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1. Edinburgh Castle

Perched atop a craggy volcanic rock close to the heart of town, Edinburgh Castle is the city's oldest building and is steeped in a history spanning almost a millennium. In its time, it has endured sieges, served as the base for military campaigns and been a famous home of Scottish kings and queens. The admission fee to the castle includes a guided tour but you are also welcome to explore the ramparts under your own steam. The castle's website offers a suggested itinerary.
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Edinburgh Castle which includes chateau or palace and heritage elements

2. Royal Mile

A visit to Edinburgh wouldn’t be complete without a trip along the Royal Mile with its hundreds of years of rich Scottish heritage and culture. This cobblestone stretch runs all the way from Edinburgh Castle on one side, to the Palace of Holyroodhouse on the other. To this day, its series of streets come together to make up the Old Town's foremost thoroughfare, where you can see its historic buildings and admire some of the city's best sights.
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Royal Mile showing street scenes, heritage architecture and a house

3. OVO Hydro

The SSE Hydro, an iconic, elliptical building on the banks of the River Clyde, is one of the busiest concert venues in the world. The 12,000-seat arena fills up quickly, with fans gathering to see the high-caliber guests who perform here. Join the crowds to experience the electric atmosphere and to sing along with your favorite band.
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The SSE Hydro showing mist or fog

4. University of Edinburgh

Explore the campuses of the University of Edinburgh and soak up the academic atmosphere in its museums and galleries. Sights such as the quad of the Georgian Old College and the Gothic towers of New College on the Mound are iconic parts of the cityscape.
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University of Edinburgh featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements

5. Edinburgh Zoo

Spanning over 33 hectares to the west of the city, Edinburgh Zoo is home to over 1,000 different animals from around 200 different species.
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Edinburgh Zoo which includes zoo animals and land animals

Popular places to visit

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Falls of Clyde

Rich with history, Falls of Clyde is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Lanark. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Falls of Clyde
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New Lanark

Learn about the local history of Lanark when you take a trip to New Lanark. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

New Lanark
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Falls of the Clyde

Explore the great outdoors at Falls of the Clyde, a lovely green space in Lanark. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Falls of the Clyde
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Craignethan Castle

Craignethan Castle is just one of the places to see in Lanark, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Craignethan Castle
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Little Sparta

Enjoy an outing to Little Sparta during your stay in Lanark. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Little Sparta

Areas of Lanark

The Glen woodland path.
Photo by Chris Wimbush (CC BY-SA)

Forth

While visiting Forth, you might make a stop by sights like Five Sisters Zoo and Livingston Designer Outlet.

Forth
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Auchengray

While visiting Auchengray, you might make a stop by sights like Five Sisters Zoo and Livingston Designer Outlet.

Auchengray
Time for a drink. Cow near Netherton, one of several dairy farms in the area. Cattle need to drink a lot of water, up to 100 litres a day if lactating.
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Netherton

While visiting Netherton, you might make a stop by sights like Five Sisters Zoo and Chatelherault Country Park.

Netherton
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Strathaven

Arthur\'s Seat which includes a city, a sunset and heritage architecture

Edinburgh

Photo by Patrick O'Connor

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