Attractions in Lothian Scotland

Attractions in and around Lothian

Lothian has numerous visitor attractions for all the family including:

Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Millfield, Livingston EH54 7AR
Telephone 01506 414957
Award-winning museum and farm offering a fun-packed family day of discovery

Bennie Museum, 9-11 Mansefield St Bathgate EH48 4HU
Telephone 01506 634944
An independent local museum displaying artifacts relating to Bathgate

Blackness Castle, Blackness, by Linlithgow EH49 7NH
Telephone 0131 668 8800
Impressive 14th century stronghold

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Union St. Bo'ness, EH51 9AQ
The living history of Scotland's railways, Enjoy a journey behind a historic steam locomotive

Cairnpapple Hill, by Bathgate, EH49 7AL
Telephone 01506 634622
Prehistoric cairn and henge

Hopetoun House, by South Queensferry, EH30 9SL
Telephone 0131 331 2451
Scotland's finest stately home

House of the Binns, Philipstoun, by Linlithgow, EH49 7NA
Telephone 01506 834255
Home to one of Scotland's oldest families

Kirk of Calder, Sommers Park, Midcalder, EH53 0RZ
Telephone 01506 880207
16th century parish church

Linlithgow Canal Centre, Canal, Basin, Linlithgow EH49
Telephone 01506 671215
Canal Centre, boat trips, museum and tearoom.

Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow, EH49
Telephone 01506 842896
Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots

The Linlithgow Story, 143 High St, Linlithgow, EH49 7EJ
Telephone 01506 671215
Museum of Linlithgow with historic garden.

Five Sisters Zoo, Gavieside, West Calder, EH55 8PT
Telephone 01506 872925
Award-winning zoo and wildlife attraction

Torphichen Preceptory, Torphichen, by Linlithgow
Telephone 01506 653733
Historic tower and parish church

Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill, Edinburgh
Telephone 01312 259846
Scotland's most famous castle which houses the Crown Jewels, the Stone of Destiny and the famous gun 'Mons Meg'. Edinburgh Castle dominates the city of Edinburgh and has over one million visitors each year.

Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 3AA
Phone: +44 (0) 1315 243333

Festival City Theatres Trust
13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT
Phone: (0131) 662 1112

Royal Lyceum Theatre Company
30B Grindlay Street. Edinburgh, EH3 9AX +44 (0) 1312 484848.

Odeon Cinema
Kinnaird Park, Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh, EH15 3RD
Phone: 08700 102030

Cineworld
130 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH11 1AF
Phone: 08712 002000

Queensferry Museum
53 High Street, South Queensferry, Edinburgh EH30 9HP
Telephone 0131 331 5545
Situated in the former Royal Burgh of Queensferry, the museum commands magnificent views of the great bridges spanning the Forth

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2ND
Telephone 0131 226 3709
View amazing panoramas from our rooftop terrace.

Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh, EH12 6TS
Telephone 0131 334 9171
Scotland's number one wildlife attraction - See over 1,000 amazing animals in our wonderful parkland setting in Edinburgh. You can also enjoy a broad range of visitor facilities, free Hilltop Safari rides, several children's play areas, the restaurants and zoo gift shop. www.edinburghzoo.org.uk

Dynamic Earth
Holyrood Road, Edinburgh.
Telephone 0131 550 7800
An excellent attraction which explains the story of planet Earth by utilising dramatic special effects and amazing imagery.

City Art Centre
2 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DE
Telephone 0131 529 3993
The city’s fine art collection consists of some four thousand works of Scottish art: paintings, watercolours, drawings, prints, photographs, sculpture and tapestries.

Attractions Museum of Edinburgh
Huntly House, 142 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8DD
Telephone 0131 529 4143
History of Edinburgh from the earliest settlement to the present day.

Scottish Rugby
Murrayfield, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ
Telephone 0131 346 5000
Feel the passion of Scottish Rugby, take a behind the scenes tour of Murrayfield Stadium.

There is no shortage of things to do in Lothian even if there is the odd rainy day, the only problem is fitting it all in!

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