Visitor Attractions
Key to Facilities: PR: Party Rate Available, R: Restaurant, CP: Coach Parking, GL: Guides/Lecturers,
EPW: Educational Parties Welcomed, final figure refers to Max Party Size. Quality rating awarded by VisitScotland Quality Assurance.
Key to Facilities: PR: Party Rate Available, R: Restaurant, CP: Coach Parking, GL: Guides/Lecturers,
EPW: Educational Parties Welcomed, final figure refers to Max Party Size. Quality rating awarded by VisitScotland Quality Assurance.
| Dunbar | John Muir's Birthplace | ||
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126 High Street Dunbar East Lothian EH42 1JJ t: 01368 865899 |
A hit for visitors of all ages. The interactive attraction is the birthplace of one of our famous Scots. Drop in activity sessions for families 3 to 4pm daily during school holidays. Prices: Free Open: 10am to 5pm Mon-Sat and 1pm-5pm Sun (closed Mon and Tue Nov-Mar) |
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| w: www.jmbt.org.uk |
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| CP EPW |
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| Edinburgh | Edinburgh Castle | ||
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c/o Historic Scotland Longmore House Salisbury Place Edinburgh EH9 1SH t: 0131 668 8831 f: 0131 668 8888 |
Scotland's number one visitor attraction. Home to the Scottish Crown Jewels, the Scottish National War Memorial, Mons Meg, One o'Clock Gun and much more. Audio Guides available in eight languages. Prices: £8.60 - £16.00 Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 Dec) |
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| w: www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Contact: Historic Scotland Sales Team |
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| PR GL R CP No limit |
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| Edinburgh | Edinburgh Dungeon | ||
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31 Market Street Edinburgh Scotland EH1 1QB t: 0131 240 1001 f: 0131 240 1002 |
Based in the city centre, this unique attraction combines Edinburgh's horrible history with live actors, rides, shows and special effects to transport visitors back to those black, bleak times. Prices: Group Prices: Adult: £10.00 Child £7.00 Concessions £9.00. 1 free leader place with 10 paying Open: Open Jan - Dec. Daily from 10am Closing times vary |
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| w: www.thedungeons.com e: Edinburgh.Dungeon@merlinentertainments.biz Contact: Debbie Fisher |
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| PR EPW no limit |
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| Edinburgh | Hard Rock Cafe | ||
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20 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2PF t: 0131 260 3000 f: 0131 225 4530 |
The only Scottish Hard Rock Cafe! Come and visit our retail shop for exclusive Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh merchandise ranging from t-shirts to glassware. Prices: n/a Open: Shop open all year 10.30am - late (not Christmas Day) |
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| w: www.hardrock.com e: edinburgh_sales@hardrock.com Contact: Lesley Ross |
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| PR GL R EPW |
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| Edinburgh | James Pringle Retail Warehouse | ||
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Leith Mills 70-74 Bangor Road Leith Edinburgh EH6 5JU t: 0131 553 5161 f: 0131 553 4415 |
A wide selection of knitwear, countrywear, outerwear, golf equipment & accessories, shoe shop, Ponden Home interiors, textiles, Scottish foods & gifts, Whisky Shop.Licensed Restaurant,large free coach park coach washing facilities. Prices: Free Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.ewm.co.uk e: simplythebest@ewm.co.uk Contact: Dougie Neave |
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| R CP No limit |
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| Edinburgh | National Mining Museum Scotland | ||
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Lady Victoria Colliery Newtongrange EH22 4QN t: 0131 663 7519 f: 0131 654 1618 |
Set inside the wonderfully restored Lady Victoria Colliery, this 5 star attraction tells the story of coal for Scotland. Be amazed at the engineering & retrace the lives of the miners. Prices: Adult £7.50, Child FREE, Conc £5.50. Groups: Adult £6.50, Child £1, Con £4.50 Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.nationalminingmuseum.com e: visitorservices@nationalminingmuseum.com Contact: Robin Robertson |
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| PR GL R CP EPW 50 |
