Edinburgh Airport 22 min
National Museum Of Scotland (16 min.) bright modern museum housing scottish industrial history relics natural history displays and cafe. Haymarket (15 min) Edinburgh Zoo (13 min.) large parkland zoo offering keeper talks hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides. Slateford (7 min) Calton Hill (21 min.) prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & edinburgh castle. Princes Street Gardens (17 min.) green flag park of geological/botanical interest home to several public monuments and memorials. Camera Obscura U0026 World Of Illusions (18 min.) long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Arthur S Seat (35 min.) mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced plus panoramic city & firth of forth views. 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 (18 min.) hidden streets from the 1600s below the royal mile accompanied by tales from costumed guides. South Gyle (11 min) Scott Monument (22 min.) spirelike victorian memorial in honour of the writer sir walter scott with 287 steps to the top. St Giles Cathedral (18 min.) grand gothic medieval building and presbyterian place of worship where john knox used to preach. Scottish National Gallery (18 min.) national collection includes european masterpieces and scottish works with seasonal exhibitions. The Scotch Whisky Experience (19 min.) attraction telling the tale of scotland s national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Edinburgh Park (13 min) Royal Mile (18 min.) shopping Palace Of Holyroodhouse (20 min.) the 16th-century palace of the stuarts with tours of royal reception rooms antiques and relics. |