Find the nearest See & Do in Edinburgh City
Heading to Edinburgh City and looking for something to do or a place to visit nearby. Coast Radar is not just a list of beaches but we bring you the whole Edinburgh City coast including castles, lighthouses, piers, museums, beautiful gardens, seaside towns, National Trust and other heritage properties.
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Finding the best things to see and do on a Edinburgh City day out with your family or friends is easy – simply explore the links below, to find the closest hit the jump to my location compass or use the search bar to plan where your next Edinburgh City activity could be.
- Craigmillar Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Edinburgh located on a low hill 5 km (3 miles) south-east of the city centre. This castle was originally located a mile outside of Edinburgh’s city walls. Craigmillar Castle today is one of the best preserved medieval castles in Scotland and at its core is the Tower House with fascinating features and a great view out over Edinburgh. Mary Queen of Scots famously used the castle as a safe haven in 1566 following an illness after the birth of her son, the future James VI.
- The City Art Centre is situated in the centre of Edinburgh and offers a look into historic and contemporary Scottish visual and applied arts. Exhibits are displayed on a rotating basis with a diverse ever-changing programme including historic and modern Scottish painting and photography, as well as contemporary art and craft. The centre has a lift providing disabled access to all six floors, along with a gift shop and café on the ground floor.
