Explore nearly 30 hectares of wonderfully landscaped grounds and 11 glasshouses, which includes Britain’s tallest Palm House. It’s a great place to visit on a...

Inverleith House Gallery is located in Edinburgh , and represents one of many fine art institutions that make up this first class city of culture....

The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is situated in the heart of the New Town on Queen Street. It provides a unique visual history of...

The Edinburgh International Science Festival is held in April each year and it is one of the most exciting festivals of its kind in the...

The print makers gallery and workshop is a unique chance for visitors to the area to see an old traditional art form and industry at...

The Royal Scottish Academy is the home of contemporary art in Scotland and has been an important part of the rich cultural scene in the...

The National Gallery of Scotland is situated in the heart of Edinburgh, on The Mound, between the ancient Old Town and the Georgian New Town....

The Scott Monument opened in August 1846, and in the years since then millions of people have climbed the 200 foot structure to admire it’s...

The Museum on the Mound documents the history of Scotland's first and oldest bank. The exhibition also includes information on the building's architecture, the Union...

Although this museum is located in Edinburugh Castle, it is in no way connected with the main admissions to the monuments, and is funded by...

The Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre in Edinburgh is situated directly beside the Castle and opposite the Camera Obscura. This five star, award-winning tourist attraction entertains...

The Georgian House is part of Robert Adam’s masterpiece of urban design, Charlotte Square. It dates from 1796, when those who could afford it began...

Next to the castle, the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions play visual tricks on mind and imagination. Opened in the 19th century, the “Eye...

This beautiful piece of architecture is sadly not complete, and today forms a ruined abbey in the great Scottish capital. The ruins are thought...

This collection was assembled by Raymond Russell between 1922 and 1964, and given to the University of Edinburgh by his mother after his death....

Perched high on Calton Hill, at the east end of the city centre, sits the monument to Admiral Lord Nelson’s Victory, and death at the...

Are you brave enough to delve into the darkest chapters of history? Enjoy a unique feast of fun wtih history’s horrible bits. Real history, horror...

Many visitors to Edinburgh might never have had the opportunity to see the Edinburgh Tattoo which takes place in August each year so this year-round...

Located within the 17th Century Lady Stair’s House, the museum is dedicated to the loves and work of Scotland’s great literary figures, particularly Robert Burns...

Gladstone's Land is a typical Old Town tenement – how it was in the 17th Century. It is named after the merchant Thomas Gledstanes...

Recognised as one of the leading contemporary art spaces in Scotland, the Fruitmarket Gallery is committed to presenting international and Scottish artists in a light...

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, with six exhibition galleries, the City Art Centre is both home to the city of Edinburgh’s outstanding collection of...

This specialist photographic centre was opened in 1977 and is now recognised as one of Scotland’s leading centres for the researching, production and exhibition of...

Underneath the Royal Mile lies this 5 star visitor attraction, dating back to the 1600s. It is the site of the historic remains of underground...

Our ghostly evening walks have been a major attraction in Edinburgh since 1984, making us (in)famous throughout this world... and beyond! The tours are authoratively...

The Scottish Parliament opened in the Holyrood Parliament in 2004. The building won eight international architecture awards, cost £400 million pounds and is situated opposite...

Edinburgh College of Art is one of the most prestigious institutions in the field of art teaching in the whole of the United Kingdom....

Discover 1000 years of history in the heart of Edinburgh. Founded in the 1120’s, St. Giles’ was the church of John Knox during the reformation...

This four star visitor attraction opened in 1987 and explorers the tales around Nessie, the mystical Loch Ness Monster in over 17 languages. It presents...

The largest library and the worlds most important study centre on the people of Scotland and the history of the great nation, this collection is...

Located in Edinburgh, the Museum of Fire is operated by the local fire brigade. It gives visitors the chance to learn more about the...

The Traverse Theatre first opened its doors to the public in 1963, and has since that time established a nationwide reputation as one of the...

The Scottish Printing Archival Trust was founded in 1998 with the aims of recording and researching materials that are related to the printing industry in...

The Brass Rubbing Centre occupies Trinity Apse, the sole surviving fragment of the 15th Century Trinity College church and hospital. The original Trinity church was...

What was it like to live in the tightly-knit fishing community at Newhaven, earning a living as a fish wife or as a fisherman braving...

Located at the very heart of Edinburgh, this world-class gallery brings together some of the most important photography by Scottish artists and relating to Scotland....

John Knox House is part of the Scottish Storytelling Centre. It is the oldest “Royal Mile Mansion”, dating back to 1472, and was the final...

The Cockburn Association is located at the heart of the beautiful and historic capital of Scotland. It acts in a twin role as a...

Once described as the “Noisiest museum of the world”, the Museum of Childhood is a treasure house, crammed full of objects telling of childhood past...

Greyfriars Bobby is the world-famous Skye Terrier who did not leave his masters grave for fourteen years. He and his master John Gray are buried...