Best things to do Edinburgh Castle (GB)

Gladstone's Land is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

One of the oldest buildings on the mile, Gladstone's Land has been trading since 1501, being a commercial hub in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town for over 500 years. Our ground-floor Café is the perfect place to hide away from the hustle and bustle of the mile for a coffee, or a cheeky sweet treat, and our three-floor museum takes you through the rich and vibrant history of the building, it's residents and the businesses they ran out of Gladstone's Land.

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Edinburgh Chihuahua Cafe is most popular around 12 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Scotland’s first Dog Cafe and the world’s first Chihuahua Cafe! Bringing simple, timeless pleasure to the busy modern world; slow down with dogs and cake. 💖 Our eight resident doggies will be freely roaming the Cafe, ready to play, cuddle and interact with. Sessions are 50 minutes long and double sessions can be booked. Staff are always on hand to help guide you in interacting with our dogs and to answer any questions you may have.

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Museum on the Mound is most popular around 2 PM on Thursdays. Visitors usually stay up to 4.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Fridays.

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National Library of Scotland is most popular around 2 PM on Thursdays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

The National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh is a welcoming destination to explore Scotland's rich literary heritage. Visit our reading rooms and vibrant public programme of events, exhibitions, and learning opportunities. Enjoy a relaxing break at the library's café. Perfect for first-time visitors and regulars alike.

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East Princes Street Gardens is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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Edinburgh Central Library is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Edinburgh Central Library is split into several specialist subject areas. We have a Music Library, an Art and Design Library, a Children's Library, a general lending library, an Edinburgh and Scottish Collection and a reference library. You can use public pcs here, or choose a quiet space to study. You can also apply for your National Entitlement Card. Our Music Library can help you find sets for your choir and you can also practise on one of our pianos or on our brand new drum kit.

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