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Best Things to Do in Edinburgh, solo trip
Arthur's Seat is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can freely choose routes, enjoy sweeping city views, and need no ticket, yet must be fit and avoid the unlit, windy summit after dusk for safety.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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The 3 routes to climb ARTHUR'S SEAT in EDINBURGH
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Edinburgh on an e-cargo bike (we made Arthur’s seat look easy!)
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Princes Street Gardens is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can stroll safe level paths, photograph castle views, read plaques, or climb the £9 Scott Monument; only drawback is limited shelter if sudden Scottish rain starts.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is 90% Solo-Friendly
The seated arena, clear signage and single-ticket availability make the 90-minute night show easy and safe to enjoy alone, with no need to coordinate children or companions.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is 89% Solo-Friendly
Solo visitors can wander 70 acres, join £10 guided walks, study 34 000 labelled plants, sit in cafés, and feel safe on staffed grounds; only minor downside is limited indoor cover in rain.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Museum of Edinburgh is 89% Solo-Friendly
The free entry, detailed labels and quiet maze of rooms let a lone visitor absorb Edinburgh’s story for hours with no dependence on others or special facilities.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait is 88% Solo-Friendly
Free entry, audio tours, seating for sketching and quiet reflection let a solo visitor explore at their own pace. Lifts, lockers and helpful staff cover practical needs, so no companion is required.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve is 88% Solo-Friendly
The reserve offers free 360° city views, varied wildlife, and flexible trails, while good bus links and no entry fee make it easy for a lone visitor to spend quiet or active hours safely.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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National War Museum is 88% Solo-Friendly
Audio guide, reading panels, and a bookable research library let solo visitors explore at their own pace; step-free routes and benches ease fatigue, only the mandatory castle ticket raises cost.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Edinburgh International Climbing Arena: Ratho is 88% Solo-Friendly
The auto-belay walls and large bouldering rooms let a lone climber train without a partner; start-up courses, lockers and a café cover skills and comfort, but every climb session is paid.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Dominion Cinema is 87% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can choose a luxury armchair or sofa, enjoy mainstream or Q&A screenings, and the compact four-screen venue is easy to navigate alone, though peak evening shows often sell out fast.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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