One of the most unique and memorable cities in Europe
Scotland’s capital for more than 800 years
The Castle, majestic buildings, botanical gardens, countless fascinating free museums
Staging post for exploring the Highlands
World leading golf courses and golfing heritage
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is one of the oldest fortified places in Europe. With a long rich history as a royal residence, military garrison, prison and fortress, it is alive with many exciting tales. When you climb Castle Hill, you will walk in the footsteps of soldiers, kings and queens – and even the odd pirate or two.
Though parts of it remain in military use, the castle is now a world-famous visitor attraction. It’s also an iconic part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site.
Enjoy the feel of an old fishing village which the suburb of Cramond still retains. Completed with a quaint row of whitewashed houses, the small sandy beach is a popular choice with Edinburgh residents as well as tourists who head here to walk and cycle on the beachside paths. It’s ideal for a family day out or simply a relaxing stroll and offers splendid views of Firth of Forth.
There is plenty of history to see in the area too with Cramond boasting one of the longest known periods of human settlement, and refreshments are available at the nearby pub or the nice coffee shop.
It’s also possible to walk over the causeway to the island at low tide and visit what remains of the World War II fortifications, as well giving you one of the best views over the Cramond shorefront, the Kingdom of Fife, Dalmeny Estate and in the distance Edinburgh Castle and Arthur’s Seat. Do keep an eye on the tides though as it is possible to get stranded on the island.
Home to over 1,000 rare and endangered animals, Edinburgh Zoo is packed with fun and un-zoo-sual things to do. Why not visit the world’s only Knighted penguin, Sir Nils Olav? Or spend your day learning about brilliant birds, mischievous meerkats, super strong sun bears and more with daily keeper talks! It’s only a 5 minute walk from our Stag’s View Lodge property
Hidden in a collection of historic buildings dating back to 1595, at the gates of Edinburgh Castle, the Witchery is steeped in centuries of rich Scottish history.
Enjoy legendary Edinburgh fine-dining, an award-winning wine list, and the most atmospheric dining rooms in all of Scotland. Step inside and be transported to a bygone era.
Follow in the footsteps of Royalty and explore this floating Royal residence with a fascinating audio tour of five decks (available in over 30 languages). Launched over 70 years ago, Britannia served the Royal Family for over 44 years, travelling more than a million nautical miles to become one of the most famous ships in the world. Britannia provided the perfect Royal residence for glittering state visits, official receptions, Royal honeymoons and relaxing family holidays. She was a majestic symbol of the Commonwealth and a proud ambassador generating billions of pounds in trade deals.
Visit the Forth Bridges to see three bridges spanning three centuries. Each of the three bridges is a record-breaking pinnacle of engineering. They complement each other beautifully and are a gargantuan sight to behold. The oldest of the bridges, The Forth Rail Bridge, is now a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site of unique global significance and interest.
