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From the volcanic hill that shaped Robert Louis Stevenson to a graveyard that named Harry Potter characters, eight essential Edinburgh experiences
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Edinburgh ranks as the crown jewel of Scotland, and the best things to do in the Scottish capital bring to life the daydreams of anyone seeking the medieval, the regal and the outright fantastic. At the city’s heart sits the astonishing Royal Mile, a cobblestone artery spanning the centuries, running beneath a rock-topped castle to a baroque palace.
Despite the passage of time, Edinburgh remains pure Gothic romance meeting Middle Earth fantasy, described by Scottish poet Hugh MacDiarmid as resembling a mad god’s dream. The city appeals to anyone who yearns for a destination that reaches well beyond the norm, from top-notch museums to world-class festivals, ensuring visitors never run out of things to explore in Scotland’s greatest city.
