Although there are now plenty of tourist ‘haunts’ across the city, including the obvious attractions like Edinburgh Castle, the tour buses and most of the Old Town, there are so many great things in Edinburgh they could also see and do while here.
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Most of my suggestions for the great things tourists could enjoy in Edinburgh are away from the city centre, including taking a trip to Cramond, Portobello Beach and Craigmillar Castle.
9. Dean Village
Only a short walk away from the city centre is Dean Village, a peaceful and pretty hidden oasis village next to the Water of Leith. Situated up the water from the Shore in Leith, the charming area is one of the most sought-out residential parts of Edinburgh. There are plenty of interesting things to see in and around Dean Village, including the Dean Cemetery, the Dean Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art. | Getty Images
10. Lauriston Castle
This 16th century tower house on the west side of Edinburgh, is just three miles from Princes Street, near the leafy suburb of Cramond. Explore Lauriston Castle's beautiful grounds overlooking the sea. The grounds feature a stunning Japanese Friendship garden gifted by the prefecture of Kyoto. This would be a great Edinburgh attraction for more tourists to visit and could maybe be added to a day trip to nearby Cramond. | Canva/Getty Images
11. Portobello Beach
The sandy beach is packed to the rafters when the sun shines, attracting people from all over the city. Which is why it's surprising to not see many tourists jump a bus down to Edinburgh's popular seaside resort the 'Costa Del Porty'. There are so many great bars, cafes and restaurants down by the two-mile long promenade at Portobello, and plenty of things to do in the wider area also. Portobello was recently named the second best beach resort in the UK in a list of the country’s best coastal areas and towns, scoring an impressive 94 out of 100 based on 6,307 reviews, in the study by JoJo Maman Bébé. | Submitted Photo: Third Party
12. Arthur's Seat
Although more tourists have been flocking to this ancient extinct volcano since the success of hit Netflix TV show One Day, which featured memorable scenes here, I believe even more should discover this great Edinburgh landmarks, with fantastic views across the city and beyond from the top. Tourists can also discover the mysterious medieval St Anthony's Chapel, which once featured a 40-foot-high tower, but now stands in a ruinous state on a flat outcrop of rock overlooking the city centre. You can spot the picturesque structure about half way up the hill on the western side. | National World Photo: EEN