Built into an old church on the coast of Edinburgh near Newhaven Harbour, Alien Rock hosts top ropes, lead-climbing and a small bouldering room for experienced climbers.

Hosting Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena, Edinburgh’s International Climbing Arena (EICA) in Ratho is built into quarry walls and boasts dozens of lead rope walls, an aerial assault course, and a number of bouldering spaces. Read our locals guide for more info on how to get here, membership options and courses.

With hundreds of venues across the city hosting thousands of performances and events, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the largest arts festival in the world and promotes inclusivity through the celebration of the arts. Taking place throughout the month of August, the festival takes over the city centre, largely giving Edinburgh it’s stellar reputation as the World’s Festival City.