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.


Dunbar John Muir's Birthplace
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)
w: www.jmbt.org.uk



Visitor Attraction

Edinburgh Auld Reekie Tours
45 Niddry Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LG

t: 0131-557-4700
Scotland's Scariest Underground Ghost Tours, including, Medieval Torture Exhibition, Working Witches Temple, Plague Crypt, Legendary Haunted Vault, Old Stone-Circled Pagan Temple, Misogynistic Poltergeist - as featured on "Most Haunted Live" on 2006 Worldwide Halloween Special


Prices: See Website
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.auldreekietours.com
e: info@auldreekietours.com

Contact: Ian McKain
PR GL EPW No Limit


Edinburgh Edinburgh Bus Tours
Waverley Bridge
Edinburgh
EH1 1BQ

t: 0131 556 2244
Choose from the Edinburgh Tour with knowledgeable Guide, MacTours by vintage bus, multi language City Sightseeing now with extra Horrible Histories Children’s channel or the Majestic Tour to Britannia via the Botanic Gardens. Prices for individual tours (24 hour ticket) Adult £9.00, Senior/Student £8.00 Child (5 – 15) £3 Grand Ticket (all four tours) Adult £13, Senior/Student £10 Child £4 Generous group rates available Frequent, daily departures from Waverley Bridge. Tour takes one hour but use the 24 hour ticket to hop on and off and explore Edinburgh’s attractions.


Prices: £3-£12
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.edinburghtour.com
e: sales@edinburghtour.com

PR GL EPW

Tour

Edinburgh Edinburgh Castle
c/o Historic Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH

t: 0131 668 8894
f: 0131 668 8888
Scotland's number one visitor attraction. Features include Scottish Crown Jewels Exhibition, Scottish National War Memorial, Mons Meg (500 year old siege canon) and much more.


Prices: £5.50 - £11.00 (2007 rates)
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Contact: Donna Laidlaw
PR GL R CP No limit

Castle

Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo
Corstorphine Road
Edinburgh
EH12 6TS

t: 0131 334 9171
f: 0131 314 0320
Scotland's largest and wildest attraction with over 1,000 rare and beautiful animals in lovely parkland - a really wild day out!


Prices: £7.50-£10.50
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.edinburghzoo.org.uk
e: info@rzss.org.uk

Contact: Gwen Hamilton/Carol Ross
PR GL R CP EPW No limit

Visitor Attraction

Edinburgh Hopetoun House
South Queensferry
EH30 9SL

t: 0131 331 2451
f: 0131 319 1885
Scotland's finest Stately Home situated in magnificent parkland on the shores of the Forth. Family home of the Marquess of Linlinthgow.


Prices: £8.00
Open: Apr-Sep
w: www.hopetounhouse.com
e: marketing@hopetounhouse.com

Contact: Mhari MacDougall
PR GL R CP EPW No limit

Historic House

Edinburgh James Pringle Retail Warehouse
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, household textiles, Scottish foods & gifts, Whisky Shop. Drivers room, coach washing facilities.


Prices: Free
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.ewm.co.uk
e: simplythebest@ewm.co.uk

Contact: Dougie Neave
R CP No limit

Tourist Shop

Edinburgh Mercat Tours
Mercat House
28 Blair Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1QR

t: 0131 225 5445
f: 0131 225 5443
Mercat Tours provides experiences which bring the authentic history of Edinburgh alive with passion, humour and flair. History walk or ghost tour: treasure hunt or murder mystery evening: all engage, enthral, entertain. Minimum age 8.


Prices: On request
Open: Jan- Dec
w: www.mercattours.com
e: joyce@mercattours.com

Contact: Joyce Clark
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Tour

Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1JF

t: 0131 247 4422
f: 0131 220 4819
From the story of Scotland to international collections, from exhibits millions of years old to others less than a decade - your journey of discovery starts here. Exhibitions, café, giftshop.


Prices: Free
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.nms.ac.uk
e: info@nms.ac.uk

GL R CP EPW No limit

Museum

Edinburgh National War Museum
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh
EH1 2NG

t: 0131 247 4413
f: 0131 225 3848
In the magnificent setting of Edinburgh Castle, explore over 400 years of the Scottish military experience. Uncover stories of courage and determination, victory and defeat, heroics and heartbreak.


