Central Scotland Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

one of Scotland's best known landmarks, a mighty fortress dominating the Edinburgh skyline, with 3 military museums and Scotland's own Crown Jewels

interact with medieval warriors, archers and knights on either side of the conflict as they reveal how they became involved in this decisive battle

childhood home of the Queen Mother and legendary setting for Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' with sumptuous furnishings and extensive grounds

cleverly combining 19th Century and 20th Century buildings to deliver light and airy galleries depicting Scottish history from geological beginnings to the 1990s

huge working spinning mule, producing woollen yarn, a historic schoolhouse, a millworker's house and 1920s style village store

visited by some of Scotland's most well known historic figures, such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie. Today it is used by The Queen when carrying out official engagements in Scotland

the favourite royal residence of Her Majesty the Queen. Visit the state rooms, the engine room and even the laundry

site of the coronation of the Scottish kings, boasting magnificent collections of objets d'art, woodland walks and a unique Murray Star maze

come face to face with the people who shaped Scotland’s past, present and future

set in a commanding position, the residence of the Stuart monarchs and luxuriously, recently refurbished. Don't miss the Stirling Heads Gallery with beautiful sculptures

one of the finest industrial museums in Europe, exploring the history of the jute industry, with interactive and computer generated displays

a major tourist development with various family friendly visitor attractions, outdoor activities and boat trips

a superb array of sea life, now offering divers the chance to swim with Sand Tiger Sharks measuring a cool 12' in length

follow in the footsteps of Captain Scott and Ernest Shackleton aboard the Royal Research Ship Discovery at the multi-award winning Discovery Point

one of the world's leading conservation zoos, helping to save many endangered species. Main attractions include Giant Pandas and the penguin parade

a typical example of a 17th Century tenement building with rare hand painted interiors and the only surviving arched shop frontage

visually stunning castle with fairy tale turrets with an impressive armoury hall and has been used in the TV series 'Downton Abbey'

a fascinating interpretative centre giving context for the ancient monuments in the surrounding area, with artefacts recovered from various sites

small, but densely decorated, a read through the guide book first is advised.Famously, the denouement for Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code"

One of the few distilleries that distils, matures and bottles all its whisky site - one of Scotland's finest malts -