That said, there are some viewpoints that many miss out on. Here are some of the most breathtaking.
Roof Terrace, National Museum of Scotland
The National Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street boasts diverse collections to take you on a journey of discovery through the history of Scotland, the wonders of nature, art and design, science and technology.
In addition, the museum also hosts regular exhibitions, such as the upcoming Audubon’s Birds of America or the Typewriter Revolution.
However, the treasures to be found don’t stop on the top floor. If visitors take a lift to the roof terrace they are gifted with the stunning vista of Edinburgh city
centre, complete with views of Calton Hill and Arthur’s Seat from a lesser found perspective.
To learn more about Audubon’s Birds of America – one of the rarest and prized books in the world – the exhibition runs from Feb 12 to May 8.
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