City of Edinburgh

Type:World Heritage Site

Castle Hill, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH1 2NG

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Edinburgh has been the Scottish capital since the 15th century. It has two distinct areas: the Old Town, dominated by a medieval fortress; and the neoclassical New Town, whose development from the 18th century onwards had a far-reaching influence on European urban planning. The harmonious juxtaposition of these two contrasting historic areas, each with many important buildings, is what gives the city its unique character.

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  1. Forth Bridge

    The Forth Bridge, which spans the estuary (Firth) of the River Forth in eastern Scotland…

    8.28 miles away
  2. Gosford House

    Gosford House, the large and magnificent mansion of the Earls of Wemyss, is set in 5,000…

    13.04 miles away
  3. Charleton Estate

    The Charleton estate comprises of the main house, farming, woodland, an equestrian…

    22.97 miles away
  1. Monzie Castle

    Built in 1791. Destroyed by fire in 1908 and rebuilt and furnished by Sir Robert Lorimer.

    39.49 miles away
  2. Antonine Wall

    From Old Kilpatrick in the west to near Bo’ness in the east, the Antonine Wall was around…

    48.42 miles away
  3. Cortachy Estate

    Countryside walks including access through woodlands to Airlie Monument on Tulloch Hill…

    54.16 miles away
  4. Chillingham Castle

    Medieval fortress with Tudor additions, torture chamber, shop, dungeon, tearoom, woodland…

    58.33 miles away
  5. Alnwick Castle

    Home to the Duke of Northumberland's family, the Percys, for over 700 years; Alnwick…

    68.95 miles away
  6. Hadrian’s Wall

    Hadrian’s Wall stretches 70 miles across the north of England from Cumbrian Roman coastal…

    70.29 miles away
  7. Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum

    Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum have been owned by the Grey family since 1319.

    70.9 miles away
  8. Durham Castle and Cathedral

    Durham Cathedral was built between the late 11th and early 12th century to house the…

    103.18 miles away
  9. Craigston Castle

    Built in 1604-1607 by John Urquhart Tutor of Cromarty.

    117.02 miles away
  10. Leighton Hall

    Award-winning Leighton Hall is the lived-in house of the famous furniture-making Gillow…

    124.48 miles away
  11. Giants Causeway

    The Giant’s Causeway lies at the foot of the basalt cliffs along the sea coast on the…

    138.45 miles away
  12. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal

    Veiled in a secluded valley, this World Heritage Site promises to surprise and captivate…

    141.82 miles away
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