Almondell & Calderwood Country Park A large country park incorporating two previously private estates, featuring many woodland and riverside walks, picnic areas, barbecue sites and open spaces for children to run and play in.

Arniston House Arniston is privately owned by descendants of the Dundas family who purchased the land in 1571. The present mansion house was commenced in 1726 by William Adam and completed by his son John , brother of the famous Robert, in the 1750's.

Beecraigs Country Park Just three miles south of historic Linlithgow, nestled high in the scenic Bathgate Hills, West Lothian Council caters for a wide range of leisure and recreational interests within its 370 hectare (913 acre) Country Park.

Blackness Castle Blackness Castle was built in the 1440s, and was restored in the 1920s by the Office of Works.

Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway The Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway is home to an exciting collection of railway buildings, locomotives, equipment, carriages and wagons.

Brass Rubbing Centre In the centre you will find a fascinating collection of replicas moulded from ancient Pictish Stones, rare Scottish brasses and medieval church brasses.

Camera Obscura & World Of Illusions Visit Edinburgh Camera Obscura and World of Illusions where seeing is not believing! There are five great attractions in one visit.

Crichton Castle Crichton is a large and sophisticated castle with a spectacular Italian-style range.

Dalmeny House When Dalmeny House was completed in 1817, it marked a great departure in Scottish architecture; its Tudor Gothic style, with its highly-decorated chimneys and crenellations, looked back toward fanciful 16th-century English mansions, such as Hampton Court.

Dean Gallery The gallery has an extensive collection of Dada and Surrealist art including works by Dalí, Duchamp, Ernst, Magritte, Man Ray and Miró.

Dynamic Earth Our Dynamic Earth is the most amazing adventure of all time. It's a fantastic journey of discovery that will take you from the very beginning of time to the unknown future of the planet we call home.

Edinburgh Castle Perched high on an extinct volcanic outcrop, Edinburgh Castle dominates the capital's skyline with stunning views across the World Heritage listed Old and New Towns, and out to the Firth of Forth.

Edinburgh City Art Centre The City Art Centre is home to Edinburgh's fine art collection, comprising some 4,000 paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures and photographs.

Edinburgh Dungeon The Edinburgh Dungeon invites you to a feast of fun with history's horrible bits. Live actors, an errie ride, shows and special effects transport you back to those black, bleak times. Are you brave enough?

Edinburgh Zoo Edinburgh Zoo is part of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, a registered charity. The aim is to inspire and excite our visitors with the wonder of living animals, and so to promote the conservation of threatened species and habitats.

Georgian House (Edinburgh) The Georgian House is part of Robert Adam's masterpiece of urban design, Charlotte Square. It dates from 1796, when those who could afford it began to escape from the cramped, squalid conditions of Edinburgh's Old Town.

Gladstone's Land Gladstone's Land was the home of a prosperous Edinburgh merchant, Thomas Gledstanes, in the 17th century. But Gledstanes also let out parts of the building to different tenants.

Glenkinchie Distillery Glenkinchie distillery, like so many others, was founded by farmers and is situated in a quiet hollow, surrounded by the fields which supply the barley for malting on site.

House of the Binns An Edinburgh butter merchant, Thomas Dalyell, who had made his fortune at the court of King James VI and I in London, built the House of the Binns between 1612 and 1630.

Inveresk Lodge Garden This inviting terraced garden in the historic village of Inveresk entices visitors with its colours and perfumes, colourful herbaceous beds, a variety of attractive shrubs and the scent of roses.

John Knox House John Knox House has been the outstanding building in Edinburgh's historic Netherbow for over five hundred years.

Lauriston Castle A country mansion situated five miles west of the city centre, it stands in extensive grounds overlooking the Firth of Forth.

Lennoxlove House Lennoxlove, dating from the 14th century is the home of the Duke of Hamilton, Scotland's premier Duke.

Linlithgow Story Linlithgow's Museum, The Linithgow Story, is situated in Annet House on the Royal Burgh's historic High Street. Annet House is, in itself, part of the town's history, being built in 1787 as home to one of the town's merchant families.

