Atlas Obscura's Ecliptic Festival - April 5-8, 2024 - Hot Springs, Arkansas
Buy TicketsThe Atlas Obscura Guide To United Kingdom
2,939 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in the United Kingdom
Updated March 28, 2024
Countries & Constituents
Unusual Attractions in United Kingdom
Cool Places to Eat & Drink in United Kingdom
Plan Your Trip
Unforgettable Experiences Nearby
Scotland : Highland Clans and the Trail of Tartan
Culture, history, and scenery with a globe-trotting bagpiper.
Learn MoreAtlas Obscura Itineraries
Hidden Edinburgh
Crowds clog Edinburgh's Royal Mile, the main artery between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. The road is dotted with stores selling Nessie trinkets and lined with bagpipers and street performers pulling off dazzling tricks. But look beyond the tartan tourist traps, and you’ll discover tucked-away gardens, remnants of the city’s medieval past, and much more.
The United Kingdom Leaderboard
Places Added
Places Edited
Places Visited
Recent United Kingdom Activity
-
has been to Tower Bridge Chimney
-
J
wants to go to Baddesley Clinton
-
D
wants to go to Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe
-
L
wants to go to Cell of the Anchoress of Shere
-
J
wants to go to Mathematical Bridge