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Tours & day trips
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Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets
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Edinburgh: Scottish Tasting Platter at The Tolbooth Tavern
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Edinburgh: Dark History Royal Mile Walking Tour
Attractions
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Royal Edinburgh Ticket- Hop-on-Hop-Off with Edinburgh Castle
Private & custom tours
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Edinburgh: Scottish Tasting Platter at The Tolbooth Tavern
What to do in Tranent
Popular places to visit
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Edinburgh Castle
A focal point of Scottish history that dominates Edinburgh’s skyline and which has served as a fortress, a palace and home to the crown jewels.
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Royal Mile
With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.
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Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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University of Edinburgh
The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.
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Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
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Edinburgh Zoo
Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.
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George Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at George Street. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
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Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
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St. Andrew Square
You can find out about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at St. Andrew Square. Experience the area's entertainment choices and lively festivals.
Areas of Tranent
Pencaitland
While Pencaitland isn't home to many top sights, Glenkinchie Distillery and Seton Sands are some notable places to visit nearby.
Macmerry
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Macmerry and surrounding area, you can visit Glenkinchie Distillery and Seton Sands.
Gladsmuir
While Gladsmuir isn't home to many top sights, Glenkinchie Distillery and Seton Sands are some notable places to visit nearby.
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