What's Holyrood Like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Holyrood. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Royal Mile and Museum of Edinburgh. There's plenty more to see, including Scottish Parliament and Holyrood Park.
How to Get to Holyrood
Flying to:
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Holyrood
Things to See and Do in and around Holyrood
What to See in Holyrood
- Scottish Parliament
- Royal Mile
- Holyrood Park
- Canongate Kirk
- Whitehorse Close
Things to Do in Holyrood
- Museum of Edinburgh
- Canongate Tolbooth
- Dynamic Earth
- People's Story Museum
- Dunbar’s Close Garden
Other Popular Holyrood Attractions
- Burns Monument
- New Calton Cemetery Watchtower
When Is the Best Time to Visit Edinburgh?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 56°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 40°F)
- Rainiest months: October, July, December, August (average 4 inches of rainfall)