Edinburgh Airport 11 min
St Giles Cathedral (27 min.)
grand gothic medieval building and presbyterian place of worship where john knox used to preach. Forth Bridge (14 min.)
1.5-mile long twin-towered railway bridge opened in 1890 & crossing the forth estuary. National Museum Of Scotland (27 min.)
bright modern museum housing scottish industrial history relics natural history displays and cafe. Royal Mile (27 min.)
shopping Scott Monument (29 min.)
spirelike victorian memorial in honour of the writer sir walter scott with 287 steps to the top. The Loan (2 min) Hopetoun House (12 min.)
stately home dating from 17th century set in a country estate with a deer park and nature trails. Edinburgh Zoo (17 min.)
large parkland zoo offering keeper talks hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides. Arthur S Seat (44 min.)
mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced plus panoramic city & firth of forth views. Calton Hill (30 min.)
prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & edinburgh castle. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (21 min.)
manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions kids events tours and cafes. The Real Mary King S Close (27 min.)
hidden streets from the 1600s below the royal mile accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Camera Obscura U0026 World Of Illusions (28 min.)
long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Slip Road (13 min) Queensferry Police Station (2 min) Palace Of Holyroodhouse (29 min.)
the 16th-century palace of the stuarts with tours of royal reception rooms antiques and relics. Royal Yacht Britannia (26 min.)
large oceanic liner used by britain s royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. North Queensferry (11 min) | 
