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Holyrood Park

Visit Holyrood Park to take a trip through 350 million years of history. You can climb the great volcano which forms Arthur’s seat and Salisbury Crags. Imagine huge glaciers as they ploughed their way towards the sea, shaping the landscape you see today.
1 Queens Drive, Edinburgh, 0131 652 8150 More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

Holyrood Park

Edinburgh Castle

This most famous of Scottish castles has a complex building history. The oldest part, St Margaret's Chapel, dates from the 12th century; the Great Hall was erected by James IV around 1510; the Half Moon Battery by the Regent Morton in the late 16th century; and the Scottish National War Memorial after the First World War.
Castle Hill, Edinburgh, +44 (131) 2259846 More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

Edinburgh Castle

The Royal Yacht Britannia

The Royal Yacht Britannia is one of the world's most famous ships. Launched at John Brown's Shipyard in Clydebank in 1953, the Royal Yacht proudly served Queen and country for 44 years. During that time Britannia carried The Queen and the Royal Family on 968 official voyages, from the remotest regions of the South Seas to the deepest divides of Antarctica.
Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh, +44 (0)131 555 5566 More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

The Royal Yacht Britannia

The Five Sisters Zoo Park

Welcome to the Five Sisters Zoo park, the latest and most exciting wildlife attraction to open in West Lothian. Our zoo park is home to many birds, animals, reptiles and insects, and is open seven days a week, our Winter opening hours are 10am til 5pm. The number and variety of animals at the zoo park changes almost every week so be sure to visit us often.
Gavieside, Edinburgh, 01506 872924 / 871111/870000 More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

The Five Sisters Zoo Park

Craigmillar Castle Road

The castle of Craigmillar is one of the most perfectly preserved castles in Scotland. Even today, the castle retains the character of a medieval stronghold. Building began in the early 15th century, and over the next 250 years the castle became a comfortable residence surrounded by fine gardens and pastureland.
City Of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, 44 (131) 6614445 More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

Craigmillar Castle Road

Queensferry Museum

Situated in the historic former royal burgh of Queensferry, the museum commands magnificent views of the two great bridges spanning the Forth. Its collections trace the history of the people of Queensferry and Dalmeny, the historic ferry passage to Fife, the building of the road and rail bridges, and the wildlife of the Forth estuary. Queensferry's unique history is highlighted by the ancient annual custom of the Burry Man.
53 High St, Edinburgh, 0131 331 5545 More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World

Enjoy a visit to one of the world's largest all-year round collection of free-flying exotic butterflies in a large indoor rainforest. See an Iguana roam free in the jungle flora, and our large Koi carp pond . The “Bugs and Beasties” exhibition includes poisonous arrow frogs, jumping stick grasshoppers, tarantulas and the amazing leaf-cutter ants.
Dobbies Garden World, Edinburgh, 0131 663 4932 More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World

Dirleton Castle

A romantic castle often in the forefront of Scottish history since it was built in the 12th century. The renowned gardens include an Arts and Crafts herbaceous border and Victorian garden. The herbaceous border has been authenticated by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's longest.
North Berwick, Edinburgh, +44 (1620) 850330 More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

Dirleton Castle

Scottish Parliament

Their principles are openness, accountability, the sharing of power and equal opportunities. These are at the heart of all our activities and we hope you find this website lives up to these principles. In this section of the website you can find out more about the role and duties of the Presiding Officer you can also read reports about some previous activities.
Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, 0131 348 5307 More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

Scottish Parliament

Bennie Museum

The Bennie Museum opened in 1989 as a museum of Bathgate's history and life. It is run entirely by volunteers under the management of a Charitable Trust. It has been commended by the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions.
9-11 Mansfield Street, Edinburgh, 01506 634 944 More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

Bennie Museum

St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral

Built in 1879 to the design of Sir George Gilbert Scott, St Mary’s is one of the world’s great neo-Gothic buildings. Its three spires, clearly visible from Princes St, form a powerful ensemble that dominates the West End skyline; close up, the Cathedral rejoices in a wealth of ornate and symbolic detail, the evidence of flourishing craftsmanship.
Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, +44 (131) 2256293 More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

The Botanics captures the imagination of everyone who visits and is world renowned for its horticultural excellence. Over 70 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds provide a tranquil haven just one mile from the city centre. .
20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, +44 (0) 131 552 7171 More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Almond Valley Heritage Centre

