| the 6 warm rooms with contemporary touches include en suite bathrooms, and tea and coffeemaking equipment; some feature bridge views. in the shadow of the 19th-century forth bridge and overlooking the forth road bridge, this relaxed hotel in the village centre is a 3-minute walk from the deep sea world aquarium and a 7-minute walk from north queensferry train station. other amenities include complimentary off-street parking, a lounge/bar with a fireplace, and event space for weddings. free scottish breakfast is served in a restaurant that also offers classic pub food. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am
Edinburgh Airport 18 min
Forth Bridge (6 min)
1.5-mile long, twin-towered railway bridge, opened in 1890 & crossing the Forth estuary. National Museum of Scotland (32 min)
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. Firth of Forth (19 min)
Several rivers convene in this large estuary bordered by shoreline towns & notable bridges. The Real Mary King's Close (32 min)
Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. St Giles' Cathedral (32 min)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. Calton Hill (36 min)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. Arthur's Seat (48 min)
Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. Edinburgh Castle (33 min)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. Royal Mile (32 min) Palace of Holyroodhouse (34 min)
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. Edinburgh Zoo (21 min)
Large parkland zoo offering keeper talks, hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides. Royal Yacht Britannia (32 min)
Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. Scott Monument (34 min)
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (32 min)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (26 min)
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. | 
