Things To Do in Edinburgh
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If you’re looking for things to do in Edinburgh, you are in luck. One of the nice aspects the capital city is that it does have such a broad range of things to do. In Edinburgh, for example, you can spend the morning on a walk on the city outskirts soaking up nature, then hit the shopping malls in the afternoon.
There is often a misconception that it always rains here, which isn’t exactly true – it rarely rains an entire day, more like a sprinkle than a downpour. Though this might affect the best types of things to do in Edinburgh for you, it’s usually only a passing consideration; a nice pair of water-resistant shoes and an umbrella should do you wonders!
Keep in mind, too, that Edinburgh is pretty small and you can nearly walk everywhere – heck, you can even walk down to Leith to the Royal Yacht Britannia. It’s a couple of miles and an interesting walk, for sure. But the city has a very good public transport system, so your things to do in Edinburgh are not limited by where your hotel/accommodation is.
Other Tips
First, be sure to download a copy of our Edinburgh iPhone App and pick up a copy of our Edinburgh Travel Guide first. That way you’ll have access to all of the best tips for things to do in Edinburgh, all organised neat and tidy ready for your trip.
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Free Things To Do in Edinburgh
Are you looking for some free things to do in Edinburgh? Awesome – you just found them!
You can find all the freebie tips you can handle by downloading a copy of our Edinburgh iPhone App and pick up a copy of our Edinburgh Travel Guide. That way you’ll have access to all of the best tips for free things to do in Edinburgh, all organised neat and tidy ready for your trip.
Let’s face it: The UK is an expensive country to visit (or to live in!). It’s no wonder everyone wants to find the free things to do in Edinburgh, to give their budget a little bit of relief. But that’s one great thing about the capital city – there are lots and lots of options for free (no, not just inexpensive but free) attractions in the city.
Top Tips
Here are a few simple, easy ways to find free things to do in Edinburgh:
- Go for a walk. The outdoors in Edinburgh can be beautiful, rain or shine, day or night. There are several parks in the city – the Meadows, Holyrood Park, Inverleith Park – where you can stretch your feet and get some fresh air.
- Go to a museum. Most museums in the UK are free! The National Museum of Scotland, the Writer’s Museum, and the Fruitmarket Gallery are a few of the free choices. (Edinburgh Castle, sadly, is not free.)
- Catch some live music. Apart from buying a drink (but you were buying one anyway, right?), you can enjoy free live music nearly every night of the week in the city. When you arrive, grab a free newspaper like the Skinny available everywhere to find out what’s on.
Don’t Forget….
For the latest and greatest insider secrets for free things to do in Edinburgh, check out one of our two fantastic Edinburgh guides – both bulging with freebies waiting for you to take. How much money will you save on your Edinburgh trip?
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