In this post, I will share five amazing free things to do in Edinburgh. No matter what your preferences are - museums, gardens, monuments or if you are just looking for picture-perfect places, this Scottish capital has a lot to offer to its visitors. Also If you need some inspiration for free things to do especially with the kids during your stay - you’re in the right place.

We visited Edinburgh, the charming capital of Scotland during the winter. And to our misery, it rained every day during our visit. But, in spite of all the rain and chilly winter breeze, one thing I can say about Edinburgh is that even the rain can’t dampen its beauty.

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is one of the finest botanic gardens in the world. Whether nature lover, wanderer, or a shutterbug, this garden has a lot to offer to everyone. The Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh is a must-visit place, popular among locals, and travellers alike.

Are you planning your trip to Edinburgh, Scotland? I am pretty sure that you have already added Edinburgh castle to your list. Perched atop a dormant volcano this castle is the hybrid of architectural styles, visual delights and the perfect place to understand the core of Scottish history. Though parts of it still remain in military use, but with record-breaking visitors every year and illustrious history, Edinburgh Castle has now become the world-famous icon of Scotland.

Home of antiquated and romantic castles, starkly beautiful landscapes, incredible old buildings, and structures, Scotland never disappoints its visitors resulting in finding itself in the bucket list of numerous travelers. And for a person like me, who is from India and grew up watching Bollywood movies, Scotland holds a special place in my bucket list too. Used as a location for many Bollywood songs, no doubt Scotland attracts many tourists every year from India. Luckily I got a golden chance to visit Edinburgh, the capital site of Scotland, just before the coronavirus lockdown.