Livingston's Countryside There is a wealth of wonderful countryside throughout Livingstone. Why not explore some of the rich habitats for yourself and discover some of the local wildlife?

Malleny Garden A peaceful haven from the bustle of the nearby capital, this three-acre walled garden has a delightful collection of old-fashioned roses and fine herbaceous borders.

Museum of Childhood The Museum of Childhood in Edinburgh is a favourite with adults and children alike - it is a treasure house, crammed full of objects telling of childhood, past and present.

Museum of Edinburgh The Museum of Edinburgh traces the history of the capital from prehistoric times to the present day. It also houses extensive collections of Edinburgh-made silver and glass, Scottish pottery and other decorative objects.

Museum of Flight Man's fascination with flight comes to life at this protected First and Second World War airfield.

Museum of Scotland The Museum of Scotland presents the history of the nation: its land, people and culture.

Myreton Motor Museum Myreton museum houses a large collection of cars , bicycles, motorcycles and commercial vehicles dating from 1899 to the 1970s.

National Gallery of Scotland The Museum houses an outstanding collection of paintings, drawings and prints by the greatest artists from the Renaissance to Post-Impressionism which is shown alongside the national connection of Scottish art.

National War Museum of Scotland The National War Museum of Scotland explores the Scottish experience of war and military service over the last 400 years.

Nelson Monument The death of Admiral Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 was felt by many people in Britain to be more than just a public calamity. In Edinburgh it was decided that a monument should be built which would be both ornamental and useful.

Newhaven Heritage Museum What was it like to live in a tightly-knit fishing community at Newhaven, and earn a living as a fishwife or a fisherman braving the sea? Find out at the lively and informative Newhaven Heritage Museum.

Palace of Holyroodhouse The Palace of Holyroodhouse, official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen, stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat.

Polkemmet Country Park Discover a world of excitement at West Lothian's Polkemmet Country Park, where the clock has been turned back and a large area of neglected ground restored to its place as a focal point of the community.

Preston Mill Picturesque Preston Mill sits on the River Tyne which still drives the mill's water-wheel. The conical roofed kiln and red pantile roof of these old 18th-century buildings hold a magnetic attraction for artists and photographers.

Queensferry Museum Situated in the historic former royal burgh of Queensferry, eight miles west of the city centre, the museum commands magnificent views of the two great bridges spanning the Forth.

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Discover the wonders of the plant kingdom in Scotland's Premier Garden. Plants from around the world are displayed in over 28 hectares of beautifully landscaped grounds.

Royal Museum The Royal Museum covers life, the universe and beyond. With international collections of decorative arts, science and industry, archaeology and the natural world, there really is something for everyone.

Scott Monument The Scott Monument is 200 ft. 6in high and 55ft square at the base; the highest gallery is reached by climbing a total of 287 steps. It is constructed of Binnie stone, taken from shale workings near Linlithgow.

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art The Gallery contains Scotland's finest collection of 20th-century painting, sculpture and graphic art. There is a sculpture garden and beautiful leafy grounds.

Scottish National Portrait Gallery A unique visual history of Scotland told through the portraits of those who shaped it, including such luminaries as Mary, Queen of Scots, Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott right up to Jimmy Shand and Sean Connery.

Seton Collegiate Church The transepts and steeple of this lovely building were built by the widow of the Lord Seton, who was killed at Flodden in 1513.

St Giles Cathedral When you walk through the door of St Giles' Cathedral, you are entering one of the most historic and romantic buildings in Scotland. Founded in the 1100s, this church has witnessed executions, riots and celebrations

Tantallon Castle Tantallon Castle is a remarkable fortification, on a promontory, with earthwork defences, and a massive 14th century curtain wall with towers.

The People's Story Situated in the Canongate Tolbooth this museum was opened in 1989. It tells of the life and work of Edinburgh's ordinary people from the late 18th century to the present day.

The Royal Yacht Britannia For over forty years The Royal Yacht Britannia served the Royal Family, travelling over one million miles to become the most famous ship in the world.

The Writers' Museum The Writers' Museum is dedicated to the lives and work of scotland's great literary figures.

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