| breakfast is served in a simple cafe that also offers takeaway menus. less than a mile from the forth road bridge, this informal b&b in a stone building is 6 miles from deep sea world aquarium and 17 minutes by foot from dalmeny train station. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the 5 streamlined, cosy rooms come with flat-screen tvs and fridges. most have en suite bathrooms; some add sofas
Edinburgh Airport 10 min
Scott Monument (31 min)
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (22 min)
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. Arthur's Seat (45 min)
Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. Edinburgh Zoo (18 min)
Large parkland zoo offering keeper talks, hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides. Edinburgh Castle (29 min)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. The Scotch Whisky Experience (29 min)
Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. St Giles' Cathedral (28 min)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. Calton Hill (32 min)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. Royal Yacht Britannia (28 min)
Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. Royal Mile (29 min) Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (29 min)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Palace of Holyroodhouse (31 min)
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. The Real Mary King's Close (28 min)
Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. National Museum of Scotland (28 min)
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. Forth Bridge (15 min)
1.5-mile long, twin-towered railway bridge, opened in 1890 & crossing the Forth estuary. | 
