What's Holyrood Like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Holyrood. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks like Royal Mile. There's plenty more to see, including Scottish Parliament and Museum of Edinburgh.
How to Get to Holyrood
Flying to:
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Holyrood
Things to See and Do in and around Holyrood
What to See in Holyrood
- Royal Mile
- Scottish Parliament
- Canongate Kirk
- Burns Monument
- Whitehorse Close
Things to Do in Holyrood
- Museum of Edinburgh
- Canongate Tolbooth
- Dynamic Earth
- People's Story Museum
- Dunbar’s Close Garden
When Is the Best Time to Visit Edinburgh?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 56°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 40°F)
- Rainiest months: October, July, December, August (average 4 inches of rainfall)