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Pg6. TOP TIPS FOR VISITING EDINBURGH Pg 7. DISCOVER MORE OF EDINBURGH Pg8. HOPETOUN HOUSE & GARDENS Pg10. Edinburgh Dungeon Pg12. Dynamic Earth Pg14. Edinburgh Zoo EDINBURGH HOLYROOD ZOO DISTILLERY Pg16. Edinburgh Bus Tour

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GLENKINCHIE Pg22. Nelson Monument DISTILLERY Pg24. The Museum Pg26. Georgian House Pg28. Holyrood Distillery Pg30. Harry Potter Tour Pg32. Gladstones Land Pg34. Gravity Trampoline Park Pg36. Forth Boat Tours Pg38. Stewart Brewing Pg40. Hopetoun House and Grounds Pg42. Glenkinchie Distillery Pg44. Newhailes Pg46. Gilmerton Cove Pg48. Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World Pg50. National Mining Museum Pg52. FREE TO SEE EdinburghCityPass.com Pg54. OFFERS TOP TIPS DISCOVER FOR VISITING MORE OF EDINBURGH EDINBURGH

> We’ve included a map in > Beside We’ve handpicked some amazing Edinburgh experiences you the guide but ask locals you'll see Greyfriars might otherwise miss. Discover fascinating local sights with for directions – we’re Kirkyard. If you fancy a a difference and get the ultimate inside info from local tour a friendly bunch. challenge go in search of guides - it’s Edinburgh, but not as you know it. Tom Riddle's grave > English will do just fine > We have some of the most > Explore the side streets of HOW TO USE YOUR EDINBURGH CITY PASS amazing sunsets – head the Old Town – lots of secrets up Calton Hill with your > Your Edinburgh City Pass is activated as soon you visit your of the past will be revealed camera and a flask first attraction or board your first tram > Enjoy ‘green’ Edinburgh > Don’t miss out on the > It will then be active for one, two or three calendar days – scenic walks, gardens, Stockbridge Market every depending on which option you purchased streets and ‘old villages’ Sunday from 10am-4pm > One day comprises of a calendar day, not a 24 hour period > Make the most of the free > Buy a day saver pass for use and the pass will expire at midnight on its last day entry to many Galleries and on buses to get around town Museums > Each pass has a unique QR code which is scanned > Luggage storage is at each attraction > Scottish stores and available at the bus station supermarkets can only > You can use your pass to enter each attraction only once and Waverley train station sell alcohol between 10am (cheaper at the bus station) > Make sure to check opening times and our top tips for visiting and 10pm (after 12pm on a each attraction Sunday). You can still buy > Listen for the one o’clock alcohol after 10pm in places gun fired Monday to > If your pass is lost or stolen let us know right away. We can that are licensed for you to Saturday from Edinburgh cancel and reissue a pass by email if it has not been activated. consume on their premises Castle

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Pg. 6 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook Pg. 7 Pg. 8 The easiest way to get to the city! The easiest wayto getto thecity!  EDINBURGH TRAMS Your CityPass isactivated whenyou York Place at23.30pm. the last Tram to theairportrunsfrom from Edinburgh Airportat10.48pm and and after 7pm.Thelast Tram departs day andevery ten minutes before 7am Trams runevery 7minutes duringthe and into theevening, 7daysaweek. Trams runregularly throughout theday New Town. connect Edinburgh Airportwiththe Edinburgh trams has15stops that CITY CENTRE…. GETTING TO THE used onanyday. ended withthereturn leg being minutes andtickets are open The journey takes just 35 Open ReturnTicket. Trams withanAdult on board to thecitycentre Glide from Edinburgh Edinburgh CityPass.

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Pg. 9 Edinburgh Trams THE EDINBURGH DUNGEON The ultimate FREE  underground journey through Edinburgh’s ENTRY It’s so much fun, it’s scary! with darkest history! Edinburgh City Pass

Live and breathe the scariest, all; and experience Braveheart’s funniest underground tour of Revenge, where Scotland’s Scotland’s history as rogue warrior William Wallace characters are brought to himself, comes back from Dungeon The Edinburgh live before you by a team of the dead to fight once more. professional actors. Meet With 11 live action shows, murderous duo Burke & Hare 2 underground rides and - they’d kill for a body like world-class special effects, yours; come face-to-face with the award-winning Dungeon Edinburgh’s baddest witch, is the number one thing TOP TIP Agnes Finnie, as she curses you to do before you die. Store any luggage at Waverley station next door to the attraction WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. TOP TIP TIMES Take the 104 different marble Tours every 15 mins daily Market Street is named after a large The Fruit Market Gallery showcases (each tour lasts 80 mins) vegetable market once located where home grown and international steps (Scotsman Steps) from Waverley Station stands today. contemporary art exhibitions. It’s opposite the railway station up to free to get in and well worth a visit. North Bridge Street to get to the WHERE The is a tall striking . Or take the long narrow 31 Market St, building across from the station The Arches on East Market Street Advocates Close on Cockburn Edinburgh EH1 1DF and is home to the city’s collection is a must visit for edgy independent Street, across from the Dungeon, of Scottish Art and one of the UK’s local food, drink, shopping in as a shortcut up to the Royal Mile OPEN leading temporary exhibition renovated Victorian Archways and past the Devil’s Advocate Bar and Open from 10am daily spaces. Free entry apart from there’s also the alternative Food Kitchen (including 200 different (see website certain exhibitions. & Flea Market. types of whisky). for more details)

HUNGRY? WEB Milk café at The Fruit Market Gallery for tasty and creative daytime thedungeons.com/Edinburgh menu. Need something stronger? Head to the Doric Tavern across from the Dungeon, Edinburgh’s oldest gastro-pub, built in the 17th century. Not suitable for those with a nervous disposition or heart condition. All children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult (not suitable Pg. 10 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook for those under 8). Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Pg. 11 DYNAMIC EARTH A visit to Dynamic FREE  Earth is like nothing else on Earth. ENTRY What an experience! with Edinburgh City Pass Dynamic Earth

It’s a chance to experience The ShowDome cinema with the primeval forces of nature its 360° digital dome as they shaped our planet, to technology shows a library journey through space and time of films throughout the year – and even go on a 4DVENTURE check out the website to view around the world. You’ll embark the current schedule. on the interactive adventure of a lifetime – the lifetime of our planet. Experience films as you’ve never seen – or felt them – before.

