Best known
Culross Abbey
9.5mi (17min) from Rosyth | 14.5mi (24min) from South Queensferry | 24.5mi (43min) from Leith | 23.5mi (43min) from Newhaven | 52.4mi (1hr 10min) from Dundee
Visitors can take in the remains of a Cistercian monastery founded in 1217 The eastern parts of the Abbey Church are the present parish church.
Culross | www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Dunfermline Palace and Abbey
4.8mi (12min) from Rosyth | 8.6mi (18min) from South Queensferry | 18.7mi (37min) from Leith | 17.7mi (37min) from Newhaven | 42.4mi (1hr 3min) from Dundee
Dunfermline Palace and Abbey is well worth a visit.
Dunfermline | 01383 739026 | www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Edinburgh Castle
() from Rosyth | () from South Queensferry | () from Leith | () from Newhaven | () from Dundee
A mighty fortress, the defender of the nation and home of the famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo – Edinburgh Castle has dominated the
Edinburgh | +4413 12259846 | ecadmissions@hes.scot | edinburghcastle.scot
Glenkinchie Distillery
34.0mi (48min) from Rosyth | 30.0mi (41min) from South Queensferry | 16.1mi (32min) from Leith | 16.7mi (35min) from Newhaven | 76.0mi (1hr 35min) from Dundee
Come and visit our picturesque distillery and experience a real taste of Scotland in this 5 star attraction. Enjoy the exhibition on the original Malting Floors and take a tour through the production process learning how we make the ‘water of life’
Tranent, East Lothian | +4401 875342012 | glenkinchie.distillery@diageo.com | www.discovering-distilleries.com
Holyrood House - Palace of
14.8mi (36min) from Rosyth | 9.5mi (29min) from South Queensferry | 2.8mi (17min) from Leith | 3.0mi (16min) from Newhaven | 56.9mi (1hr 26min) from Dundee
Open throughout the year, the Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Explore the Palace's close associations with some of Scotland’s most well-known historic figures such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, and learn how today it is used by The King when carrying out official engagements in Scotland.
Edinburgh | 03031 237306 | www.rct.uk
Hopetoun House
8.3mi (21min) from Rosyth | 2.8mi (8min) from South Queensferry | 14.7mi (32min) from Leith | 13.8mi (33min) from Newhaven | 48.5mi (1hr 6min) from Dundee
Hopetoun House is a beautiful historic house dating from the 17th century and still lived in by Lord Hopetoun and his family.
South Queensferry | 0131 331 2451 | www.hopetoun.co.uk
Old Course, St Andrews
43.9mi (1hr 2min) from Rosyth | 45.8mi (1hr 1min) from South Queensferry | 55.9mi (1hr 20min) from Leith | 52.0mi (1hr 19min) from Newhaven | 12.9mi (24min) from Dundee
The Old Course is the world-famous home of golf where golf was first played 600 years ago.
St Andrews | 01334 466666 | www.standrews.org.uk
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
13.6mi (26min) from Rosyth | 8.3mi (21min) from South Queensferry | 2.5mi (10min) from Leith | 1.9mi (7min) from Newhaven | 55.7mi (1hr 18min) from Dundee
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, or 'The Botanics' as we are locally known is one of the world's leading botanic gardens. A pleasure for everyone, our Living Collection of plants & trees are set in over 70 acres of beautiful landscape and also offers a stunning view of the city skyline. The garden highlights include the Rock Garden, Herbaceous Border, Woodland Garden, Chinese Hillside, our Pond, Rhododendron Collection, Scottish Native Plants Collection in our Heath Garden and our famous Arboretum of trees. Visitors cannot help but leave with a deeper appreciation and understanding of the importance of plants in our world, and the need to support the Garden's important work.
Edinburgh | +4413 12482909 | www.rbge.org.uk
Scotch Whisky Experience
14.5mi (40min) from Rosyth | 9.6mi (32min) from South Queensferry | 3.6mi (21min) from Leith | 3.1mi (18min) from Newhaven | 56.5mi (1hr 26min) from Dundee
The Scotch Whisky Experience is a five-star visitor attraction located at the top of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, next to Edinburgh Castle. Fully guided, accessible tours educate and inspire visitors about Scotch whisky, covering all aspects of whisky making, the landscapes of the whisky
Edinburgh | +4401 312200441 | info@scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk | www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk
St Andrews Old Course Walks
Join an expert guide on a tour of the world's most famous golf course. Your tour will take place around the 1st, 17th and 18th holes of the Old Course where you will be able to walk in the footsteps of icons of the game and experience a player's eye view of the fabled links.
Tour | www.standrews.com
