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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 three galleries with an amazing range of optical experiences across five floors. Crowning it all is the Rooftop…
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…
Craigie's Farm Shop and Deli
West Craigie Farm,
South Queensferry,
EH30 9TR
Inside a large Scandinavian-style barn, overlooking strawberry fields and the Pentlands, this light, airy café shares space with a deli counter and well stocked farm shop. Breakfast and lunch are served every day. Breakfast can be a big affair, try…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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. It is home to over 1000 rare and endangered animals, and also contains three eateries and a soft-play area for your own little…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
The Scottish Parliament
Horse Wynd, Holyrood,
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…
Scottish Storytelling Centre
43–45 High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SR
Located on the Royal Mile, the Scottish Storytelling Centre incorporates historic John Knox House, the 99-seat Netherbow Theatre and the George Mackay Brown Library, and is the headquarters of the Scottish Storytelling Network. It is also home to the…
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…
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…