TOP TIP WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. Great for families HUNGRY? and rainy days. Head to Hemma across the road, Wander around the corner to explore Queen’s Gallery is part of the Holyrood a light-filled contemporary bar the Holyrood area of Edinburgh, once Palace complex, you’ll find wonderful with vibrant decor and outdoor home to several breweries and a flint treasures from the Royal Collection, WHERE glassworks, at the east end of the exhibitions change regularly. tables, for European/Swedish Holyrood Rd, Royal Mile. café fare. Edinburgh EH8 8AS The offers a is the official chance to see the artworks on display OPEN residence of the Queen in Scotland, and admire the unique architecture. TOP TIP 10am - 5.30pm daily the 16th century apartments offer an All visitors welcome free of charge and Check if Parliament is in (closed Mondays and insight into the life of Mary Queen of doors generally open 10am - 5pm. recess if you’re keen to Tuesdays November Scots, as well as state entertaining of listen to a debate. today. Watch out for Agnes Sampson Arthur’s Seat this ancient volcano isn’t to February) – tortured for witchcraft in 1592 she’s to be missed for some free fresh air and said to roam the palace. Open from great views - two hour circular walk. 9.30am with last admission at 4.30pm. WEB Closed when the Royal Family are in dynamicearth.co.uk residence – normally the first week TOP TIP in July. If you’re short on time take a taxi to Dunsapie Loch and walk Dynamic Earth is fully accessible. Last entry is 90 minutes before the last 15 minutes to the top. closing. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Audio Pg. 12 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook guides are available for download in advance or hire on the day. Pg. 13 EDINBURGH ZOO It’s More Fun FREE  at the Zoo! ENTRY Lots to see and do! with Edinburgh City Pass Edinburgh Zoo Edinburgh

Home to over 1,000 rare and Spend your visit learning about endangered animals, including brilliant birds, mischievous the UK’s only giant pandas meerkats and many more with and Queensland koalas, RZSS daily keeper talks. Edinburgh Zoo is packed with fun Get closer than ever to things to do. monkeys, pelicans, lemurs Watch the famous penguin and wallabies in the animal parade and say hello to the walkthroughs and be sure not world’s only knighted penguin, to miss out the animal-handling Sir Nils Olav. sessions. TOP TIP Check out the Zoo’s website for WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. the latest animal antics, updates and a day planner to help you make the most of your visit. Make sure to check out the Giant Experience the famous daily Penguin Panda Exhibit. RZSS Edinburgh Zoo Parade and learn more about the WHERE is home to the only giant pandas in king, gentoo and rockhopper colonies. 134 Corstorphine Rd, the UK. The female is called Tian Tian During the parade, any penguins who Edinburgh EH12 6TS (Sweetie) and the male is Yang Guang fancy a stroll leave their enclosure and HUNGRY? walk around the parade route with (Sunshine). The Zoo has its own picnic their keepers. OPEN areas as well as three cafés Whilst you are there, come face to face Open daily from 10am with a Sumatran tiger at Tiger Tracks. Getting to the Zoo is easy with regular and several kiosks offering (closes between 4pm This spectacular habitat features a buses between the city centre and a wide range of hot and cold and 6pm depending Edinburgh Zoo. 12, 26, glass viewing tunnel for visitors as food, snacks and drinks. on the time of year) well as a high-level viewing area. 31 and the 100 Airlink Service all stop Tiger Tracks also features climbing right outside. Download the Transport structures, a feeding post, heated rocks for Edinburgh App for travel times. to relax on, ponds to splash in and a WEB new indoor house. edinburghzoo.org.uk

Open every day apart from Christmas Day with last entry one hour before closing. Car parking spaces are limited and there is a £4.00 Pg. 14 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook car park admission cost (cash only). There are also a small number Pg. 15 of lockers available. RABBIE’S EDINBURGH Tour Highlights CITY BUS TOUR - Travel along FREE  this street and learn about the Scott ENTRY Great Tour! Monument and the . with Grassmarket - This area offers fantastic Edinburgh views of the castle, stories of ancient crimes, and many old-fashioned City Pass drinking spots. Take a guided our of Edinburgh The Old Town - Listen to the tales of ancient and listen to remarkable stories Edinburgh in the oldest part of the city. on a unique 16-seat convertible The New Town - This part of the city has mini-coach. Venture down stunning architecture, and the historic home streets the bigger buses can’t to the country’s finest writers and inventors. reach, enjoy panoramic views in Dean Village - A hidden-away place every weather, and meet a few of that feels more like a cosy village than Rabbie’s Edinburgh City Bus Tour Edinburgh Rabbie’s the famous locals along the way. a capital city. Join Rabbie’s city tour and get a Holyrood Palace - Venture past the beautiful palace situated at the bottom new view of Edinburgh. of Arthur’s Seat.

DISCOVER SOME OF EDINBURGH’S TOP TIP OTHER QUIRKY SECRETS Arrive tens mins early TIMES as seats are allocated on a Departs every day at Head out to Wild West in Morningside in 1992, following major restoration. first-come first-served basis. 9.45am, 12.15pm and where you can find a run-down old Free to visit, the chapel is currently 3.15pm - Edinburgh saloon from El Paso. Once housing open to visitors Monday to Friday Waterloo Place, at the Springvalley cinema, you can find between 10am and 4pm. HUNGRY? the south west style of yesteryear the Rabbie’s bus complete with authentic paint effects Not many visitors know about The Howies on Waterloo Place is stop opposite Howies and signage. Hidden off Springvalley Doocot Studio, but this 100-year old a top rated bustling restaurant Restaurant. Tour lasts Gardens this stroll down memory lane tapestry studio building once housed a dishing up delicious Scottish around 2 hours won’t cost you anything. Victorian swimming pool. Located off dishes in historic settings. the Royal Mile in Infirmary Street, you Make sure you try the Haggis. Hidden away at 41 , the can view the workers on the weaving Magdalene Chapel houses secrets floor from the gallery from 12noon- linked to the Incorporation of 3pm Monday to Friday or 10.30am- Hammermen. Prosperous as an 5.30pm on Saturdays. The café is open WEB Almshouse and Chapel in the 16th from 9am-5pm Monday-Friday or from rabbies.com century, it became the headquarters 10am-5pm on Saturday. of the Society English language audio guide describing Edinburgh from a locals perspective. Not suitable for children under five years of age. Pg. 16 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook Pg. 17 John Knox House FREE  dates back to 1470. ENTRY Step back in time with Edinburgh City Pass

It and which John Knox House is located half House John Knox are attached are the only original way down Edinburgh’s historic medieval buildings surviving on Royal Mile, attached to the modern the Royal Mile. The house Scottish Storytelling Centre. is associated with one of the The two buildings house a most dramatic and turbulent café, bookshop, theatre and times in Scottish History - The exhibition space as well as Scottish Reformation - which the museum and a centre for HUNGRY? resulted in the outbreak of civil Traditional Arts in Scotland Head up the High Street and turn war and the abdication of Mary, which doubles up as a venue for left onto Blackfriars Street for the Queen of Scots. the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Edinburgh Larder – famous for its brunches and delicious locally grown seasonal produce. Did we WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. also mention their Edinburgh roasted coffee and home baking? WHERE 43-45 High Street, John Knox House is in the centre of The is free to Edinburgh, EH1 1SR the famous Royal Mile so be sure that visit and is the city’s treasure box - a there are lots of historic gems waiting maze of historic rooms crammed full of THIRSTY? to be discovered within the High Street iconic objects from Edinburgh’s past. OPEN section – and beyond. Look on the You are less than a minutes’ Daily apart from ground for the Brass Cobbles that The People’s Story Museum is also walk from Monteiths – tucked Sundays between mark the area once occupied by The free to visit and explores the lives of away off the main street down September and June Netherbow Port where citizens once Edinburgh’s people from the late 18th a fairy lit arched tunnel. It’s one had to pay to enter the Old Town from century to present times. of Edinburgh’s most romantic TOP TIP the Canongate. cocktail bars. They also serve The Museum of Childhood is the first Look out for the amazing Dunbar Close Garden is where you’ll museum in the world dedicated to delicious Scottish dishes. painted ceiling. find peace and quiet away from the the history of childhood. Toys, games hustle and bustle of the outside world. and clothing all contribute to taking This secret pocket of greenery is every visitor on a journey through WEB a source of inspiration waiting for generations. Entry is free. scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk deep thinkers.

