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Our Dynamic Earth - Edinburgh
Days out in Scotland don't get much bigger or better than this! As you and your family tour the 14 breath-taking interactive galleries at Our Dynamic Earth, you'll be embarking on the journey of a lifetime. And the good news for the environment is that you and your fellow travellers wont leave a carbon footprint during your epic trip, since no...
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The People's Story Museum - Edinburgh
The People’s Story explores the lives of Edinburgh’s ordinary people at work and play from the late 18th century to today. Visitors can see displays showing a bookbinder’s workshop, a wartime kitchen and much more, all packed with real objects. You can even see a former jail, an original part of this historic building.
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The Museum of Edinburgh
The Museum of Edinburgh is the City’s treasure box - a maze of historic rooms crammed full of iconic objects from the Capital’s past. Find out about the history of Edinburgh from the earliest times to the present day. Discover more about the city, its people, crafts and trades and the beautiful objects they created. As the Brass...
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Palace of Holyroodhouse - Edinburgh
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen, stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat. This fine baroque palace is closely associated with Scotland's rich history. The Palace is perhaps best known as the home of Mary, Queen of Scots, and as the...
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Edinburgh Printmakers
Halloween Stories: Bogles, Goblins, Ghouls & Other Creatures of the Night... With storyteller Owen Pilgrim 31 October 2012, 6.30pm, £3 per child Tales of the strange, the unexpected, and of otherworldly beings who haunt our world during the Halloween time. Storyteller Owen Pilgrim delights in telling stories of the natural and...
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Edinburgh Afternoon Tea or Gin Afternoon Tea Experience
The stage is set for an indulgent afternoon of taking in the breathtaking sights of Scotland’s capital. Combine two quintessentially British classics with an afternoon tea aboard our vintage Routemaster bus here in Edinburgh. Step aboard the enchanting Red Bus Bistro for an afternoon tea like no other. On your cake stand** you will find...
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The Royal Edinburgh
See Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Britannia and Holyrood Palace with one ticket What's included Fast-track access to Edinburgh Castle Fast-track access to Holyrood Palace Fast-track access to Royal Yacht Britannia Access to the Edinburgh Tour Access to the Majestic Tour Access to the City Sightseeing Tour Three guided...
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Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle dominates the city of Edinburgh like no other castle in Scotland, and Edinburgh Castle is unequalled in the whole of the British Isles. Over one thousand years of history sit on top of the famous Edinburgh rock, and when you see Edinburgh Castle you will understand why over a million visitors a year visit Edinburgh Castle. ...
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National War Museum - Edinburgh
This intimate museum, within the battlements of such a strategically-important fortification, reflects the lives of the many thousands of Scots who have been affected by war. The objects, the individual stories and the events which are detailed reveal the extent to which conflict and military service have influenced this proud nation’s...
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The Cadies and Witchery Tours - Edinburgh
The award-winning Cadies & Witchery Tours invite you to join our fearless phantoms for a suspenseful and mirth-filled tour of Edinburgh's Old Town. Step back a few hundred years as Adam Lyal (deceased) and his spooky chums bring the Capital's grisly past vividly to life.
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - Edinburgh
The Camera Obscura show is a fascinating and highly amusing way to see the city and learn about its history. This unique experience has delighted and intrigued people for over 150 years. It is a 'must' on any visit to Edinburgh. From inside this mysterious Victorian rooftop chamber, you see live moving images of Edinburgh projected onto a viewing...
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Historical Walking Tour Edinburgh
Meander the medieval grandeur of Edinburgh on a guided history tour What's included 3-hour walking tour to the key sights and historical landmarks of Edinburgh English-speaking live guide Discover the medieval soul of Edinburgh on a guided walking tour around the city and Follow your guide's captivating...
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Black Hart Edinburgh Tours
Descend into Edinburgh’s Legendary Underground City, where a population once lived in utter misery. Black as Satan’s jammies, with a fascinating history to match, this lost metropolis is a sight you will never forget.
