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There are so many things to see in the beautiful and interesting city of Edinburgh and we will focus on the attractions which cannot be missed if you are lucky enough to get there.

First and foremost there is the Edinburgh Castle which is magnificent both in the light of day and also when it is illuminated at night giving it an added enchanted, almost magical touch. The castle is a treasure chest of historical jewels which unravel a veil of exciting stories of old. If you are really lucky and you visit Edinburgh in the summer which is really the best time to do so then you will see the city in its full glory during the Edinburgh Festival and at the castle you will be able to book to see the Edinburgh Military Tattoo which is a once in a lifetime multi-sensory entertainment experience.

As far as the Edinburgh Festival is concerned, everything, including accommodation needs to be booked well in advance. CheapHotels.org is a good website if you are looking for budget hotels in Edinburgh. Via this site you will be able to find a cheap hotel in the city center of Edinburgh.

Once you have left the castle in all its glory behind you, the Royal Mile awaits you leading from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyrood House which is the official home of the British monarch in Scotland and consequently closed to the public during the summer months. This famous mile, also known as the “High Street” is actually made up of several streets full of interesting shops, restaurants, pubs and hotels along the way, each one telling a new and interesting tale. You need at least two days to really appreciate the Royal Mile but if you don’t have much time then you should choose which of the main attractions along the way interest you the most and focus on visiting them. The main attractions of the Royal Mile are the Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyrood, St. Giles Cathedral. Mary King’s Close, Camera Obscura, Tolbooth Kirk and the Heart of Midlothian.

Art lovers must visit the National Gallery of Scotland which holds a very impressive collection of European sculptures and paintings. The foundation stone was laid by Prince Albert in 1850 and it was opened in 1859.

For something nice to do outside then the Royal Botanical Gardens is the place to go. It has all different types of flowers and plants from exotic orchids to heather. It is a very colorful experience and should not be missed. You can find these spectacular gardens to the north of the city centre.

For something a little different and also extremely interesting you might pay a visit to the Lady Victoria Colliery and /or Prestongrange which are two mines that make up the Scottish Mining museum whose aim is to educate people about the Scottish mining industry which is an important part of Scottish history. At the mines you can see actual machinery that was used by the miners and you get a real feel for the tough work the miners had to do.

There are an endless number of attractions to see in Edinburgh – the only question remains is how to fit it all in, in one trip.