On Edinburgh's doorstep
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Attractions and activities
- Scottish Seabird Centre - an award-winning wildlife visitor centre, with unparalleled views of Fife and the islands of the Firth of Forth. Live cameras, telescope deck , interactive exhibitions and a wildlife theatre give visaitors a close encounter with nature to remember.
- Glenkinchie Distillery - the home of the Edinburgh Malt, a short pleasant drive from the city. Discover a working distillery, view the malt whisky exhibition and sample a wee dram at the bar.
- Dalmeny House - the family home of the Earl of Roseberry for over 300 years, is also home t oa superb selection of tapestries, fine paintings and a collection of exquisite 18th century French furniture.
- Hopetoun House - Scotland's finest stately home is situated in 100 acres of magnificent parkland.
- The Butterfly and Insect World - take an exciting journey through a tropical rainforest, see exotic butterflies and tropical birds flying free, handle snakes and spiders and much more.
- Museum of Flight - home to Concorde. Here you will discover some of the most extraordinary machines in the world.
- Rosslyn Chapel - made famous by Dan Brown's blockbuster novel The Da Vinci Code some of the greatest artefacts in archeological folklore are said to exist under Rosslyn Chapel, the ancient home of the Knights Templar.
- Linlithgow Palace - the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots, the magnificent ruins of the Palace are set in a park beside a beautiful loch.
- Tantallon Castle - a formidable stronghold set atop clliffs on the Firth of Forth, the Castle was the seat of the Douglas Earls of Angus, one of the most powerful baronial families of Scotland.
- Edinburgh Crystal - take a fascinating factory tour to see the old-age crafts of glassblowing, cutting and engraving at the UK's number one crystal brand.
- Golf - Edinburgh and the surrounding Lothian region can offer 53 golf courses, many of championship standard, including Muirfield in East Lothian.
Outdoor activities
Mini highland games, archery, clay-pigeon shooting are available at a variety of historic venues:
Watersports
"The Scots are steadfast - not their clime."
(Thomas Crawford)
