There are plenty of things to visit in Edinburgh. Below are some suggestions, including events that are only happening in December:
- Edinburgh Castle
- Christmas at the Botanics: Light Show in the Royal Botanic Garden (Information and Booking)
- Palace of Holyroodhouse: Official residence of the late Queen Elizabeth when visiting Edinburgh, and where Mary Queen of Scots once lived
- FREE museums: National Museum of Scotland, Scottish National Gallery
- Greyfriars Bobby and the spooky Greyfriards Kirkyard (Harry Potter fans can find the tomb of Tom Riddle there)
- Edinburgh Christmas Events
- Walking Tours, sometimes featuring ghosts (for example Mercat Tours , City of Edinburgh Tours, City of the Dead Tours)
- Walks: Royal Mile, Victoria Street, Arhtur's Seat .....
Additional information: https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/edinburgh/