# Arthur's Seat 6 

Standing at 250.5 m (822 ft), Arthur's Seat is the highest point of a group of grass-covered volcanic hills in the 640-acre Holyrood Park.

Hiking to the top is easy and is rewarded with spectacular panoramic views over Edinburgh.

Viewpoint

by Kim Traynor / CC BY-SA 3.0

# OLD TOWN 6 

Edinburgh's oldest neighborhood has preserved much of its medieval character and is watched over by the prominent Edinburgh Castle. 

The central boulevard which runs between the hilltop castle and Holyrood Palace consists of four sequential streets known as the "Royal Mile". Notable buildings in the Old Town include St. Giles' Cathedral, the General Assembly Hall of the Church of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Scottish Parliament Building.

Historic Area World Heritage Site: since 1995

by Daniel from Galashiels / CC BY-SA 2.0

# Carlton Hill 6

This hill — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — is situated beyond the east end of Princes Street and the location of several photogenic monuments and buildings including the circular Dugald Stewart Monument, the National Monument (a Parthenon replica), the Nelson Monument (a tall tower), the Old Observatory House and the City Observatory.

The top of the hill is a perfect spot to take photos of the city.

Viewpoint Elevation: 103 m

by Ad Meskens / CC BY-SA 3.0

# Royal Mile 5.5

Lined with charming townhouses and historic landmarks, this succession of streets (Castlehill, Lawmmarket, High Street, and Canongate Street) is the main thoroughfare in Edinburgh's Old Town.

The Royal mile links Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. 

Pedestrianized Shopping Street Length: 1 mi / 1.6 km

by Daniel from Galashiels / CC BY-SA 2.0

# National Museum of Scotland 5.5

Housed in two connected buildings, this fascinating museum holds more than 8,000 objects. It covers a broad spectrum of topics spanning from the prehistoric era to the present day.

Museum Highlight of the collection: Lewis Chessmen (ca. 12th century)

by Geni / CC BY-SA 4.0

# Scottish National Gallery 5.5

Housed in an imposing classical building the National Gallery of Scotland features an impressive collection of Scottish and international works of art from the birth of the Renaissance to Post-Impressionism.

• • • Important Masterpieces: 5
    • Highlight: Virgin Adoring the Sleeping Christ Child, Sandro Botticelli (1485)

1) Virgin Adoring the Sleeping Christ Child, Sandro Botticelli (1485) 
 by Wikimedia / Public Domain

2) Diana and Callisto, Titian (1559)
 by Wikimedia / Public Domain

3) Holy Family with a Palm Tree, Raphael (c. 1506) 
 by Wikimedia / Public Domain

4) The Rev Robert Walker Skating on Duddingston Loch, Sir Henry Raeburn Raphael (1790s) 
 by Wikimedia / Public Domain

5) Old Woman Frying Eggs, Diego Velázquez (c. 1618) 
 by Wikimedia / Public Domain

Fine Arts Museum Established: 1859 | Visitors (2019): 1,583,231

by Sandro Botticelli / Public Domain

# Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art 5.5

Set in a beautiful sculpture park, Scotland’s fine collection of modern and contemporary art is displayed in two impressive neoclassical buildings that face each other.

Museum Most famous painting: "Head of a Woman" by Alexej von Jawlensky (1911)

by Andrew Bowden / CC BY-SA 2.0

# Royal Yacht Britannia 5.5

Step aboard this famous Royal Family's Yacht and discover elegant State Apartments, gleaming Engine Rooms, and an excellent on-board Café.

Ship

by Benjamin Brock / CC BY-SA 3.0

# Camera Obscura 5.5

The Camera Obscura and World of Illusion feature a rooftop observation deck and a collection of mind-bending illusions, including holograms, a vortex tunnel, a hall of mirrors, and a giant kaleidoscope.

Museum

by Christian Michelides / CC BY-SA 4.0