Five Edinburgh landmarks have been named among the top ten most photographed destinations in Scotland.
Edinburgh Castle secured the first position on the national list, achieving a perfect index score of 100 based on user photo data.
The site offers multiple vantage points, including the Vennel Steps, battlements with sweeping city views, and the daily firing of the One O’Clock Gun.
Inside the castle walls, subjects such as the Great Hall’s hand-carved wooden ceiling, the Stone of Destiny, and the Scottish Crown Jewels provide further historical points of interest for visitors.
St Giles’ Cathedral took second place with a score of 48, while Holyrood Park, Calton Hill, and the Scott Monument placed fourth, fifth, and seventh respectively.
The concentration of capital landmarks reflects the variety of easily accessible photography subjects in the city, ranging from medieval battlements and Gothic spires to sweeping parkland.
The rankings were compiled by photo curation app Popsa, which analysed metadata from customer images uploaded throughout 2025.
The remaining top ten positions were taken by Highland locations including Glencoe and the Glenfinnan Viaduct, alongside Stirling Castle in sixth place.
Liam Houghton, Chief Executive of Popsa, said: “Scotland has some of the most photographically compelling destinations anywhere in the UK – and this data gives the clearest picture yet of where visitors are finding their most memorable shots.”
He added: “Edinburgh Castle topping the ranking with a perfect score is a reflection of just how consistently it rewards photographers at every hour of the day and in every season.”