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Museum of Childhood - Edinburgh
The Museum of Childhood is a fun day out for the whole family. Young people can learn about the children of the past and see a fantastic range of toys and games, while adults enjoy a trip down memory lane. Young people and adults will enjoy finding out about growing up through the ages, from toys and games to health and school days. Hands-on...
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Museum on the Mound - Edinburgh
Opened in 2006, this fascinating museum takes a fresh look at money – and much, much more. Art & design, technology, crime, trade and security – all feature in the story of money. We are open throughout the year and admission is FREE. We look forward to seeing you!
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National Museum of Scotland - Edinburgh
National Museum of Scotland has key exhibits from all over Scotland and beyond. Viking brooches, Pictish stones, ancient chessmen, medieval oak carvings, ornate quaichs and Queen Marys clarsach. The unusual, the weird and the wonderful - all under one roof. Theres more Connect with Dolly the sheep, design a robot, test drive a Formula One...
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Sandemans Edinburgh Free Tour
We believe in supporting our local communities and are committed to giving a voice to self-employed guides who have chosen Edinburgh as their home. By ensuring that every native English speaking guide represents our unique style of mixing history and story-telling while maintaining their own personality and flair, we’ve become one of the...
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Doomed, Dead & Buried Edinburgh Guided Tour
Take a spooky stroll through Edinburgh's most haunted locations What's included Exploration of Blair Street Underground Vaults and Canongate Kirkyard An English-speaking guide Small tour group Explore Canongate Kirkyard and visit the resting places of famous figures, like Adam Smith, the father of economics ...
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Full-Day Edinburgh Military Tattoo & Scottish Highlands Tour
See the real Scotland with a scenic Highlands tour and military tattoo show What's included Admission to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo Audio guide (available in German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French & Mandarin) Whisky miniature Local guide Whisky distillery tour Visit to Dunkeld Cathedral Hermitage forest walk Souvenir map WiFi on the...
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Hidden & Haunted Ghost Tour
Torture, treason, murders and more on the scariest walking tour in Scotland Join a Scottish guide for the city's creepiest tour - it's so scary, it's for adults only Start above ground and learn of hangings, hauntings and more in Edinburgh's wynds and closes Enter the Blair Street...
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Highland Games Tour
Experience a brawny cultural carnival in the airy Highlands of Scotland What's included Admission to the Highland Games Audio guide (available in German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French & Mandarin) Local Scottish guide Souvenir map Discover the natural beauty and cultural riches of Scotland's Highlands with a...
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The Royal Yacht Britannia - Edinburgh
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 in Edinburgh you are welcome on board to discover the heart and soul of this most special of royal residences.
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Prestongrange Museum
Prestongrange is a site of major importance in the story of Scotland's Industrial Revolution. It was the location of a sixteenth-century harbour, a seventeenth-century glass works, eighteenth- and nineteenth-century potteries and a nineteenth/twentieth-century coal mine and brick works. Remnants of these former industries can still be seen, and...
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Vogrie Country Park
Vogrie offers a haven of tranquillity in the heart of Midlothian's countryside. It retains much of its character as a Victorian parkland estate, with sweeping carriage drives, beautifully landscaped vistas, an original walled garden and the baronial styled Vogrie House
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Birkhill Fireclay Mine
Situated in the Avon Gorge beside Birkhill Station, the Fireclay Mine is well worth a visit for all but the very young, old or infirm. The experienced guides show you the underground workings, the 300 million year old fossils and describe the life of the fireclay miners. Tours last approximately an hour and are co-ordinated with the railway...
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The Linlithgow Story Museum
Combine a great day out at Annet House by enjoying the comfort and beauty of the Museum Garden while discovering the rich history of the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow. With free entry for all visitors, the Museum offers something for everyone: A beautiful garden to wander around and enjoy. The childrens' maze. Intriguing artefacts. ...