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Pg. 18 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook Pg. 19 THE VAULTS TOUR Visit the infamous Auld Reekie Walking Tours vaults hidden under FREE  the South Bridge in ENTRY Fascinating with Edinburgh’s Old Town. Edinburgh City Pass

Hear tales of how the poor You will see a genuine witchcraft and unfortunate lived in these temple, recently used by the former slums. Explore these dimly “Source Coven of the Blue lit vaults, once the haunt Dragon” and you will enter their of criminals, body snatchers former temple and learn why it and witches alike! was no longer safe for them to Each vault has stories of crime, practise their craft in that vault. disease, death and lots more, with which your guide shall enlighten you with all the gory details. TOP TIP Show your City Pass and collect your tickets from the ticket office on Niddry Street before the tour begins. Tours - Auld Reekie Walking Tour The Vaults

WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. TIMES THIRSTY? Tours daily at 12.00pm, 1.30pm, St Cecilia’s Hall is hidden away across Around the corner on Blair Street Banshee Labyrinth 3.00pm & 4.30pm the road from the Auld Reekie Walking is Monkey Barrel Comedy – look is a spooky and cool Tours ticket office. This free museum forward to live comedy seven nights underground vault bar is home to one of the most important a week in this award-winning venue. WHERE historic musical instrument collections If you sit at the front prepare to on Niddry Street. It’s said ‘Edinburgh Welcome’ Blue Police anywhere in the world. It’s also the only be roasted! to be the most haunted Box on the Royal Mile next to the place in the world where you can hear bars in Edinburgh. They - EH1 2PH 18th-century music being played on The Royal Mile is actually made up also have their own free 18th-century instruments in an 18th- of four connecting streets: at the top cinema playing scary OPEN century setting. Free entry open 10am- (west) is Castlehill, then Lawnmarket, movies daily. Ticket office open daily 5pm most days (closed Mondays). High Street and Canongate. Dozens 10am-10pm of steep closes lead off the Royal Mile and are worth exploring to find many of Edinburgh’s hidden gems. TOP TIP WEB Sensible footwear auldreekietours.com recommended for the vaults

One vault tour per pass – children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Make sure to arrive a few minutes early. Pg. 20 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook Pg. 21 NELSON MONUMENT Situated at the top of Calton FREE  Hill, climb 127 steps to the top where you will enjoy ENTRY An exhilarating experience! with breath-taking panoramic Edinburgh views of Scotland’s capital. City Pass

Designed to resemble an A new exhibition reveals the Nelson Monument upturned telescope, the history of astronomy on Calton Nelson Monument was built to Hill, as well as the installation of commemorate Admiral Lord the monument’s famous time ball. Nelson’s victory, and death, at Find out why time balls were the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. so crucial for navigation at You can also learn more about sea, as well as this time ball’s this naval hero at the museum at connection with the one o’clock the foot of the monument. gun still fired each day from .

WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. HUNGRY? WHERE The Lookout by Footpaths lead up Calton Hill Outstanding panoramic views await Look out for the unfinishedAthenian Gardener’s Cottage from both the south and east. from the top of Calton Hill, it takes Acropolis due to lack of funds - one features floor to At the east, the path from Royal 5-10 mins to climb and boy is it of the features that gives Edinburgh ceiling glass Terrace starts close to Greenside worth it. It’s not too busy during the its name ‘Athens of the North’. Built windows and Church. On the south side, steps day and there are plenty of grassy as a memorial to all who served in the promises panoramic lead up from the junction of slopes where you can relax and take Napoleonic Wars. in the views after a visit to the Nelson views across Waterloo Place and Regent Road Monument. It’s the best place to watch Head down to Valvona and Crolla, Edinburgh from the sunset over Edinburgh. at the top of , Scotland’s the top of Calton OPEN oldest delicatessen. Walk through Hill. Book ahead Open daily from 10am Wander into the New Calton burial the shop with its irresistible array at weekends. (seasonal closing times below) ground and hunt out the family of produce and tempting aromas of tomb of the lighthouse Stevensons coffee and cheese to the restaurant at – grandfather of Robert Louis the back. Dishes cooked to traditional Stevenson. central and southern Italian recipes WEB never fail to delight. edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/nelson-monument

Attraction open 10am-4pm until April then from 10am-7pm in May and 10am-9pm from June-August. It’s then 10am-7pm in September Pg. 22 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook and back to 10am-4pm over the winter. Last admission 30 mins Pg. 23 before closing. THE SCOTT MONUMENT The Scott Monument, MUSEUM among the largest FREE  monuments to a writer ENTRY Astounding! with anywhere in the world, Edinburgh is a truly unique building. City Pass

