Edinburgh Tourist Attractions

Tourism near Edinburgh Airport is an exciting and diverse experience. From historical attractions such as castles to modern parks, there's something for everyone in Scotland. Outdoor activities, including golf, mountain biking, horse riding, hiking, and fishing, can all be enjoyed near the airport. At the same time, shopping opportunities abound in nearby towns.

Eateries offering traditional Scottish cuisine are plentiful, or you could sample some of Scotland's finest seafood at one of its renowned pubs or restaurants. Whatever your reason for visiting Edinburgh Airport, plenty of sights and experiences will make it a memorable visit.

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

Visit the Highlands, whether you're looking for Nessie or want a beautiful day trip from Edinburgh. After being picked up, take some time to unwind on the bus while your guide provides amusing background.

Stop by Kilmahog for a glimpse of the Highland Cows and a coffee (depending on the season). Next, head up the road to Glencoe for a 10-minute photo op in front of the breathtaking Highland scenery.

Your guide can recommend a nice place to eat lunch in the Fort William area. You can even get a "wee" introduction to the kilt if you're curious about its origins. Then, you'll be taken to the shores of Loch Ness.

Create your own unique Loch Ness adventure. You can go on a boat trip to find "Nessie," as the locals call it, or you can visit the magnificent Urquhart Castle. Or, relax with a cup of coffee and the view from the pier.

Stop for a bite to eat in Pitlochry, a picturesque village in the middle of the country, on the way back to Edinburgh.

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour w/ Fast-Track Entry

Visit the Adam Smith statue on the Royal Mile to start sightseeing. As you make your way toward Edinburgh Castle, your guide will set the stage by discussing the Castle's history and the people who impacted it.

Once you've entered the Castle, sit back and relax as your tour guide shows you around. Hear their expert insights on the Argyle Battery and One O'clock Gun, Hospital Square, and Western Panorama, to name a few of the Castle's most popular landmarks.

Learn about the Black Banquet, the Castle's military prison, and the daring castle raid led by Thomas Randolph. Visit the Crown Square, St. Margret's Chapel, Mons Meg, and The Honors of Scotland.

After the tour, explore the Castle's museums at your own pace.

Edinburgh: Real Mary King's Close Guided Tour

The Real Mary King's Close in Edinburgh has been voted the best heritage tourism experience in Scotland. Explore the city's fascinating past and uncover 400 years' worth of history in Edinburgh.

There are many untold stories, from the devastating plague to a visit from a royal family. Learn how the Close went from being above ground and thriving to being buried by digging back through time.

This one-hour, character-guided tour delves deep into Edinburgh's social history by taking visitors through the city's preserved streets and spaces beneath the Royal Mile. You can count on a one-of-a-kind look into the history of the city.

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Join a guided walk to Greyfriars Graveyard and hear tales of infamous criminals and one of Edinburgh's most well-known canine residents. Explore the morbid past of the cemetery while taking in the sights of Gothic mausoleums and notable gravesites.

The Edinburgh Vaults, found beneath the arches of South Bridge, are the next stop. Hear accounts of regular paranormal activity, including the persistence of some historical figures.

Learn how the haunted vault became possessed by something truly evil. Explore the former home of the destitute witches and a hellfire club.

Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Fort William, and Glencoe Day Tour

From the Royal Mile in the middle of Edinburgh, you can travel to the Scottish Highlands and visit Glenfinnan, Glencoe, and Fort William. Watch some old-school Hollywood films and enjoy the beautiful settings.

Leave the busy streets of Edinburgh behind you, take in some of the city's famous landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, and head north into the Scottish Highlands. Callander, the "Gateway to the Highlands," is a great place to rest and refuel on the way to Glencoe.

Travel the locations used to create Skyfall, the latest James Bond movie. Learn about the filming locations used for several scenes in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Take some time to look at the pictures and read up on the history of Glencoe, which includes the massacre of the MacDonald clan there in 1692.

The Highland town of Fort William, at the base of Britain's tallest mountain, Ben Nevis, can be reached by continuing along the banks of Loch Linnhe from the ethereal Glencoe. We should pause here for some fresh air and lunch.

Keep going until you reach Glenfinnan Viaduct, the setting for many Harry Potter scenes filmed near Loch Shiel's shores. Learn where "Black Lake" and the Jacobite Steam Train are located. Observe the loch that Hogwarts overlooks and the surroundings of the Triwizard Tournament.

Keep going to the Glenfinnan Monument, which represents one of the most pivotal moments in Scottish history, the Jacobite uprising of 1745. The next step is to leave Glenfinnan and head back to Edinburgh, stopping for refreshments in Pitlochry along the way.

Edinburgh: Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour

Experience Edinburgh's darkest and scariest side with a local guide in English on this late-night walking tour. Hear tales of the city's specters above and below the Royal Mile.

Learn about the terrible conditions in which people once lived by exploring the infamous wynds and closing off the Royal Mile. Hear the tales your guide has to tell about the murderers who prowled the streets looking for bodies to sell to medical schools.

Then, listen to tales of the huntress who leaves marks on her victims by scratching them. Visit the museum and see the torture equipment used in the past. See the infamous stone circle vault, still adorned with pentagrams and spiritual symbols, in "The Watcher's" final resting place.