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| Edinburgh | Our Dynamic Earth | ||
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Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AS t: 0131 550 7800 f: 0131 550 7801 |
Our Dynamic Earth, it's the Mother Earth of all adventures. Explore our planet's past, present and future. Group discounts and foreign language guides available. Gift shop and cafe. Open Apr-Oct 10am-5.30pm daily; Jul-Aug 10am-6pm daily; Nov-Mar 10am-5.30pm, Wed-Sun. Prices: £9.50 Adult, £6.20 Child Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.dynamicearth.co.uk e: enquiries@dynamicearth.co.uk Contact: Liz Nolan |
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| PR GL R CP EPW No limit |
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| Edinburgh | Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh | ||
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Inverleith Row Edinburgh EH3 5LR t: 0131 552 7171 f: 0131 248 2901 |
One of the world's finest gardens. 70 acres of beautiful grounds, magnificent glasshouses, events and exhibitions and Queen Mother's Memorial Garden. New John Hope Gateway visitor centre now open. Prices: Free admission but a charge for the glasshouses Open: All year |
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| w: www.rbge.org.uk e: info@rbge.org.uk Contact: Education Department |
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| PR GL R EPW No limit |
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| Edinburgh | The Georgian House (the National Trust for Scotland) | ||
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7 Charlotte Square Edinburgh EH2 4DR t: 0844 493 2663 f: 0844 493 2260 |
Experience a taste of 18th-century 'high society' living in this magnificent Robert Adam town house situated in the centre of Edinburgh's New Town. Exquisite collections of china, silver, paintings and furniture. Prices: from £5.00 or Discover Tickets Open: Mar-Nov |
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| w: www.nts.org.uk/discover e: traveltrade@nts.co.uk |
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| PR GL CP EPW |
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| Edinburgh | The Real Mary King's Close | ||
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2 Warriston's Close The Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PG t: 0845 070 6255 f: 01904 527701 |
Buried beneath Edinburgh's Royal Mile lie some of the city's deepest secret. Your guided tour will explore a warren of hidden streets and hear about the real people who lived, worked and died there since the 17th century. Prices: Group Rates: Adult: £9.50, Child £5.75, Senior/Student £8.40 Open: All year |
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| w: www.realmarykingsclose.com e: groups@continuum-group.com Contact: Elizabeth Mounser |
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| PR GL EPW 20 per tour |
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| Edinburgh | The Royal Yacht Britannia | ||
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Ocean Terminal Leith Edinburgh EH6 6JJ t: 0131 555 8800 f: 0131 555 8835 |
Explore five decks of Britannia with a self-led audio tour, available in 22 languages. Highlights include the State Dining Room, Sun Lounge and Engine Room. Special rates for pre-booked groups of 15 or more. Prices: Adult £9.50, Senior (60+) £7.75, Child £6.75 Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk e: groups@tryb.co.uk Contact: Pete Chambers |
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| PR R CP EPW No Limit |
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| Edinburgh | The Scotch Malt Whisky Society | ||
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28 Queen Street and The Vaults Edinburgh EH2 1JX t: 0131 555 2266 f: 0131 553 1003 |
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society specialises in the world's widest selection of single cask, single malt whiskies. With a reputation for one-of-a-kind hospitality, guests delight in unique private dining and whisky tastings. Prices: Free Open: All year |
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| w: www.smwsevents.co.uk e: events@smws.com Contact: Eliza Watson and Euan Campbell |
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| PR R 65 |
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| Edinburgh | The Scotch Whisky Experience | ||
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354 Castlehill The Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2NE t: 0131 220 0441 f: 0131 220 6288 |
Take a barrel ride as you become part of the whisky making process. See the World's largest collection of Scotch whiskies. 15 languages.
