Edinburgh Visitors Attractions
Coldingham Attractions | Borders Attractions | Edinburgh Attractions
Edinburgh is about an hours drive from Coldingham - just follow the A1 signs.
All of the attractions here have been visited personally by Fiona and Michael and are recommended to our Guests.
A good place to start might be one of the many open top tour buses that run every day of the year. They all start at Waverley Bridge in the heart of the city.
Edinburgh Castle - a fabulous starting point for your Edinburgh visit. You can just wander but the guided tours are a much better way to see the attraction.
The Royal Mile - if you want to experience and learn about the Royal Mile one of the best sources is the Edinburgh Tattoo web site.
The Scotch Whisky Experience - a fascinating insight into the history of whisky. Just a few minutes walk from the Castle. There are often price reductions at different times of the day and vouchers online to get a complimentary dram. Also has a nice restaurant and a shop where you can easily spend a small fortune on very nice bottles of whisky.
St Gile's Cathedral - if you like churches then a visit to the Cathedral is "must see". About 5 minutes from the Castle. Admission is free but a donation is requested. Has a very nice cafeteria if you need a cup of tea.
National Museum of Scotland - everything you want to know about historic Scotland. Admission is free. A short walk from city Centre or use the Tour Bus to be dropped nearby.
Palace of Holyrood House - the Royal Palace at the other end of the Royal Mile to the Castle. It may be best to book tickets online to ensure admission.
Royal Yacht Britannia - about 2 miles from the City Centre at Leith. You can catch a bus at Waverley Bridge or drive by car - follow signs for Ocean Terminal.
Royal Botanical Gardens - free admission to the Gardens. Home to over 6% of all known plants. About a mile from the City Centre - you can catch a bus at Waverley Bridge.
Edinburgh Zoo - about an hour away by car. Edinburgh Zoo is owned by The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. Set in 82 acres of parkland, the Zoo has around 1,000 rare and endangered animals.
