Within 10 miles of Priory Lodge. Almondell Calderwood Country Park. Almondell offers extensive riverside and woodland walks in this former estate, with large picnic and grassy areas. Bo'ness Kinneil Railway. 7 mile round trip by steam train to Birkhill for visit to scenic Avon gorge and guided tour of Birkhill fireclay mine. Brass Rubbing Centre. Located in the reconstructed 15th century Apse of Trinity church is a fascinating collection of replicas moulded from ancient Pictish stones, rare Scottish brasses and medieval church brasses. Camera Obscura World of Illusions. Amazing live moving panorama of the city - spy on passers-by below and pick them up in your hand! Cars Of The Stars Motor Museum (Edinburgh). Museum dedicated to the preservation and restoration of film and TV vehicles. Exhibits include The Batmobile, KITT from Knight Rider and the Back To The Future De Lorean. A feature of the museum is the James Bond Collection, including the Aston Martin DBS and Lotus Esprit Turbo. Home to the city's own art collection and venue for major international exhibitions. Extensive collection of Dada and Surrealist art, including works by Dali, Ernst, Magritte, Man Ray and Miro. This magnificent Castle is Edinburgh's top tourist attraction known throughout the world. The Castle rock has been inhabited since 800 BC and the great Castle which grew upon it has become a symbol of Scotland's nationhood. Indoor visitor attraction depicting darkest chapters of Scottish history. Heavy emphasis on interaction, via actors, rides and tableaux. Edinburgh Old Town Weaving Company. Working exhibition of tartan design and weaving, a working water wheel, giant warp mill and more. Visitors can also experience 'hands-on' weaving. Tapestry weaving, highland dress exhibition and Scottish coffee bar. The wildest visitor attraction in Scotland, this leading Zoo is home to over 1,000 rare and beautiful animals. Adam designed neo-classical townhouse located at the north side of Charlotte Sq. Refurbished and furnished to show life in the New Town around 1796. Collection of fine furniture and paintings. Six storey tenement building dating from 1620, home of an Edinburgh merchant. Restored to show life in the Old Town. Contains remarkable painted ceilings. Gleneagles Of Edinburgh. Visitors are able to see crystal being cut by master craftsmen. Glenkinchie Distillery. Enjoy a fascinating guided tour and tasting discover some of the secrets of the distiller's craft. 16th Century tower house with 19th century extensions, standing in tranquil grounds overlooking the Firth of Forth. Rich collections of furniture and decorative art give a glimpse of Edwardian life in a Scottish country house. A favourite residence of the Stuart Kings, it was the birth place of Mary Queen of Scots and later housed Cromwell, Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Duke of Cumberland. Beautifully set on its own peel beside Linlithgow Loch. The Linlithgow Story tells of the Stewart Kings who built the Palace and the ordinary people who built the trades of the town. Linlithgow Union Canal Society. Cruise to the Avon Aqueduct on the St Magdalene the 40 seater canal boat. Described as the noisiest museum in the world, it contains a wonderful collection of historic toys, dolls, games pastimes as well as items relating to the costume, health, upbringing and education of children. A restored 16th Century mansion and now Edinburgh's principal museum of local history containing period rooms and reconstructions relating to the city's traditional industries. Important collections of glass, Scottish pottery and shop signs can also be seen. The Museum of Scotland tells the history of Scotland from its geological beginnings to the present day through the national collections. National Gallery of Scotland. Among the finest small galleries in the world, containing an outstanding collection of paintings, drawings and prints by the greatest artists, from the Renaissance to Post-Impressionism, including Velazquez, Rembrandt, Turner Monet. National Library of Scotland. One of Britain's four largest libraries, with an unrivalled collection on Scottish culture and history. National War Museum of Scotland. The Museum explores the Scottish experience of war and military service over the last 400 years. Monument to Admiral Horatio Nelson, the British Navy Commander at the Battle of Trafalgar. Completed in 1815, the monument offers spectacular views of Edinburgh and its surroundings. Newhaven Heritage Museum. Housed in the former fishmarket next to Newhaven Harbour, this museum tells the story of the historic fishing village and of the life and work of its people through first-hand spoken and written accounts, hands-on exhibits, music and video. Visit one of Europe's largest shopping and leisure developments on the waterfront. Shop in some of the UK's finest stores, eat and drink in our collection of bars, restaurants and coffee shops. See a movie, visit the Royal Yacht Britannia, or simply enjoy the view. Our Dynamic Earth is one of Edinburgh's must see attractions. It's a fantastic journey of discovery, using dramatic special effects, stunning imagery and state-of-the-art interactives, that takes you from the very beginning of time to our unknown future. Regimental Museum Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards. Museum showing 320 years of the history and tradition of Scotland's cavalry regiment, including Royal Scots Greys and 3rd Carabiniers. Uniforms, medals, pictures, silver and flags complemented by landscape displays and models of military action and cavalrymen. Royal Botanic Gardens. Scotland's National Botanic Garden displays plant treasures from around the globe in its seventy exquisitely landscaped acres. Scotland's premier museum housing international collections of African, American and Pacific ethnography, jewellery, scientific instruments, costume, fossils, Japanese and Chinese material, Middle Eastern cultures, mammals, fish, birds and insects! Royal Scottish Academy Building. The Academy is situated on the Mound adjacent to its sister building, the National Gallery of Scotland. Its refurbishment has created a world-class space for major international exhibitions, organised by the National Galleries of Scotland. Royal Yacht Britannia. Visit the Britannia Visitor Centre and learn about life on board and then step on board and tour the five main decks of Britannia. Scotch Malt Whisky Society. The Society conducts whisky tastings for groups of all sizes within its fabulous 18th Century building, or at a venue of your choice. Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre. A voyage of discovery through the centuries brings to life the history, mystery and magic of the spirit of Scotland. One of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks. A climb to the top of this gothic building provides plenty of exercise and wonderful views of the city and its surroundings. Scottish National Gallery Of Modern Art. This impressive neo-classical building is set in beautiful leafy grounds, and houses Scotland's finest collection of 20th Century painting, sculpture and graphic art. Includes works by Bacon, Damien Hirst, Hockney, Matisse, Moore, Peploe, Picasso and Warhol. Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Unique visual history of Scotland, told through the portraits of those who shaped it, from Mary Queen of Scots and Robert Burns, through to Sean Connery and Irvine Welsh. Scottish Rugby (Murrayfield Stadium Tours). Feel the passion of Scottish Rugby for yourself by taking a behind the scenes tour of Murrayfield. Follow in the footsteps of legends as you visit the dressing rooms, players' tunnel, Royal Box, hospitality suites and the world famous pitch. Entertaining and educational visitor attraction. Explores the innovative and creative energy of the Scottish people through the use of state of the art interactive technology, culminating in an exciting and unique motion simulator ride around Scotland. Discover 1000 years of history in the heart of Edinburg...

