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Defender of the Nations
Edinburgh Castle is one of the most exciting historic sites in Western Europe. It is set in the heart of Scotland's dynamic capital city, Edinburgh and it is sure to capture your imagination. The scenery surrounding the castle, sweeping downwards to Princes Street Gardens and Princes Street is sure to take your breath away.
https://www.edinburghcastle.scot
Water Walkway of Leith
Water Walkway of Leith
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
At the National Museum of Scotland, we care for collections of national and international importance, preserving them, interpreting them, and making them accessible to as many people as possible.
NMS works with museums and communities across Scotland and beyond, introducing its collections to a much wider audience than can physically visit the museum, through partnerships, research, touring exhibitions, community engagement, digital programmes and loans.
National Museum of Scotland
Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, which started life as a Monastery in 1128, is now the Queen's official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history. The name Holyrood comes from 'holy rood' or 'holy cross'
It is open throughout the year and the Palace stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. It is associated with some of Scotland's well-known historic figures such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie. Learn how it is used today by The Queen when she is carrying out official engagements in Scotland.
Arthur’s Seat
Arthur's Seat is situated close by the Palace of Holyroodhouse and is an extinct volcano which is considered to be the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland, which forms most of Holyrood Park. It is described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design
Edinburgh Zoo
Royal Zoological Society of Scotland,
134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6TS
The Zoo is open every day of the year with the exception of Christmas Day. Last entry to the Zoo is one hour before closing time.
Seasonal opening times:
April to September 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
October and March 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
November to February 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
If you are looking for an unforgettable day out with family and friends, then this is the place to visit. Set in over 82 acres of wooded hillside, RZSS Edinburgh Zoo is home to over 1,000 rare and endangered animals.
Royal Botanical Gardens
When visiting Scotland, a trip to the world-famous Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is unmissable. Visitors can experience an extravaganza of plants from around the world, learn about the Garden's rich and diverse Living Collection and discover a history dating back nearly 350 years.
We offer guided tours of the Scott Monument. The tours run every half an hour from 10am until 4.30pm, which is the last admission.
To book please get in touch directly with the Scott Monument or you may purchase tickets upon arrival.
On the death of Sir Walter Scott in 1832, the great and good of the city came together to agree on a fitting monument to this outstanding Scottish literary figure.
In 1836, an architectural competition was launched, inviting designs for an appropriate memorial. Two years later, the trustees approved the design submitted by George Meikle Kemp, and construction began in 1840.
Scott Monument
Royal Yacht Britannia, Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ
Typically a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia would take 1 to 1.5 hours.
Scotland's best visitor attraction and a 5-star attraction in Leith, Edinburgh. It is known as the Royal Yacht Britannia, the former royal yacht of the British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, in service from 1954 to 1997. It was launched on 16 April 1953, Yard number 691 and commissioned on 11 January 1954 and was decommissioned on 11 December 1997. Its tonnage is 5,769 GT.
Royal Yacht Britannia
Roslyn Chapel
Roslyn Chapel is considered one of Scotland's most remarkable buildings, and it has been in the ownership of The Earl and Countess of Roslyn family since its foundation in 1446 and is still used even to this day as a place of worship.
Roslyn Chapel was made world famous following the final thrilling scenes from the movie The DaVinci Code which was filmed here.