The Union Canal was built from 1817 to 1882 linking the city of Edinburgh with the Forth and Clyde canal at Falkirk. In its heyday...

Beltane is celebrated every year in the night before May Day on Calton Hill. Over 20,000 visitors go to greet Spring with this alternative famous...

The Traverse Theatre first opened its doors to the public in 1963, and has since that time established a nationwide reputation as one of the...

Located in Edinburgh, the Museum of Fire is operated by the local fire brigade. It gives visitors the chance to learn more about the...

Edinburgh College of Art is one of the most prestigious institutions in the field of art teaching in the whole of the United Kingdom....

The Georgian House is part of Robert Adam’s masterpiece of urban design, Charlotte Square. It dates from 1796, when those who could afford it began...

Although this museum is located in Edinburugh Castle, it is in no way connected with the main admissions to the monuments, and is funded by...

Edinburgh Castle is visited annually by approximately one million people. Every visitor - particularly those on a restricted itinerary - should try to visit the...

Scotland has a long and fascinating military history, a great deal of which has been spent fighting with the English, but in more recent centuries...

Our ghostly evening walks have been a major attraction in Edinburgh since 1984, making us (in)famous throughout this world... and beyond! The tours are authoratively...

The Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre in Edinburgh is situated directly beside the Castle and opposite the Camera Obscura. This five star, award-winning tourist attraction entertains...

Greyfriars Bobby is the world-famous Skye Terrier who did not leave his masters grave for fourteen years. He and his master John Gray are buried...

Next to the castle, the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions play visual tricks on mind and imagination. Opened in the 19th century, the “Eye...

Gorgie City Farm is an inner city educational farm, offering many of the attractions of a commercial farm on a user friendly scale. We...

The Scottish Parliament opened in the Holyrood Parliament in 2004. The building won eight international architecture awards, cost £400 million pounds and is situated opposite...