Dirleton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
![Edinburgh Castle which includes heritage elements and château or palace](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/149000/149448-Edinburgh-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Edinburgh Castle
A focal point of Scottish history that dominates Edinburgh’s skyline and which has served as a fortress, a palace and home to the crown jewels.
![Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/39000/39067-The-Royal-Mile.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Royal Mile
With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.
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Princes Street
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Princes Street, a favourite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
![University of Edinburgh which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/149000/149454-University-Of-Edinburgh.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
University of Edinburgh
The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.
![Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/21f46a14dd7662e0efd71bc33ccf04de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and entertainment choices.
![Edinburgh Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/37000/37948-Edinburgh-Zoo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Edinburgh Zoo
Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.
Activities
![Highland Cows, Walk Alpacas & Visit A Scottish Wildlife Center](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45763391/c12801c0-82a6-4d29-ac60-cada1c408003.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Highland Cows, Walk Alpacas & Visit a Scottish Wildlife Centre
![Inveraray Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/840845/611f0d1b-c8a9-46cb-9c12-907ab92c8944.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles
![Loch Ness viewed from Fort Augustus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46343335/8fc17824-29ab-4220-940e-b200999cbe88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
![The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/840791/6c427b6e-1ce6-4058-86a1-d5fa791730b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
![Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/172300/9f1c05ea-24e6-4218-bc7e-1915f227d52a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
![Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4538495/2716c65c-f50a-457e-8420-84a5bfeb3bb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
Our pick of the best Dirleton Hotel Deals
![Apex Grassmarket Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62800/62750/302bc9d0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025
![YOTEL Edinburgh](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36670000/36667900/36667881/118bf85b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025
![Britannia Hotel Edinburgh](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4600/4533/00f97b3a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025
![Apex Waterloo Place Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2278100/2278092/c4cdc086_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 4 Feb. 2025
![Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/801000/800968/6f4906e2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025
![Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16290000/16282000/16281979/5c3f9168_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dirleton
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Portobello
Portobello is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Portobello Beach and Coade Stone Columns.
![Royal Yacht Britannia featuring interior views and boating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/149000/149077-Edinburgh.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Edinburgh Port and Royal Yacht Britannia are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.
![Scottish Parliament featuring a pool and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/149000/149496-Scottish-Parliament.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Holyrood
While visiting Holyrood, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mile and Scottish Parliament.
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Broughton
Travellers come to Broughton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Mansfield Place Church and Sherlock Holmes Statue while you're in town.
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Bonnington
Though Bonnington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Princes Street and Royal Mile.
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Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Princes Street – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.