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

CP EPW

Visitor Attraction
Gold

Edinburgh Edinburgh Castle
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)
w: www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk
e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Contact: Historic Scotland Sales Team
PR GL R CP No limit

Castle
Gold Assisted wheelchair access

Edinburgh Edinburgh Dungeon
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
w: www.thedungeons.com
e: Edinburgh.Dungeon@merlinentertainments.biz

Contact: Debbie Fisher
PR EPW no limit


Edinburgh Hard Rock Cafe
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)
w: www.hardrock.com
e: edinburgh_sales@hardrock.com

Contact: Lesley Ross
PR GL R EPW

EatScotland

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, Ponden Home interiors, textiles, Scottish foods & gifts, Whisky Shop.Licensed Restaurant,large free coach park 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
Access for visitors with mobility difficulties

Edinburgh National Mining Museum Scotland
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
w: www.nationalminingmuseum.com
e: visitorservices@nationalminingmuseum.com

Contact: Robin Robertson
PR GL R CP EPW 50

Visitor Attraction
Unassisted Wheelchair Access

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-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
w: www.dynamicearth.co.uk
e: enquiries@dynamicearth.co.uk

Contact: Liz Nolan
PR GL R CP EPW No limit

Visitor Attraction
Gold Assisted wheelchair access

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 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
w: www.rbge.org.uk
e: info@rbge.org.uk

Contact: Education Department
PR GL R EPW No limit

Garden

Edinburgh The Georgian House (the National Trust for Scotland)
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
w: www.nts.org.uk/discover
e: traveltrade@nts.co.uk

PR GL CP EPW

Visitor Attraction
Silver

Edinburgh The Real Mary King's Close
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
w: www.realmarykingsclose.com
e: groups@continuum-group.com

Contact: Elizabeth Mounser
PR GL EPW 20 per tour

Historic 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 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
w: www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk
e: groups@tryb.co.uk

Contact: Pete Chambers
PR R CP EPW No Limit

Visitor Attraction
Silver Unassisted wheelchair access

Edinburgh The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
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
w: www.smwsevents.co.uk
e: events@smws.com

Contact: Eliza Watson and Euan Campbell
PR R 65


Edinburgh The Scotch Whisky Experience
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
w: www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk
e: info@scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk

Contact: Julie Trevisan Hunter
PR GL R EPW No limit

Visitor Attraction
EatScotland Silver Unassisted wheelchair access

Haddington St Marys Parish Church
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)
w: www.stmaryskirk.com
e: groupvisits@stmaryskirk.com

Contact: Rena Ramsay
GL CP EPW 60

Visitor Attraction
Assisted wheelchair access

Linlithgow Linlithgow Palace
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)
w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Contact: Historic Scotland Sales Team
PR No limit

Historic Attraction
Gold Assisted wheelchair access

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/Esther Quinn
PR R CP EPW No Limit

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Musselburgh Musselburgh Racecourse
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)
w: www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk
e: mail@musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk

Contact: Sarah Montgomery
PR R CP EPW No limit

Visitor Attraction
Unassisted wheelchair access

North Berwick Dirleton Castle and Gardens
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)
w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Contact: Historic Scotland Sales Team
PR CP No limit

Castle
Gold Access for visitors with mobility difficulties

North Berwick Scottish Seabird Centre
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
w: www.seabird.org
e: info@seabird.org

PR GL R CP EPW 50

Visitor Attraction
Gold EatScotland Unassisted wheelchair access

North Berwick Tantallon Castle
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)
w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Contact: Historic Scotland Sales Team
PR CP No limit

Castle
Gold

Palace of Holyroodhouse Palace of Holyroodhouse
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)
w: www.royalcollection.org.uk
e: bookinginfo@royalcollection.org.uk

PR GL R CP EPW No limit


Pencaitland Glenkinchie Distillery
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
w: www.discovering-distilleries.com
e: glenkinchie.distillery@diageo.com

Contact: Robbie Girvan
PR GL CP EPW No limit

Visitor Attraction
Bronze Assisted wheelchair access

The Queens Gallery Palace of Holyroodhouse
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)
w: www.royalcollection.org.uk
e: bookinginfo@royalcollection.org.uk

PR GL R CP EPW No limit