Edinburgh: Historical Place
Places and attractions in the Historical place category
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- History museum
- Street
- Memorial
- Concerts and shows
- Art gallery
- Bridge
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- Art museum
- Forts and castles
- Theater
- Reportedly haunted
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Specialty museum
- Cemetery
- Shopping centre
- Gothic Revival architecture
- Architecture
- Neighbourhood
- Sacred and religious sites
- Golf
- Library
- Monuments and statues
- Square
- Natural attraction
- Entertainment
- Shopping district
- Vernacular architecture
- Outdoor activities
- Military museum
- Bars and clubs
- Science museum
- Modern art museum
- Arenas and stadiums
- Nature
- Lake
- Area
- Cinema
- Event space
- Archaeological site
- Universities and schools
- Village
Scott Monument
Iconic, Gothic Sir Walter Scott memorial The Scott Monument is a striking tribute to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott, standing proudly in the heart of Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. This Victorian Gothic monument soars to a height of 200 feet and 6 inches, making it the second-largest monument to a...
St Giles' Cathedral
Iconic Presbyterian place of worship St Giles' Cathedral, often referred to as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, stands as a venerable beacon of Scotland's ecclesiastical history, nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. This majestic church, with its distinctive crown steeple piercing the skyline, is not...
The Scottish Parliament
Striking modern government building The Scottish Parliament, nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's historic landscape, is an emblem of Scottish democracy and architectural innovation. Opened in 2004, this distinctive building is situated at the foot of the Royal Mile, adjacent to the royal residence of...
Gladstone's Land
Stepping into Gladstone's Land is like traveling back in time through the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. This historic tenement, managed by the National Trust for Scotland, offers a vivid glimpse into 17th-century city life.
John Knox House
Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile, the John Knox House is a remarkable museum that offers a glimpse into the turbulent times of the 16th century Scotland. This beautifully preserved medieval building is reputed to have been the home of the...
Holyrood Abbey
Picturesque remains of an 1128 abbey Holyrood Abbey, nestled at the foot of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, stands as a poignant reminder of Scotland's monastic history. Founded in 1128 by King David I of Scotland, this former Augustinian monastery is a site steeped in centuries of history and royal tradition.
St Margaret's Chapel
Small, 12th-century Romanesque chapel Nestled within the historic ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, St Margaret's Chapel stands as the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This modest yet enchanting church dates back to the 12th century and is a revered site, dedicated to Saint Margaret of...
Craigmillar Castle
Imposing 14th-century castle and park Craigmillar Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is three miles south-east of the city centre, on a low hill to the south of the modern suburb of Craigmillar.
Dean Cemetery
The Dean Cemetery is a historically important Victorian cemetery north of the Dean Village, west of Edinburgh city centre, in Scotland.
Georgian House
The Georgian House is an 18th-century townhouse situated at No. 7 Charlotte Square in the heart of the historic New Town of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. It has been restored and furnished by the National Trust for Scotland, and is operated as a popular tourist attraction, with over 40,000 visitors annually.
Greyfriars Kirk
17th-century active church and arts venue Greyfriars Kirk is a parish church of the Church of Scotland, located in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is surrounded by Greyfriars Kirkyard. Greyfriars traces its origin to the south-west parish of Edinburgh, founded in 1598. Initially, this congregation met in the western portion of St Giles'.
Mary King's Close
Haunted tours through now-hidden alleys Mary King's Close is a historic close located under buildings on the Royal Mile, in the historic Old Town area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It took its name from one Mary King, a merchant burgess who resided on the Close in the 17th century.
Flodden Wall
There have been several town walls around Edinburgh, Scotland, since the 12th century. Some form of wall probably existed from the foundation of the royal burgh in around 1125, though the first building is recorded in the mid-15th century, when the King's Wall was constructed.
South Leith Parish Church
South Leith Parish Church, originally the Kirk of Our Lady, St Mary, is a congregation of the Church of Scotland. It is the principal church and congregation in Leith, in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Vaults
The Edinburgh Vaults or South Bridge Vaults are a series of chambers formed in the nineteen arches of the South Bridge in Edinburgh, Scotland, was part of the South Bridge Act 1785 and was completed in 1788.
Dundas Castle
Dundas Castle is a 15th-century castle, with substantial 19th-century additions by William Burn, in the Dalmeny parish of West Lothian, Scotland.
Leamington Lift Bridge
The Leamington Lift Bridge is a lift bridge that crosses the Union Canal near its terminus at Lochrin Basin in Edinburgh.
Heart of Midlothian
The Heart of Midlothian is a mosaic located outside St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh. The heart marks the location of the entrance to Edinburgh's Old Tolbooth which was demolished in 1817. Locals will often spit upon the heart as a sign of good luck.
Gilmerton Cove
Gilmerton Cove is a series of underground passageways and chambers hand-carved from sandstone located beneath the streets of Gilmerton, an ex-mining village, now a southeastern suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland.
New Register House
New Register House is one of multiple buildings within the National Records of Scotland estate. It is located near St Andrew Square to the east end of Princes Street in the New Town of Edinburgh, Scotland.
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