The official tourist board for Edinburgh and Lothians. Accommodation, tourist information, attractions, tours and events, essential when you visit Edinburgh and Lothians.

Edinburgh has a rare charm with narrow and cobbled passageways, called closes in Scots. The town is also known for its dark corners where terrifying events have taken place, its majestic buildings and gardens, countless fascinating museums, which are free to visit and, especially, the city's kind and open locals.

The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities. Our entrepreneurial and cross-disciplinary culture attracts students and staff from across the globe, creating a unique Edinburgh experience. We provide a stimulating working, learning and teaching environment with access to excellent facilities. We attract the world's best, from Nobel Prize winning laureates

Edinburgh's Health Champion of the Year tells us inspirational story. See more. Rod Jones. We catch up with the Idlewild frontman to find out why he finds Edinburgh so inspiring. See more. Tom Kitchin. One of Edinburgh's most famous chefs tells us what he loves most about Scotland's capital. See more. Edinburgh's 101 Objects See all

Edinburgh travel information How to get to Edinburgh. Edinburgh is linked to by an extensive network of roads, rail services and flights which make travel to the city possible from every corner of the world. Edinburgh Airport is directly linked to the city centre via a quick and convenient tram network.