Duddingston Travel Guide
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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

Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Duddingston

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

Newington
Historical sites, museums and cafes are just a few things travellers enjoy about Newington. Check out National Library of Scotland or Summerhall while you're exploring the area.

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

Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, George Square and Festival Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Grange
Travellers enjoy Grange for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Carlton Cricket Club while you're in the area.

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.
- Duddingston Parish Church
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- University of Edinburgh
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Edinburgh Zoo
- 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
- Heriot-Watt University
- Calton Hill
- Scotch Whisky Experience
- Linlithgow Palace