Other places of interest

The Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre

The Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre visitor attraction brings 300 years of Scotch Whisky history to life.

This unique interactive 5 star visitor attraction Edinburgh, allows you to experience the sights, sounds and smells of whisky, and the opportunity to discover how scotch whisky is made.

Royal Yacht Britannia

This magnificent ship has played host to some of the most famous people in the world. But, above all, she was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family. Now you are welcome on board to discover the heart and soul of this most special of royal residences. The Royal Yacht Britannia now moored at Ocean Terminal at Leith is a five star visitor attraction, steeped in history and filled with artefacts from The Royal Collection – and with a superb souvenir shop.

Theatres and cinemas

• The Festival Theatre and King's Theatre have an all year round exciting and varied programme. www.eft.co.uk
• Usher Hall is another Edinburgh Institution with classical and contemporary perfomances. www.usherhall.co.uk
• The Queens Hall Edinburgh offers a wide range of events to tempt you all year round -classical, jazz, blues, pop and much more. www.thequeenshall.net
• Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh. One of Scotland's most successful producing companies - offering high quality drama productions September to May. www.lyceum.org.uk
• Traverse Theatre. Edinburgh's Traverse Theatre is Scotland's new writing theatre with a record of excellence since 1963. www.traverse.org.uk
• Edinburgh Playhouse. The biggest long running Musical Hits are shown at the Playhouse. This site allows you to see what's on and you can book your tickets.www.ents24.com
• Filmhouse Edinburgh. Filmhouse is Scotland's foremost Independent Cinema, featuring Film Festivals, Art Films and generally very good movies. It also has a very welcoming Cafe Bar. www.filmhousecinema.com
• Dominion Cinema Edinburgh. A lovely and "old fashioned" cinema complex it has a very loyal following within the Southside of Edinburgh and beyond, it offers a contemporary programme - some screens have superior lounge seats. www.dominioncinemas.net
• Cameo Cinema Edinburgh. Another little gem of a Cinema with a good programme ( part of Picture House Cinemas), ideal if you want to avoid the huge cinema complexes. www.picturehouses.co.uk

Others

• Royal Commonwealth Pool Edinburgh. A first class swimming and diving venue which also offers an excellent Pulse Centre Gym.
• Edinburgh Zoo. A great day out for all the family!
• Palace of Holyrood House. The Queen's Official Residence in Scotland, founded as a monastery in 1128.
• Dynamic Earth. A very popular attraction on the History of the Earth - great for adults and children alike!