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Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out Edinburgh
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Edinburgh are listed below.
The Fruitmarket Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
45 Market Street, Edinburgh
The Fruitmarket Gallery exhibition is complemented by a street-level glass fronted cafÄ and innovative bookshop... more
Our Dynamic Earth (Attraction / Activity)
Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
You´ll travel back in time to witness the Big Bang, be shaken by erupting volcanoes, fly over glaciers, dive into the oceans, and even get caught... more
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel (Spa)
81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
With a Hydro spa bath, relaxation room and four treatment rooms, you can sit back, relax and be pampered! To ensure enough time to look after... more
City Art Centre (Museum / Art Gallery)
2 Market Street, Edinburgh
The city´s fine art collection consists of almost 4000 works of Scottish art - paintings, watercolours, drawings, prints, photographs, sculpture and tapestries, including work by McTaggart,... more
The Royal Yacht Britannia (Attraction / Activity)
Ocean Terminal, Leith, Edinburgh
Starting at the Bridge and finishing at the Engine Room, the audio handset tour covers five decks and highlights include the State Dining Room, the Sun... more
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel (Spa)
Uphall, Edinburgh West, Edinburgh
Listen to natural sounds while the finest of products are applied by one of the professionally trained therapists. Relax in the 18 metre swimming pool surrounded... more
Scotsman Spa & Health Club (Spa)
1 Market Street, Edinburgh
The Scotsman Spa offers the full complement of services to allow you to reach your goal. The gym has comprehensive cardio, muscle strengthening and core conditioning... more
National Museum of Scotland (Museum / Art Gallery)
Chambers Street, Edinburgh
The museum is undergoing an incredible transformation into a 21st-century museum experience, re-opening 29 July 2011... more
Scottish National Portrait Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
1 Queen Street, Edinburgh
All portraits are of Scots, but not all by Scots, works by great artists such as Van Dyck, Gainsborough and Rodin are displayed in the gallery.... more
Talbot Rice Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
University of Edinburgh, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh
Talbot Rice Gallery is one of Scotland´s leading public galleries of contemporary visual art. Rooted in an academic situation, the gallery plays a key role in... more
Edinburgh Castle (Historic House)
Castlehill, Edinburgh
It boasts a magnificent Great Hall, with an ornate ceiling and fine collection of weapons, plus sumptuous royal apartments. Within its walls are Scotland´s crown jewels... more
One Spa (Spa)
8 Conference Square, Edinburgh
Escape the stress of modern city life. Nurture a healthy balance in body, mind and spirit... more
The Georgian House (Historic House)
7 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
The first owner was John Lamont, 18th Chief of Clan Lamont, who lived here until 1815. The beautiful collections of china, shining silver, exquisite paintings and... more
National War Museum of Scotland (Museum / Art Gallery)
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
There are six galleries in the Museum, each focusing on a different theme. The collections on display include medals, uniforms, weapons, paintings, ceramics and silverware, all... more
Edinburgh Castle (Attraction / Activity)
Castlehill, Edinburgh
It boasts a magnificent Great Hall, with an ornate ceiling and fine collection of weapons, plus sumptuous royal apartments. Within its walls are Scotland´s crown jewels... more
Edinburgh Zoo (Attraction / Activity)
Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh
In just one day, you can meet over 1,000 wonderful animals, in the beautiful parkland setting on the outskirts of Edinburgh. You can also enjoy a... more
The People´s Story (Museum / Art Gallery)
Canongate Tolbooth, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
It is filled with the sights, sounds and smells of the past from a prison cell, cooper´s workshop, wash house, pub and tea room. Also on... more
The Balmoral Spa (Spa)
1 Princess Street, Edinburgh
The Spa offers five treatment rooms with a wide range of ESPA treatments, a 15-metre swimming pool, sauna and steam room, relaxation suite, fully equipped cardiovascular... more
PURE Spa (Spa)
2nd Floor, Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh
We’re conveniently located and are open till 9pm on all weekdays (Sat 7pm/ Sun 6pm) which helps make planning your visit that little bit easier. Our... more
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Museum of Childhood (Museum / Art Gallery)
42 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Many of the galleries display toys and games galore from all around the world, ranging from dolls and teddy bears to train sets and tricycles. In... more
The Queen´s Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh
This first exhibition of fans brings together over 80 examples from the early 17th century to the 1930s. Among the highlights are a leather fan said... more
Macdonald Roxburghe Hotel (Spa)
38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
Listen to natural sounds while the finest of products are applied by the professionally trained therapists. Book yourself in for a spa day and see how... more
Aqueous Spa (Spa)
Dalhousie Castle, Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh
Therapeutic and beauty treatments designed by Elemis aid the relaxtion process and ensure you return home fully refreshed... more
National Library of Scotland (Museum / Art Gallery)
George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
We also offer a year-round programme of free cultural events, exhibitions and activities... more
The Scottish National Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
The Mound, Edinburgh
Also on display is the national collection of Scottish art with works by Ramsay, Raeburn, Wilkie and McTaggart. There is an extensive programme of exhibitions... more
The Writers´ Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Lady Stair's Hse, Lady Stairs Cls, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
In the adjacent Makars´ Court, which takes its name from the Scots word for a writer or poet, commemorative flagstones celebrate the work of Scottish writers... more
The Scotch Whisky Experience (Attraction / Activity)
354 Castle Hill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
The Scotch Whisky Experience has guided tours (15 languages available by form of audio guide) that offer an insight into the world of Scotch Whisky. The... more
Auld Reekie Tours (Attraction / Activity)
45 Niddry Street, Edinburgh
Tour includes Medieval Torture Museum, Working Witchcraft Temple, Legendary Haunted Vault and Misogynistic Poltergeist. 1700´s underground Edinburgh: High Paranormal Activity: History at its darkest and most... more
Royal Observatory Visitor Centre (Attraction / Activity)
Blackford Hill, Edinburgh
Handle rocks from outer space and see the collection of meteorites. The Astronomers will answer any questions regarding the entire universe!... more
Norton House Hotel & Spa (Spa)
Ingliston, Edinburgh
Savour the luxurious surroundings before, during and after your treatment sessions. Both individual and group treatment rooms are available depending on your treatments and requirements... more
Dean Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
73 Belford Road, Edinburgh
Also on display is an extensive collection of Dada and Surrealist art including works by Dali, Ernst, Magritte, Man Ray and Miro. There is an archive... more
Museum of Edinburgh (Museum / Art Gallery)
Huntly House, 142 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Among the items on display are the feeding bowl and collar presented to `Greyfriars Bobby´, the little Skye Terrier dog that maintained a vigil by the... more
Edinburgh Dungeon (Attraction / Activity)
31 Market Street, Edinburgh
Terror and torture, mutilation and mass murder, persecution and pestilence: scenes from the more terrible chapters of centuries of Scottish history envelop you in all their... more
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Museum / Art Gallery)
75 Belford Road, Edinburgh
There are significant holdings of Surrealism and German Expressionism, and the Colourists right up to the present day, with over 5000 items on display. Sculptures by... more
Royal Botanic Garden (Garden)
Inverleith Row, Edinburgh
Discover some of the world´s oldest plants in the Orchid & Cycad House. The world´s largest collection of vireya rhododendrons are on display in the Peat... more
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