Amber restaurant & coffee shop, whisky bars & whisky & gift shop. Prices: Adults: £12.50, Concession: £10.00, Children (6-17 years): £6.50, Children 5 and Under: Free, Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk e: info@scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk Contact: Julie Trevisan Hunter |
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| PR GL R EPW No limit |
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| Haddington | St Marys Parish Church | ||
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Sidegate Haddington EH41 4EE t: 01620 824494 |
One of the three great medieval churches of the Lothians and the longest parish church in Scotland. There is a tearoom and shop. Disabled access and toilet. Groups are welcome with advance notice. Prices: Free, but donations welcomed Open: Easter and May-Sep (13.30 to 16:00, Sat 11:00 to 16:00) |
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| w: www.stmaryskirk.com e: groupvisits@stmaryskirk.com Contact: Rena Ramsay |
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| GL CP EPW 60 |
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| Linlithgow | Linlithgow Palace | ||
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c/o Historic Scotland Longmore House Salisbury Place Edinburgh EH9 1SH t: 0131 668 8831 f: 0131 668 8888 |
Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. All the Stewart Kings lived here and later it housed Cromwell, Bonnie Prince Charlie & after Culloden, the Duke of Cumberland. See the oldest fountain in Britain. Prices: £3.30-£5.50 Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 Dec and 1 & 2 Jan) |
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| w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Contact: Historic Scotland Sales Team |
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| PR No limit |
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| Musselburgh | Brunton Theatre | ||
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Ladywell Way Musselburgh EH21 6AA t: 0131 6652240 f: 0131 6535264 |
Brunton Theatre presents a variety of events to appeal to all ages and tastes, including drama, dance, music, comedy, children's theatre, pantomime, film, workshops and musicals. We are open all year round, please call the Box Office for more information. Open: Jan - Dec |
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| w: www.bruntontheatre.co.uk e: boxoffice@bruntontheatre.co.uk Contact: Sharon Forbes/Esther Quinn |
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| PR R CP EPW No Limit Awaiting Inspection |
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| Musselburgh | Musselburgh Racecourse | ||
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Linkfield Road Musselburgh EH21 7RG t: 0131 665 2859 |
Award winning Musselburgh Racecourse hosts 27 race days each year. We offer great value family days and our weekend and evening meetings have special themes and entertainment in addition to the racing. Prices: £16 - £30 (Conc £10). Children 16 & Under Free Open: Jan-Dec (25 racedays) |
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| w: www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk e: mail@musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk Contact: Sarah Montgomery |
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| PR R CP EPW No limit |
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| North Berwick | Dirleton Castle and Gardens | ||
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c/o Historic Scotland Longmore House Salisbury Place Edinburgh EH9 1SH t: 0131 668 8831 f: 0131 668 8888 |
The oldest part of this romantic castle dates from the 13th Century. It was rebuilt in the 14th Century and modified in the 16th Century. Today there are splendid gardens. Prices: £3.00-£5.00 Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 Dec and 1 & 2 Jan) |
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| w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Contact: Historic Scotland Sales Team |
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| PR CP No limit |
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| North Berwick | Scottish Seabird Centre | ||
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The Harbour North Berwick EH39 4SS t: 01620 890202 f: 01620 890222 |
Embark on an interactive wildlife adventure at the award-winning Scottish Seabird Centre. Control the cameras in the Discovery Centre, enjoy seasonal boat trips, relax in the Seabird Cafe and indulge in the gift shop. Prices: Adult £7.95, child £4.95, conc £5.95, Under 3s free Open: All year |
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| w: www.seabird.org e: info@seabird.org |
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| PR GL R CP EPW 50 |
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| North Berwick | Tantallon Castle | ||
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c/o Historic Scotland Longmore House Salisbury Place Edinburgh EH9 1SH t: 0131 668 8831 f: 0131 668 8888 |
Set on the edge of the cliffs, looking out to the Bass Rock. This formidable castle was a stronghold of the Douglas family. Prices: £3.00-£5.00 Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 Dec and 1 & 2 Jan) |
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| w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Contact: Historic Scotland Sales Team |
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| PR CP No limit |
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| Palace of Holyroodhouse | Palace of Holyroodhouse | ||
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The Royal Mile Edinburgh, EH8 8DX t: 0131 556 5100 |
Celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in 2012. A visit includes an audio tour of the State Apartments, the historic chambers of Mary Queen of Scots and a guided tour of the romantic Abbey ruins, from April to October. Prices: £5.85 - £9.65 Open: Jan-Dec (closed 6 Apr, 25 & 26 Dec & Royal visits) |
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| w: www.royalcollection.org.uk e: bookinginfo@royalcollection.org.uk |
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| Pencaitland | Glenkinchie Distillery | ||
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Pencaitland Tranent EH34 5ET t: 01875 342012 f: 01875 342007 |
Meet our friendly and knowledgeable staff, experience our unique exhibition, see the process at first hand and taste the product. Prices: From £6.00 (Group Rates £5.00) Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.discovering-distilleries.com e: glenkinchie.distillery@diageo.com Contact: Robbie Girvan |
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| The Queens Gallery | Palace of Holyroodhouse | ||
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The Royal Mile Edinburgh, EH8 8DX t: 0131 556 5100 |
Treasures from The Queen's Palaces brings together outstanding works from the Royal Collection to celebrate Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, including pieces by Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Rubens, Canaletto, Monet and Fabergé. Prices: £2.70 - £5.40 Open: Jan-Dec (closed 16 Jan - 15 Mar, 6 Apr, 17-27 Sept, 25 & 26 Dec) |
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| w: www.royalcollection.org.uk e: bookinginfo@royalcollection.org.uk |
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