The story of the monument, and The Museum Room is also much more, is told within the the best place to view four monument’s Museum Room magnificent stained-glass on the first floor combined windows, designed by leading with stunning outdoor viewing 19th century Scottish artist points. Discover more about David Roberts and made by The Scott Monument Museum The Scott Scott himself, his tumultuous James Ballantine. life, his legacy on international They feature two saints, Andrew literature, as well as the and Giles, as well as the coat of memorial built in his honour. HUNGRY? arms of the City of Edinburgh Head to Café St Honoré Sound points enable you to listen and the coat of arms of Scotland. to extracts from his writings. on Thistle Street for fresh Scottish produce cooked in classic French style and WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. served in smart Parisian WHERE brasserie decor. East Princes Street The Scott Monument is located on for some peace and quiet? Very few Gardens, Edinburgh Princes Street in the New Town. visitors know about the Archivists EH2 2EJ This is the main shopping street with Garden lying in the gap between the outstanding views of Edinburgh Castle. and New MORE…. Register House across from the OPEN Not many visitors know about on Princes Street. and Thistle Street Open daily from 10am the Library Room in Debenhams to the north and south (seasonal closing superstore on Princes Street. This The Royal Scottish Academy is a of George Street were times below) is an antique book library dedicated contemporary Scottish art gallery originally built for the artisans to former Prime Minister William located on Princes Street. The elegant of the New Town. They are Gladstone complete with ornate Georgian building is hard to miss now famous for their bars bookcases. It’s part of the store so you with its striking stone pillars. Next and restaurants. TOP TIP can visit anytime. door is the Scottish National Gallery, Feeling energetic - pay £2 to home to Old Masters and Scottish climb all the way to the top Princes Street Gardens is a public Masterpieces. Take the steps up to the WEB park which you are welcome to Museum on Mound to see Scotland’s explore. This area used to be a marsh oldest banknote as well as one million edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/scott-monument at the foot of the Castle Rock and pounds in cash. These are all free to was known as the Nor Loch. Looking visit however donations are welcome. Attraction open 10am-4pm until April then from 10am-7pm in May and 10am-9pm from June-August. It’s then 10am-7pm in September and back Pg. 24 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook to 10am-4pm over the winter. Last admission 30 mins before closing. Pg. 25 GEORGIAN HOUSE The Georgian era FREE  produced some of Scotland’s most ENTRY Georgian gem with distinctive architecture. Edinburgh City Pass TOP TIP Georgian House Georgian In the late 1700s, this grand of the late 18th and early Children (and adults) can townhouse was at the heart 19th century. dress up in replica costumes of Edinburgh’s New Town The fine collections of period and wear them as they development. The house was furniture, porcelain, silver explore the house! designed by acclaimed architect and glass reflect the Lamonts’ Robert Adam and was a true lifestyle and the social and statement of luxury in an era of economic context of the time. enlightenment, for those who The kitchen and servants’ room could afford it. give a glimpse of the arduous The house has been magnificently ‘below stairs’ life of the servants, restored to show a typical who made the Lamonts’ elegant Edinburgh New Town house lifestyle possible. HUNGRY? Looking to treat yourself? Visit the WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. hidden gem - Garden Restaurant WHERE at The Principal Hotel on Charlotte 7 Charlotte Charlotte Square has long been known The large statue in the middle of the Square for modern Scottish gardens commemorates Prince Albert, Square, as a prestigious Edinburgh address the comfort food. Edinburgh home of the City’s financial community. the Royal Consort to Queen Victoria, Look out for Nicola Sturgeon, the and was unveiled by Victoria herself. EH2 4DR Scotland’s First Minister as she comes Charlotte Square was originally and goes from her official residence intended to be called St. George’s THIRSTY? OPEN next door at No 6. Square (not George Square). This was Head down the stairs below the for the Patron saint of England to sit Open Daily from alongside the Patron saint of Scotland Rutland Hotel, at the west end of 10am – 5pm The central open space is a private Princes Street for Heads & Tales (reduced hours garden, available to owners of the in St. Andrew’s Square. surrounding properties. For the last - Gin Bar Distillery and one of between Nov three weeks in August each year Learn about the famous architect Edinburgh’s best kept secrets. and March) Charlotte Square gardens are the site Robert Adam as you look round of the Edinburgh International Book Charlotte Square – spot the fanlight windows above the front doors, the Festival. A large underground air raid WEB shelter was created on the south side stonework representing the status of of the garden in 1939. residents on each floor and the boot nts.org.uk scrapers outside the front doors.

Reduced hours off season. Check the website for more details. Last admission 45 mins before closing. Pg. 26 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook Pg. 27 HOLYROOD DISTILLERY

FREE

ENTRY Opening July 2019 with Edinburgh City Pass

Take a guided tour of this brand- Led by expert guides, Holyrood Distillery Holyrood new attraction and discover how you’ll be given the full flavour their gin range is made and see experience, getting hands the distillation of Edinburgh’s first on with ingredients and single malt whisky for nearly 100 botanicals, and witnessing years. Of course, you’ll have the the distillation processes. opportunity to also taste our gin, delicious liqueurs and specially selected whiskies! TOP TIP Fill your own bottle of whisky during your visit!

WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. HUNGRY? TIMES Check out the nearby Blonde Tours every 30 minutes The Distillery is located near Getting to Holyrood Distillery restaurant or Pibroch on Holyrood Park – a treasured historic This Distillery is a 15-minute walk from 10am Holyrood Road for traditional green area in the heart of Edinburgh. from Royal Mile or Waverley Station Stroll from the Royal Palace at the and on a city cycle route. LRT bus Scottish fare. WHERE foot of the Royal Mile along Queen’s number 14 stops right outside. 73 St Leonard’s Hill, Drive to the Distillery (or stroll back Nearby South Clerk Street is on Edinburgh, EH8 9SB after your tour). If you’re feeling many major bus routes and some energetic climb to the top of Arthur’s Edinburgh bus tours stop at nearby TOP TIP OPEN Seat – an ancient majestic volcano and Dynamic Earth. Email to pre-book tourism@ Edinburgh’s top rated experience. holyrooddistillery.co.uk Open from July 2019 – further details online TOP TIP Arrive 10 minutes early TOP TIP to guarantee a place. WEB Enjoy views of the park from holyrooddistillery.co.uk our tasting bar after the tour.

Holyrood Distillery is fully accessible & suitable for children, soft drinks can be offered. There is no onsite parking, however Pg. 28 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook there is public parking nearby. Pg. 29 HARRY POTTER TOUR

FREE  ENTRY Amazing Tour with Edinburgh City Pass

Experience the magic of the Plus, tick off top Edinburgh Tour Harry Potter world’s most famous wizard sights along the way. on a Harry Potter. Alongside your Potter-mad guide, you’ll explore the winding streets and mysterious alleys that inspired J. K. Rowling to create the iconic wizarding world, and see filming locations featured in the movies.

WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. HUNGRY? TIMES Use your knowledge of spells to outwit TOP TIP 12pm Wednesdays and Sundays, Ask your tour the guide and seek out inspiration Great for muggles of all ages 12pm/2.30pm Saturdays and film locations around the city. and a brilliant way to explore guide for some Visit locations such as the entrance more of Edinburgh – make excellent local to the fictional Hogwarts, invisible to DURATION sure to arrive early during the Muggle world. Take a walk along recommendations 2 hours peak times. the winding streets of the old town to for eating and the spot where JK Rowling wrote the drinking around WHERE books! Learn about the inspirations Edinburgh. behind the books and the background Meeting outside the Museum on of the story we all know and love. Soak , North Bank Street up the historical glory of Edinburgh while you duel with your guide and group: and so much more. WEB seeyour.city

This tour is great for families and also a good way to see the sights of Edinburgh. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and arrive ten Pg. 30 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook minutes early during peak times to guarantee a place. Pg. 31 GLADSTONE’S LAND

FREE  ENTRY Fascinating with Edinburgh City Pass

One of the oldest buildings on Explore the 17th century Land Gladstone’s the Royal Mile, Gladstone’s Land apartment, and get a glimpse sits at the fashionable end of the into the lifestyles of the rich Royal Mile just a stone’s throw and the (in)famous in 1600s from the castle. This 500-year- Edinburgh. old building is a towering testament to tenement life in Edinburgh’s Old Town. TOP TIP See if you can also spot the gilded bird of prey that hangs outside the house.

WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. TIMES 25 Mar–31 Oct 11.00am - 5.00pm (last entry 4.30pm) Explore one of the oldest buildings The Writers’ Museum is just a short on the Royal Mile, home to wealthy walk away. This is a free museum which 1 Nov–31 Dec 11.00am - 4.00pm daily (guided tours only) residential and commercial tenants celebrates the lives of three giants of during its heyday. Learn about Scottish Literature – Robert Burns, WHERE the fascinating – and sometimes Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis 477b Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2NT scandalous – lives of the people who Stevenson. Home to portraits, rare lived in the property. You can also books and personal objects including view rare hand-painted Renaissance Burns’ writing desk, the printing press OPEN interiors dating from the 1620s. on which Scott’s Waverley Novels were Open daily for guided and self-guided tours - show Outside you can shelter under first produced, and the rocking horse your pass at the shop for entry. Entry times can vary Edinburgh’s only surviving he used as a child. so please check the website 17th-century arched shop frontage, designed to protect HUNGRY? shoppers from the weather. Head to Deacon’s House Café for WEB delicious scones, organic tea & other nts.org.uk/visit/places/gladstones-land/ local specialties served in quaint, historic surroundings. Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the building. There is wheelchair access to the ground floor shop. Access to the upper floors Pg. 32 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook is by a turnpike (spiral) staircase with uneven stairs - the first floor can Pg. 33 also be accessed by a set of shallower wooden stairs on request. GRAVITY TRAMPOLINE PARK

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WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. TOP TIP TIMES Fountain Park is just west of Edinburgh Everyone using trampolines 110am-9pm Mon - Fri and 9am-9pm city centre, and features a Cineworld needs Safety Socks – you can on weekends and during the holidays, buy a pair on arrival for £2.50. cinema, Adventure Golf, Tenpin bowling TOP TIP there’s something for everyone at alley, Gravity Trampoline Park and an Remember Gravity Active Entertainment excellent range of restaurants, bars to wear and pubs. comfortable clothes & sports OPEN Gorgie City Farm is located just along HUNGRY? type footwear. Open daily the road and is a free entry urban farm, Take a break in the park’s cafe, and events space supporting youth cafe which serves hot and WHERE and adults with support needs while cold food – not to mention Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF educating the public about farming and their famous unlimited refill food production (open daily). slush drinks WEB gravity-uk.com/fountain-park-edinburgh

Not suitable for children under 18 months – all kids under 5 years should be accompanied by an adult at all times. Pg. 34 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook Pg. 35 FORTH BOAT TOURS All aboard! Take in Three Bridges Cruise the spectacular views FREE  of the three bridges. ENTRY A Brilliant Trip! with Edinburgh City Pass

Experience the beautiful enjoy the sea breeze and views panoramas of the Edinburgh from the outside decks, some skyline to the south and the of which have weatherproof Kingdom of to the north and seating. If the weather is less includes an optional landing on inviting, the heated observation Inchcolm Island (small fee). lounge has fantastic views. During your tour, you’ll have A guided commentary means plenty of opportunities to see a you won’t miss a thing wherever wide variety of marine wildlife. you sit. And, of course, you There is a café-bar serving a will get to see the three Forth

selection of hot and cold drinks bridges as you have never seen Bridges Cruise - Three Boat Tours Forth and light snacks. You can also them before. TOP TIP If the weather is less inviting, enjoy the views WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. from the onboard heated TIMES observation lounge. Tours at 11am,1pm, 3pm, Stop at the south side of the Forth Walk along the coast to Cramond 4.40pm and lasts 90 mins Road Bridge to admire the three village, passing Dalmeny House. bridges which span three centuries. Once there walk out to Cramond Built in 1890 the carries Island, when the tide is right, passing WINTER CRUISES WHERE Boat departs from Hawes 200 trains a day (or 3m passengers ‘the dragon’s teeth’ built before During the winter months Pier annually) and requires 240 thousand WWII to prevent enemy submarines (Oct-Dec) each City Pass litres of paint each time it’s repainted. slipping through. EH30 9TB Look out for the St Andrew’s Cross will provide entry to the supporting the suspension of the During your cruise look out for the Blackness Castle and Three OPEN which has almost marine wildlife including many Bridges Cruise (including Tours run daily (reduced 31 thousand miles of wire in the seabirds, seals and watch out for free cream tea). hours off season) main cables. Spanning 1.7 miles the the occasional porpoise. Binoculars is the longest are available to hire for a small, three-tower cable-stayed bridge in refundable deposit. Just ask a the world. member of our crew. There is also WEB a café-bar serving a selection of hot forthtours.com and cold drinks and light snacks. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. There are no height or weight restrictions. If it is wet, appropriate clothing is recommended. In the event of bad weather, please contact Pg. 36 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook Forth Boat Tours for details and revisions to published sailing times. Pg. 37 HOPETOUN HOUSE Hopetoun House is AND GROUNDS often referred to as FREE  Scotland’s Finest ENTRY Outlander fans must see! with Stately Home Edinburgh City Pass It is also a five-star Visitor Hopetoun House is one of the Attraction with friendly and finest examples of 18th century knowledgeable guides. The architecture in Britain. house and the grounds were used The magnificent interiors throughout Season 1, 2 and 3 which have remained virtually of the Outlander TV series. unchanged for three centuries Hopetoun House and Grounds Hopetoun As you approach Hopetoun House, reflect the elegance of the TOP TIP the impressive panoramic view of Georgian era and are decorated You can also explore the the main facade is breathtakingly with the best period furniture, stunning 170 acres of revealed. Designed by William paintings, tapestries and clocks, surrounding grounds with Bruce and then altered and with beautifully crafted finishes of several walks and nature extended by William Adam, carving, gilding and plaster work. trails to choose from.

WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. HUNGRY? WHERE When using a Sat Nav One of the delights of Wander through the untouched cobbled Another iconic film location for enter EH30 9RW which streets of the coastal village of South Outlander is Linlithgow Palace, Hopetoun is a visit to the will take you to Farquhar Queensferry with its stunning views birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. 18th Century Adam Stables, Terrace, South Queensferry. of the Forth Bridges. Make sure to visit A great picnic location, this haven of now sensitively restored From here it’s a straight the local free museum and discover the wildlife is ideal for pets as well as road (approx. 1 mile) to traditions and historic past of the village families. The ornate fountain plays and transformed into Hopetoun. Parking is free – the Burryman costume is a must see. every Sunday in July and August. a comfortable and cosy eatery with a delicious The famous 400-year-old Hawes Inn Visit the House of the Binns - set contemporary menu OPEN in the east of the town overlooks the in beautifully landscaped parkland Open daily from 10.30am - Hawes Pier and is where Robert Louis overlooking the , this including traditional full 5.00pm (19 April – 29 Sept) Stevenson stayed in 1886 – inspiring him fascinating laird’s house near Scottish Afternoon Tea. Last admission 4pm to write the classic tale ‘Kidnapped’. Linlithgow has been the home of the Dalyells for 400 years. The house is Take the Three Bridges Cruise for a open from June - September. WEB chance to see the three Forth Bridges as you have never seen them before. hopetoun.co.uk Admission is free with your Edinburgh City Pass. Occasionally we close for private events, to avoid disappointment please check with us before you visit (see website or phone 0131 331 2451) Pg. 38 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook Pg. 39 GLENKINCHIE DISTILLERY Visit this picturesque FREE  distillery and experience a real taste of Scotland. ENTRY Great tour, worth the trip with Edinburgh City Pass

Your visit begins with a unique Glenkinchie Distillery is the exhibition on the original malting nearest malt whisky distillery floors, home to the renowned to Edinburgh. Most of the Distillery Glenkinchie model distillery. You will then production areas are accessible be met with your guide and led by wheelchair, but the Mash through the distillery production Tuns can only be reached by area, learning how they make a staircase. their ‘water of life’. To finish your tour you are welcomed into the bar for a dram or two of the finished product.

