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Pg6. TOP TIPS FOR VISITING EDINBURGH Pg 7. DISCOVER MORE OF EDINBURGH Pg8. HOPETOUN HOUSE & GARDENS Pg10. Bright Bus Tours Pg12. Edinburgh Dungeon Pg14. Dynamic Earth

EDINBURGH HOLYROOD NEWHAILES Pg16. Edinburgh Zoo ZOO DISTILLERY HOUSE Pg18. Edinburgh Bus Tour GRAVITY TRAMPOLINE PARK Pg20. House Pg22. The Vaults Tour GLENKINCHIE DISTILLERY Pg24. Nelson Monument Pg26. The Museum Pg28. Georgian House Pg30. Holyrood Distillery Pg32. Tour Pg34. Scrapheap Golf Pg36. Gravity Trampoline Park Pg38. Forth Boat Tours, Three Bridges Cruise Pg40. Hopetoun House and Grounds Pg42. Glenkinchie Distillery Pg44. Scottish Seabird Centre Pg46. Stewart Brewing Pg48. Newhailes House Pg50. Gilmerton Cove Pg52. Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World Pg54. National Mining Museum Pg56. FREE TO SEE EdinburghCityPass.com Pg58. 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 difference and get the ultimate inside info from local tour a friendly bunch. a challenge go in search guides - it’s Edinburgh, but not as you know it. of 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 with your > Your Edinburgh City Pass is activated as soon of the past will be revealed camera and a flask as you visit your first attraction > Enjoy ‘green’ Edinburgh > Don’t miss out on the > It will then be active for one, two or three calendar – scenic walks, gardens, Stockbridge Market every days 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 on buses to get around town and 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 train station sell alcohol between 10am (cheaper at the bus station) > Make sure to check opening times and our top tips and 10pm (after 12pm on a for visiting each attraction Sunday). You can still buy > Listen for the one alcohol after 10pm in places o’clock gun fired Monday > If your pass is lost or stolen let us know right away. We can that are licensed for you to to Saturday from cancel and reissue a pass by email if it has not been activated. consume on their premises > Child passes apply to children aged 5-16 years. Entry to each experience is generally free for children under 5 years of age (4 years at Edinburgh Zoo & Dynamic Earth)

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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 used onanyday. Friendly tram ended withthereturn leg being minutes andtickets are open The journey takes just 35 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 Open ReturnTicket. with anAdultAirport Edinburgh Trams centre onboard Airport to thecity Glide from Edinburgh Edinburgh CityPass. Guidebook

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Bright Bus Tours is one of the () Bright Bus Tours friendliest and easiest ways to explore Scotland’s capital. By (Free entry), Canongate hopping on and off as much as , Canongate you want in 24 hours (over two Dynamic Earth days), Edinburgh is yours to discover. The tours are flexible Regent Road and the incredibly friendly street George Steet, The team and tour drivers will be sure to look after you. Market Street

TOP TIP Speak to the BEFORE YOU Street Team for GET ONBOARD…. …. their top tips to get the most out TIMES DURATION GET SOCIAL of your tour Tours run daily from 9.00am The full route takes approximately 1 Share your best photos of Edinburgh with the last tour departing hour and 15 minutes to complete. But and the lovely Bright Bus team using at 5.00pm you don’t have to do it all in one go, the hashtag #BrightBusTours and you’re welcome to hop and off to break #EdinburghCityPass. WHERE up the journey and see some of the Tours start and finish at Waverley sights on foot. HEAR HEAR Bridge – look out for the orange Headphones can be provided buses (you can’t miss them) THE BEST SEAT or bring your own to hear Wrap up warm and head to the upper the tour commentary in your choice deck for some great views! of nine languages. WEB www.BrightBusTours.com

