Scotland’s capital and the surrounding area
Explore Scotland’s cosmopolitan capital that is just a stones-throw away from attractive coastlines and scenery. Award-winning attractions and activities meet world-class history and culture in our nation’s capital city. Edinburgh and Lothians really tick all the boxes.
Find out more about the region’s tourism with this comprehensive selection of research and insights we’ve put together for you.
Edinburgh and Lothians Factsheet 2019
Published December 2020
This report provides a summary of statistics on tourism in Edinburgh and the Lothians. It gathers information from a suite of tourism monitors, national statistics and commissioned research.
Fast facts for 2019
5.3 million
overnight visits
24.8 million
day visits
20.7 million
nights
£3.3 billion
spend
Scotland Visitor Survey 2015 and 2016 - Edinburgh City summary
Published April 2017
Scotland Visitor Survey 2015 and 2016 - The Lothians summary
Published April 2017
Golf in East Lothian 2016
Published April 2017