| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. elegant rooms feature antique-style furnishings and traditional decor. some rooms have 4-poster canopy beds. a 3-minute drive from broomieknowe golf course, this country-house hotel in a grand 1791 gothic playfair-designed castle is a 5-minute drive from gilmerton cove's caverns. guests have a choice between free scottish cooked or continental breakfast. set in the castle's cellar, a quirky brasserie has stone walls and a marble-topped bar, while afternoon teas are offered in a casual room with a fireplace. the 7 public rooms, filled with classic art, include a ballroom with space for 90 guests, and an outdoor tent can hold up to 200 guests
Edinburgh Airport 27 min
Palace of Holyroodhouse (21 min)
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (24 min)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Holyrood Park (16 min)
Parkland around the slopes and crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking and cycling paths and a loch. Scott Monument (25 min)
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. Arthur's Seat (31 min)
Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. Scottish National Gallery (24 min)
National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions. The Scotch Whisky Experience (24 min)
Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Calton Hill (22 min)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (27 min)
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. National Museum of Scotland (21 min)
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. St Giles' Cathedral (23 min)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. Rosslyn Chapel (15 min)
Intricately carved chapel built in 1446, featured in The Da Vinci Code movie, with history talks. Royal Mile (20 min) Edinburgh Castle (24 min)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. The Real Mary King's Close (23 min)
Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. | 
