cathedral
St Giles' Cathedral
The High Kirk of Edinburgh with its distinctive crown spire, mother church of Presbyterianism on the Royal Mile.
0 km · about 5 min drive
Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
Edinburgh works well as a base: 10 minutes from Colinton, right by St Giles' Cathedral.
Edinburgh is a city located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 514,990, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Edinburgh sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Edinburgh to your route.
The Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) is the country's national academy of art. It promotes contemporary Scottish art.
The Academy was founded in 1826 by eleven artists meeting in Edinburgh. Originally named the Scottish Academy, it became the Royal Scottish Academy on being granted a royal charter in 1838.
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maintains a unique position in the country as an independently funded institution led by eminent artists and architects to promote and support the creation, understanding, and enjoyment of visual arts through exhibitions and related educational events.
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Edinburgh is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.9521 latitude, -3.1965 longitude.
Edinburgh has a population of approximately 514,990 people, making it a city in United Kingdom.
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cathedral
The High Kirk of Edinburgh with its distinctive crown spire, mother church of Presbyterianism on the Royal Mile.
0 km · about 5 min drive
museum
A stunning Victorian and modern building housing diverse collections from Scottish history to world cultures and natural science.
1 km · about 5 min drive
historic highway
Edinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.
1 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
An accessible hilltop crowned with neoclassical monuments, giving the classic skyline view of Edinburgh at sunset.
1 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Ancient volcanic peak rising 251 metres in the heart of Edinburgh, offering panoramic city views from its dramatic summit.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Scotland's capital zoo home to the UK's only giant pandas and over 1,000 rare and endangered animals.
5 km · about 10 min drive
cathedral
A 15th-century chapel of astonishing carved stonework near Edinburgh, made famous by The Da Vinci Code.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
UNESCO-listed Victorian cantilever railway bridge spanning the Firth of Forth, a masterwork of 19th-century engineering in 54,000 tonnes of steel.
13 km · about 25 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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