Terms: Children under 5 years are welcome onboard and go free – all children under the age of 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Well Pg. 10 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook behaved pets are welcome aboard. Pg. 11 THE EDINBURGH DUNGEON The ultimate underground journey FREE  ENTRY It’s so much fun, it’s scary! through Edinburgh’s with darkest history! Edinburgh City Pass

Live and breathe the ultimate Hare, to Mary Queen of Scots, underground journey through Edinburgh’s baddest witch Agnes Edinburgh’s darkest history. Finnie and cannibal Sawney Discover 1000 years of Bean! Will you survive? Recently Dungeon The Edinburgh Scotland’s murky past, brought awarded the 2019 Scottish to life through live actor Thistle Best Regional Attraction shows, immersive theatrical in Lothian & Borders sets, spectacular effects and The Edinburgh Dungeon is a thrilling rides. You’ll come face 70-minute, scary fun experience TOP TIP to face with notorious rogues like nothing you’ve seen before! Store any luggage at including murderers Burke & 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 70 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 Royal Mile. 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 Opening times may spaces. Free entry apart from there’s also the alternative Food Kitchen (including 200 different vary, check 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 condition. All children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult (not suitable Pg. 12 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook for those under 8). Closed on Day and Boxing Day. Pg. 13 DYNAMIC EARTH A visit to Dynamic Earth is like nothing FREE  ENTRY What an experience! else on Earth. 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 technology as they shaped our planet, to 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…. HUNGRY? Great for families Head to Hemma across the road, and rainy days. 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 WHERE home to several breweries and a flint treasures from the Royal Collection, Holyrood Rd, glassworks, at the east end of the exhibitions change regularly. tables, for European/Swedish Edinburgh EH8 8AS Royal Mile. café fare. The Scottish Parliament offers a Holyrood Palace is the official chance to see the artworks on display OPEN residence of the Queen in Scotland, and admire the unique architecture. TOP TIP 10.00am - 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. to February. today. Watch out for Agnes Sampson Arthur’s Seat this ancient volcano isn’t – 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. 14 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook guides are available for download in advance or hire on the day. Pg. 15 EDINBURGH ZOO It’s More Fun at the Zoo! FREE  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. WHERE Make sure to check out the Giant Experience the famous daily Penguin 134 Rd, Panda Exhibit. RZSS Edinburgh Zoo Parade and learn more about the is home to the only giant pandas in king, gentoo and rockhopper colonies. Edinburgh EH12 6TS the UK. The female is called Tian Tian During the parade, any penguins who fancy a stroll leave their enclosure and (Sweetie) and the male is Yang Guang HUNGRY? OPEN (Sunshine). walk around the parade route with their keepers. The Zoo has its own picnic Open daily from areas as well as three cafés 10.00am (closes Whilst you are there, come face to face with a Sumatran tiger at Tiger Tracks. Getting to the Zoo is easy with regular and several kiosks offering between 4.00pm and This spectacular habitat features a buses between the city centre and a wide range of hot and cold 6.00pm depending glass viewing tunnel for visitors as Edinburgh Zoo. 12, 26, 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. 16 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook car park admission cost (cash only). There are also a small number Pg. 17 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 Arrive tens mins early as seats OTHER QUIRKY SECRETS are allocated on a first-come TIMES first-served basis. Seats can Departs every day Head out to Wild West in Morningside 1992, following major . Free be limited during peak times. at 9.45am, 12.15pm where you can find a run-down old to visit, the chapel is currently open and 3.15pm - saloon from El Paso. Once housing to visitors Monday to Friday between the Springvalley cinema, you can find 10am and 4pm. Edinburgh the south west style of yesteryear HUNGRY? Waterloo Place, complete with authentic paint effects Not many visitors know about The Howies on Waterloo Place is at the Rabbie’s and signage. Hidden off Springvalley Doocot Studio, but this 100-year old a top rated bustling restaurant bus stop opposite Gardens this stroll down memory lane tapestry studio building once housed a dishing up delicious Scottish Howies Restaurant. won’t cost you anything. Victorian swimming pool. Located off dishes in historic settings. Tour lasts around 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 two hours 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 in English language audio guide describing Edinburgh from a locals perspective. Not suitable for children under five years of age. On very Pg. 18 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook rare occasions tours can be rescheduled – if you ever have any questions Pg. 19 just head into Rabbie’s cafe at 6 Waterloo Place. JOHN KNOX HOUSE John Knox House dates back to 1470. FREE  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 Museum of Edinburgh 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. 20 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook Pg. 21 THE VAULTS TOUR Visit the infamous Auld Reekie Walking Tours vaults hidden under FREE  ENTRY Fascinating the South Bridge in 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 has stories of crime, practise their craft in that vault. disease, death and lots more, with which your guide shall enlighten THIRSTY? you with all the gory details. Banshee Labyrinth

