Tourism special

Edinburgh during the summer is awash with events and tourist, look here for many of the hidden treasures to be found

The Museum of Childhood - The Writers’ Museum - The Brass Rubbing Centre - The Museum of Edinburgh - The People’s Story

The Scott Monument - The Nelson Monument

The six gallery floors of the City Art Centre

Don’t miss the three city museums that are dotted along the foreshore…

Scotland’s Travelling Gallery - City Art Centre's Learning and Access section - Museums and Galleries shops - Archaeological service - Enquiry service - The Friends of the City Art Centre and Museums

Free tickets to some of the biggest jazz events in the UK

Take a holiday in your own city

The largest gathering of Pipes & Drums ever to grace the floodlit esplanade of Edinburgh Castle

The longest continually running film festival in the world

A rich programme of classical music, theatre, opera and dance