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Arniston House |
Arniston House has been home to the Dundas family since 1571. The estate originally belonged to the Knight's Templar and then the Knight's of Saint John. |
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Museum of Edinburgh |
The Museum of Edinburgh is a series of interconnected 16th and 17th century buildings situated on the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh Old Town.
Formerly known as Huntly House, the museum... |
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National Museum of Flight |
East Fortune airfield saw action in two world wars. It now brings the story of aviation from the First World War to the present day through exhibitions inside and outside the airfield's hangars. |
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Cannonball House |
A 15th century tenement house at the top of the Royal Mile, just below Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, that has a (visible) cannon ball lodged in its outer wall. |
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Burns Monument |
Re-opened in 2009 following extensive restoration work, this is more than a monument, it's a small, circular temple in the Neo-Greek style typical of Georgian era Edinburgh, constructed in honour of... |
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St. Bernard's Well |
The few visitors that jump the shut iron gate into St. Bernard's Well are usually imbibing something stronger than the legendry mineral water sourced from this area over the centuries. |
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Gladstone's Land |
A six story tenement building on the High Street, which has been purchased and renovated by the National Trust of Scotland, to offer a taste of life in 17th century Edinburgh. |
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Caledonian Brewery |
At its height, in the 19th century, Edinburgh's brewing industry comprised of some 40 or so breweries. |
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Parliament Square |
Large open, cobbled square in Old Town conservation area on the Royal Mile. Parliament Square is named after parliament house which was built in 1641 and was used by the Scottish parliament u |
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Old Observatory House |
Impressive 18th century building atop Calton Hill, designed and once inhabited by New Town architect James Craig. |
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Royal Observatory |
The main astronomy observatory, in the South of Edinburgh, distinguished by its distinctive copper domes atop Blackford Hill. |
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City Observatory |
The City Observatory on Calton Hill was main centre for astronomers until 1896 when it was decided to move to Blackford, due to light pollution |
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Gorgie City Farm |
Much-loved working urban farm with lambs, pigs, chickens, quails, and a variety of crops. |
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Royal Commonwealth Pool |
The Royal Commonwealth Pool (RCP), aka "the Commie", is a broad, squarish building in the Newington area to the South of the City. The building, with its Olympic sized pool housed within,... |
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Stirling Castle |
One of Scotland's most spectacular castles, steeped in history of the Scottish people. William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Mary Queen of Scots passed this way once. |
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Edinburgh Dungeon |
Indoor gothic theme park, very near Waverley Station, that promises "500 years of Edinburgh's darkest and most gory history, 11 actor led shows and 2 scary rides |
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Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway |
Working passenger steam trainline, not far from Edinburgh, that is run by the Scottish Railway Preservation Society. Since Bo'ness station opened in 1981, the line has been gradually extended and... |
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Corstorphine Hill Tower |
Corstorphine Hill Tower, also known as Clermiston Tower or the Scott Tower, is a suitably dramatic memorial (watch video) to celebrated Scottish auth |
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Surgeon's Hall Museum |
The Surgeon's Hall, part of the Royal College of Surgeons complex on Clerk Street, houses Scotland's largest medical museum with one of the most significant surgical collections in the world. |
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New Register House |
National archive located at the East of Princes Street, around the corner from Robert Adam's landmark General Register House. |
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