is a spooky Tours - Auld Reekie Walking Tour The Vaults and cool WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. underground TIMES vault bar on Tours daily at 10-00am, 11-00am, St Cecilia’s Hall is hidden away across Around the corner on Blair Street Niddry Street. 12–00pm, 1-00pm, 2-00pm, 3-00pm, the road from the Auld Reekie Walking is Monkey Barrel Comedy – look It’s said to 4-00pm, 5-00pm Tours ticket office. This free museum forward to live comedy seven nights be the most is home to one of the most important a week in this award-winning venue. haunted bars historic musical instrument collections If you sit at the front prepare to WHERE anywhere in the world. It’s also the only be roasted! in Edinburgh. ‘Edinburgh Welcome’ Police Box on the place in the world where you can hear They also have Royal Mile next to the 18th-century music being played on The Royal Mile is actually made up their own free - EH1 2PH 18th-century instruments in an 18th- of four connecting streets: at the top cinema playing century setting. Free entry open 10am- (west) is Castlehill, then Lawnmarket, scary movies OPEN 5pm most days (closed Mondays). High Street and Canongate. Dozens daily. Ticket office open daily 10.00am-10.00pm 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. 22 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook Pg. 23 NELSON MONUMENT Situated at the top of Calton Hill, climb 143 steps to the FREE  ENTRY An exhilarating experience! top where you will enjoy with breath-taking panoramic Edinburgh views of Scotland’s capital. City Pass

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

WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. HUNGRY? WHERE The Lookout by Footpaths lead up Calton Hill Outstanding panoramic views await Look out for the unfinished Athenian 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 5-10 mins to climb and boy is it of the features that gives Edinburgh ceiling glass Royal Terrace starts close worth it. It’s not too busy during the its name ‘Athens of the North’. Built windows and to Greenside Church. On the day and there are plenty of grassy as a memorial to all who served in the promises panoramic south side, steps lead up from slopes where you can relax and take Napoleonic Wars. in the views after a visit to the Nelson views across the junction of Waterloo Place Monument. It’s the best place to watch Head down to Valvona and Crolla, Edinburgh from and Regent Road the sunset over Edinburgh. at the top of Walk, Scotland’s the top of Calton oldest delicatessen. Walk through Hill. Book ahead OPEN Wander into the New Calton burial the shop with its irresistible array at weekends. Open daily from 10.00am-5.00pm 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

