Edinburgh Airport 24 min
Midhope Castle (27 min)
The exterior of this 15th-century castle on a working farm is featured on the TV series Outlander. Linlithgow Palace (20 min)
The ruins of the elegant medieval birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, set within parkland by a loch. Jupiter Artland (20 min)
Contemporary art park and gallery, showcasing outdoor work by leading sculpture and land artists. Beecraigs Country Park (19 min)
Vast area of parkland with herds of red deer and highland cattle, a fishing loch and visitor centre. Pentland Hills (52 min)
Countryside park featuring small, lush peaks & hiking paths, plus 2 visitor centres with parking. Almond Valley (13 min)
Working watermill with a museum, farm animal enclosures, train and tractor rides and play areas. The Falkirk Wheel (32 min)
Innovative and unique rotating boat lift connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. Five Sisters Zoo (14 min)
From meerkats to arctic wolves and woodland bears, in a zoo with a play park and handling sessions. Hopetoun House (34 min)
Stately home dating from 17th century, set in a country estate with a deer park and nature trails. Blackness Castle (31 min)
15th-century fortress noted for its shiplike form & rampart views over the Firth of Forth. Scottish Owl Centre (6 min)
Owls and safari park Almondell & Calderwood Country Park (19 min)
Tranquil park with trails for walking, cycling, or horseback riding, a river & a visitor centre. Callendar House (27 min)
19th-century chateau and medieval tower, with staff in Georgian costume, set in landscaped parkland. The Kelpies (27 min)
30-m.-high steel sculptures of horse heads in a modern park with water features & grassy expanses. Cairnpapple Hill (16 min)
Prehistory, archaeological excavation, and history | 
