Attractions in Pathhead & Things to Do in Pathhead
(and nearby)

Crichton Castle (2 Miles)*
Crichton is a large and sophisticated castle with a spectacular Italian-style range.
Glenkinchie Distillery (3 Miles)*
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.
Arniston House (4 Miles)*
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.
Inveresk Lodge Garden (5 Miles)*
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.
Seton Collegiate Church (7 Miles)*
The transepts and steeple of this lovely building were built by the widow of the Lord Seton, who was killed at Flodden in 1513.
Myreton Motor Museum (8 Miles)*
Myreton museum houses a large collection of cars , bicycles, motorcycles and commercial vehicles dating from 1899 to the 1970s.
Lennoxlove House (9 Miles)*
Lennoxlove, dating from the 14th century is the home of the Duke of Hamilton, Scotland's premier Duke.
Dynamic Earth (10 Miles)*
Edinburgh's 5 star Our Dynamic Earth invites you on a journey back through space and time 15,000 million years.
Museum of Edinburgh (10 Miles)*
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.
The People's Story (10 Miles)*
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.
Palace of Holyroodhouse (10 Miles)*
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.
John Knox House (10 Miles)*
John Knox House has been the outstanding building in Edinburgh's historic Netherbow for over five hundred years.
Museum of Childhood (10 Miles)*
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.
Brass Rubbing Centre (10 Miles)*
In the centre you will find a fascinating collection of replicas moulded from ancient Pictish Stones, rare Scottish brasses and medieval church brasses.
National Museum of Scotland (10 Miles)*
The National Museum of Scotland is in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. The museum, which has recently undergone a £47.4 million redevelopment, offers one of the UK's best days out.
Edinburgh Dungeon (10 Miles)*
The Edinburgh Dungeon invites you to delve into the capital's most blood-curdling history. Live actors, two hair-raising rides, shows and special effects transport you back to those black, bleak times...are you brave enough?
Nelson Monument (10 Miles)*
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.
St Giles Cathedral (10 Miles)*
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
Edinburgh City Art Centre (10 Miles)*
The City Art Centre is home to Edinburgh's fine art collection. Mostly by Scottish artists, the works range in date from the 17th century to the present.
Gladstone's Land (10 Miles)*
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.
The Writers' Museum (10 Miles)*
The Writers' Museum is dedicated to the lives and work of scotland's great literary figures.
National War Museum (10 Miles)*
In the magnificent setting of Edinburgh Castle, explore over 400 years of the Scottish military experience.
Camera Obscura & World Of Illusions (10 Miles)*
Come and play at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions! The Camera Obscura gives an amazing live moving panorama of the city of Edinburgh.
Scott Monument (10 Miles)*
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.
National Gallery of Scotland (10 Miles)*
The Museum houses an outstanding collection of paintings, drawings and prints by the greatest artists from the Renaissance to Post-Impressionism.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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