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Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NG
Sitting atop the volcanic Castle Rock, Edinburgh Castle dominates the city skyline and is the most popular paid visitor attraction in Scotland. Events at the castle include regular re-enactments of events from its history, occasional concerts by…
Riddle's Court
322 Lawnmarket,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2PQ
Riddle’s Court is an A listed building located close to Edinburgh Castle. Dating from the late 16th century, it is one of the finest surviving merchant’s houses on the Royal Mile. The Scottish Historic Buildings Trust moved its offices into Riddle’s…
National Museum of Flight
East Fortune Airfield,
North Berwick,
East Lothian,
EH39 5LF
Located at East Fortune Airfield, halfway between Haddington and East Linton, the National Museum of Flight has a varied collection of aeroplanes and aviation paraphernalia such as parachutes and radar equipment. The museum takes part in festivals such…
St Giles' Cathedral
Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1RE
Dominating the Royal Mile, St Giles’ Cathedral has been one of Edinburgh's religious focal points for approximately 900 years. It is home to some of the best stained glass windows in Scotland, dating from the 19th and 20th centuries, and hosts regular…
National Museums Collection Centre
Granton,
Edinburgh,
EH5 1JA
Following the redevelopment of the National Museum, two new collection buildings have also been added to the storage and conservation centre at Granton. From vintage motorbikes to whale and dinosaur bones – it’s all there.
The Scottish Parliament
Horse Wynd,
Edinburgh,
EH99 1SP
Designed by Spanish architect Enric Miralles, who died before its completion in 2004, the Scottish Parliament building occupies an architecturally diverse corner of Edinburgh at the foot of the Royal Mile, with Dynamic Earth, the Queen’s Gallery and the…
Scottish Storytelling Centre
43–45 High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SR
A stylish contemporary building appended to the 15th-century home of Protestant reformer John Knox, housing materials relating to Scotland's rich oral culture. Located on the Royal Mile, the Centre incorporates historic John Knox House, the 99-seat…
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Castlehill, Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2ND
The eye-catching Camera Obscura building (which is lit up with different colours at night) stands at the top of the Royal Mile and contains an amazing range of optical experiences across five floors, including the Vortex, Mirror Maze and Shrinking and…
Craigie's Farm Shop and Deli
West Craigie Farm,
South Queensferry,
EH30 9TR
Overlooking Craigie’s strawberry fields and vegetable patches, with stunning views of the Pentlands in the distance, this bustling farm café allows the locals, city dwellers and cyclists who frequent it the chance to sample some of the delights from…
Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle Road,
Edinburgh,
EH16 4SY
One of the best-preserved medieval castles in Scotland, Craigmillar Castle was begun in the late 14th century but not completed until the 16th. The central tower is the oldest section, dating from 1425; the rest of the grounds include a doocot, two…
Edinburgh Zoo
Corstorphine Road,
Edinburgh,
EH12 6TS
Situated three miles west of the city centre, Edinburgh Zoo offers much more than the world-famous Penguin Parade and those headline-grabbing pandas. It is home to over 1000 rare and endangered animals, and also contains three eateries and a soft-play…
Gladstone's Land
477b Lawnmarket,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NT
Completed in 1620, Gladstone’s Land at the top of the Royal Mile is a typical example of a medieval Old Town tenement. Visitors can step back in time to bustling and turbulent 17th-century Edinburgh, explore Thomas Gladstone’s home and to discover the…
Nelson Monument
Calton Hill,
Edinburgh,
EH7 5AA
Restored in 2009, the Nelson Monument stands on the highest point of Calton Hill, originally intended to double as a signal mast for ships at Leith. At the top of the tower, a time ball was installed, which was raised and lowered to mark the time, in…
Our Dynamic Earth
Holyrood Road,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8AS
Located directly between the Scottish Parliament Building and Arthur’s Seat, Our Dynamic Earth presents a linear journey through the creation of the earth, from the Big Bang to the present day. Exhibitions make use of sounds, smell and visuals to make…
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8DX
The official Scottish residence of the Queen, this baroque palace was once home to Mary Queen of Scots and now houses the great artworks and tapestries of its regal residents.
The Real Mary King's Close
2 Warriston's Close, High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1PG
Beneath the Royal Mile lies a warren of hidden closes where citizens of Edinburgh lived, worked and died in the 16th and 17th centuries. Tours in these subterranean chambers are led by guides in the character of real people who lived in the close. There…
Royal Botanic Garden
Arboretum Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5LR
Just one mile from the city centre, this idyllic oasis of greenery covers over 70 acres and features horticultural specimens from around the world. Among these, the Scottish Heath Garden and the Rock Garden are fantastic examples of conservation and…
Scotch Whisky Experience
354 Castlehill, Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NE
Once you have staggered down from the windswept Castle, the warm interior of the Whisky Centre could not seem more attractive. The tour of the centre is, mercifully, mostly seated, and involves a series of films, demonstrations and a 'Barrel Ride' to…
Surgeons' Hall Museum
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Nicolson Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9DW
Over the road from the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, the Surgeons' Hall Museum houses one of the largest collections of surgical material in the UK. As well as permanent exhibitions concerning the history of surgery, dentistry and pathological anatomy…
The Ceramic Experience
Ocean Terminal, Ocean Drive,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6JB
This paint-your-own-pottery studio has branches in Leith and Marchmont in Edinburgh, as well as locations around Scotland. It also has jewellery and glass-making facilities and a soft play area
for children. Each studio offers specially catered group…
The Convenanters' Prison
Greyfriars Kirkyard, Candlemaker Row,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2QQ
The southern section of the Covenanters Prison is marked by a plaque in Greyfriar’s Churchyard. The covenanters were those people who signed the National Covenant in 1638, which voiced opposition to the interference of the monarchy in church matters.
