Edinburgh and the Lothians
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We’ve compiled the best of the best in Edinburgh and the Lothians - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
The beautiful grounds of a Jacobean manor house have been transformed by an art-loving couple, Robert and Nicky Wilson, into an impressive sculpture...Read More
This museum traces the country's fascinating story from the oldest fossils to the most recent popular culture, making it a must-see for first...Read More
View Tours and ActivitiesOpened to the public in 1859, the Scottish National Gallery presents a wide selection of paintings from the Renaissance to the postimpressionist...Read More
View Tours and ActivitiesScottish-American industrialist and noted philanthropist Andrew Carnegie was born here in 1835. Don't be misled by the simple exterior of this...Read More
Nearly every city and town in Scotland once had a tolbooth. Originally a customhouse, where tolls were gathered, it soon came to mean town hall...Read More
Using state-of-the-art technology, the 11 theme galleries at this interactive science museum educate and entertain as they explore the wonders...Read More
View Tours and ActivitiesThis contemporary gallery behind Waverley station showcases cutting-edge art, mostly from Europe and the United States, including world-renowned...Read More
Even adults tend to enjoy this cheerfully noisy museum—a cacophony of childhood memorabilia, vintage toys, antique dolls, and fairground games...Read More
View Tours and ActivitiesA must-see if you're interested in the details of Old Town life, this bright yellow, 16th-century building is home to a fascinating museum of...Read More
View Tours and ActivitiesIn the former mining community of Newtongrange, the National Mining Museum Scotland provides a good introduction to the history of the country...Read More
Worth visiting for a look at the imposing, neoclassic architecture, this William Playfair–designed structure hosts temporary art exhibitions...Read More
Transforming malted barley and spring water into one of Scotland's most important exports—that's the subject of this popular Royal Mile attraction...Read More
View Tours and ActivitiesSet within a magnificent red-sandstone Gothic building from 1889, this gallery is an Edinburgh must-see. Conceived as a gift to the people of...Read More
View Tours and ActivitiesSituated down a narrow close off Lawnmarket is the 1662 Lady Stair's House, a fine example of 17th-century urban architecture. Inside, the Writers...Read More
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