GETTING THERE…. TOP TIP WHERE Take the return shuttle bus Pencaitland, Take the direct luxury shuttle service (turn right at petrol station towards Tranent EH34 5ET from Edinburgh City Centre which Lempockwells. Continue to crossroads. from the City Centre operates twice a day, 7 days a week Turn right, then turn left downhill to with pick-ups at 10am and 1.30pm. the distillery) OPEN Book your seats for £14 per person HUNGRY? Open daily from 10am- 5pm on 01875 342 012 (attraction entry By public transport from Edinburgh Humbie Hub is a vibrant village (closes at 4pm included with your City Pass). city centre, there is the café with community at its Bus service 113 which departs from over the winter) Getting there by Road (Postcode Princes Street (outside the Mercure heart just a short drive away EH34 5ET) Head for A720, Edinburgh Hotel) and takes just over an hour to (ideal for breakfast, lunch and City-pypass. Take Millerhill exit reach the village of Pencaitland. From savoury snacks). (between Sheriffhall roundabout and there it is a 2.5 mile walk uphill (approx. A1) - A68, Jedburgh. Turn left - A6093, 40 minutes) to the distillery, or you can Haddington. Continue to Pencaitland. telephone for a taxi - we recommend Follow signs for Glenkinchie Distillery Shirley at Glen Hire on 07437896908 WEB malts.com

Shuttle bus seats may be available on the day, make sure you’re at the departure point 10mins before to check with the driver (always best to Pg. 40 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook call in advance) Pg. 41 SCOTTISH SEABIRD CENTRE Visit the incredible FREE  five star Scottish Seabird Centre ENTRY So Good! with in North Berwick Edinburgh City Pass

Control live cameras to zoom The Seabird Centre is a 35 in on amazing wildlife, which minute train journey from can include puffins, gannets Edinburgh Waverley followed by Scottish Seabird Centre Centre Seabird Scottish and seals. The Discovery Centre a 15 minute downhill walk from team will take you through key North Berwick train station. things to spot during your visit and there’s also a café, Wildlife Theatre, 3D TV, fish tanks plus a Kids’ Corner and Kids’ Zone. TOP TIP A trip to the seaside isn’t complete without enjoying a portion of fish and chips or an ice WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. cream cone (or both)! WHERE The Harbour, North Building sandcastles, cycling along Calling all gardeners – the world’s Berwick EH39 4SS the coast or even a boat ride – there longest herbaceous boarder can be HUNGRY? is something for everyone in North found at Dirleton Castle. Whilst there The Ship Inn is a popular Berwick. However, for the energetic take time to count the nesting boxes harbourside pub with OPEN it’s essential to climb North Berwick in the doocot – or discover the 12th a large beer garden Open daily 10am-6pm Law from where there are truly century pit prison. in summer and 10am fabulous views of the – overlooking the Forth, - 4pm in winter (open and you may even catch a glimpse of The Bass Rock is the world’s largest serving delicious meals. the Exmoor ponies. colony of northern gannets and the Ask for the beautiful beer- until 5pm during winter Isle of May is the biggest puffin colony battered fish and chips with weekends). Opens at Visit Tantallon Castle, Scotland’s on the east coast of Britain. mushy peas. the end of March last surviving mediaeval castle, with arguably the best example of castle Northern Scotland lies at the same architecture in Scotland. Best to see it latitude as Stavanger in Norway and before it falls into the sea forever. Nunivak Island in Alaska which means WEB that you’re in with a good chance seabird.org of spotting the Northern Lights in North Berwick. Children aged 15 years or under must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Last entry to the Discovery Centre and final hot food orders 45 Pg. 42 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook minutes before closing. Pg. 43 STEWART BREWING Stewart Brewing are FREE  offering a unique opportunity to discover ENTRY Beer lover’s paradise with the ‘behind the scenes’ Edinburgh operations. City Pass

An independent, family-owned how it’s made. There is no need Brewing Stewart brewery run tours every to pre-book, simply pop along to Saturday. On arrival you’ll the brewery! be given a beer to sample, While on site, you will get a then you’ll be taken around chance to try bespoke, one- the brewery and given an off beers only available at the understanding of who they are brewery; stock up on beers and and how they make beer. Your merchandise in the brewery guide will be ready to answer shop or just relax on the terrace all your questions, whether it’s with some fun outdoor games. about the history of beer or just

MORE BEER? TIMES Tours start on the hour between 12 noon and 4pm every There’s some other brewing Edinburgh Beer Factory Saturday and last 30 mins. highlights not to be missed around A new family-owned craft brewery Edinburgh. Here are a few of based in Edinburgh - proud home of WHERE our favourites. Paolozzi lager. The taproom is open Brewery is situated in an industrial estate just south on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of and is easily accessible by car, Campervan Brewery afternoons with views straight into the taxi and bus (routes 37 and 47) from city centre. Head along to Campervan Brewery’s brewery. 7 Bankhead Crossway N, new taproom every Friday and Edinburgh EH11 4EQ. OPEN Saturday evening down in Leith and Tours only on Saturdays however the taproom learn all about how this brewing Barney’s Beer and shop are open 7 days if you just want to enjoy a beer company has grown from a humble Microbrewery at , and stock up on essentials campervan. Bonnington Business Edinburgh. They brew a range of craft Centre, 112 Jane St, Edinburgh beer from their bestselling Volcano EH6 5HG. IPA to collaborations like Eteaket vs Barney’s Mount Fuji Pale. Brewery WEB tours are available and there is also stewartbrewing.co.uk an onsite bar. 1 Summerhall Place, Edinburgh, MidLothian, EH9 1PL. Please wear sensible shoes and clothing: No sandals, open-toed shoes or high heels. Over 18s only. No need to book ahead. Take the 37 bus Pg. 44 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook from outside Marks & Spencer on Princess Street to Herd Terrace, Pg. 45 Loanhead followed by a 3 min walk to the Brewery. NEWHAILES Newhailes brings FREE  three centuries of history to life. ENTRY Amazing building a must see!! with Edinburgh Newhailes City Pass

Originally built in the 17th as much work as necessary but century, this Palladian house as little as possible’ to maintain was owned by the influential the multi-faceted character of Dalrymple family and featured the house. prominently during the Scottish Visitors will see the remarkable Enlightenment. library wing, imposing Italian Today, the house is accessible marble fireplaces, gilded by guided tours, which offer an eagles over the drawing room intriguing insight into the past. windows, Chinese wallpaper The National Trust for Scotland and an impressive art collection. have followed a conservation strategy of carrying out ‘only

WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. Situated in 34 hectares TIMES Newhailes House has recently been Portobello Beach is irresistible with interpretation guides on hand to of historical closed for essential conservation throughout the year – you can take you round if you want. Top Tip – landscape, the not a garden for dogs but a scattering work – the grounds and playpark stroll along the promenade, build a Newhailes estate sandcastle or why not take your socks of picnic tables offer a break amongst will remain open over the summer the woodland walk. offers unspoilt off and paddle in the sea. Lots of ice views across the cream and great Scottish bars and Take a road trip to Preston Mill and Forth. There are WHERE restaurants along the way and regular Newhailes, EH21 6RY buses back into town. Fantasie Doocot, which featured in several footpaths Outlander, by heading 30 minutes leading around the Inveresk Lodge Garden, just south of east of Musselburgh on the A1. With estate for all OPEN Musselburgh, has all the ingredients its waterwheel, millpond and mill you to enjoy. Check website for opening dates for a green paradise tucked away in a can’t help but be carried away. Enjoy charming village. Open all year round. your picnic in the grounds on the from 10am-5pm you’re guaranteed to banks of the River Tyne. Open from find familiarity as well as the unusual 1 May – 30 Sept from 12.30pm-5pm WEB nts.org.uk

By bus: Lothian Buses 30, 26 and 44 and First Buses 140 and 141 stop near the property. By train: Newcraighall Station is a 20-minute walk Pg. 46 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook from the estate entrance. Free parking with your City Pass. Book ahead Pg. 47 by emailing [email protected] or call +44 0131 653 5599. GILMERTON COVE Delve deep into the past of FREE  one of Edinburgh’s most intriguing and enigmatic sites ENTRY It will blow you away with and discover Edinburgh’s best Edinburgh kept secret. City Pass Gilmerton Cove is a series of and archaeological research Cove Gilmerton chambers and passageways hewn investigators still don’t know from the bedrock sandstone that the exact origins of this site. lie hidden beneath the streets of The cove has features such as a Gilmerton on the southside of the well, a fireplace, a blacksmiths city. An archaeological mystery forge and two back filled tunnels that has baffled investigators for just waiting to be explored - over 300 years. theories abound as to its origins Visit this unique hand carved and uses. Secret Drinking Den? subterranean attraction with Covenanters Refuge? Witches seven different rooms featuring Coven? Secret Meeting Place? TOP TIP rock hewn furniture tables and Hellfire Club? Knights Templar? Wear sensible shoes – hard hats are provided. chairs, after extensive historical 300 or 2000 years old? You decide. Book in advance.

WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. WHERE Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect There is speculation that one of the HUNGRY? 16 Drum St, Edinburgh World is just along the road. This is a collapsed tunnels from Gilmerton The Beetroot Bar & Grill EH17 8QH fascinating indoor tropical environment Cove leads to the nearby Craigmillar with all sorts of mini beasts. The staff Castle. Mary Queen of Scots famously is a local favourite for its are exceptional and this is a local family used the castle as a safe haven in atmosphere and terrific TIMES favourite. Admission is free with your 1566. Visitors can still explore the food. Margaretanne at Tours at 11am Monday – Edinburgh City Pass. Castle for a small fee. Gilmerton Cove will point Friday 12 noon and 2pm you in the right direction. Saturday and Sunday Head to the National Mining Museum You’re just a few miles away from and retrace the footsteps of thousands Rosslyn Chapel. Described as ‘a bible of miners and their families who in stone’ it featured in the popular OPEN relied on the colliery to make a living. ‘Da Vinci Code’ book and film. Take Daily Take a tour of the pithead, recreated time to spot the green men, identify underground roadway and coalface, the plant carvings and delve into with an ex-miner as your guide – you’ll its myriad mysteries and intriguing experience the atmosphere and noise WEB history. Open from 9.30am-5pm of a working pit – an experience which Mon-Sat and from 12noon - 4.45pm gilmertoncove.org.uk instantly makes you glad you’re not a miner! Admission is included with your on Sunday, allow 1-2 hours for your visit. Edinburgh City Pass. Seasonal hours may vary see website. Book your places in advance - text 07914 829177 or email [email protected]. Take the Pg. 48 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook 3 bus across from the Scott Monument on Princess Street to Gilmerton Pg. 49 (30 mins). EDINBURGH BUTTERFLY The world’s longest &INSECT WORLD running butterfly house FREE  and one of Scotland’s ENTRY Fascinating with favourite tourist and Edinburgh educational attractions. City Pass

Flying freely in an indoor tropical Take a walk into the ‘Bugs and rainforest are hundreds of spectacular Beasties’ exhibition and discover exotic butterflies oblivious of the the weird world of the mini-beast, visitors that walk amongst them. Watch including tarantulas, stick insects, them feeding, courting, laying eggs praying mantis, scorpions and and sunning themselves in the lush, millipedes, all living in purpose- colourful jungle. Also, see if you can built enclosures. Watch as the spot some of the many caterpillars LeafCutter ants bite off pieces of that are eating their way through the leaves and petals and carry them specially grown food plants. Next, stand back to their colony. The Nocturnal World & Insect Butterfly Edinburgh on the bridge near the waterfall and Zone uses infra-red light to watch the terrapins lazily bask under illuminate the night-time activities TOP TIP the lamps of the main pond. of many of these creatures. ’Meet the Beasties’ public handling sessions are at 12pm and 3pm every day, where you can get to grips with all types of WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. mini-beast. No need for a jumper WHERE as it’s warm inside. Butterfly & Insect Dobbies Garden Centre (the largest relied on the colliery to make a living. in Scotland) is located right next to Take a tour of the pithead, recreated World is located Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World. underground roadway and coalface, within the grounds If you are a keen gardener, then this with an ex-miner as your guide – you’ll of Dobbies Garden could be considered a slice of paradise. experience the atmosphere and noise HUNGRY? of a working pit – an experience which Centre, Lasswade, instantly makes you glad you’re not a There is a food hall at Dobbies Midlothian, EH18 1AZ Nearby is Gilmerton Cove (see Garden Centre if you are looking page 36) a series of chambers and miner! Admission is included with your Edinburgh City Pass. for a quick bite to eat or a passageways hewn from the bedrock OPEN sandstone that lie hidden beneath the refreshment. Soft drinks are If the Great Outdoors beckons head Open daily streets of Gilmerton on the southside also sold at the attraction shop. of the city. An archaeological mystery for the Dalkeith Country Park. Share 10am to 5pm that has baffled investigators for over the open spaces with the great variety 300 years. Admission is included with of wildlife along waymarked walks, your Edinburgh City Pass. cycle by the river, learn to survive through bushcraft, or picnic whilst WEB Head to the National Mining Museum little adventurers enjoy Fort Douglas. edinburghbutterflyworld.com and retrace the footsteps of thousands There’s something for everyone in this of miners and their families who 1000 acre park. Last admission / re-admission 30 minutes before closing. There are regular events throughout the day which are included. The attraction Pg. 50 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook has full disabled access as well as FREE parking. Pg. 51 NATIONAL MINING MUSEUM A visit to the award- SCOTLAND winning National Mining FREE Pit Head Guided Tour Museum Scotland ENTRY Extremely Interesting with is an absolute must. Edinburgh City Pass

Just 5 minutes from the underground roadway and Edinburgh City Bypass and a 5 coalface, with an ex-miner as minute walk from Newtongrange your guide – you’ll experience TOP TIP train station, the museum is the atmosphere and noise of a Get there using Edinburgh City housed in the wonderfully working pit – an experience which Centre Lothian Buses – 33 and 29 or First Buses – 95/X95 restored Lady Victoria Colliery. instantly makes you glad you’re Visitors can retrace the footsteps not a miner! of thousands of miners and All of the tour guides have a wealth of knowledge and their families who relied on the TOP TIP colliery to make a living. Take stories from their time in Make sure you wear warm a tour of the pithead, recreated the mines. clothing as many parts of the colliery are open to the elements!

WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. OPEN Open from 10am daily - last Newtongrange is a former mining HUNGRY? The Undercroft contained a series tour is 2 hours before closing village in Midlothian, Scotland. Known of railway sidings, some of which Café Coal is operated is in local dialect as Nitten, or Nitten by are still visible in particular areas. located on the ground floor – Pit Head Guided Tour National Mining Museum Scotland the Bing, it became Scotland’s largest Among the objects now housed of the Museum. Entry to the WHERE mining village in the 1890s. You can The museum is situated on reach Newton Grange using the new in the Undercroft are two railway café is free and it is fully direct from Waverley wagons that were moved from accessible. You can enjoy the A7 at Newtongrange. You Station in the centre of Edinburgh. This Museum as part of the hot and cold drinks, freshly can’t miss them – you’ll see is the UK’s longest newly constructed Recognition project. These core items made food and desserts. the huge overhead concrete domestic railway for over 100 years from the National Mining Museum Gluten free and children gantry which used to take the carrying passengers on the scenic Scotland collection had resided at options are also available. miners to the pithead baths journey between the Scottish Borders Prestongrange for two decades and and Edinburgh. bear the livery of the Lothian Coal Company and the National Coal Board, The National Mining Musuem is close WEB to Gilmerton Cove (see page 34) and so are symbols of key periods in Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World the Lady Victoria’s history. nationalminingmuseum.com (see page 36) which are both included in your Edinburgh City Pass. Tours run daily regularly each day (check website for times). The museum is wheelchair accessible, with the exception Pg. 52 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook of the Winding Engine Room. Parking is free. Pg. 53 FREE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND SCOTTISH NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY TO SEE Enjoy a world of discovery at the National Museum of The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is one of Edinburgh’s most remarkable Scotland, the UK’s most popular museum outside of London. buildings. The gallery was designed by Sir Robert Rowand Anderson as a From the age of dinosaurs to the technology of the future, shrine to Scotland’s heroes and heroines. It opened to the public in 1889 as the galleries contain treasures from around the world. the world’s first purpose-built portrait gallery. Open daily 10am - 5pm | nms.ac.uk Open daily 10am – 4.30pm | nationalgalleries.org Discover some GREYFRIARS KIRKYARD of Edinburgh’s This is the world-famous graveyard surrounding A museum of money and economics located in the Bank of Scotland Head Office famous free in Edinburgh. Here J.K. Rowling found building. See Scotland’s oldest banknote as well as one million pounds in cash. the inspiration for some of the well known characters in Open Tues-Fri 10am - 5pm |museumonthemound.com attractions. It’s her books including William McGonagall and Tom Riddell free to get in but (see if you can find the headstones). donations are Open daily (and nightly). OFFERS welcome. Find ST. CECILIA’S HALL & MUSIC MUSEUM them on the map Scotland’s oldest purpose-built concert hall and home to one of DEPARTMENT OF MAGIC – SILENT DISCO TOURS ESCAPE ROOMS BY SILENT ADVENTURES at the front of the world’s most important collections of musical instruments, including two galleries of world-class keyboards. Save the world of witchcraft and wizardry It’s a Flash Mob, it’s a Silent Disco, It’s a this guide. Open Tue-Sat 10am - 5pm | stcecilias.ed.ac.uk by returning the stolen prophecies roaming, rhythmic riot through the capital! scattered throughout the Department of Join the Silent Adventures Team as they THE PEOPLE’S STORY Magic or enter the Mausoleum of the Dead take you on a journey of song and dance The People’s Story gives a unique insight in to Edinburgh’s and summon all your dark magic to bring through the famous streets of Edinburgh. working class people from the 18th century to the late 20th the Dark Lord back from the grave. Hi-tech headsets will fill your body with century. The displays include tableaux, original objects, images Save 10% on either of these two magical beats, theme-songs and some favourite and personal stories to reveal their fascinating history of the city. escape rooms when you book online hits across the decades. Get 10% off using the code ‘EdinburghCityPass’ Open daily 10am - 5pm | edinburghmuseums.org.uk your tour booking when you book online (max five people per booking) at at silentadventures.co.uk using the MUSEUM OF EDINBURGH departmentofmysteries.com coupon code ‘EdinburghCityPass’ Discover Edinburgh’s fascinating history through the INVISIBLE EDINBURGH HAUNTED HISTORY BUS Museum of Edinburgh’s wide and varied collections. In Invisible Cities is a Social Enterprise. They Join Edinburgh’s SPOOKIEST Tour, a exploring the museum’s maze of 16th century buildings, offer friendly walking tours of Edinburgh that ‘Haunted Show On Wheels’! Step aboard you will see iconic items, beautiful objects and learn showcase the city’s historical landmarks and the Haunted History Bus for a guided trip fascinating facts and gruesome tales. explore the social projects that make the city around the WORLD’S MOST HAUNTED Open daily 10am - 5pm | edinburghmuseums.org.uk what it is. The experienced tour guides, all of CITY, lasting approximately 1 hour. You’ll WRITER’S MUSEUM whom have been affected by homelessness, experience a short haunted graveyard walk, simply live and breathe the city, and offer This museum celebrates the lives of three giants of hear stories about The ghosts of Greyfriars their own personal insight into Edinburgh’s Kirkyard, as well as gruesome tales of Scottish Literature – Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and past, present and future. Edinburgh’s most notorious characters. Robert Louis Stevenson. Home to portraits, rare books Enjoy two tours for the price of one Enjoy 20% off when you book online using and personal objects including Burns’ writing desk, the using promo code ‘CITYPASS19’ when you promo code “HHB20” when you book printing press on which Scott’s Waverley novels were first book online at invisible-cities.org produced, and even the rocking horse he used as a child. online at hauntedhistorybus.com Open daily 10am - 5pm | edinburghmuseums.org.uk CYCLE HIRE MONTPELIERS OF EDINBURGH Discover Edinburgh by bike. Edinburgh’s SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT One of Edinburgh’s most dynamic, forward new cycle hire scheme ‘ Just Eat Cycles’ thinking style bar and restaurant groups You are welcome to enter the building and discover the offers visitors a unique and wonderful visitor areas without booking ahead. If you would like to in Scotland. Tigerlily, Rabble, Candy Bar, way to explore and experience the capital Indigo Yard, Eastside. Get 10% off join a tour or listen in on a debate you can confirm your in a simple and affordable way. Get your food and drinks when you show your place online. discounted day pass by following this link: Edinburgh City Pass. Open Mon-Sat 10am - 5pm | parliament.scot/visitandlearn edinburghcyclehire.com/buy/ discount-day-pass then download the app Pg. 54 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook ‘Just Eat Cycles’ to get going (happy cycling). Details correct at time of printing. EdinburghCityPass.com June 2019.