Open daily from 10am-5pm. Last admission 30 mins before closing. Pg. 24 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook Pg. 25 THE SCOTT MONUMENT The Scott Monument, MUSEUM among the largest FREE  ENTRY Astounding! monuments to a writer 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 Balmoral on Princes Street. and Thistle Street Open daily the Library Room in Debenhams to the north and south from 10.00am superstore on Princes Street. This The Royal Scottish Academy is a of George Street were is an antique book library dedicated contemporary Scottish art gallery originally built for the artisans to former Prime 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 TOP TIP bookcases. It’s part of the store so you with its striking stone pillars. Next and restaurants. Feeling energetic - pay £2 to can visit anytime. door is the Scottish National Gallery, climb all the way to the top home to Old Masters and Scottish 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. Guided tours run every half an hour from 10am until 3.30pm, which is the last admission. Pg. 26 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook Pg. 27 GEORGIAN HOUSE The Georgian era produced some FREE  ENTRY Georgian gem of Scotland’s most 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’ 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 Kimpton 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, Edinburgh as a prestigious Edinburgh address the comfort food. EH2 4DR 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. Scotland’s First Minister as she comes Charlotte Square was originally OPEN and goes from her official residence intended to be called St. George’s THIRSTY? Apr to Oct, daily, next door at No 6. Square (not George Square). This was Head down the stairs below the for the Patron saint of to sit 10.00am-4.15pm; alongside the Patron saint of Scotland Rutland Hotel, at the west end of Nov & Mar, daily, The central open space is a private Princes Street for Heads & Tales 11.00am-3.15pm; Dec garden, available to owners of the in St. Andrew’s Square. surrounding properties. For the last - Gin Bar Distillery and one of to Feb, Wed to Sun, three weeks in August each year Learn about the famous architect Edinburgh’s best kept secrets. 11.00am-3.15pm 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.

Georgian House closes 45 mins after the above final admission times. Pg. 28 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook Pg. 29 HOLYROOD DISTILLERY FREE  ENTRY Exceptional tours and tastings with Edinburgh City Pass

Holyrood Distillery is an exciting Led by expert guides, the Holyrood Distillery Holyrood new attraction and the first Holyrood Distillery Tour single malt whisky distillery in will give you the full flavour Edinburgh for nearly 100 years. experience, allowing you to The distillery includes a guided get hands on with ingredients experiential tour, a gin distillery, and botanicals, and witness a whisky distillery, a tasting bar the distillation processes. and shop.

WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. THIRSTY? TIMES Getting to Holyrood Distillery The distillery is located near Join us for one Tours every 30 minutes The Distillery is a 15 minute walk Holyrood Park - a treasured historic of our perfect (each tour lasts 1 hour) green area in the heart of Edinburgh. from the Royal Mile and Waverley serve cocktails If you’re feeling energetic after your Station and on a city cycle route. tour climb to the top of Arthur’s Seat Lothian Buses number 14 stops on in our bar after WHERE - an ancient majestic volcano and St Leonard’s Street, a minute’s walk your tour, with 19 St Leonard’s Lane EH8 9SH Edinburgh’s top rated experience. away from the Distillery. Nearby exceptional South Clerk Street is on many major views towards OPEN bus routes. Edinburgh Bus Tours Open from 11.00am daily. stop at nearby Chambers Street. Salisbury Crags. Last tour 4.00pm. TOP TIP Arrive early for best HUNGRY? tour availability. Check out the nearby Blonde restaurant or WEB Pibroch on Holyrood holyrooddistillery.co.uk Road for traditional Scottish fare. Holyrood Distillery is fully accessible and suitable for children. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Soft drink alternatives Pg. 30 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook will be made available during the tour. Pg. 31 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…. TIMES 10.30am daily Use your knowledge of spells to outwit TOP TIP HUNGRY? the guide and seek out inspiration Great for muggles of all ages Ask your tour guide for and film locations around the city. and a brilliant way to explore DURATION Visit locations such as the entrance more of Edinburgh – make some excellent local Two hours to the fictional Hogwarts, invisible to sure to arrive early during recommendations for the Muggle world. Take a walk along peak times. eating and drinking WHERE the winding streets of the old town to around Edinburgh. William Chambers the spot where JK Rowling wrote the Monument - 45 books! Learn about the inspirations Chambers Street, behind the books and the background Edinburgh EH1 1JF of the story we all know and love. Soak 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. 32 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook minutes early during peak times to guarantee a place. Pg. 33 Any questions? Call your Harry Potter guide on +44 (0) 208 1234 081 SCRAPHEAP & WIZARDS GOLF FREE  ENTRY A new type of golf with Edinburgh City Pass Scrapheap Golf Scrapheap Scrapheap Golf has arrived Take your pick from one of two in Edinburgh. Offering two 9-hole indoor themed courses themed 9-hole courses as well just off the Royal Mile right in as selection of hot tasty treats, the City Centre. Scrapheap Golf is here. Completed with a fully stocked bar including specialty drinks such as smoking potions, candy cocktails, mini kegs and all your favourites. TOP TIP Children and families are welcome 6pm or earlier, before it gets too scrappy. WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. SCRAPPY DOO COURSE WHERE Play 9-holes over delightful debris 12 Blair Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QR Just across the road… save the world on the construction site themed HUNGRY Department Of Magic – Escape course, Scrappy Doo. Half pipes, heavy OPEN Rooms OR THIRSTY? Save the world of witchcraft machinery and hazardous materials lie There are cocktails, Daily apart from Tuesdays and wizardry by returning the stolen between you and scrapheap supremacy! and Wednesdays prophecies scattered throughout the slushies, coke floats, Department of Magic or enter the Butterbrew and WIZARD GOLF COURSE TIMES Mausoleum of the Dead and summon magical potions at all your dark magic to bring the Open from 11am – 10pm How about something a little more the Scrappy Bar as Friday – Sunday Dark Lord back from the grave. Save enchanting? The world of witchcraft well as hot snacks 10% on either of these two magical Open from 5pm – 10pm and wizardry can be a hectic place. So, to keep you going! Mondays and Wednesdays escape rooms when you book online what do witches & wizards do to relax? using the code ‘EdinburghCityPass’ Wizards Golf! (max five people per booking) at departmentofmysteries.com WEB scrapheapgolf.com

