Join the Mercat Tours
Enjoy tours from Edinburgh's award-winning storytellers! Daily tours that uncover the Royal Mile's hidden gems above and below the ground. And if you feel brave discover true stories from Edinburgh's darkest side. Great for all ages!
Tee off at Newbattle Golf Course
Enjoy a 18 hole parkland course with tree lined fairways and strategically placed bunkers. Visitors can play from Monday to Friday & Sundays.
Have a stroll along The Meadows
Beautiful park with lush grass, with few romantic tree-lined walks cutting across the Meadows. Great place for a picnic or a quiet stroll. Enjoy springtime walks along pink cherry blossom and great views of Arthur’s Seat.
Great city views from Calton Hill
With gorgeous city views, Calton Hill is home to an art gallery, the Observatory, the National Monument, the Nelson Monument tower and the high end restaurant The Lookout.
Visit Dalkeith Palace
Completed in early 18th century for the 1st Duchess of Buccleuch. The palace hosted Bonnie Prince Charlie, King George IV and Queen Victoria. The palace is surrounded by beautiful grounds, ideal for picnic or a lovely time with family.
Discover The Ardblair Trail
A stunning 6 mile circular route from Blairgowrie, covering forest, a loch, and carpets of Springtime bluebells.
Enjoy your visit at Summerhall
Place of many art exhibitions, home of Pickering;s Gin Distillery, venue for the best festivals (including the Fringe), music shows, bars, great place to visit all-year-round.
Wander through cobbled streets of Dean Village
Take a stroll along the to the bucolic Dean Village, with its beautiful 19th century yellow houses (once mills or stables), gardens, cobbled streets and tranquil stream cutting through the village.
Visit the Scottish National Gallery
The Scottish National Gallery sits in the heart of Edinburgh and is home to one of the best collections of fine art in the world. Admire masterpieces by Botticelli, Raphael, Rembrandt, Turner, Monet, Van Gogh and Gauguin, amongst many others.