Museum of Childhood (42 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh) – this museum is a fun day out for the whole family. Visiting youth can learn about the children of the past and see a fantastic range of toys and games, while adults can enjoy a trip down memory lane. Youngsters and adults can learn about […]
Lauriston Castle (2a Cramond Road South, Davidson’s Mains, Edinburgh) — this 16th century tower house of Lauriston Castle looks over the Firth of Forth from its beautiful manicured gardens, which include the Japanese garden and several croquet courts. A wide range of art and craft workshops, living history events and lectures take place throughout the […]
Edinburgh Castle (Castle Hill, Edinburgh) — Perched high above the capital, this is Scotland’s most important and famous castle. There has been a castle here since the 11th century and today’s castle is a mix of military barracks, palace, fortress and war memorial. The oldest part, St Margaret’s Chapel, dates from the 12th century; the […]
Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre (Culloden Moor, Inverness, Highland) – located nearly 3 hours north of Edinburgh (via route A9), this site was the last full-scale battle to be fought in Scotland (April 1746), when Bonnie Prince Charlie and his Jacobite army were defeated by English government troops, ending any hope of restoring the Royal House […]
City Art Centre (2 Market Street, Edinburgh) – this gallery has a busy program of exhibitions which change regularly to suit the interests of its visitors. Visitors come to see favorites from the City’s nationally recognized collection of Scottish art; new work from local or international artists or exhibitions from other countries. Exhibitions shown here […]
Battle of Bannockburn (Glasgow Road, Whins Of Milton, Stirling, Stirlingshire) – in 1314 AD, a battle over the future of Scotland was fought between Robert the Bruce (King of Scots) and the English under King Edward II. Over the two days of battle, Edward’s army was repeatedly thwarted by the Scots stubborn resistance before finally […]
Braehead Shopping and Leisure Centre (Kings Inch Road, Glasgow) — Braehead has more than 100 stores across its shopping centre and retail park and there are plenty of options for dining too. Marks & Spencer, Primark, Apple, Hollister, Gap, Sainsbury’s, Monsoon and IKEA are just some of the stores at Braehead where there are also […]
Ayr Racecourse (2-6 Whitletts Road, Ayr) — at this location (1 ½ hour drive southwest of Edinburgh, via route M8), both locals and visitors can see the most prestigious, high-quality races held in Scotland. Home to the Scottish Grand National and William Ayr Gold Cup Festival, it’s no surprise the 13 furlong length track – […]
All Bar One (29 George Street, Edinburgh) – this is a old school bar which prides itself on its selection of Scotch, as well as brews and wines. It also has an outdoor dining section, which is assuring for large groups passing through there. This is also a great place for visitors to chat with […]
Britannia Spice Indian Restaurant (150 Commercial St, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh) – located near the Royal Yacht Britannia, Ocean Terminal shopping centre and the Scottish Executive, this is a critically-acclaimed restaurant with multi-ethnic cuisine including Indian, Bangladeshi, Nepali, Thai dishes. It has often been declared the best Indian restaurant in Edinburgh. Meals there include tandoori lamb […]