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Thirlestane Castle
Discover The Magic of Thirlestane Castle Set in the Scottish Borders at Lauder, Thirlestane Castle has its origins in the 13th century. It was rebuilt as the Maitland family home in 1590 and greatly enhanced by the Duke of Lauderdale in the 1670s. In 1840, it was extended and refurbished with the addition of two new wings. The Maitlands are a...
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Lochleven Castle
The island fastness of Lochleven is associated with many colourful events and has been visited by countless distinguished personalities during its history. Some of those taking the boat across Loch Leven came of their own accord, including King Robert Bruce (in 1313 and 1323). Others were held prisoner within the castle’s walls – such as Robert,...
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Tantallon Castle
A formidable stronghold set atop cliffs on the Firth of Forth, Tantallon Castle was the seat of the Douglas Earls of Angus, one of the most powerful baronial families in Scotland. Tantallon served as a noble fortification for more than three centuries and endured frequent sieges. Visitors can enjoy wild flowers in season and touch the replica...
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Neidpath Castle
The castle was probably built by Sir Simon Fraser of Oliver Castle (East Lothian) beteen 1263 and 1266 while he held the office of High Sheriff of Tweeddale. The castle was acquired by the Hays of Yester who rebuilt the structure c. 1370. It was held by them until when it was bought by William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry from the first John...
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Fife Animal Park
Situated in the beautiful Fife countryside with excellent parking, Fife Animal Park is one of the best value for money days out in Scotland! Since opening in 2007, the Park has gone from strength to strength and now includes a wide range of exciting animals, attractions and visitor experiences. There is always something new to see, so make...
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Callendar House
Situated amidst magnificent park and woodland, Callendar House tells stories spanning 600 years of Scottish history. Through wars, rebellions and the industrial revolution, the house has played host to many great historical figures over the centuries, including Mary, Queen of Scots, Cromwell and Bonnie Prince Charlie. Costumed interpreters...
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Castle Campbell
Castle Campbell has all the look of a fairytale castle set high among the rich woodland of Dollar Glen. Built on a high mound with steep ravines on three sides, the first sighting of this castle is truly breathtaking. Essentially a 15th century castle with later additions, the castle was acquired by the powerful Campbells of Argyll as a...
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Falkirk Wheel
The Millennium Link was an ambitious £84.5m project with the objective of restoring navigability across Scotland on the historic Forth & Clyde and Union Canals, providing a corridor of regenerative activity through central Scotland. A major challenge faced, was to link the Forth and Clyde Canal, which lay 35m (115ft) below the level...
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Museum of Lead Mining
HIDDEN TREASURES, Museum of Lead Mining, is a Visit Scotland 4 Star Visitor Attraction set in the picturesque village of Wanlockhead, which at 461m / 1531 feet above sea level is the highest village in Scotland. The village is set amid the Lowther Hills, directly on the Southern Upland Way just minutes from the amazing Mennock Pass, which offers...
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Scottish Fisheries Museum
Situated on the harbour front in Anstruther, in the heart of the Fife fishing community, the Scottish Fisheries Museum tells the story of fishing in Scotland and its people from earliest times to the present. Since it was opened in 1969 the Museum has grown in size and in the range of its galleries
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New Lanark Mills World Heritage Site
Welcome to the website for New Lanark World Heritage Site, a beautifully restored 18th century cotton mill village in Southern Scotland, close to the Falls of Clyde and less than an hour from Edinburgh and Glasgow. On this website you will find details of our award-winning Visitor Centre and Hotel in the village, which is one of Scotland's top...
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Craignethan Castle
An important early artillery fortification with an exceptional residential tower and fine setting, Craignethan dates back to around 1530. The oldest part is the tower house built by Sir James Hamilton of Finnart, and the castle’s defences include a caponier, a stone vaulted artillery chamber, which is unique in Britain. The castle sits in...
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Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve
Located within the World Heritage Site of New Lanark, the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s fun four-star Visitor Centre allows people of all ages to learn more about the Falls of Clyde waterfalls, woodlands and the animals that live there. Highlights include: The Peregrine Experience - watch live footage of nesting peregrines ...
