Edinburgh Helicopter Tours

There’s no view of Edinburgh quite like the one from above. As your helicopter lifts off from Conifox, just west of the city, the rooftops and fields fall away — and then, all at once, the capital reveals itself.

The City Tour takes you right over the heart of Edinburgh. You’ll see the great spine of the Royal Mile, running like a ribbon between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Below, the spires and domes of the Old and New Towns come into view — layered history laid out in stone. The Scott Monument, tall and gothic, rises above Princes Street Gardens, while Arthur’s Seat sits quietly to the east, watching over the city as it always has.

If you’re after more time in the air — and more to see — the Extended Tour takes you further afield. You’ll head north-west over the Firth of Forth, with its trio of bridges stretching across the water: the Forth Bridge, Forth Road Bridge, and Queensferry Crossing. Together, they’re a spectacular sight — three generations of engineering spanning the same stretch of sea.

Depending on the route and conditions, you might also fly over Edinburgh Zoo, Lauriston Castle, and some of the quieter green corners of the capital that few people get to see from above. On a clear day, the coast curving away in both directions frames the setting perfectly and is quite the sight to behold.

Whether it’s your first flight or something to celebrate, a helicopter tour over Edinburgh is more than just a view — it’s a new way to see a city you thought you already knew. Every turn of the blades brings this iconic Scottish capital a little more into focus, and further into your heart.