Historical Places in Edinburgh

Known for its International, Edinburgh is a hugely popular tourist spot. Thronged by tourists mainly during June, July and August, Edinburgh is a tourists’ delight. White Nights Festival, Festival of Festivals, and International Folklore Festival are some of the most popular festivals that happen during the month of (April 21 to August 21, June 23-29, and November consecutively.

While September, October and November are considered moderate season, December, January and February are considered off-seasons to visit the place. In peak season, i.e., in June, July and August you can expect pleasant warm days in June, humidity in July and early-August and increased rain showers towards August-end, whilst in the moderate season you will experience moderately rainy cold days in September and frequent rain shower and snowfall in October and November. In off-season the weather here is extremely cold snowy days and nights.

In Edinburgh, tourists enjoy getting indulged in white Nights, Neva River cruise, walking tours in the peak season, whereas in moderate season bar hopping, restaurant hopping, less crowd are the frequently enjoyed activities. However, if you are travelling in off-season you can enjoy skiing, museum hopping, Christmas and New Year festivities, ice skating, discounted hotel deals.

In terms of things to do or places to visit in Edinburgh, some of the most popular places that tourists visit are National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse.