{"id":17072,"date":"2024-05-29T00:42:36","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T00:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journal.rentbyowner.com\/?p=17072"},"modified":"2025-10-08T13:13:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T13:13:34","slug":"hidden-gems-edinburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/hidden-gems-edinburgh\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Can&#8217;t Miss Hidden Gems in Edinburgh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/edinburgh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edinburgh<\/a> is a modern, bustling city with world-famous landmarks, a rich history, and an unbeatable culture. However, once you dig a little deeper, you\u2019ll discover that there\u2019s so much more to this sprawling city than most Edinburgh travel guides tell you about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are our top 16 hidden gems that you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Port of Leith Distillery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leithdistillery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leithdistillery.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>11 Whisky Quay, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6FH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> 11 am \u2013 11 pm, Tuesday to Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sampling a wee dram of Scottish whisky while you\u2019re in the country\u2019s capital city is a must-do, and the Port of Leith Distillery is a unique yet often-overlooked place to do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the UK\u2019s first vertical distillery, and the views across Edinburgh are stunning from the mezzanine bar on the top floor. Visitors can book tastings and tours where knowledgeable staff will tell you all about the process, and you\u2019ll get to taste some of the best scotch in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. The Surgeons&#8217; Hall Museums<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/museum.rcsed.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">museum.rcsed.ac.uk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>Surgeons Hall Museums, Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9DW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>10 am \u2013 5 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/edinburgh\/national-museum-of-scotland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Museum of Scotland<\/a> is one of the most-visited museums in Edinburgh, but for something a little quirkier, try The Surgeons\u2019 Hall Museum instead. Here, you can explore one of the largest historic pathology collections in the United Kingdom while learning about how surgery has developed over the centuries. There\u2019s also a pretty courtyard on-site, which is a pleasant place to relax on a sunny day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Edinburgh\u2019s Secret Gardens<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dr-neils-garden-edinburgh-scotland.jpg\" alt=\"Edinburgh\u2019s Secret Gardens\" class=\"wp-image-17105\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dr-neils-garden-edinburgh-scotland.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dr-neils-garden-edinburgh-scotland-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/M+Sz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Martin S Photography<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re staying in the heart of Edinburgh, you may find yourself looking for a tranquil place to escape the crowds. There\u2019s no better place to do so than in one of Edinburgh\u2019s secret gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dr Neil\u2019s Garden<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.drneilsgarden.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drneilsgarden.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>5 Old Church Ln, Duddingston, Edinburgh EH15 3PX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>10 am \u2013 5 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This garden sits alongside the 12th-century <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/edinburgh\/duddingston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duddingston Kirkland<\/a> and is conveniently close to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/edinburgh\/arthur-s-seat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arthur\u2019s Seat<\/a>, making it a great place for a break after the hike up the peak. This serene, secret spot was developed by doctors Andrew and Nancy Neil and is known as a place to come for meditation and contemplation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Archivist\u2019s Garden (HM Register House)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nrscotland.gov.uk\/research\/visit-us\/archivists-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nrscotland.gov.uk\/research\/visit-us\/archivists-garden<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>H M Register House, 2 Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 3YY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>9 am \u2013 4.30 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The brain behind this secret garden is David R Mitchell, curator of Edinburgh\u2019s Royal Botanic Garden. 57 plant species were carefully chosen for their connection with Scotland, and displays are arranged in attractive, flowing patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Palace of Holyroodhouse\u2019s Physic Garden<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rct.uk\/visit\/palace-of-holyroodhouse\/the-palace-of-holyroodhouse-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rct.uk\/visit\/the-palace-of-holyroodhouse-garden<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>Abbey Strand, Edinburgh EH8 8DU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>9.30 am \u2013 4.30 pm 1 November to 31 March, 9.30 am \u2013 6.30 pm 1 April to 31 October<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Palace of Holyroodhouse\u2019s Physic Garden is one of the newer green spaces in the city and boasts a fantastic location in the city center at the foot of the Royal Mile. Explore the three distinct areas representing certain phases in the palace\u2019s 900-year history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dunbar\u2019s Close Garden<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenscotland.co\/dunbars-close\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hiddenscotland.co\/dunbars-close<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>137 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>7 am \u2013 4.30 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This 17th-century design garden offers charming views of the Burns Monument, dedicated to famed Scots poet Robert Burns. This historic area was seen as a slum in the 1960s, and the park is now an emblem of the successful regeneration work happening in Edinburgh\u2019s Old Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Lauriston