| other amenities include a full spa and event/conference spaces. set in wooded parkland, this upscale hotel occupies a castle dating from the 13th century, and is 1. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. scottish fare is served in both a relaxed, river-view sunroom and an upscale restaurant in a dungeon. activity options include falconry and archery. elegant rooms and suites are set between the main house and an annexe, and offer luxe fabrics and furnishings, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, as well as tea and coffeemaking equipment. breakfast is free. 5 miles from the a7 and 9 miles from edinburgh city centre. upgraded rooms and suites add whirlpool tubs and/or period-inspired decor
Edinburgh Airport 32 min
The Real Mary King's Close (28 min)
Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Arthur's Seat (36 min)
Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (29 min)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Scottish National Gallery (28 min)
National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions. Calton Hill (27 min)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. St Giles' Cathedral (28 min)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. Rosslyn Chapel (13 min)
Intricately carved chapel built in 1446, featured in The Da Vinci Code movie, with history talks. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (32 min)
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. Holyrood Park (21 min)
Parkland around the slopes and crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking and cycling paths and a loch. The Scotch Whisky Experience (29 min)
Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Royal Mile (25 min) National Museum of Scotland (26 min)
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. Edinburgh Castle (29 min)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. Palace of Holyroodhouse (25 min)
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. Scott Monument (30 min)
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. | 
