Edinburgh Airport 21 min
Linlithgow Palace (25 min)
The ruins of the elegant medieval birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, set within parkland by a loch. Midhope Castle (19 min)
The exterior of this 15th-century castle on a working farm is featured on the TV series Outlander. National Museum of Scotland (34 min)
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. Scott Monument (37 min)
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. Firth of Forth (18 min)
Several rivers convene in this large estuary bordered by shoreline towns & notable bridges. Calton Hill (38 min)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. Forth Bridge (14 min)
1.5-mile long, twin-towered railway bridge, opened in 1890 & crossing the Forth estuary. Royal Mile (35 min) The Real Mary King's Close (34 min)
Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Royal Yacht Britannia (34 min)
Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. St Giles' Cathedral (34 min)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. Edinburgh Zoo (24 min)
Large parkland zoo offering keeper talks, hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides. Blackness Castle (24 min)
15th-century fortress noted for its shiplike form & rampart views over the Firth of Forth. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (28 min)
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. Edinburgh Castle (35 min)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. | 