Scrapheap Golf & Wizard Golf contains flashing lights, UV lights and loud music. Pg. 34 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook Pg. 35 GRAVITY TRAMPOLINE PARK Open Jump FREE  ENTRY Great fun! with Edinburgh City Pass

Feel the rush of oxygen as you At Open Jump you can use the experience the force of GRAVITY general park activity area. - jump, bounce and hop as you fly 60 minute sessions start every

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WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. TOP TIP TIMES Fountain Park is just west of Edinburgh Everyone using trampolines 11.00am-9.00pm Mon - Fri and 9.00am- city centre, and features a Cineworld needs Safety Socks – you can 9.00pm on weekends and during the cinema, Adventure Golf, Tenpin bowling buy a pair on arrival for £2.50. TOP TIP holidays, there’s something for everyone alley, Gravity Trampoline Park and an Remember at Gravity Active Entertainment excellent range of restaurants, bars to wear and pubs. comfortable OPEN clothes & Open daily Gorgie City Farm is located just along HUNGRY? sports type the road and is a free entry urban farm, Take a break in the park’s footwear. 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. 36 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook Pg. 37 FORTH BOAT TOURS All aboard! Take in Three Bridges Cruise the spectacular views FREE  ENTRY A Brilliant Trip! of the three bridges. 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 TOP TIP wide variety of marine wildlife. you sit. And, of course, you If the weather is There is a café-bar serving a will get to see the three Forth less inviting, enjoy the views from the

selection of hot and cold drinks bridges as you have never seen Bridges Cruise - Three Castle Blackness onboard heated and light snacks. You can also them before. observation lounge.

WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. TIMES Stop at the south side of the Forth Walk along the coast to Cramond WINTER Winter Tours run daily at 11am Road Bridge to admire the three village, passing House. Once CRUISES and 1pm and last 90 mins. bridges which span three centuries. there walk out to Cramond Island, During the winter Built in 1890 the carries when the tide is right, passing ‘the months (1 Jan - 31 WHERE dragon’s teeth’ built before 200 trains a day (or 3m passengers MAR) each City Pass Boat departs from Hawes Pier annually) and requires 240 thousand WWII to prevent enemy submarines EH30 9TB litres of paint each time it’s repainted. slipping through. will provide entry to Look out for the St Andrew’s Cross the Blackness Castle supporting the suspension of the During your cruise look out for the and Three Bridges OPEN which has almost marine wildlife including many Cruise (including Tours run daily (reduced hours off season) 31 thousand miles of wire in the seabirds, seals and watch out for free cream tea). 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 Pg. 38 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook clothing is recommended. In the event of bad weather, please contact Pg. 39 Forth Boat Tours for details and revisions to published sailing times. HOPETOUN HOUSE Hopetoun House is AND GROUNDS often referred to as FREE  ENTRY Outlander fans must see! Scotland’s Finest 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 , 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 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 (10 April – 27 Sept) Stevenson stayed in 1886 – inspiring him fascinating laird’s house near Scottish Afternoon Tea. Last admission 4.00pm 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. 40 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook Pg. 41 GLENKINCHIE DISTILLERY Visit this picturesque distillery and experience FREE  ENTRY Great tour, worth the trip a real taste of Scotland. 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 10.00am- 5.00pm on 01875 342 012 (attraction entry By public transport from Edinburgh Humbie Hub is a vibrant village (closes at 4.00pm included with your City Pass). city centre, there is the East Lothian 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 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. 42 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook call in advance) Pg. 43 SCOTTISH SEABIRD CENTRE Visit the incredible five star Scottish FREE  ENTRY So Good! Seabird Centre 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 WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. portion of fish and chips or an ice cream cone (or both)! WHERE The Harbour, Building sandcastles, cycling along Calling all gardeners – the world’s North Berwick the coast or even a boat ride – there longest herbaceous boarder can be is something for everyone in North found at Dirleton Castle. Whilst there EH39 4SS Berwick. However, for the energetic take time to count the nesting boxes HUNGRY? it’s essential to climb North Berwick in the doocot – or discover the 12th The Ship Inn is a popular OPEN Law from where there are truly century pit prison. harbourside pub with a large beer Open daily fabulous views of the of Forth – garden overlooking the Forth, 10.00am-6pm and you may even catch a glimpse of The is the world’s largest serving delicious meals. Ask for in summer and the Exmoor ponies. colony of northern gannets and the the beautiful beer-battered fish Isle of May is the biggest puffin colony 10.00am - 4.00pm Visit Tantallon Castle, Scotland’s on the east coast of Britain. and chips with mushy peas. in winter 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 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. 44 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook minutes before closing. Pg. 45 STEWART BREWING Stewart Brewing are offering a unique FREE  ENTRY Beer lover’s paradise opportunity to discover 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 are available at 1.00pm, 3.00pm and 5.00pm on There’s some other brewing Edinburgh Beer Factory Saturdays 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 taxi and bus (routes 37 and 47) from city centre. Head along to Campervan Brewery’s the 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, , 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. 46 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook from outside Marks & Spencer on Princess Street to Herd Terrace, Pg. 47 Loanhead followed by a 3 min walk to the Brewery. NEWHAILES Newhailes brings three centuries FREE  ENTRY Amazing building a must see!! of history to life. 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 Trust for Scotland and an impressive art collection. have followed a conservation strategy of carrying out ‘only

