Lauriston Castle was left in trust to the nation by its last private owners, Mr and Mrs William Robert Reid, who lived there from 1902 to 1926. Its Edwardian-period interiors have been carefully prese ... more

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 c ... 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 prop ... 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 g ... 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 sto ... 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  ... 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. E ... 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  ... 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 p ... 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 thr ... 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

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

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 vehi ... more

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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 lib ... 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 se ... 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 baroq ... 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  ... 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 nine ... 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 dr ... 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  ... 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 Museum houses the International Collections and contains an extraordinary range of objects from around the globe. It covers life, the universe and beyond. 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 scien ... 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 pa ... more

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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 a ... more

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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 Scotla ... more

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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 e ... 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  ... 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  ... more