A woman visitor to a museum gazes thoughtfully at a display featuring information about life and childhood.

See & do

Culture Edinburgh always offers plenty of activities to enjoy in Scotland’s capital. Enjoy a classical concert, a rock and pop gig, a night of comedy under Georgian chandeliers, or take a walk through beautifully kept parks and gardens. Explore art exhibitions or uncover fascinating stories relating to the historical and cultural life of the city. And don’t overlook the chance to climb the Scott or Nelson Monument for a whole new perspective of Edinburgh.

One day tour of arts and culture

One day tour of arts and culture

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Art galleries

City Art Centre

Travelling Gallery

Free things to do

Shelves with pieces from the Museums collection

21 Oct 25

Museums Collection Centre Store Tour

Museum Collections Centre

Still from Talking About Trees (2019, dir. Suhaib Gasmelbari)

22 Oct 25

Black History Month: The Return of Sudanese Cinema

City Art Centre

Black History Month

24 Oct 25

Black History Month: Botany and Empire - Olive Senior's Anticolonial Poetry

City Art Centre

Museum collection chair

28 Oct 25

Museums Collection Centre Store Tour

Museum Collections Centre

Famous monuments and statues

St Bernard's Well, a large stone structure, situated on the Water of Leith in Edinburgh surrounded by green trees.

Famous monuments and statues

Museums

Photo of Lauriston Castle on a sunny day

Lauriston Castle and Gardens

Several children gathered around a vibrant toy display, eagerly pointing and discussing their favorite items.

Museum of Childhood

A large room showcasing numerous items displayed on extensive shelves.

Museum Collections Centre

A building exterior, showcasing architectural details and colourful walls

Museum of Edinburgh

A large building featuring a prominent clock on its facade, showcasing architectural details and grandeur.

The People's Story Museum

A large white Museum building stands prominently with the railway bridge visible in the background.

Queensferry Museum

An imposing building highlighted by a turret with small windows, showcasing architectural detail sitting in a courtyard.

The Writers' Museum

Monuments

A towering monument structure with distinctive stonework, showcasing architectural elegance against the skyline.

Scott Monument

Nelson Monument

An imposing building sitting within a large courtyard. Other buildings surround the courtyard.

Makars' Court