Edinburgh Airport 28 min
Five Sisters Zoo (20 min)
From meerkats to arctic wolves and woodland bears, in a zoo with a play park and handling sessions. Callendar House (19 min)
19th-century chateau and medieval tower, with staff in Georgian costume, set in landscaped parkland. Midhope Castle (21 min)
The exterior of this 15th-century castle on a working farm is featured on the TV series Outlander. Linlithgow Palace (12 min)
The ruins of the elegant medieval birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, set within parkland by a loch. The Falkirk Wheel (24 min)
Innovative and unique rotating boat lift connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. Deep Sea World (30 min)
Sea life aquarium with seal enclosure and shark tank with 112-metre walk-through acrylic tunnel. Forth Bridge (31 min)
1.5-mile long, twin-towered railway bridge, opened in 1890 & crossing the Forth estuary. Beecraigs Country Park (11 min)
Vast area of parkland with herds of red deer and highland cattle, a fishing loch and visitor centre. Almond Valley (17 min)
Working watermill with a museum, farm animal enclosures, train and tractor rides and play areas. Hopetoun House (34 min)
Stately home dating from 17th century, set in a country estate with a deer park and nature trails. Cairnpapple Hill (8 min)
Prehistory, archaeological excavation, and history House Of The Binns (20 min)
This grand 17th-century house on scenic parkland displays family portraits, porcelain & antiques. The Kelpies (19 min)
30-m.-high steel sculptures of horse heads in a modern park with water features & grassy expanses. Blackness Castle (23 min)
15th-century fortress noted for its shiplike form & rampart views over the Firth of Forth. Jupiter Artland (25 min)
Contemporary art park and gallery, showcasing outdoor work by leading sculpture and land artists. | 
