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Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
Optical illusions and a rooftop viewing terrace beside the castle.
Plan your visit →Dishoom Edinburgh
A Bombay-inspired restaurant on St Andrew Square.
Plan your visit →Alva House
Alva House is a bed and breakfast in Edinburgh, Scotland. Its visitor address is 45 Alva Place, EH7 5AX Edinburgh. Check current opening times and booking arrangements before travelling.
Plan your visit →Church of St John the Evangelist
Church of St John the Evangelist is a visitor attraction in Edinburgh, Scotland. Its visitor address is Princes Street, EH2 4BJ Edinburgh.
Plan your visit →Loudons Fountainbridge
A café serving breakfast and lunch at Fountainbridge. Check the branch when planning a visit.
Plan your visit →Amar Agua Guest House
Amar Agua Guest House is a bed and breakfast in Edinburgh, Scotland. Its visitor address is 10 Kilmaurs Terrace, EH16 5DR Edinburgh.
Plan your visit →Edinburgh Castle
Castle buildings and exhibitions above Edinburgh’s Old Town.
Plan your visit →Miro's
Miro's is a café in Edinburgh, Scotland. Its visitor address is 25-25A Promenade, EH15 1HH Edinburgh. Check current opening times and booking arrangements before travelling.
Plan your visit →Apex Edinburgh City
Apex Edinburgh City is a hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland. Its visitor address is 61 Grassmarket, EH1 2HJ Edinburgh. Check current opening times and booking arrangements before travelling.
Plan your visit →Edinburgh Zoo
A hillside zoo in Corstorphine with animal habitats and visitor paths.
Plan your visit →The Scran & Scallie
A pub and restaurant in Stockbridge.
Plan your visit →Apex Edinburgh International
Apex Edinburgh International is a hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland. Its visitor address is 31-33-35 Grassmarket, EH1 2HS Edinburgh.
Plan your visit →Greyfriars Kirk
Greyfriars Kirk is a visitor attraction in Edinburgh, Scotland. Its visitor address is Greyfriars Place, EH1 2QQ Edinburgh.
Plan your visit →Giacopazzi’s
Giacopazzi’s is a restaurant in Eyemouth, Scotland. Its visitor address is 20 Harbour Road, Eyemouth, TD14 5HU. Check current opening times and booking arrangements before travelling.
Plan your visit →Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is a hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland. Its visitor address is 23-27 Waterloo Place, EH1 3BG Edinburgh.
Plan your visit →Holyrood Distillery
Holyrood Distillery is a visitor attraction in Edinburgh, Scotland. Its visitor address is 19 St Leonard's Lane, EH8 9SH Edinburgh.
Plan your visit →Shanghai Banquet
A Chinese buffet restaurant in Galashiels, serving a changing selection of dishes and desserts. Seasonal buffets, including Christmas dining, have different menus and booking conditions from the ordinary service. Check the current offering, meal times and reservation arrangements…
Plan your visit →Ascot Guest House
Ascot Guest House is a bed and breakfast in Edinburgh, Scotland. Its visitor address is 98 Dalkeith Road, EH16 5AF Edinburgh.
Plan your visit →National Museum of Scotland
Explore museum collections on Chambers Street. General entry is free; some special exhibitions carry a charge. Open daily, with holiday exceptions. Map pin marks the site; follow the operator’s visitor-entrance directions.
Plan your visit →Damascus Drum
A small café in the historic town of Hawick, providing a food and drink stop while exploring the town. It is distinct from accommodation or a booked attraction, with its own café opening arrangements. Check the current food…
Plan your visit →Averon
Averon is a bed and breakfast in Edinburgh, Scotland. Its visitor address is 44 Gilmore Place, EH3 9NQ Edinburgh. Check current opening times and booking arrangements before travelling.
Plan your visit →Palace of Holyroodhouse
The royal palace at the foot of the Royal Mile. Check closures for royal use.
Plan your visit →New Lam Wah
A food business in Hawick with its own published menu and order information. It provides a local meal option rather than accommodation or an attraction. Check whether you need a table or a collection order, along with the…
Plan your visit →B+B Edinburgh
B+B Edinburgh is a bed and breakfast in Edinburgh, Scotland. Its visitor address is 3 Rothesay Terrace, EH3 7RY Edinburgh.
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Local photographs are used where available. Cards labelled country inspiration show a named scene from the wider country, rather than that town. Category photographs illustrate the activity, not a particular business.
Moot Hall, Keswick — Kenneth Allen · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Waterhead, Ambleside — Fitful · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Grasmere village — Malc McDonald · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Kendal Castle — Sue · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Market Square, Penrith — Malc McDonald · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Whitehaven harbour — Krautrock · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bampton bridge and village, Cumbria — Oliver Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
PLAN YOUR NEXT DAY OUT
Walks & road trips in Scottish Borders
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Eildon Hills Secret Volcano Walk: Three Summits
Climb the three Eildon Hills from Melrose on a rewarding Scottish Borders circuit, passing the Rhymer’s Stone and enjoying wide views across the surrounding countryside.
8.38 km / 5.2 miles · Around 3 hours 10 minutes · Moderate; steep climbs and exposed summits
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Scottish Borders Road Trip
The Scottish Borders rarely get the fanfare that the Highlands do, but mile for mile this is one of the most rewarding drives in Scotland. This route threads.
this is a route best driven slowly, not rushed
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Places to stay in Scottish Borders
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