Castle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk\/venue\/lauriston-castle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">edinburghmuseums.org.uk\/venue\/lauriston-castle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>2 Cramond Rd S, Edinburgh EH4 6AD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>8 am \u2013 7.30 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Edinburgh Castle is a top attraction in the city, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/edinburgh\/lauriston-castle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lauriston Castle<\/a> is also well worth visiting. This 16th-century tower house with 19th-century additions looks out at the Firth of Forth and gives visitors a glimpse into the fascinating past of this historic city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Rooftop Terrace, National Museum of Scotland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/rooftop-terrace-national-museum-of-scotland.jpg\" alt=\"Rooftop Terrace, National Museum of Scotland\" class=\"wp-image-17107\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/rooftop-terrace-national-museum-of-scotland.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/rooftop-terrace-national-museum-of-scotland-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/clivewa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clivewa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nms.ac.uk\/national-museum-of-scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nms.ac.uk\/national-museum-of-scotland<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>10 am \u2013 5 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As one of Edinburgh\u2019s top attractions, the National Museum of Scotland is probably already on your itinerary. But you might not know about the hidden gem here. If you take the elevator all the way up to the seventh floor, you\u2019ll discover a gorgeous rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From here, you can catch a glimpse of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/edinburgh\/greyfriars-kirk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greyfriars Kirkyard<\/a>, Edinburgh Castle, and the busy streets of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/edinburgh\/new-town\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Town<\/a>, and all without the crowds that gather on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/edinburgh\/calton-hill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calton Hill<\/a> \u2014 one of the best-known spots for spectacular views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Cramond Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/info\/see-do\/cramond-beach-p2564771\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visitscotland.com\/info\/see-do\/cramond-beach<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>Cramond, Edinburgh EH4 6NU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>24 hour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/edinburgh\/portobello\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Portobello Beach<\/a> is the most popular spot for visitors looking to catch some rays by the sea, but we recommend heading to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/edinburgh\/cramond-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cramond Beach<\/a> and fishing village instead. The beach changes dramatically with the tide, and at certain times of the day, it\u2019s possible to cross a half-mile-long causeway to explore Cramond Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Well Court<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/well-court-dean-village-edinburgh-scotland.jpg\" alt=\"Well Court\" class=\"wp-image-17109\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/well-court-dean-village-edinburgh-scotland.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/well-court-dean-village-edinburgh-scotland-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/chrisdorney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chrisdorney<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ewh.org.uk\/well-court\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ewh.org.uk\/well-court<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> Damside, Edinburgh EH4 3BB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> 24 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just five minutes from the bustling Princes Street is Dean Village, a charming neighborhood perched alongside the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/edinburgh\/water-of-leith-visitor-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Water of Leith River<\/a>. This village is known for its impressive architecture, and Well Court is one of its most iconic buildings. Commissioned in the late 19th century by the owner of the Scotsman newspaper, Well Court became social housing for local workers and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The affluent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/edinburgh\/stockbridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stockbridge neighborhood<\/a> is also nearby, and its many cafes make it a great place to stop for coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Writers\u2019 Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk\/venue\/writers-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">edinburghmuseums.org.uk\/venue\/writers-museum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>Lawnmarket, Lady Stair&#8217;s Cl, Edinburgh EH1 2PA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>10 am \u2013 5 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This hidden gem celebrates the work of Robert Burns, Walter Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson, sharing captivating portraits, rare books, and personal objects with visitors. For literature fans, the Writer\u2019s Museum shouldn\u2019t be missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Grassmarket Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/grassmarket-area-old-town-edinburgh-scotland.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17111\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/grassmarket-area-old-town-edinburgh-scotland.