WHILST YOU’RE THERE…. Situated in TIMES 34 hectares Following essential Portobello Beach is irresistible with interpretation guides on hand to take you round if you want. Top Tip – of historical conservation Newhailes will throughout the year – you can landscape, the stroll along the promenade, build a not a garden for dogs but a scattering be reopening this spring. Newhailes estate sandcastle or why not take your socks of picnic tables offer a break amongst the woodland walk. offers unspoilt off and paddle in the sea. Lots of ice WHERE cream and great Scottish bars and views across the Take a road trip to Preston Mill and Newhailes, Musselburgh restaurants along the way and regular Forth. There are EH21 6RY buses back into town. Fantasie Doocot, which featured in several footpaths Outlander, by heading 30 minutes leading around the east of Musselburgh on the A1. With OPEN Inveresk Lodge Garden, just south of estate for all its waterwheel, millpond and mill you Check website for opening dates Musselburgh, has all the ingredients to enjoy. 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. 48 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook from the estate entrance. Free parking with your City Pass. Book ahead Pg. 49 by emailing [email protected] or call +44 0131 653 5599. GILMERTON COVE Delve deep into the past of one of Edinburgh’s most FREE  ENTRY It will blow you away intriguing and enigmatic sites 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 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 & fascinating indoor tropical environment Cove leads to the nearby Craigmillar EH17 8QH with all sorts of mini beasts. The staff Castle. Mary Queen of Scots famously Grill is a local favourite are exceptional and this is a local family for its atmosphere used the castle as a safe haven in TIMES favourite. Admission is free with your 1566. Visitors can still explore the and terrific food. Edinburgh City Pass. Weekends 12.00pm and Castle for a small fee. Margaretanne at 2.00pm. Open Midweek Gilmerton Cove will Head to the National Mining Museum You’re just a few miles away from From April 4th daily tours and retrace the footsteps of thousands Rosslyn Chapel. Described as ‘a bible point you in the right at 11.00am, 12.30pm, of miners and their families who in stone’ it featured in the popular direction. 2.00pm and 3.00pm relied on the colliery to make a living. ‘Da Vinci Code’ book and film. Take 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-5.00pm 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. 50 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook 3 bus across from the Scott Monument on Princess Street to Gilmerton Pg. 51 (30 mins). EDINBURGH BUTTERFLY The world’s longest &INSECT WORLD running butterfly house FREE  ENTRY Fascinating and one of Scotland’s 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 10.00am to 5.00pm that has baffled investigators for over the open spaces with the great variety 300 years. Admission is included with of wildlife along way-marked 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. 52 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook has full disabled access as well as FREE parking. Closed for Christmas Pg. 53 and New Years Day 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 their families who relied on the a wealth of knowledge and 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…. HUNGRY? OPEN Open from 10.00am daily - last Newtongrange is a former mining The Undercroft contained a series Café Coal is operated is village in Midlothian, Scotland. Known of railway sidings, some of which located on the ground tour is two hours before closing in local dialect as Nitten, or Nitten by are still visible in particular areas. floor of the Museum. – Pit Head Guided Tour National Mining Museum Scotland the Bing, it became Scotland’s largest Among the objects now housed Entry to the café is free WHERE mining village in the 1890s. You can reach Newton Grange using the new in the Undercroft are two railway and it is fully accessible. The museum is situated on direct from Waverley wagons that were moved from You can enjoy hot and cold the A7 at Newtongrange. You Station in the centre of Edinburgh. This Prestongrange Museum as part of the drinks, freshly made food can’t miss them – you’ll see is the UK’s longest newly constructed Recognition project. These core items and desserts. Gluten free the huge overhead domestic railway for over 100 years from the National Mining Museum and children options are gantry which used to take the carrying passengers on the scenic Scotland collection had resided at journey between the Prestongrange for two decades and also available. miners to the pithead baths and Edinburgh. bear the livery of the Lothian Coal Company and the National Coal Board, The National Mining Museum 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. 54 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook of the Winding Engine Room. Parking is free. Pg. 55 FREE TO SEE

