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Best Things to Do in Edinburgh, solo trip
Pentland Hills Regional Park is 87% Solo-Friendly
Many graded hikes, biking and hides suit independent pace; visitor centres give maps and safety advice. Limited shelters mean solo hikers need good gear in sudden rain.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Xtreme Karting / Combat Edinburgh is 87% Solo-Friendly
Open arrive-and-drive heats and weekend laser tag happily place lone visitors with mixed groups, staff brief clearly, and the lounge and free parking make spending a few independent hours smooth and fun.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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The Scotch Whisky Experience is 86% Solo-Friendly
The frequent 50–75-min guided tastings, broad shop selection and easy solo mingling make it rewarding, and no child-oriented distractions mean a lone visitor can focus fully on whisky.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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National Galleries of Scotland: National is 86% Solo-Friendly
Free entry, Smartify audio guide and quiet galleries let a solo visitor explore masterpieces at their own pace; lockers, WiFi and cafés add comfort, though opening hours end at 5 pm.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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The Edinburgh Dungeon is 86% Solo-Friendly
The eerie live shows, drop ride and actor interaction run continuously, so a solo visitor easily joins a group tour without feeling awkward and spends an intense 70-minute attraction.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Dean Village is 85% Solo-Friendly
A lone traveller can safely wander the flat riverside path, photograph medieval mills, and detour to free nearby galleries, but must cope with no public toilets or cafés inside the village.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Dean Village - Edinburgh's worst kept secret?
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The Story of Dean Village Edinburgh | Scotland's History
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24 min
Dean Village, Edinburgh 🏴 One of the Most Beautiful Villages in Scotland【4K HDR】
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28 min
Dean Village, Edinburgh - a quiet village inside the city | the whole walk
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Walk at DEAN VILLAGE, Edinburgh, Scotland
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The Real Mary King's Close is 85% Solo-Friendly
The frequent small-group tours welcome individuals, and the dark historical setting offers engaging storytelling; only many stairs and dim passages mildly affect independent travelers.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Edinburgh's HIDDEN Streets - The Real Mary King's Close
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Mary Kings Close - Edinburgh's Oldest and Most Famous Closes - Voted Best UK Attraction
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Mary King's Close: Edinburgh's Forgotten Underground World
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16 min
Mary King's Close: The History, Myth, and Hauntings
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The Extraordinary: Mary Kings Close, Edinburgh
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The Royal Yacht Britannia is 85% Solo-Friendly
The self-guided audio tour in 30+ languages, clear signage and uncrowded pacing make it enjoyable alone, though the mainly static displays offer limited social interaction.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Royal Yacht Britannia: Aboard the Floating Palace (2023)
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Queen Elizabeth’s favourite home | The Royal Yacht Britannia documentary @HistoryCalling
56.6K views • 4 months ago
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End Of An Era: Britannia, The Last Royal Ship - Royal Yacht Britannia
188K views • 2 years ago
29 min
Royal Yacht Britannia - Queen Elizabeth II’s Floating Palace
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Get an inside look at Queen Elizabeth II’s Royal Yacht Britannia
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32 min
Britannia Unveiled: A Laugh-Filled Tour of the Queen's Former Yacht | Child-Free & Cheerful 🇬🇧
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16 min
Inside The Royal Yacht Britannia: Queen's Life At Sea (Edinburgh Tour)
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Tour of 'Royal Yacht Britannia' 👑 Edinburgh / a real floating palace
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Exploring Queen Elizabeth’s Royal Yacht of Britannia
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Full tour of The Royal Yacht Britannia! Including Gift shop and Royal Deck Tea Room.
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Victoria St is 85% Solo-Friendly
Free entry, safe daylight crowds, vivid photo angles and varied indie shops let a solo visitor explore at exactly their own pace. Mild slopes and cobbles demand normal fitness but no special gear.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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