Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh
one of Scotland's best known landmarks, a mighty fortress dominating the Edinburgh skyline, with 3 military museums and Scotland's own Crown Jewels
National Museum of Scotland
Edinburgh
cleverly combining 19th Century and 20th Century buildings to deliver light and airy galleries depicting Scottish history from geological beginnings to the 1990s
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Edinburgh
visited by some of Scotland's most well known historic figures, such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie. Today it is used by The Queen when carrying out official engagements in Scotland
Royal Yacht Britannia
Edinburgh
the favourite royal residence of Her Majesty the Queen. Visit the state rooms, the engine room and even the laundry
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Edinburgh
come face to face with the people who shaped Scotland’s past, present and future
Deep Sea World
Dunfermline
a superb array of sea life, now offering divers the chance to swim with Sand Tiger Sharks measuring a cool 12' in length
Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh
one of the world's leading conservation zoos, helping to save many endangered species. Main attractions include Giant Pandas and the penguin parade
Gladstone's Land
Edinburgh
a typical example of a 17th Century tenement building with rare hand painted interiors and the only surviving arched shop frontage
Rosslyn Chapel
Roslin
small, but densely decorated, a read through the guide book first is advised.Famously, the denouement for Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code"
Arthur's Seat
Edinburgh
carved by ice sheets by a long extinct volcano, a distinctive feature of Edinburgh's skyline. The view from the summit is well worth the walk
Museum of Childhood
Edinburgh
described as 'the noisiest museum in the world', a favourite with adults and children alike, crammed full of objects telling of childhood, past and present
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Edinburgh
one of the most respected botanic gardens in the world, with stunning displays, splendid 19th century glass houses and a striking, environmentally friendly modern visitor centre
Scotch Whisky Experience
Edinburgh
home of The Diageo Claive Vidiz Whisky collection of 3,384 different bottles of whisky and offering a range of whisky tasting experiences
Surgeons' Hall Museum
Edinburgh
housed in a grand Ionic temple, providing a fascinating look at surgery from the 15th Century to the present day
Museum of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
exhibits from pre-history to the present, however the most popular being the collar and bowl that once belonged to Greyfriars Bobby, the city's most famous dog
The Georgian House
Edinburgh
beautifully restored, showing how Edinburgh's elite lived at the end of the 18th Century when those who could afford to, escaped the squalid conditions of the Old Town
The Real Mary King's Close
Edinburgh
this spooky, subterranean labyrinth gives a fascinating insight into the everyday life of 17th Century Edinburgh
The Royal Scottish Academy Building
Edinburgh
displaying collection of paintings, sculptures and architectural drawings from 1831 to the present and hosting temporary exhibitions throughout the year
National Library of Scotland
Edinburgh
premier research library, hosting a major exhibition each summer with a year round events programme, workshops and educational activities
Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Livingston
crawl through tunnels, hunt for fossils, explore secret works. A fun day out for all the family