Prestongrange is an important site in the history of the development of modern Scotland, and played a unique part in the changes that happened during the Industrial Revolution. A harbour in the 16th Century, then a glassworks in the...

Arthur’s Seat dominates the Edinburgh skyline and can be seen here rising behind Calton Hill. Located in Holyrood Park, it can be climbed in an hour. The western edge of this ancient volcano is flanked by the path, known as...

Crichton Castle occupies a beautiful location, close to the banks of the River Tyne. Owned and operated by Historic Scotland, the property was built in the 14th Century and is one of the oldest town house residences in the...

Built in 1977, Dunbar’s Close Gardens are a green paradise situated just next to the old-world splendour of the Royal Mile. The gardens are named after writer David Dunbar who used to own the buildings on either side of...

The official Scottish residence of Her Majesty the Queen is based in the huge public Holyrood Park at the end of the Royal Mile, opposite the Scottish Parliament, near Our Dynamic Earth and Arthur’s Seat. The palace was also home...

The museum features unusual, obscure and rare instruments such as a Spanish bugle, a Contrabass serpent, a Bullroarer, Pocket violins, Snake charmers, Didjeridu and Hurdy-gurdies. The John Donaldson Collection of Musical Instruments displays Wind, String and Percussion instruments in crowded...

Formerly known as Edinburgh Racecourse, the racecourse is situated on the edge of the city in Musselburgh. Racing takes place every month except March, with the flat season running from April to October and the National Hunt jump season runs...

Our Dynamic Earth is a fantastic journey of discovery through the story of our planet. Travel back in time and witness the big bang from the deck of a spaceship. Stand on an erupting volcano, fly over glaciers and feel...

The People’s Story uses oral history, reminiscence and written sources to tell the story of the lives, work and leisure of the ordinary people of Edinburgh, from the late 18th Century to the present day. Admission is free.

The Scottish Poetry Library was founded in 1984 and has in a relatively short time amassed an incredible collection of poetic works from many hundreds of years of history. The emphasis of the collection is on contemporary Scottish works,...

The Queen's Gallery is a purpose-built modern art gallery and museum in the shell of the former Holyrood Free Church and Duchess of Gordon's School. It was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 2002. The exhibitions are thematically selected...