East Midlands Airport 1 hr 8
National Museum Of Scotland (14 min.)
bright modern museum housing scottish industrial history relics natural history displays and cafe. Camera Obscura U0026 World Of Illusions (16 min.)
long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Braid Hills Hotel (1 min) St Giles Cathedral (15 min.)
grand gothic medieval building and presbyterian place of worship where john knox used to preach. Princes Street Gardens (15 min.)
green flag park of geological/botanical interest home to several public monuments and memorials. Calton Hill (19 min.)
prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & edinburgh castle. Royal Mile (16 min.)
shopping Scott Monument (19 min.)
spirelike victorian memorial in honour of the writer sir walter scott with 287 steps to the top. Greenbank Loan (7 min) Haymarket (15 min) Edinburgh Waverley (17 min) Arthur S Seat (32 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 Scotch Whisky Experience (16 min.)
attraction telling the tale of scotland s national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Edinburgh Zoo (15 min.)
large parkland zoo offering keeper talks hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides. The Real Mary King S Close (16 min.)
hidden streets from the 1600s below the royal mile accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Scottish National Gallery (16 min.)
national collection includes european masterpieces and scottish works with seasonal exhibitions. Palace Of Holyroodhouse (18 min.)
the 16th-century palace of the stuarts with tours of royal reception rooms antiques and relics. | 