Prices: Included in admission to Edinburgh Castle £5.50-£11
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.nms.ac.uk/war
e: info@nms.ac.uk

GL R CP EPW

Museum

Edinburgh Our Dynamic Earth
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-5pm daily; Jul-Aug 10am-6pm daily; Nov-Mar 10am-5pm, Wed-Sun.


Prices: £6.95 Adult, £4.25 Child/Senior
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.dynamicearth.co.uk
e: enquiries@dynamicearth.co.uk

Contact: Liz Nolan
PR GL R CP EPW No limit

Visitor Attraction

Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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 the Queen Mother Memorial Garden.


Prices: Free admission but a charge for the glasshouses
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.rbge.org.uk
e: info@rbge.org.uk

Contact: Kirstin Corrie
GL R EPW No limit

Garden

Edinburgh Saints & Sinners Walking Tours
Edinburgh

t: 07803-475688
This is a novel way to entertain your clients, delegates, students and colleagues with that something different for those special occasions –Corporate, groups from overseas etc


Prices: Adults £8, Cons £7 Child £4
Open: Jan - Dec
w: www.edinburghsaintsandsinners.co.uk
e: Phamrun@aol.com

Contact: Peter Hamilton
PR GL EPW No max


Edinburgh Scottish Mining Museum
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 £5.95, Child/Conc £3.95. Groups: Adult £4.95, Child/Con £3.50
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.scottishminingmuseum.com
e: enquiries@scottishminingmuseum.com

Contact: Maureen Hardiker
PR GL R CP EPW 50

Visitor Attraction

Edinburgh The Georgian House (the National Trust for Scotland)
7 Charlotte Square
Edinburgh
EH2 4DR

t: 0131 243 9304
f: 0131 243 9594
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: £4.20
Open: Mar-Nov
w: www.nts.org.uk
e: traveltrade@nts.co.uk

PR GL CP EPW

Visitor Attraction

Edinburgh The Palace of Holyroodhouse
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Edinburgh
EH8 8DX

t: 0131 556 5100
f: 020 7930 9625
Bring your group to visit a royal palace best known as the home of Mary, Queen of Scots. (includes free audio tour). Free coach parking. Jan 2008 - Group leaders and Coach Drivers get free admission.


Prices: £5.20 - £8.80
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.royalcollection.org.uk
e: bookinginfo@royalcollection.org.uk

Contact: Sales/Information Office
PR GL R CP EPW


Edinburgh The Queen's Gallery
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Edinburgh
EH8 8DX

t: 0131 556 5100
f: 020 7930 9625
Exhibitions in 2008 include Bruegel to Rubens: Masters of Flemish Painting (until 6 April); The Art of Italy in the Royal Collection: The Renaissance (25 April - 26 October), The Art of Italy in the Royal Collection: The Baroque (7 November 08 - 1 March 09).


Prices: £3.00 - £5.00
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.royalcollection.org.uk
e: bookinginfo@royalcollection.org.uk

Contact: Sales/Information Office
PR GL R CP EPW


Edinburgh The Real Mary King's Close
2 Warriston Close
High Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1PG

t: 08702 411414
f: 01904 527701
Guided tours of Edinburgh's famous underground streets, giving an historically accurate interpretation of 17th century life. Come and discover Edinburgh's deepest secret - the Real Mary King's Close - hidden but not forgotten. Tours every 20 minutes.


Prices: Group Rates Available
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.realmarykingsclose.com
e: groups@continuum-group.com

Contact: Becky Ruston
PR GL EPW 20 per tour

Visitor Attraction

Edinburgh The Royal Yacht Britannia
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 21 languages. Highlights include the State Dining Room, Sun Lounge and Engine Room. Furnished with items from the Royal Collection. Visitor centre and shop. Special group rates for pre-booked groups of 15 or more.


Prices: £4.50 - £7.75
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk
e: groups@tryb.co.uk

Contact: Pete Chambers
PR CP EPW No Limit

Visitor Attraction

Edinburgh The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 Castlehill
The Royal Mile
Edinburgh
EH1 2NE

t: 0131 220 0441
f: 0131 220 6288
The mystery of whisky making revealed! Guided tour in 8 different languages. Complimentary taste for adults. Restaurant, bar and shop.


