Holyrood Park Education Centre
A venue for school groups to learn about their community and environment with help from the Historic Scotland ranger service, the Holyrood Park Education Centre is a modern building, designed by Malcolm Fraser Architects, that has floor-to-ceiling windows to showcase views to Arthur’s Seat.
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1 Queen's Drive
Edinburgh
Hermitage of Braid Visitor Centre
The Hermitage of Braid, a 130-acre nature reserve running from Comiston to Liberton, is a haven for plants and wildlife. The visitor centre itself is located in the fine 18th-century mansion of Hermitage House, which has a three-bay ashlar front, with corner turrets, mock battlements and, inside, fine plaster-work and fire-places.
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69 Braid Road
Edinburgh
House of the Binns, Linlithgow
A living monument to one of Scotland’s oldest families, the Dalyells, who have lived here since 1612, the 17th-century house contains interesting family portraits and a fine collection of porcelain, paintings and furniture. It is surrounded by over 200 acres of parkland.
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Linlithgow
West Lothian
Hopetoun House
Located near South Queensferry, Hopetoun House is one of Scotland’s finest stately homes, open to visitors during the summer months. It occasionally holds classical musical recitals, as well as sporting activities such as clay shooting. As a traditional estate, Hopetoun also produces food and forestry products, selling Christmas trees and firewood on the premises.
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Shore Road
South Queensferry
Edinburgh
Howden Park Centre, Livingston
This stunning arts venue in Livingston hosts a wide variety of events, including music, dance, drama, exhibitions and workshops. It has a bistro, a first-floor meeting room with panoramic views over the park, three different multi-function spaces, two art studios and a 300-seat auditorium.
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Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
Holyrood Park
The main entrance to this large royal park, situated east of the city centre, is flanked by the Palace of Holyrood House and the Scottish Parliament Building. Its main feature is Arthur’s Seat, an 823-foot hill which has a number of smaller peaks and ponds surrounding it.
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Edinburgh
EH8 8HG
Hailes Castle, East Linton
About a mile-and-a-half south-west of East Linton, Hailes Castle is one of the oldest constructions of its kind in Scotland, with origins dating from 1300. The west tower and vaulted cellar are two of the main features here; only a finger of stonework from the east tower remains.
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East Linton
East Lothian
Holyrood Abbey
Predating the palace of Holyrood, in whose grounds it lies, by around 300 years, Holyrood Abbey is of great historical interest due to the high number of coronations, weddings, funerals and meetings of old Scottish Parliament that took place here. Admission is granted with a ticket to Holyrood Palace.
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
Edinburgh
EH8 8DX
