3 Best Landmarks in Edinburgh, UK

The **Palace of Holyroodhouse** is set against a stunning landscape at the foot of **Arthur’s Seat**, an extinct volcano in Edinburgh, offering a dramatic natural backdrop. The palace grounds feature beautifully maintained formal gardens, lush lawns, and a serene setting that contrasts with the nearby city. The **Holyrood Abbey ruins**, located beside the palace, add a historical and picturesque touch to the landscape. Surrounding the palace is **Holyrood Park**, a vast green space with walking paths, lochs, and rocky crags, creating a peaceful and scenic environment that blends nature with royal history.

A visit to Hollywood Palace is well worth the admission price. Would recommend taking an audio guide as it added lots of points of interest. You get to see a lot of the palace and get a real sense of the history that has happened and still happens there. The cafe was also nice and reasonably priced. The gardens are beautiful and maintained beautifully. A definite bucket list item on a trip to Edinburgh/Scotland.

Not as famous as the Edinburgh castle but well worth the visit. Not as crowded either. Really nice architecture and the audio tour tells you all about the history. Also a walk through the park and it’s abbey is worth it. Highly recommended.

The Nelson Monument in Edinburgh is a prominent landmark located on Calton Hill, overlooking the city. Erected in honor of Admiral Horatio Nelson, the monument commemorates his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Designed by architect Robert Burn, the Nelson Monument was completed in 1816, just a few years after Nelson's death. The monument consists of a towering stone tower topped with a prominent ball, which was historically used as a time signal for ships entering the nearby port of Leith. The ball would be raised to the top of the tower at 1:00 pm each day and then dropped precisely at 1:00 pm, allowing sailors to set their maritime chronometers accurately. Visitors to the Nelson Monument can climb a spiral staircase inside the tower to reach the top, where they are rewarded with panoramic views of Edinburgh and its surroundings. On a clear day, one can see landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, and the Firth of Forth. The Nelson Monument stands as a lasting tribute to Admiral Nelson's naval achievements and serves as a beloved landmark and viewpoint for residents and visitors to Edinburgh.

Beautiful sights and this is a place worth going to. Calton Hill is amazing and you get to see more than just the Nelson monument. I would recommend this place to everyone. I was here with my kids and husband. We used hours just walking around playing and enjoying the beautiful views. Bring your lunch and sit down and take the a deep breath of loveliness.

Throughly enjoyed this after speculating if the £6 was worth it. We climbed up to the tower. The staff member Charlie was very helpful at answering all of our questions & gave us some really interesting facts about Edinburgh. Thank you !!!!