Manchester Airport 1 hr 44
Royal Mile (23 min.)
shopping Scott Monument (26 min.)
spirelike victorian memorial in honour of the writer sir walter scott with 287 steps to the top. Elm Row (10 min) Palace Of Holyroodhouse (23 min.)
the 16th-century palace of the stuarts with tours of royal reception rooms antiques and relics. The Real Mary King S Close (24 min.)
hidden streets from the 1600s below the royal mile accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Broomieknowe Gardens (6 min) Shawfair (10 min) Holyrood Park (19 min.)
parkland around the slopes and crags of arthur s seat with walking and cycling paths and a loch. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (29 min.)
manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions kids events tours and cafes. Scottish National Gallery (26 min.)
national collection includes european masterpieces and scottish works with seasonal exhibitions. Park Road (11 min) The Scotch Whisky Experience (25 min.)
attraction telling the tale of scotland s national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. National Museum Of Scotland (23 min.)
bright modern museum housing scottish industrial history relics natural history displays and cafe. Calton Hill (25 min.)
prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & edinburgh castle. Arthur S Seat (34 min.)
mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced plus panoramic city & firth of forth views. Camera Obscura U0026 World Of Illusions (25 min.)
long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. St Giles Cathedral (24 min.)
grand gothic medieval building and presbyterian place of worship where john knox used to preach. Rosslyn Chapel (14 min.)
intricately carved chapel built in 1446 featured in the da vinci code movie with history talks. | 