Corstorphine Dovecot
Corstorphine,
Edinburgh,
EH12 7LE
In the western area of Edinburgh stands a large, circular ‘beehive’ dovecot, complete with nesting boxes, in a good state of preservation. The building is likely to have stood alongside a now long-gone castle built in the 14th century, and nested…
Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World
Melville Nursery,
Lasswade,
EH18 1AZ
This fantastic wildlife attraction just outside Gilmerton lets visitors experience a tropical rainstorm first hand and offers the opportunity to handle tarantulas, snakes and millipedes – all while being surrounded by hundreds of exotic butterflies.
Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1QB
Tucked away behind Waverley Station, the Edinburgh Dungeon is a gruesome entertainment venue that allows visitors to experience the murkier side of Edinburgh’s history. Among the attractions are 11 actor-led shows and two rides: one simulating a…
Falconry Scotland
Dalhousie Castle Hotel, Bonnyrigg,
Edinburgh,
EH19 3JB
With bases in the Borders at Jedburgh and at Dalhousie on the southern outskirts of Edinburgh, Falconry Scotland provides opportunities to handle falcons, hawks, owls and eagles for people at all levels of experience. It holds regular hunting events…
Georgian House
7 Charlotte Square,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4DR
Located in Edinburgh’s New Town, this elegant late-18th century Georgian town house is typical of the area’s architectural style, and contains a fine collection of furniture, porcelain, silver and pictures from the period. Features include a 'below…
Inveresk Lodge Garden
24 Inveresk Village Road,
Musselburgh,
East Lothian,
EH21 7TE
The hillside gardens surrounding Inveresk Lodge, just south of Musselburgh, are composed of a series of ‘garden rooms’, each with its own season and theme. Among the main features are a croquet court, a woodland walk, a Victorian conservatory, an aviary…
John Knox House
High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SR
This museum on the Royal Mile, containing many decorations and paintings from the 500 years since it was first built, is reputed to be the home of 16th-century Protestant reformer John Knox. The building is occasionally used by the adjacent Scottish…
Lauriston Castle
2a Cramond Road South,
Edinburgh,
EH4 5QD
The 16th century tower house of Lauriston Castle looks over the Firth of Forth from its beautiful manicured gardens, which include the Japanese garden and several croquet courts. A number of events are held at the castle throughout the year, including…
Newhailes
Newhailes Road,
Musselburgh,
East Lothian,
EH21 6RY
This superb example of domestic Palladian architecture is located just outside Edinburgh and demonstrates the amazing survival of early 18th century decorative rococo interiors and collections, as well as an 18th-century designed landscape, woodland…
Rosslyn Chapel
Roslin,
Edinburgh,
EH25 9PU
The 15th century building of Rosslyn Chapel is located seven miles south of Edinburgh, and boasts many significant architectural features, including the Apprentice Pillar and carvings of ‘green men’. The chapel has experienced an upsurge in popularity…
Royal Observatory Visitor Centre
Blackford Hill,
Edinburgh,
EH9 3HJ
The Royal Observatory sits on top of Blackford Hill, south of Edinburgh’s city centre. Alongside the visitor centre, which allows the general public to use the Victorian telescope dome facilities, the site accommodates a university astronomy research…
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean Drive, Leith,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6JJ
Docked in Leith, the yacht proudly served the Royal Family as its only floating residence for 44 years, travelling on nearly 1000 voyages. Now open to the public, the ship offers guided tours and the Royal Deck Tea Room. If you have even a passing…
Scott Monument
Princes Street Gardens East, Princes Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2BY
The uppermost viewing platform of the Walter Scott Monument on Princes Street can be reached only by a 287-step series of narrow spiral staircases, but the view from the top is worth it. Completed in 1844, the black soot-stained tower serves as a…
St Triduana's Chapel
Restalrig Village, 27 Restalrig Road South,
Edinburgh,
EH7 6EA
Located in the Restarig district of Edinburgh, St Triduana's Chapel is a low hexagonal building lying next to St Margaret's Parish Church. The lower part of the chapel houses the shrine of St Triduana, a Pictish saint famed for healing the blind. The…
Water of Leith Visitor Centre
24 Lanark Road,
Edinburgh,
EH14 1TQ
Situated on the Water of Leith, this visitor centre offers many opportunities to learn about the waterway and its wildlife, divided into various zones: the video zone, tall panel zone and interactive zone. In 2010 the sculptor Anthony Gormley created…
