Manchester Airport 2 hr 5
Camera Obscura U0026 World Of Illusions (10 min.)
long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Scottish National Gallery (10 min.)
national collection includes european masterpieces and scottish works with seasonal exhibitions. Brunstane (14 min) St Giles Cathedral (9 min.)
grand gothic medieval building and presbyterian place of worship where john knox used to preach. The Real Mary King S Close (9 min.)
hidden streets from the 1600s below the royal mile accompanied by tales from costumed guides. The Scotch Whisky Experience (10 min.)
attraction telling the tale of scotland s national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Scott Monument (11 min.)
spirelike victorian memorial in honour of the writer sir walter scott with 287 steps to the top. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (15 min.)
manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions kids events tours and cafes. Newcraighall (12 min) Haymarket (13 min) Holyrood Park (5 min.)
parkland around the slopes and crags of arthur s seat with walking and cycling paths and a loch. Royal Mile (7 min.)
shopping Princes Street Gardens (11 min.)
green flag park of geological/botanical interest home to several public monuments and memorials. Palace Of Holyroodhouse (9 min.)
the 16th-century palace of the stuarts with tours of royal reception rooms antiques and relics. Arthur S Seat (23 min.)
mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced plus panoramic city & firth of forth views. National Museum Of Scotland (8 min.)
bright modern museum housing scottish industrial history relics natural history displays and cafe. Suffolk Road (1 min) Calton Hill (11 min.)
prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & edinburgh castle. | 
