Perched high above the capital, this is Scotland's most important and famous castle. There has been a castle here since the 11th century and each century has seen …
Set in 82 acres of sloping parkland, the Zoo is situated three miles to the west of Edinburgh city centre. Apart from getting close to over 1,000 rare …
The Fruitmarket Gallery is committed to exhibiting contemporary art of the highest quality, bringing the work of artists with both established and emerging international reputations to Scotland and presenting the …
Completed in 1620, Gladstone's Land is a typical example of an Edinburgh Old Town tenement. From the windows, successive occupants have witnessed the procession of Scottish …
Holyrood Park is a unique historic landscape in the heart of the city, whose dramatic crags and hills give Edinburgh its distinctive skyline. World renowned for …
Leith is a district in the north of the city of Edinburgh at the mouth of the Water of Leith and is the port of Edinburgh, Scotland. It lies on …
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 …
The Museum of Edinburgh is home to important collections relating to the history of Edinburgh , from prehistoric times to the present day. If you know the …
Discover the story of a country that has a unique place in the hearts of people throughout the world. A striking landmark in Edinburgh's historic Old …
At the heart of the National Gallery of Scotland's collection is a group of paintings which includes masterpieces by Jacopo Bassano, Van Dyck and Tiepolo, transferred from the Institution and …
The New Town, a central area of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is often considered to be a masterpiece of city planning, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although still …
The historic high street of Edinburgh where you will find Holyrood house, John Knox's …
We are the first generation that can view the Earth as a small blue planet hanging in the infinity of space. See how satellites monitor weather systems as they build …
Built in the 19th century, Camera Obscura has been in operation for over 150 years. A mirror and a lens project a 'live' image of the surrounding area onto a …
Founded as a monastery in 1128, the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is The Queen's official residence in Scotland. Situated at the end of the Royal …
Princes Street Gardens were once a lake (or loch) called Nor' Loch. The Loch, which had been the trash dump of Edinburgh for centuries was drained in order …
Princes Street Gardens is a public park in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. The Gardens were created in the 1820s following the long draining …
Known locally as the 'Botanics' and established way back in 1670, Scotland's Premier Garden is one of the UK's favourite attractions welcoming over 660,000 visitors each year. Originally …
The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is unique among UK scientific establishments in that it houses on a single site a university astronomy research group, an establishment of a UK …
Britannia sailed over one million miles before making Edinburgh's historic port of Leith her final home. Come and discover her fascinating story for yourself. The Britannia …
This unique interactive visitor attraction Edinburgh , allows you to experience the sights, sounds and …
Scott's novels generally depicted a deep understanding of the people and period they attempted to portray.In his Scottish novels he treats the history with great care and affection. …
When the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art opened in 1960, it inherited a small number of 20th century works from the National Gallery of Scotland, but the majority of …
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery was built in the 1880s largely thanks to private generosity. It is an imposing neo-Gothic building in red sandstone, designed by the architect Sir Robert …
Scotland's new Parliament sits at the foot of Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile in front of the spectacular Holyrood Park and Salisbury Crags. Constructed from a mixture …
St Giles' Cathedral is the historic City Church of Edinburgh with its famed crown spire on the Royal Mile between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Also …
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