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First time in Edinburgh: a three-day plan
Three days, the big sights in a sensible order, and time left over for a pint in the Grassmarket.
Read the guide · 5 minFree things to do in Edinburgh
Free national museums and galleries, an extinct volcano and the best skyline view in Scotland, all without a ticket.
Read the guide · 5 minChristmas in Edinburgh 2026: markets, Big Wheel and Hogmanay dates
Edinburgh’s Christmas runs 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, with Hogmanay from 29 December. Here are the dates, hours and the one big change this year.
Read the guide · 5 minHarry Potter in Edinburgh: the real sites and the myths
Where J.K. Rowling actually wrote, the reopened Elephant House, Greyfriars Kirkyard and the hotel suite where the series ended.
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