Gorgie Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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
With its historic buildings, museums, shops and restaurants, this stretch of Edinburgh's Old Town is a much-loved haunt.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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 Zoo
Admire an array of rare and endangered species that are conserved at the city's renowned wildlife attraction.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
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Other neighbourhoods around Gorgie
Merchiston
Merchiston is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Holy Corner, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Haymarket
Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.
Murrayfield
If you're spending time in Murrayfield, you might enjoy attractions like Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop to see more of the city.
West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Links or Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course.
Morningside
Travellers come to Morningside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and Braid Hills Golf Course while you're in town.
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Princes Street
- University of Edinburgh
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Edinburgh Zoo
- George Street
- Portobello Beach
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Heriot-Watt University
- Princes Street Gardens
- St. Andrew Square
- National Museum of Scotland
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- Knockhill Racing Circuit
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Arthur's Seat
- Calton Hill
- Scotch Whisky Experience