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/grassmarket-area-old-town-edinburgh-scotland-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/miloszmaslanka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milosz Maslanka<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh.org\/point-of-interest\/grassmarket-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">edinburgh.org\/point-of-interest\/grassmarket-market<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>The Central Reservation in Grassmarket, EH1 2JR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>10 am \u2013 5 pm Saturday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/edinburgh\/grassmarket%5C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grassmarket Market<\/a> is the perfect place to pick up fresh produce, flavorful street food, crafts, and maybe even a souvenir or two. This lively market happens every Saturday and even if you aren\u2019t looking to buy, it\u2019s worth visiting for the people watching alone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Duddingston Village<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To the east of Holyrood Park is the historic former village of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/edinburgh\/duddingston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duddingston<\/a>. This is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Edinburgh, and some of the buildings date back to the 12th century. Despite its relatively central location, many tourists overlook this spot, so it\u2019s possible to have it to yourself while you take a day trip back in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. Scott Monument<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/scott-monument-edinburgh-scotland.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17114\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/scott-monument-edinburgh-scotland.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/scott-monument-edinburgh-scotland-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/ico00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ivica Drusany<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk\/venue\/scott-monument\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">edinburghmuseums.org.uk\/venue\/scott-monument<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>E. Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh EH2 2EJ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>April to September, 10 am \u2013 7 pm \/ October to March, 10 am \u2013 4 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Gothic monument was built in 1846 to honor the Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott. The tower\u2019s spire is adorned with 64 figures representing characters from his novels, and fans of Scott\u2019s work enjoy trying to spot which books the characters are from. It\u2019s possible to climb the monument \u2014 287 steps will lead you up a narrow pathway that eventually opens up to a spectacular view of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Mary King&#8217;s Close<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.realmarykingsclose.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">realmarykingsclose.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>2 Warriston&#8217;s Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1PG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>9.30 am \u2013 6 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Edinburgh is home to dozens of atmospheric alleyways, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/edinburgh\/real-mary-king-s-close\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mary King\u2019s Close<\/a> is one of the most fascinating. The street was named after a merchant who lived in the alleyway during the 17th century before the Bubonic plague ravaged the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>: It\u2019s worth taking a guided tour of Old Town to learn more about Edinburgh\u2019s alleyways \u2014 you\u2019ll be surprised how many secrets they hold!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. Balmoral Hotel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/balmoral-hotel-edinburgh-scotland.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17117\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/balmoral-hotel-edinburgh-scotland.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/balmoral-hotel-edinburgh-scotland-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/fotokon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fotokon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several Harry Potter tours operating in Edinburgh take fans to many of the spots that inspired the hit book series, but none of them include Balmoral Hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This five-star hotel is where JK Rowling finished writing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. She also famously scrawled \u201cJK Rowling finished writing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in this room (552) on 11th Jan 2007\u201d on a marble bust here. Room 552 has been renamed the <em>J.K. Rowling suite, <\/em>and it\u2019s possible to spend the night in it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Jupiter Artland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jupiterartland.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jupiterartland.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>The Steadings, Bonnington House, Wilkieston, Edinburgh EH27 8BY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>10 am \u2013 5 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This contemporary sculpture park and art gallery sits among 120 acres of lush woodland within easy reach of central Edinburgh. It\u2019s worth the journey to see impressive artworks, including <em>Cells of Life<\/em>: eight landforms surrounded by four lakes. You\u2019ll also find works by Anish Kapoor, Ian Hamilton Finlay, and Jim Lambie, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>15. The Falkirk Wheel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scottishcanals.co.uk\/visit\/canals\/visit-the-forth-clyde-canal\/attractions\/the-falkirk-wheel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scottishcanals.co.uk\/visit\/the-falkirk-wheel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> Lime Road, Falkirk, FK1 4RS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> 29th March \u2013 31st May, 9.45am &#8211; 5.30pm, 1st June \u2013 15th September, 9.45am \u2013 6.00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/falkirk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Falkirk<\/a> is just 45 minutes from Edinburgh and makes a fun day trip. While you\u2019re there, don\u2019t miss the Falkirk Wheel. This is the world\u2019s only rotating boat lift \u2014 it links the Forth &amp; Clyde Canal to the Union Canal, which is 35 meters higher. This feat of engineering replaced 44 lock gates that took travelers the best part of a day to navigate, and now boaters can pass between the two waterways in a matter of minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>16. Gladstones Land<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nts.org.uk\/visit\/places\/gladstones-land\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nts.org.uk\/visit\/places\/gladstones-land<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 477B Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2NT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> 10 am \u2013 5 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/united-kingdom\/scotland\/edinburgh\/gladstone-s-land\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gladstones Land<\/a> is one of the oldest buildings on the Royal Mile and delivers a special insight into what life was like in Edinburgh 500 years ago. 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