie distillery
Fun & leisure · 19th century · Hidden gem
Whisky distillery in Glenkinchie, East Lothian, Scotland, UK
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22.St Mary's Cathedral
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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24.Greyfriars Kirkyard
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Graveyard surrounding Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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25.Usher Hall
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Concert hall in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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28.Roslin Castle
Built landmarks · 14th century · Hidden gem
Castle near the village of Roslin in Midlothian, Scotland, UK
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29.National Monument of Scotland
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Monument in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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36.Dalkeith Palace
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Historic house in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland, UK
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37.Inch Garvie
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Island in the Firth of Forth, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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43.Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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47.North Bridge
Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem
Bridge and street in Edinburgh, Scotland
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50.Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Visitor attraction in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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52.Royal Lyceum Theatre
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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53.Edinburgh Playhouse
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Theatre and music venue in Edinburgh, Scotland, a former cinema
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58.Bust of Carlo Antonio del Pozzo
Built landmarks · 17th century · Hidden gem
Sculpture by Gianlorenzo Bernini
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60.Dynamic Earth
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Science center in Edinburgh, Scotland
