Fun things to do in Edinburgh (GB)

Edinburgh Castle is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 3 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

Last entry 3.30pm. Tickets often sell out far in advance, especially over the summer months. Book your tickets online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry. A mighty fortress, the defender of the nation and a world-famous visitor attraction that has dominated the skyline for centuries. The castle's powerful stone walls have endured many sieges and its sumptuous apartments were an important residence of Scottish kings and queens.

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Palace of Holyroodhouse is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Fridays.

The King's official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history. Open throughout the year, the Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile.

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Dishoom Edinburgh is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Dishoom pays loving homage to the Irani cafés that were once part of the fabric of life in Bombay. Dishoom serves a fondly curated menu of Bombay comfort food alongside award-winning drinks in beautiful restaurants with unique stories.

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Waverley Market is most popular around 3 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Shop, drink & dine in the heart of Edinburgh at Waverley Market.

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Makars Mash Bar is most popular around 4 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

The world famous Makars Gourmet Mash Bar. Scottish Tradition comfort with vegetarian and vegan options in a cosy atmosphere. Winner of the TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Awards 5 years running and awarded UK #1 for Everyday Eats in 2022 !

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The Booking Office - JD Wetherspoon is most popular around 4 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

The pub is open for breakfast until 12 noon and offers free refills (all day every day) on tea and Lavazza coffee. For lunch and dinner, there are lighter bites, with deli deal options and vegetarian choices, gourmet burgers and freshly made pizzas. Wetherspoon has championed a wide range of drinks, including real ales, craft beers, gins and soft drinks. Table service is available via the Wetherspoon app, using our unlimited free Wi-Fi. This pub has step-free access.

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