Edinburgh Castle
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
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Start your exploration at the iconic Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city. This ancient castle offers breathtaking views and opulent interiors with statues of Robert the Bruce and William Wallace. Outside, the grand Esplanade is the site of the world-renowned Edinburgh Military Tattoo each August.
Science lovers can head to the fascinating Dynamic Earth and Natural History Museum of Scotland. If a day on the links is more your style, you’ll find several championship courses within driving distance. They include Muirfield and Gullane, the esteemed Old Course at St. Andrews, the challenging Carnoustie, and the world-renowned Turnberry—regularly rated the world’s best.
Should you work up an appetite while you’re out and about, there are lively pubs and award-winning restaurants around every turn. Sample Scotland’s greatest export at the Scotch Whiskey Experience or Glenkinchie Distillery. Or, hit the shops of the bustling Princes Street. The Lothians offer spectacular outdoor adventures, from beautiful parks to historic ruins and pristine beaches.
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-Museums
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-Pubs
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-French Restaurants
0.59 mi
Oink
-BBQ Joints
0.53 mi
National Museum of Scotland
-History Museums
0.69 mi
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-Sushi Restaurant
0.15 mi
Calton Hill
-Scenic Lookouts
1.19 mi
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-Juice Bar
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Arts & Culture
- Traverse Theatre 0.1 km/0.1 miles
- National Gallery 1.1 km/0.7 miles
- Greyfriars Bobby 1.1 km/0.7 miles
- Museum of Scotland 1.3 km/0.8 miles
- Museum of Childhood 1.6 km/1.0 miles
- Dynamic Earth 2.1 km/1.3 miles
- Palace of Holyrood House 2.4 km/1.5 miles
- Forth Railway Bridge 14.5 km/9.0 miles
Community
- Edinburgh International Conference Center 0.1 km/0.1 miles
- St. Giles Cathedral 1.3 km/0.8 miles
Corporate Offices
- Capital House 0.1 km/0.1 miles
- Oracle 0.1 km/0.1 miles
- Standard Life 0.1 km/0.1 miles
- Saltire Court 0.1 km/0.1 miles
- James Capel/HSBC 0.1 km/0.1 miles
- HBOS 0.8 km/0.5 miles
- PricewaterhouseCoopers 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- Financial District 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- Ethicon 5.0 km/3.1 miles
- GEC Marconi 5.0 km/3.1 miles
- Royal Bank 6.4 km/4.0 miles
- Motorola 14.5 km/9.0 miles
- Hewlett Packard 16.0 km/9.9 miles
- Sun Microsystems 16.0 km/9.9 miles
- FMC Corporation 19.0 km/11.8 miles
- British Telecom (BT) 32.0 km/19.9 miles
Golf
- Braid Hills Golf Courses 3.0 km/1.9 miles
- Prestonfield Golf Club 3.0 km/1.9 miles
- Murrayfield Golf Club 5.0 km/3.1 miles
- Liberton Golf Club 6.4 km/4.0 miles
- St. Andrew's Golf Course 80.0 km/49.7 miles
- Turnberry Golf Course 161.0 km/100.1 miles
Local Attractions
- Georgian House 0.6 km/0.4 miles
- The Royal Mile 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- Edinburgh Gladstone's Land 1.1 km/0.7 miles
- The Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre 1.1 km/0.7 miles
- Edinburgh Castle 1.3 km/0.8 miles
- Scott Monument 1.3 km/0.8 miles
- John Knox's House 1.6 km/1.0 miles
- Arthur's Seat 3.0 km/1.9 miles
- Royal Yacht Britiannia 5.0 km/3.1 miles
Nearby Destinations
- Edinburgh City Centre 0.1 km/0.1 miles
- Glasgow 97.0 km/60.3 miles
Recreation
- Murrayfield Rugby Stadium 2.6 km/1.6 miles
- Edinburgh Zoo 4.0 km/2.5 miles
- Hillend Ski Centre 8.0 km/5.0 miles
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