Visitor's Guide: Edinburgh

Edinburgh castle

Edinburgh castle

Forth Bridge

The Scottish capital's long and rich history is brought to life by its majestic cliff-top castle. Home to the Scottish Parliament, the city explodes with festivity during Hogmanay in the winter and the legendary Edinburgh Festival in the summer.

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Area Events

The what, when and where on local happenings, special events and more

Edinburgh International Film Festival (9.7 km E)

16/06/10 to 27/06/10

Scotland's biggest intercultural festival- Edinburgh Mela (8 km)

06/08/10 to 08/08/10

Childrens International Theatre Festival (12.9 km)

10/05/10 to 16/05/10

Ceilidh Culture 2010 (12.9 km)

26/03/10 to 18/04/10

Leith Festival- 150 EVENTS. 50 VENUES. 1 MILE RADIUS (9.7 km)

11/06/10 to 20/06/10

Edinburgh Military Tattoo (9.7 km)

06/08/10 to 28/08/10

Edinburgh Art Festival (4 km)

29/07/10 to 05/09/10

Jazz and Blues Festival in Edinburgh (9.7 km)

30/07/10 to 08/08/10

Christmas in Edinburgh 2010 (1.6 km)

28/11/10 to 25/12/10

Edinburgh Hogmanay (11.3 km)

31/12/10 to 01/01/11

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Area Tour Services

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City Sightseeing

  • Edinburgh Old Town
  • Edinburgh Tour
  • 44 131 220 0770

Grayline Day Tours

  • All Over Scotland
  • Grayline
  • 44 131 555 5558

Mactours

  • Old & New Town
  • Edinburgh Tour
  • 44 131 220 0770

Mercat Tours

  • Ghost & History Tours
  • Mercat Tours Ltd
  • 44 131 225 5445

The Edinburgh Tour

  • Georgian New Town
  • Guide Friday
  • 44 131 220 0770

The Majestic Tour

  • Royal Yacht Britannia
  • Edinburgh Tour
  • 44 131 220 0770

Identification of these resources is solely for the convenience of our guests. Neither Marriott International, Inc. nor any of its affiliates or franchisees endorses or is a sponsor of these resources.

Edinburgh Marriott® Hotel

111 Glasgow Road Edinburgh, Scotland EH12 8NF United Kingdom

  • Phone:  44 131 334 9191
  • Fax 44 131 316 4508
  • Sales:  44 131 314 7501

Royal Yacht Britannia

Reservations by Phone

To make reservations by phone, dial freephone 0800 221 222 in the UK, 1 800 409 929 in Ireland, or view our regional telephone reservation numbers.

Edinburgh Weather:

  • 21 March 2010
  • AM Cloudy / PM Showers
  • Hi:49F |9C
  • Low:43F |6C