As she left Tixall with Paulet and Walter Aston, Mary Queen of Scots wept, saying to some poor people at the gate: "I have nothing for you, I am a beggar as well as you, all is taken from me."
During August, September and October the grounds, gardens and exhibitions are closed to the Public as The Royal Family are in residence.
Deposed,exiled and executed! Accused of murder! See Mary,Queen of Scots along with all the details of the period, if you're interested in a bit of Scottish history! What a life!
Worth the visit with excellent audio guide and historic items back past Bonnie Prince Charlie. Add it to your visit list
If you haven't been for a while, this is definitely the time to go. The Gallery looks magnificent after extensive restoration work and the exhibition layouts have been very well thought out.
Seek out Mile Amusements a free 3 jour tour of the Royal Mile hidden gems. Head to St Giles Cathedral got more info
Get a free walking tour, it's the greatest way of learning city history while you are actually seeing it.
Red peppers and blue cheese pot of mussels DELICIOUS!! Half kilo is enough per person... The starter made of haggis is excellent as well.
I would have to say get one of the tours, also take a walk round greyfriers graveyard it can be quite spooky
Visit their Burlesque shows. Highly recommanded: through the keyhole, March 23, edinburlesque.co.uk
Author Sir Walter Scott created Ivanhoe, Rob Roy – and this magnificent manor, the embodiment of Scottish romanticism and awarded the EU Prize for Cultural Heritage in 2014. Leer más.
Interesting exhibition not only on Glen Coe massacre but also about mountaineers, climbing equipment, geology,... Free WIFI with every café purchase. They sell walking maps at ranger desk and in shop.
In diesem Tal verübten die Engländer im Jahr 1692 am 5. Februar ein Massaker am Clan der Macdonalds.
A fascinating, enormous museum! 7 floors of Scottish history to explore. Most of the attractions for kids are quite fun for adults too. You can spend more than a full day here...
Great place to have lunch after tour visit of the Glenfiddich distillery. Dishes are simple but good. Enjoyed the soup, the hot salmon sandwish and the cheeses. Prices very reasonable.
Go to the Culloden battlefield the day before. The whole fort is amazing but spend time in the Highland Regiment Museum. A real eye opener.
Beautiful viewpoint! Worth the 5 min hike up. This is jot just for the viaduct viewpoint. The monument and its surroundings are astonishing!
Agree that it is hard to find. Interesting if you're into standing stones. It's said to be the oldest known Pictish carved stone.
Great place to look at interesting pieces of history. And a Art Gallery that's always featuring different artists.
Great museum dedicated to Scottish portraits! It’s free entry and always worth a visit
Try the Anejo Shrub by Dean Evans. Amazing cocktail with Diplomatico Añejo, Cocchi Torino, Grenadine, Shrub and Top with Fentimans Ginger ale served into a rustic vessel. Leer más.
This art collection by Sir William Burrell at Pollok Country Park is home to vast collections of medieval art of stained glass, weapons, tapestries, Islamic art, and artifacts from China and Egypt.
The Oldest House in Glasgow. Built in 1471, the house was part of St Nicholas's Hospital and was built by a former Bishop of Glasgow, Andrew Muirhead.
This medieval house (the oldest one in the city) museum is on top of Castle Street is where you'll find an impressive collection of 17th century Scottish furniture.
Hunterian Museum located at the university of Glasgow showcases many of the roman artifacts recovered from the antonine wall and biological samples with a good description . It has free entry.
The 4th Laird of Traquair, John Stuart, became Captain of the Queen's Bodyguard to Mary Queen of Scots and she visited the house in 1566 with her infant son James.
Fantastic living history and archaeology centre, try ancient wood working, stone working, weaving and fire lighting, great fun.
Unbelievable experience. Very gothic and romantic place. Book your table in Secret garden, its unique. Food could be better though... But its really doesnt matter, if u are in this fairy tale lol
Less than half of the 30 islands are inhabited, the rest are home to birds, seals, & otters. See ruins at Skara Brae (5000 BC) and Maes Howe (2700 BC). – Green Guide Editor
Set in the city’s oldest park, Glasgow Green, is the solid orange stone People’s Palace. It is an impressive museum of social history, telling the story of the city from 1750 to the present.
Take in the amazing view on the Loch Ness, and learn something about the history of the castle through the impressive introduction video and the information boards scattered throughout the ruins.
Lovely wee island to explore with stunning views! Lots of WW2 bunkers dotted about it too. Just don't miss the tide else you'll be stuck for a while :)
Finlaggan is the ancient seat of the Lords of the Isles. The site is maintained by the Finlaggan Trust and is sign-posted off the main road between Ballygrant en Keills Leer más.
Dirty water. Couldn't c d Turtles & Fishes clearly. Wonderfully kept Rose gardens & other plants like d carnivorous plants & cactus! Beautiful place 2 b in!