Prices: £4.95 - £9.25
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.scotch-whisky-experience.co.uk
e: info@scotch-whisky-experience.co.uk

Contact: Alastair McIntosh
PR GL R No limit

Visitor Attraction

Edinburgh The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

t: 0131 348 5200
f: 0131 348 5601
Admission free; shop, cafe, exhibitions. See Parliament in action on the business days; guided tours (charges apply) on non-business days. Booking in advance is advised. See website for current events, exhibitions and opening times.


Prices: Variable (for tours only)
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.scottish.parliament.uk
e: sp.bookings@scottish.parliament.uk

Contact: Visitor Services
PR GL R EPW 20 per tour

Visitor Attraction

Haddington National Museum of Flight
East Fortune Airfield
Haddington
EH39 5LF

t: 01620 897240
f: 01620 880 355
At historic East Fortune airfield, discover some of the most extraordinary machines ever built, from the Wright brothers to Concorde, and find out how flight has changed our world. Cafe, giftshop.


Prices: Free - £8.50 (adult incl Concorde tour)
Open: Jan-Dec (weekends only Nov-Mar)
w: www.nms.ac.uk/flight
e: info@nms.ac.uk

Contact: Amanda Jopling
PR GL R CP EPW No limit

Museum

Haddington St Mary's Collegiate Church
21 Sidegate
Haddington
EH41 4BZ

t: 01620 823109
One of the three great medieval churches of the Lothians. It is also the longest parish church in Scotland. We are open to visitors for the Easter weekend (no tearoom or shop) and then from 1 May to the end of September, from 11:00 till 16:00, except Sunday (14:00 till 16:30) with guide, tea room and shop (no shop on Sundays). Brass rubbing on request. There are facilities for the disabled. Groups are welcome but please contact us first

w: www.stmaryskirk.com
e: beadle@stmarys-haddington.fsnet.co.uk



Visitor Attraction

Linlithgow Linlithgow Palace
c/o Historic Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH

t: 0131 668 8894
f: 0131 668 8888
Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. All the Stewart Kings lived here and later it housed Cromwell, Bonnie Prince Charlie and after Culloden, the Duke of Cumberland. See the oldest fountain in Britain, recently restored.


Prices: £2.50 - £5.00 (2007 rates)
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Contact: Donna Laidlaw
PR CP No limit

Historic Attraction

Musselburgh Brunton Theatre
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
w: www.bruntontheatre.co.uk
e: boxoffice@bruntontheatre.co.uk

Contact: Sharon Forbes
PR R CP EPW No Limit


Musselburgh Musselburgh Racecourse
Linkfield Road
Musselburgh
EH21 7RG

t: 0131 665 2859
Musselburgh Racecourse hosts 25 race days in 2008 throughout the year. We offer special themed racedays for somewhere to entertain the kids or a new venue for a day or night out.


Prices: £15 - £25 (Conc £8-£15). Children 16 & Under Free
Open: Jan-Dec (25 racedays)
w: www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk
e: info@musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk

Contact: Claire Sheppard
PR R CP EPW No limit

Visitor Attraction

Musselburgh Newhailes (The National Trust for Scotland)
Newhailes Road
Musselburgh
EH21 6RY

t: 0131 243 9304
f: 0131 243 9594
Fascinating 17th century house, famous during the Scottish enlightenment. Much of the original decor in intact making it one of the Trust's most intriguing possessions. Courtyard cafe, exhibition and shop.


Prices: From £7.35
Open: Mar-Oct
w: www.nts.org.uk
e: traveltrade@nts.org.uk

PR GL R CP EPW

Historic House

North Berwick Dirleton Castle and Gardens
c/o Historic Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH

t: 0131 668 8894
f: 0131 668 8888
The oldest part of the romantic Castle dated from the 13th Century. It was rebuilt in the 14th Century and modified in the 16th Century.


Prices: £2.25 - £4.50 (2007 rates)
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Contact: Donna Laidlaw
PR CP No limit

Castle

North Berwick Tantallon Castle
c/o Historic Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH

t: 0131 668 8894
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: £2.25 - £4.50 (2007 rates)
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Contact: Donna Laidlaw
PR CP No limit

Castle

Pencaitland Glenkinchie Distillery
Pencaitland
Tranent
EH34 5ET

t: 01875 342004
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 £5.00 (Group Rates £4.50)
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.malts.com
e: mary.f.darling@diageo.com

Contact: Mary Darling
PR GL CP EPW No limit

Visitor Attraction