Free Edinburgh Tourist Attractions
Edinburgh is brilliant for tourist attractions with loads of places
to spend your time and your money. Lots of visitors to Edinburgh
though are on a budget and all these £8 or £9 entrance
fees do add up. So here are a few free Edinburgh tourist attractions
to make a visit to Edinburgh a little bit more manageable.
National Museum
This is a fantastic free attraction in Edinburgh. The National
Museum is a delightful blend of old and new buildings with a huge
collection of articles of National and International significance.
Excellent cafe and restaurant. Admission Free!
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Arthur's Seat (Holyrood Park)
OK, this one is exposed to the elements, but the summit of Arthur's
seat is the highest point in Edinburgh and is easily walkable in
30-60 minutes by most people in good health. The views from the
top are exceptional. In Paris or New York you have to spend a fair
whack to get to the top of the Eiffel Tower or Empire State. In
Edinburgh you get the best view in the city for nothing. Admission
Free!
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Gallery of Modern Art
Superb Modern Art Gallery just on the edge of the Dean Village
in Edinburgh's west end. From the manicured, scuplted grounds to
the regularly changing exhibits, the whole gallery is well worth
visiting. Admission Free!
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Scottish Parliament
Visit the seat of government in Scotland. You have to pay if you
want the guided tour, but you can visit and have a look around for
nothing. You can even sit in the public gallery and watch the debates
going on. Admission Free!
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National Gallery
Right in the middle of Edinburgh you'll find the superb National
Gallery. They have some very important works in there and though
it's not the largest gallery in the world, some of the paintings
in there will stick in your mind for a long long time. Admission
Free!
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Writers Museum
Hidden in a Close between the Royal Mile and The Mound you'll find
Edinburgh's Writers Museum. Telling the story of RL Stevenson, Robert
Burns, Sir Walter Scott and others, it is a fascinating way to while
away an afternoon. Admission Free!
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Museum of Childhood
Another museum off the Royal Mile, the Museum of Childhood will
take everyone back to their younger years. Loved by adults and children
alike. Admission Free!
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