| the casual, modern 2- and 3-bedroom lodges all include full kitchens and bathrooms, and have lounges with tvs and dvd players, as well as decks; some have hot tubs. this rural holiday park with lodges and bothies (cabins) is 8 minutes' walk from the prestongrange museum and 9 minutes' walk from firth of forth beaches. the wooden-built cabins all include toilets with basins, and have minifridges and microwaves, as well as heaters, tvs and dvd players. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's a kids' play area, plus laundry facilities and a shop. there are also budget lodges with minifridges, kettles, tvs and dvd players. pitches for caravans and tents are on site
Edinburgh Airport 36 min
The Real Mary King's Close (28 min)
Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Scott Monument (27 min)
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (29 min)
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (29 min)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Holyrood Park (18 min)
Parkland around the slopes and crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking and cycling paths and a loch. Arthur's Seat (33 min)
Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. 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 (24 min) Palace of Holyroodhouse (22 min)
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. National Museum of Scotland (26 min)
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. Scottish National Gallery (27 min)
National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions. Royal Yacht Britannia (26 min)
Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. Calton Hill (24 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. Edinburgh Castle (29 min)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. | 