An innovative museum packed full of things to prod, sniff, shake and discover, with activities to be enjoyed by every member of the family. Crawl through tunnels, hunt for fossils, explore secret works and invest your savings in Scotland's famous shale oil industry. Blow oily bubbles, become a sanitary inspector, and explore a microscopic universe.
Millfield, Edinburgh, +44 (1506) 414957 More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

Almond Valley Heritage Centre

3D Loch Ness Experience

A new Loch Ness mystery has unfolded with the discovery of a huge underwater cavern which sections of the media have dubbed 'Nessie's Lair'. Auxiliary coastguard and Drumnadrochit businessman George Edwards made this spectacular find when he was on a coastguard training exercise on the Loch. He picked up an abnormal signal on his sonar.
1 Parliament Square, Edinburgh, 0131 225 2290 More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

3D Loch Ness Experience

Tantalllon Castle

Set on the edge of the cliffs, looking out to the Bass Rock, this formidable castle was a stronghold of the Douglas family. It features earthwork defences and a massive 50ft-high 14th century curtain wall with towers. Ground floor access only for visitors using wheelchairs or with limited mobility, but the grounds can be explored.
North Berwick, Edinburgh, +44 (1620) 892727 More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

Tantalllon Castle

Portrait Gallery

The Scottish National Portrait Gallery provides a unique visual history of Scotland, told through the portraits of those who shaped it. It explores the lives of great Scots, past and present, who have inspired and changed the world - royals and rebels, poets and philosophers, heroes and villains. The Scottish National Portrait Gallery was the first purpose-built portrait gallery in the world.
1 Queen Street, Edinburgh, +44 (0)131 624 6216 More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

Portrait Gallery

Museum of Chilhood

Described as 'the noisiest museum in the world'. the Museum of Childhood is a favourite with adults and children alike. It is a treasure house, crammed full of objects telling of childhood, past and present.
42 High Street, Edinburgh, 0131 529 4142 More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

Museum of Chilhood

Edinburgh Zoo

Welcome to Edinburgh Zoo, the largest and most exciting wildlife attraction in Scotland, committed to the highest standards of animal welfare, conservation and environmental education. In just one day, you can meet over 1,000 wonderful animals, in our beautiful parkland setting on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, 0131 3349171 More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

Edinburgh Zoo

Crichton Castle

A large and sophisticated castle with a spectacular facade of faceted stonework in an Italian style added, following a visit to Italy, by the Earl of Bothwell between 1581 and 1591. Mary Queen of Scots attended a wedding here. This has a facade of faceted stonework in an Italian Renaissance style.
Pathhead, Edinburgh, +44 (1875) 320017 More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

Crichton Castle

Lauriston Castle

Only three miles from the bustle of Princes Street, Lauriston Castle is set in 30 acres of parkland and formal gardens with spectacular views overlooking the Firth of Forth. A 19th century mansion built around a 16th century tower house, the Castle has been home to a number of notable Scots. It’s Edwardian-period interiors remain exactly as they were in 1926 and provide an ideal backdrop to a rich collections of furniture and applied art.
2a Cramond Road South, Edinburgh, +44 (131) 3362060 More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

Lauriston Castle

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Edinburgh Festival of Spirituality and Peace

Edinburgh's Festival of Spirituality and Peace is a three week programme of dialogue and creative events that runs in August every year.
St John's Church, Edinburgh More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

Tourist and Airport Information Centre

Opening Hours: April-October: Monday-Sunday 0630 - 2230 November-March: Monday-Sunday 0700 - 2100
Edinburgh International Airport,, Edinburgh More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

Tourist and Airport Information Centre

Edinburgh and Scotland Information Centre

Opening Hours: April & October: Monday-Saturday 0900 -1800 Sunday 1000 -1800 May, June & September: Monday-Saturday 0900 -1900 Sunday 1000 -1900 July & August: Monday-Saturday 0900 -2000 Sunday 1000 -2000 November - March: Monday - Wednesday 0900 - 1700 Thursday - Saturday 0900 - 1700 Sunday 1000 - 1700
3 Princes Street,, Edinburgh More Info | Submit Review | Submit Listings

Edinburgh and Scotland Information Centre
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