More than 20 miles from Priory Lodge. Bannockburn Heritage Centre. Situated in Bannockburn itself, the centre offers a great insight into the Battle of Bannockburn, Robert the Bruce and William Wallace. Carberry Candle Cottage. Candle making demonstrations, including an opportunity to try yourself; plus an interactive candle making video presentation. A large sophisticated castle with a spectacular facade of faceted stonework in an Italian style. Crichton Collegiate Church Trust. A grand, old medieval church built by William Crichton, Lord Chancellor Of Scotland, in 1449. The church is located beside Crichton Castle. The unique 19th century, stained glass windows are of particular interest. Dirleton Castle Gardens. A romantic castle at the forefront of Scottish history since the 12th century. The renowned gardens, added in the 16th century, include arts and crafts, herbaceous border and Victorian garden. Dunbar Town House Museum. 16th Century town house. Displays of local archaeology and hands on introduction to archaeology. East Links Family Park. South-east Scotland's newest visitor attraction. Includes pony rides, kids' fishing pond, chick hatchery, train rides, animal handling, farm educational centre and adventure playground. Jane Welsh Carlyle Museum. Childhood home of Jane Baillie Welsh, wife of historian, writer and philosopher Thomas Carlyle. The house and enchanting gardens have been restored and reflect the regency style of the period. John Muir Country Park. Habitats found in the park include cliffs, dunes, saltmarsh, woodlands, scrub and permanent grassland. Located on a beautiful stretch of coastline, ideal for families seeking an enjoyable day in the open air. The birthplace of John Muir has been transformed into a stunning Interpretative Centre highlighting the work of the man known as the father of modern conservation. Lennoxlove House And Gardens. A house of great historic interest dating back to before the 14th century. Containing treasures from the Hamilton Palace collection of portraits, furniture porcelain. Also on show is Mary Queen of Scots death mask, silver casket and sapphire ring. Scotland's national museum of aviation houses a huge collection of aeroplanes and rockets in the hangars of a World War II airfield. Myreton Motor Museum. The Myreton Motor Museum at Aberlady, east of Edinburgh has on show a large collection of cars, motor cycles and World War II military vehicles, some dating back as far as 1896. National Flag Centre. Plaque by church tells story of origins of St Andrews cross (the saltire) which was first adopted as the Scottish flag at this place. Book of saltire is exhibited in the 18th century church. New Lanark Visitor Centre. Award-winning visitor centre, in UNESCO World Heritage Site, with beautiful woodland surroundings. Features New Millenium Experience, a dramatic dark ride, as well as a new 3D theatre show - the Annie McLeod Story in Robert Owen's School. Preston Mill Phantassie Doocot. One of the oldest mechanically intact water-driven meal mills in Scotland. The conical roofed kiln attractive red pantiled buildings make Preston Mill a popular haunt for photographers artists. Prestongrange Industrial Heritage Museum. Industrial museum on former colliery site. Historic Cornish beam engine (unique in Scotland), brick kiln. Locomotive steam engine operates the first Sunday of every month. Scottish Mining Museum. Marvel at the sheer size of the Scottish Mining Museum, be astounded by the engineering brilliance behind all the machinery and retrace the footsteps and struggles of the thousands of miners and their families before you. Scottish Seabird Centre. Get back to nature with a visit to this award-winning 5 star Wildlife Centre. Open all year, enjoy exhilerating sea air breathtaking views at this all-weather visitor centre. Stirling Castle is situated at the head of Stirling's Old Town, mounted high on an old volcanic outcrop. The Castle is recorded to have been built between 1370 and 1750 in various different stages by the numerous different occupants. Set on the edge of the cliffs, looking out to the Bass Rock, this formidable castle was a stronghold of the Douglas family. One of Scotland's oldest and finest castles. Historic seat of the Earls Dukes of Lauderdale, currently the Maitland family home. Famous 17th Century ceilings, pictures, historic toy collection, country life displays a new dungeon display. 105 hectares of beautiful, rolling parkland and woodland. A 1876 Victorian mansion - part of which is open to the public, a nine-hole golf course, adventure playground woodland walks. Completed in 1869, the 220 feet high Wallace Monument sits on Abbey Craig two miles north of the city of Stirling. This monument to a national hero was funded by public subscription, and donations poured in from expatriate Scots around the world. A 15th century tower house restored palatially with famous stone twisted chimneys and magnificent plaster ceilings. Still a family home after 500 years it houses many treasures.