edinburgh highlights
Royal Yacht Britannia
This magnificent ship has played host to some of the most famous people in the world. But, above all, she was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family. Now you are welcome on board to discover the heart and soul of this most special of royal residences. The Royal Yacht Britannia now moored at Ocean Terminal at Leith is a five star visitor attraction, steeped in history and filled with artefacts from The Royal Collection – and with a superb souvenir shop.
Deep Sea World
A visit to Deep Sea World at North Queensferry, Fife will always make for an unforgettable day out. Everything about this visitor attraction is an adventure for young and old alike. From its location beneath the famous Forth Rail Bridge to the underwater viewing tunnel packed with sea life of all forms, you will enjoy an experience to remember.
Falkirk Wheel
THE Falkirk Wheel was voted one of the top seven waterway structures in the UK, only four months after it was opened by Her Majesty the Queen. The unique rotating boat lift, part of the Millennium Link project, has also been listed in a British Waterways and Waterways Trust survey as one of their Seven Wonders of the modern waterways.
Dynamic Earth
Our Dynamic Earth is the Mother Earth of all adventures, taking you on a journey of discovery, in around and across our planet. 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 in a tropical rainstorm! Discover Scotland’s heritage in our new external gallery Earthscape Scotland. The future is in your hands as you debate the issue of climate change in the FutureDome.
Linlithgow Palace
The royal palace of Scottish Kings and Queens. The earliest reference to this large castle is dated 1301.
The magnificent ruins of Linlithgow Palace are set in a park beside a loch.
All of the Stewart kings lived at the Palace. Numerous renovations to the palace’s grand facades and chambers were carried out as each sought to create the ideal modern palace.
The Palace is the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
Located next to Edinburgh Castle, the Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre offers the visitor a unique view of the world of Scotch Whisky. Whisky Tour, Shop, Bar, Coffee Shop & Restaurant. Visitors to Edinburgh can find out about the difference between single malt, blended and grain whiskies, meet our resident ghost the master blender and take a barrel ride through whisky history. The tour includes a taste of whisky and a specially designed nosing and tasting glass for visitor to take home as a souvenir.
the Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre is a unique and unusual venue for corporate hospitality. In addition to our whisky tour and private whisky tastings we have three beautiful rooms available for all types of events. From the elegant Castlehill Room to the relaxed traditional Whisky Bond all of our rooms are full of character.
Scottish Parliament Building
The Scottish Parliament Building is the home of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, within the UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Edinburgh. Construction commenced in June 1999 and the Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) held their first debate in the new building on Tuesday, September 7, 2004.
From the outset, the building and its construction have proven to be highly controversial. Despite these criticisms and a mixed public reaction, the building was welcomed by architectural academics and critics. The building aims to conceive a poetic union between the Scottish landscape, its people, its culture and the city of Edinburgh. This approach won the parliament building numerous awards including the 2005 Stirling Prize and has been described as "a tour de force of arts and crafts and quality without parallel in the last 100 years of British architecture"
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