Places to go near Edinburgh

Edinburgh Quay on the Union Canal, Edinburgh

The Scottish Lowlands are alive with fascinating visitor destinations
From the 20th century magnificence of The Falkirk Wheel to the ancient splendours of Edinburgh Castle – and the ruins of lesser fortresses which dot the landscape – you’ll never be short of somewhere to admire. Museums, country parks, aqueducts…you name it, it’s here. And the bustling streets of Edinburgh and Glasgow beckon if you fancy a shopping trip or lunch in the big city.

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  1. Image for Edinburgh Castle

    Principal attraction marker image Edinburgh Castle »

    This most famous of castles dominates Scotland's capital city and affords stunning views of the city and surrounding …

  2. Union Canal at Almond Aqueduct. © Chris Heaton - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0

    Almond Aqueduct »

    The famous Broxburn icicle formed on this aqueduct in 1895. It reached a height of 22.8m (75ft). The height of the …

  3. Image for Edinburgh Canal Centre

    Edinburgh Canal Centre »

    In 1971 Ronnie Rusack took over The Bridge Inn at Ratho which was derelict at the time. He pioneered the Union …

  4. Get fit at Edinburgh Quay

    Edinburgh Quay »

    Edinburgh," said the writer Robert Louis Stevenson "Is what Paris ought to be." Paris has the Seine, Edinburgh has …

  5. Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre »

    Travel through time on an electric car. Audiovisual whisky making and blending presentation. Whisky shop selling …

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