Gorgie Travel Guide
Edinburgh
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.
Royal Mile
Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.
Princes Street
During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princes Street. Experience the lively festivals 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
See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest 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 romantic area.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets
Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
Top hotels in Gorgie
Tynecastle Park Hotel
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
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 Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Fountainbridge
If you're spending some time in Fountainbridge, FountainPark and Gambado are top sights worth seeing.
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.
- Edinburgh Castle
- Royal Mile
- Murrayfield Stadium
- Princes Street
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- Princes Street Gardens
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Royal Highland Centre
- Arthur's Seat
- National Museum of Scotland
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Edinburgh Port
- Rosslyn Chapel
- Calton Hill
- Gyle Shopping Centre
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