The wildest visitor attraction in Scotland, this leading Zoo is home to over 1,000 rare and beautiful animals from around the world.
Edinburgh Zoo opened in 1913, in leafy hillside parkland just ten minutes from the centre of Edinburgh. Recognised as one of the world's leading zoos, Edinburgh Zoo is involved in many conservation breeding programmes, and gives the highest priority to the welfare, both physical and behavioural, of the animals in their care.
This most famous of Scottish castles has a complex building history. The oldest part, St Margaret's Chapel, dates from the 12th century - the oldest building in Edinburgh, while the Great Hall was erected by James IV around 1510. The Half Moon Battery by the Regent Morton in the late 16th century and the Scottish National War Memorial after the First World War, present the Castle as one of Edinburgh's star attractions.
The famous Castle also houses the Honours (Crown Jewels) of Scotland, the Stone of Destiny and the famous 15th century gun Mons Meg, in addition to the National War Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh's iconic One O' Clock Gun is fired daily as a historical reminder of time - originally as a marker for ships in the Firth of Forth & the Port of Leith.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Her Majesty The Queen's official residence in Scotland, stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat. The Royal Apartments, where The Queen hosts State ceremonies and other official occasions, are infused with centuries of history and have witnessed many important events in Scotland's rich history. The Palace is perhaps best known as the home of Mary, Queen of Scots and as the setting for the most dramatic episodes in her reign, culminating in the murder of her secretary Rizzio.
The Scotch Experience, beside Edinburgh Castle, reveals the history, mystery and romance of Scotch Whisky making.
Find out how the water of life is produced and then one of our experienced Tour Guides will take guests through the amazing difference between whiskies from the Highlands, Lowlands, Speyside and Islands.
Explore our planet's past present and future. You'll be shaken by volcanoes, fly over glaciers, feel the chill of polar ice, and even get caught in a tropical rainstorm. Discover Scotland's geological heritage in our brand new free external gallery Earthscape Scotland. You can also take your crew seat in the all new FutureDome to travel forward in time to debate our planet's future.
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