Heathrow Airport 2 hr 15
Scott Monument (8 min.)
spirelike victorian memorial in honour of the writer sir walter scott with 287 steps to the top. The Scotch Whisky Experience (13 min.)
attraction telling the tale of scotland s national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Palace Of Holyroodhouse (8 min.)
the 16th-century palace of the stuarts with tours of royal reception rooms antiques and relics. New Street (3 min) Scottish National Gallery (8 min.)
national collection includes european masterpieces and scottish works with seasonal exhibitions. Camera Obscura U0026 World Of Illusions (12 min.)
long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Arthur S Seat (18 min.)
mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced plus panoramic city & firth of forth views. Royal Yacht Britannia (14 min.)
large oceanic liner used by britain s royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. Calton Hill (10 min.)
prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & edinburgh castle. Princes Street Gardens (8 min.)
green flag park of geological/botanical interest home to several public monuments and memorials. Royal Mile (2 min.)
shopping National Museum Of Scotland (6 min.)
bright modern museum housing scottish industrial history relics natural history displays and cafe. Haymarket (12 min) St Giles Cathedral (8 min.)
grand gothic medieval building and presbyterian place of worship where john knox used to preach. South Bridge (4 min) Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (8 min.)
manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions kids events tours and cafes. The Real Mary King S Close (8 min.)
hidden streets from the 1600s below the royal mile accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Museum Of Childhood (1 min) | 