Discover some NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND MUSEUM OF EDINBURGH of Edinburgh’s Enjoy a world of discovery at the National Museum of Discover Edinburgh’s fascinating history through the Museum of famous free Scotland, the UK’s most popular museum outside of Edinburgh’s wide and varied collections. In exploring the museum’s attractions. It’s London. From the age of dinosaurs to the technology maze of 16th century buildings, you will see iconic items, beautiful free to get in of the future, the galleries contain treasures from objects and learn fascinating facts and gruesome tales. but donations around the world. Open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm | edinburghmuseums.org.uk are welcome. Open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm | nms.ac.uk Find them on WRITER’S MUSEUM the map at the This museum celebrates the lives of three giants of Scottish Literature front of this This is the world-famous graveyard surrounding – , Sir and Robert Louis Stevenson. Home to guide. in Edinburgh. Here J.K. Rowling found portraits, rare books and personal objects including Burns’ writing desk, the inspiration for some of the well known characters the printing press on which Scott’s were first produced, in her books including William McGonagall and Tom and even the rocking horse he used as a child. Riddell (see if you can find the headstones). Open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm | edinburghmuseums.org.uk Open daily (and nightly). SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ST. CECILIA’S HALL & MUSIC MUSEUM You are welcome to enter the building and discover the visitor areas Scotland’s oldest purpose-built concert hall and home without booking ahead. If you would like to join a tour or listen in on a to one of the world’s most important collections of debate you can confirm your place online. musical instruments, including two galleries of world- Open Mon-Sat 10.00am - 5.00pm | parliament.scot/visitandlearn class keyboards. Open Tue-Sat 10.00am - 5.00pm | stcecilias.ed.ac.uk SCOTTISH NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is one of Edinburgh’s most THE PEOPLE’S STORY remarkable buildings. The gallery was designed by Sir Robert Rowand The People’s Story gives a unique insight in to Anderson as a shrine to Scotland’s heroes and heroines. It opened to the Edinburgh’s working class people from the 18th public in 1889 as the world’s first purpose-built portrait gallery. century to the late 20th century. The displays include Open daily 10.00am – 4.30pm | nationalgalleries.org tableaux, original objects, images and personal stories to reveal their fascinating history of the city. Open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm | edinburghmuseums.org.uk A museum of money and economics located in the Bank of Scotland Head Office building. See Scotland’s oldest banknote as well as one million pounds in cash. Open Tues-Fri 10.00am - 5.00pm |museumonthemound.com

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INVISIBLE EDINBURGH HAUNTED HISTORY BUS Invisible Cities is a Social Enterprise. They offer friendly walking tours Join Edinburgh’s SPOOKIEST Tour, a ‘Haunted Show On Wheels’! Step of Edinburgh that showcase the city’s historical landmarks and explore aboard the Haunted History Bus for a guided trip around the WORLD’S the social projects that make the city what it is. The experienced tour MOST HAUNTED CITY, lasting approximately 1 hour. You’ll experience guides, all of whom have been affected by homelessness, simply live and a short haunted graveyard walk, hear stories about The ghosts of breathe the city, and offer their own personal insight into Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Kirkyard, as well as gruesome tales of Edinburgh’s most past, present and future. notorious characters. Enjoy two tours for the price of one using promo code ‘CITYPASS19’ Enjoy 20% off when you book online using promo code “HHB20” when you book online at invisible-cities.org when you book online at hauntedhistorybus.com

CYCLE HIRE MONTPELIERS OF EDINBURGH Discover Edinburgh by bike. Edinburgh’s new cycle hire scheme ‘ Just One of Edinburgh’s most dynamic, forward thinking style bar Eat Cycles’ offers visitors a unique and wonderful way to explore and and restaurant groups in Scotland. Tigerlily, Rabble, Candy Bar, experience the capital in a simple and affordable way. Indigo Yard, Eastside. Get your discounted day pass by following this link: edinburghcyclehire. Get 10% off food and drinks when you show your Edinburgh City Pass. com/buy/discount-day-pass then download the app ‘Just Eat Cycles’ to get going (happy cycling).

Pg. 58 Edinburgh City Pass. Guidebook Pg. 59 Details correct at time of printing. EdinburghCityPass.com January 2020.