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Bannockburn - Stirling
Here in 1314, in one of the defining moments in Scottish history, King Robert the Bruce routed the English forces of King Edward II to win a much-longed-for freedom for the Scots. Today, in the Heritage Centre close to the Borestone (Bruce's command post for the battle), you can experience the epic encounter in an audio-visual show and...
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World of Wings
Come and visit our wonderful Hawks, Eagles, Owls, Falcons and other exotics at Scotland’s largest and most extensive Bird’s of Prey collection. World of Wings situated in the village of Luggiebank just on the outskirts of Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, and easily accessible from Glasgow, Stirling, Falkirk and Edinburgh. Our...
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Lochcarron of Scotland Visitor Centre
Weavers of the world's largest range of Pure New Wool Tartans. Working mill, museum and visitor centre. Internationally renowned, the demand for our products led us to win the coveted "Gold Award for Export Achievement" from the British Knitting and Clothing Export Council. Our clients are some of the most famous in the world of...
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Bowhill House and County Estate
Bowhill sits at the heart of an energetic country estate amidst the magical scenery of the Yarrow and Ettrick valleys to which we offer our visitors the warmest of welcomes. Much of the best of all that is Bowhill comes together in the Courtyard. Refresh yourself with home baking in our licensed Minstrel Tearoom, visit the historic Victorian...
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Scotland's Secret Nuclear Bunker
Scotland's best kept secret...... until now !! Scotland’s best kept secret for over 40 years, Hidden beneath an innocent Scottish Farmhouse, a tunnel leads to, Scotland’s Secret Bunker . 24,000 square feet of Secret accommodation. The size of two football pitches, one on top of another, On two levels 100 feet underground. Had there...
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St Andrews Castle
On a headland to the north of St Andrews stand the ruins of the city’s castle, the main residence of the bishops and archbishops of St Andrews – the focal point of the Church in Medieval Scotland. Today, a siege mine and counter-mine can be explored, and the ‘bottle dungeon’ viewed. Visitor centre with exhibition....
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British Golf Museum
The 5 star British Golf Museum sits at the heart of the home of golf, just 67 yards from the famous Old Course. Imaginative exhibitions, hands on activities and stunning multimedia displays bring to life over 500 years of golfing history. The British Golf Museum is the world’s premier heritage centre for golf.
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Stirling Castle
One of Scotland’s grandest castles due to its imposing position and impressive architecture, Stirling Castle commands the countryside for many miles around. It towers over some of the most important battlefields of Scotland’s past including Stirling Bridge, the site of William Wallace’s victory over the English in 1297, and...
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Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regime Museum - Stirling
Stirling Castle, Royal Palace of the Stuart Kings, has been the home of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise’s) since 1881 and through the years, many objects of regimental interest have been handed in, including: paintings, medals, silver, uniform and documents. However, it was not until 1988 that a museum was...
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Stirling Old Town Jail
Welcome to Stirling’s Old Town Jail - the city’s famous Victorian prison and a captivating visitor attraction at the heart of the city’s historic quarter. If you’re ready to experience how the Victorians made sure that crime didn’t pay... then this is the place to come for a really memorable experience! ...
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Amazonia - Motherwell
Amazonia - a unique place for fun and learning for all ages. In an ever-changing environment, you will discover the secrets of the vast Amazon Rainforest, stretching over 2.5 million square miles – one of the Wonders of the World . Marvel at our vast range of trees, vegetation & tropical plants in a temperature controlled...
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Huntingtower Castle
Also known as The House of Ruthven, Huntingtower Castle comprises two fine and complete tower houses. The hall of the eastern tower has a fine painted ceiling.
