Edinburgh

A visit to the majestic Edinburgh Castle is a must. — Afar Magazine

One building is 19th-century, the other modern, but a link between these neighboring museums makes it possible to walk from the past to the present. — Concierge

Once the haunt of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the setting for high drama... this is now Queen Elizabeth's official residence in Scotland. — Fodor's

The beautiful crown spire was completed in 1495... the interior lacks grandeur but is rich in history. — Lonely Planet

It explores a series of narrow 17th century streets, subsequently built over and closed to the public until the first tours began in 1990s. — The Telegraph

A theatre for dramatic events, Holyroodhouse (15 -17C.) was originally a guest house responsible to the Abbey. — Michelin Guide

These beautiful gardens lie in a valley that was once occupied by the Nor’ Loch... they are split in the middle by The Mound. — Lonely Planet

The abstract motif repeated on the facade facing the Canongate was apparently inspired by Raeburn's painting. — Frommer's

It won’t take you long to get round, but it’s a fascinating recreation of the cramped conditions, even for the wealthy, in 17th-century Edinburgh. — The Telegraph

A head emerges from the pavement at the entrance of Modern One, a grand Neoclassical building dating back to 1825. — Frommer's

Twenty-eight beautifully landscaped hectares include splendid Victorian palm houses, colourful swathes of rhododendrons and azaleas, and a world-famous rock garden. — Lonely Planet

This huge, classic style building contains painting collections exhibited in rooms furnished according to the period and connected by arched passageways. — Michelin Guide

A magnificent red-sandstone Gothic building dating from 1889 houses this must-see institution. — Fodor's

A series of exhibits, demonstrations and tours that combine sight, sound and smell, including the world's largest collection of malt whiskies. — Lonely Planet

Other attractions include a Magic Gallery with optical illusions, holograms, pin-hole photography, and rooftop views. — Fodor's

The northern side of the square is Adam's masterpiece and one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture anywhere. — Lonely Planet

Rosslyn Chapel has always beckoned curious visitors intrigued by the various legends surrounding its magnificent carvings, but today it pulses with tourists as never before. — Fodor's

Robert Louis Stevenson's favorite view of his beloved city was from the top of this hill. — Fodor's