Lennoxlove House is a 14th century historic house set in woodlands half a mile south of Haddington in East Lothian, Scotland. Constructed originally as a rectangular keep, the house was known for centuries ... more

The magnificent ruins of Linlithgow Palace, set in its own park beside a Loch, stand as a reminder of its past greatness, and treasures including the great hall and chapel show how impressive the property ... more

A peaceful walled garden with a collection of old-fashioned roses and fine herbaceous borders. Special features are the 400 year old clipped yew trees and National Bonsai collection. House not open to ... more

Markle Fisheries is set in the beautiful East Lothian countryside, adjacent to East Linton, and is only 25 minutes south-east of Edinburgh.We have been established for almost ten years and are still going ... more

Scotland's largest Designer Outlet with over 90 shops, all under one spectacular glass roof. Our Designer Outlets offer permanent discounts of 30% to 70% off prestigious labels. All merchandise is stock ... more

Arguably the finest of Scotland's four great Border Abbeys, Melrose Abbey is a magnificent ruin on a grand scale with lavishly decorated masonry. The original abbey was founded in 1136. Melrose Abbey is ... more

Europe's longest and most challenging artificial ski slope. Two main slopes, two nursery slopes and fun slope are all floodlit and have something to offer every standard of skier, boarder or blader. Equipment ... more

Motherwell Heritage Centre is a distinctive building in a modern style with 'Technopolis' - a multi-media display on the heritage of the area from the days of the Romans, through the rise and fall of local ... more

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. ... more

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 story of ' Greyfriars Bobby ', you will be thrilled ... more

The history of the first municipal fire brigade in Europe and fire fighting in Edinburgh between 1824 and the 1940s. Created through the display of fire engines, equipment and uniforms. Open By appt  ... more

Man's fascination with flight comes to life at this protected First and Second World War airfield. Now home to Scotland's Concorde. more

The museum has a large collection of cars, bicycles, motor cycles and commercial vehicles dating from 1899. There is also a large collection of period advertising, posters, enamel signs, and toy vehicles. The ... more

The National Gallery Complex is one of Scotland's top free visitor attractions and Edinburgh’s second most-visited attraction after the Castle. It is made up of three interconnected buildings, right in ... more

A striking landmark in Edinburgh's old town, this magnificent museum presents for the first time, the story of Scotland - it's land, people and culture. more

Newhailes is a fine historic house in a fascinating 18th century designed landscape. The house, one of the most important rococo interiors in Scotland, contains a fine collection of paintings. The library ... more

The Mother Earth of all adventures. Earth Explorers get ready … as you are about to go travelling through time and across the planet on a rollercoaster journey of discovery! There’s so much to see ... more

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen, stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat. This fine baroque ... more

A water-driven meal mill has existed here for centuries, and these attractive stone buildings date from the 18th century. Watch the still-intact mechanism at work, and then learn about milling in the exhibition. ... more

Prestongrange is a site of major importance in the story of Scotland's Industrial Revolution. It was the location of a sixteenth century harbour, a seventeenth century glass works, eighteenth and nineteenth ... more

Priorwood Garden's glorious herbaceous borders produce the flowers that are dried on the premises, using techniques derived from the ancient Egyptians. Visitors can browse among the unique range of dried ... more

A unique example of our industrial heritage in the form of a fully operational Victorian Letterpress Printing Works in the Borders town of Innerleithen. Discover at this fascinating restored printing works, ... more

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Acknowledged as one of the world's finest gardens. Stunning 72-acre garden in the heart of Edinburgh, featuring a magnificent Victorian Palmhouse. Events and exhibitions throughout the year. Admission ... more

The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Visitor Centre is a window into the world of one of Scotland's leading centres of science and technology. We have the (second!) biggest telescope in Scotland. Our scientists ... more

You'll receive a truly warm welcome at Britannia's Visitor Centre in Ocean Terminal before you step on board. Here you can view displays and historic photographs that detail Britannia's fascinating past. The ... more

The Raymond Russell Collection of Early Keyboard Instruments, housed in St Cecilia's Hall on Niddry Street in the Cowgate, Edinburgh is one of the world's most important collections of its type, and attracts ... more

The Scotch Whisky Experience visitor attraction brings 300 years of Scotch Whisky history to life. This unique interactive visitor attraction Edinburgh, allows you to experience the sights, sounds ... more

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Set in the wonderfully restored Lady Victoria Colliery on the A7 at Newtongrange, this five star visitor attraction, recently voted Scotland’s Most Treasured Place, houses the story of coal for Scotland. ... more

Home to Scotland’s outstanding national collection of modern and contemporary art, the Modern Art Galleries include the Gallery of Modern Art and the nearby Dean Gallery. Both Galleries are set in extensive ... more

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 ... more

The Scottish Seabird Centre is an award winning wildlife visitor centre and one of Scotland's five star attractions. From its stunning location overlooking the sea and islands of the Forth, visitors enjoy ... more

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An attractive ecclesiastical building, Seton Collegiate Church has a 15th century chancel and apse. The church's steeple and transepts were added by the widow of the Lord Seton, who was killed at the Battle ... more

Set high on a rocky outcrop, Smailholm is a well-preserved 15th century rectangular tower set within a barmkin wall. Inside the tower is a model of this Pringle residence and a charming collection of costume ... more

A National Nature Reserve, and important site for cliff-nesting sea-birds from May to August. Visitors can watch them wheeling and diving in countless numbers below the high cliffs here on the edge of ... more

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 known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, ... more

St Mary's is the Cathedral Church of the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh. The original See of St Andrews was founded before 900; erected into a Metropolitan See by Bull of Sixtus IV on 17th ... more

This beautiful neo-gothic building, consecrated in 1879, is the mother church of the Diocese of Edinburgh. The Cathedral’s three spires which dominate the Edinburgh sky line are a sign of a place of ... more