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Summerlee Heritage Park
The Summerlee Heritage park is a museum of social and Industrial history. "The aim of the Museum is to preserve and interpret the history of the local Iron, Steel, Coal and engineering industries and of the communities that depended on them for a living"
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Scone Palace
Once the crowning place of the Kings of Scots, Scone Palace occupies a unique position in the history of Scotland. A breathtakingly beautiful place of power and mystery and the rightful home of the celebrated Stone of Scone - also known as the Stone of Destiny. Scone Palace is regarded as a national treasure and is revered as the historic...
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Manderston
Manderston is the supreme country house of Edwardian Scotland; the swan-song of its era. A house on which no expense was spared with opulent staterooms, the only silver-staircase in the world and extensive "downstairs" domestic quarters. It stands in 56 acres of formal gardens, with magnificent stables and stunning marble dairy. John...
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Bothwell Castle
Bothwell is Scotland’s largest and finest 13th century castle. Part of the original circular keep survives. Location At Uddingston off the B7071. Region - Glasgow, Clyde and Ayrshire. Grid reference NS 688593. Postcode G71 8BL. Cycle Routes - Site on the National Cycle Network Public Transport By bus - Take bus no 255 from...
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Chatelherault Country Park
Chatelherault Country Park, a five star visitor attraction under the Visit Scotland grading scheme, has been described as a Jewel in the Landscape. Exhibitions gallery, displays, gift shop, cafe, walks and wildlife, children's playground.
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Sensation
Warning: high risk of serious fun! Dundee Science Centre is the only UK science centre based on the five senses. If you thought science was boring think again! Sensation brings science to life in dozens of imaginative ways.
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Discovery Point - Dundee
A trip to Discovery Point is an adventure in its own right as audiovisual shows, computer-based multimedia and displays of the actual artefacts of the crew transport you to Antarctica. Climb aboard Captain Scott's ship RRS Discovery where you will follow in the footsteps of him and his crew, see how they lived, what they ate and witness their...
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Drummond Castle
Drummond Castle was built on a rocky outcrop by John, 1st Lord Drummond. The 2nd Earl, a Privy Councillor to James VI and Charles I, succeeded in 1612 and is credited with transforming both the gardens and the castle. The keep still stands but the rest of the castle was restored and largely remodelled by the 1st Earl of Ancaster in 1890.
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Doune Castle - Stirling
Doune Castle may look strangely familiar, even to those who have never visited before. It depends on your taste in films: Doune Castle is a place of pilgrimage for Monty Python fans from all over the world who come to see the place where they filmed parts of "Monty Python and the Holy Grail".
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Floors Castle
Floors Castle has been home to my family and to my predecessors since the house was built by William Adam for the 1st Duke of Roxburghe in 1721. What you will see here is an evolving story of a house and the impressions left by succeeding generations. The roof alterations by the 2nd Duke, the external remodeling by the 6th Duke and the interior...
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Smailholm Tower
Set high on a rocky outcrop, Smailholm is a well-preserved 15th century rectangular tower, set within a barmkin wall. It houses an exhibition of tapestries and costume dolls relating to Sir Walter Scott’s Minstrelsy of the Scottish Borders. Location Near Smailholm village, 10km west of Kelso on the A6089 then follow the B6937...
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Tollcross Park and Leisure Centre & Farm
Park with Glen Nature Walk, Childrens Farm and Courtyard Visitor Centre plus an adjacent Leisure Centre which has a state-of-the-art pool, baby splash pool and cafe. Tollcross Park (37 hectares/91 acres) is internationally famous for its unique Rose Garden and impressive Winter Gardens. The park has many hidden gems including the Glen Nature...
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page covers all the historical places like castles and stately homes in
the Edinburgh Region for heritage sites, these historic buildings
usually date back hundreds even thousands of years and are real
educational experiences for the whole family. Topics covered include the
middle ages, political and royalty evolution spanning time and history.
Or
just a great day out at lush tree lined grounds and flowered gardens
and take in the sights of wonderful buildings and castles. Tours of
these buildings are widely available and worth consideration for an in
depth knowledge of the sites you wish to visit. Some sites like stately
homes have gardens, animals and lots of other things to see and do.