Dirleton 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.

Princes Street
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Princes Street, a favourite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Royal Mile
With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.

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.

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
Activities

Trains and Planes Edinburgh Day Shore Excursion

Puffin Boat Trip & Tantallon Castle Day Trip from Edinburgh

Highland Cows, Walk Alpacas & Visit a Scottish Wildlife Centre

Glasgow Wildlife Centre Higlands Cow Apacas Walking Tour

Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets
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Other neighbourhoods around Dirleton

Portobello
Portobello is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Portobello Beach and Coade Stone Columns.

Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Royal Yacht Britannia are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.

Broughton
Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sherlock Holmes Statue and Mansfield Place Church while you're in town.

Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Princes Street – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, George Square and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
- Edinburgh Castle
- Princes Street
- Royal Mile
- University of Edinburgh
- George Street
- Portobello Beach
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Princes Street Gardens
- St. Andrew Square
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- National Museum of Scotland
- Arthur's Seat
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Calton Hill
- Scotch Whisky Experience
- Elie Beach
- Victoria Street
- Scottish National Gallery
- Muirfield Golf Course