Edinburgh, Scotland’s vibrant and historic capital, is just a short drive, rail journey or bus trip away.  There are so many things to see and do in the city - we couldn’t possibly list them all here.  Here are a few suggestions and links for you to peruse:

History and Heritage
There is so much history and heritage in East Lothian alone - not to mention the rest of Scotland! We’ll not attempt to have a definitive guide here - and will add links as we find them. But here is a wee taster to show you what Scotland has to offer.

Historic Scotland Site This gives great information on all the major landmarks in Scotland overall and in Edinburgh in particular, including Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and Palace of Holyrood House - to mention but a few!

Old Edinburgh Landmarks Potted histories and pics of major Edinburgh landmarks

Arts and Culture
Edinburgh is of course world-famous for its International Arts Festival and the associated fringe - find information about all of these at www.edinburghsfestivals.com  However, the capital boasts some excellent venues and there is a thriving arts and music culture - here are a few pointers:

• · Theatres
  Whether you are into drama, dance, musical theatre, or music, Edinburgh venues offer top-class companies in wonderful settings. Here are a few links to some of them:
  Festival Theatre and Kings Theatre
  Playhouse Theatre
  Royal Lyceum Theatre
  Usher Hall
• · Cinemas
  Film buffs are catered for by the wealth of cinemas and cinema complexes to choose from - not to forget the annual Edinburgh International Film Festival as well!
  Cineworld
  Odeon
  Warner Village
  Filmhouse
  Cameo
• · Galleries
  National Gallery of Scotland
  City Arts Centre
• · Museums
  National Museums of Scotland
  Museums run by City of Edinburgh Council, including Museum of Childhood, Peoples Story etc