Bilston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
A focal point of Scottish history that dominates Edinburgh’s skyline and which has served as a fortress, a palace and home to the crown jewels.
Royal Mile
With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
University of Edinburgh
The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.
Edinburgh Zoo
Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Activities
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Our pick of the best Bilston Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
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CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
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Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
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Other neighbourhoods around Bilston
Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Dominion Cinema and Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve while you're in town.
Grange
Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.
Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.
Merchiston
Merchiston is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Holy Corner, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Queen's Hall and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Gorgie
If you're spending some time in Gorgie, Tynecastle Stadium and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are top sights worth seeing.
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Princes Street
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Zoo
- George Street
- Portobello Beach
- Princes Street Gardens
- Heriot-Watt University
- St. Andrew Square
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Arthur's Seat
- National Museum of Scotland
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Calton Hill
- Gyle Shopping Centre
- Livingston Designer Outlet
- Scotch Whisky Experience