Edinburgh Airport 44 min
Glenkinchie Distillery (22 min)
Malt whisky distillery with visitors centre on its malting floor, plus guided tours and a free dram. Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World (22 min)
Indoor tropical environment with habitats for creatures including snakes, insects and spiders. Fidra (20 min)
Castle and ruins Muirfield (8 min)
Challenging links golf course with panoramic sea views, a regular host to the Open Championship. Tantallon Castle (23 min)
Former fortification and seat of the Earls of Angus, with 5-storey central tower and replica cannon. Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot (18 min)
Iconic watermill & a 16th-century nesting site for doves, featured in the TV show Outlander. Royal Yacht Britannia (35 min)
Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. North Berwick Law (17 min)
Popular hilltop hiking spot featuring sweeping city & sea views, plus a small rock-climbing area. Scottish Seabird Centre (17 min)
Environmental hub with close-ups of sea birds and mammals, a discovery area and seasonal seafaris. Yellowcraig Beach (14 min)
Expansive beach popular for rock pools & coastal walks, with shower facilities & a kids' play area. East Links Family Park (21 min)
Family-friendly park with animal enclosures, train rides, go-karts, bouncy castle and trampolines. Seacliff (26 min)
Scenic beach with views of Bass Rock & Tantallon Castle, as well as forest walking trails. Newhailes Estate (21 min)
Palladian mansion from the 1700s with rococo interiors, woodland walks & an adventure play area. Holyrood Park (26 min)
Parkland around the slopes and crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking and cycling paths and a loch. Craigmillar Castle (27 min)
Well-preserved medieval castle with a tower, a prison, extensive gardens and a car park. | 
