Edinburgh Airport 23 min
Blackness Castle (27 min)
15th-century fortress noted for its shiplike form & rampart views over the Firth of Forth. Almondell & Calderwood Country Park (14 min)
Tranquil park with trails for walking, cycling, or horseback riding, a river & a visitor centre. Edinburgh Zoo (24 min)
Large parkland zoo offering keeper talks, hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides. Linlithgow Palace (21 min)
The ruins of the elegant medieval birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, set within parkland by a loch. Beecraigs Country Park (18 min)
Vast area of parkland with herds of red deer and highland cattle, a fishing loch and visitor centre. Pentland Hills (51 min)
Countryside park featuring small, lush peaks & hiking paths, plus 2 visitor centres with parking. Dundas Castle (27 min)
15th-century castle with later additions that has been refurbished for private events & weddings. Callendar House (35 min)
19th-century chateau and medieval tower, with staff in Georgian costume, set in landscaped parkland. Jupiter Artland (11 min)
Contemporary art park and gallery, showcasing outdoor work by leading sculpture and land artists. Almond Valley (7 min)
Working watermill with a museum, farm animal enclosures, train and tractor rides and play areas. Forth Bridge (29 min)
1.5-mile long, twin-towered railway bridge, opened in 1890 & crossing the Forth estuary. Deep Sea World (28 min)
Sea life aquarium with seal enclosure and shark tank with 112-metre walk-through acrylic tunnel. Five Sisters Zoo (8 min)
From meerkats to arctic wolves and woodland bears, in a zoo with a play park and handling sessions. Hopetoun House (32 min)
Stately home dating from 17th century, set in a country estate with a deer park and nature trails. Midhope Castle (23 min)
The exterior of this 15th-century castle on a working farm is featured on the TV series Outlander. | 
