Edinburgh Castles & palaces, Lighthouse, Military, Nature, Religious + Water sports pictures

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The capital of Scotland combines ancient architecture and fascinating history with a vibrant cultural scene and world-famous festivals.

This storied fortification has been at the heart of Scottish history for almost a thousand years, and remains the home of the glittering crown jewels.

Shaped like a crouching lion, this city centre hill offers a panorama over Edinburgh and the surrounding area.

Wander the narrow alleys of Edinburgh\'s historic center to discover the hidden delights of an area that also encompasses some of the city\'s top attractions.

Admire the spectacular spire and ornate design of this ancient hub of Christian life.

Shaped like a crouching lion, this city centre hill offers a panorama over Edinburgh and the surrounding area.

Admire the spectacular spire and ornate design of this ancient hub of Christian life.

Admire the spectacular spire and ornate design of this ancient hub of Christian life.

This is a wonderful spot to look out over Edinburgh, and is home to a range of memorials, not to mention the seat of the Scottish government.

Relax after sightseeing among the exotic plants and Victorian greenhouses of this swath of nature in the heart of Edinburgh.

Relax after sightseeing among the exotic plants and Victorian greenhouses of this swath of nature in the heart of Edinburgh.

Shaped like a crouching lion, this city centre hill offers a panorama over Edinburgh and the surrounding area.

This storied fortification has been at the heart of Scottish history for almost a thousand years, and remains the home of the glittering crown jewels.

Shaped like a crouching lion, this city centre hill offers a panorama over Edinburgh and the surrounding area.

Admire the spectacular spire and ornate design of this ancient hub of Christian life.

Shaped like a crouching lion, this city centre hill offers a panorama over Edinburgh and the surrounding area.

Shaped like a crouching lion, this city centre hill offers a panorama over Edinburgh and the surrounding area.

Admire the spectacular spire and ornate design of this ancient hub of Christian life.

Relax after sightseeing among the exotic plants and Victorian greenhouses of this swath of nature in the heart of Edinburgh.

Admire the spectacular spire and ornate design of this ancient hub of Christian life.

Stretching through the middle of the Old Town, this ancient thoroughfare brings you on a walk through the heart of Edinburgh history and tradition.

Shaped like a crouching lion, this city centre hill offers a panorama over Edinburgh and the surrounding area.

Admire the spectacular spire and ornate design of this ancient hub of Christian life.