Royal Yacht Britannia – the Queen’s floating palaceThe Royal Yacht Britannia once served as travelling accommodation for Queen Elizabeth II. Today she is moored near Edinburgh and can be visited. But what is there to see?
St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh – magnificent building on the Royal MileSt Giles’ Cathedral is Edinburgh’s most important church, tells many stories and enchants with its beauty. Why it’s worth a visit.
Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh and the seventeen coffins in the mountainMountaineering in the Scottish capital? You can! Arthur’s Seat is located right in the centre of Edinburgh. And it harbours many a spooky secret.
National Museum of Scotland – exciting excursion in EdinburghIt is not unlikely that it will rain in Scotland. So it’s a good thing that at least the capital city of Edinburgh, with the National Museum of Scotland, offers indoor sights.
Greyfriars Kirkyard – green oasis of death in EdinburghThe eerily beautiful Greyfriars Kirkyard is located in the centre of Edinburgh. It is surrounded by legends and true stories in equal measure. A visit.
Calton Hill – magnificent view over Edinburgh’s Old TownWhen the sun sets in the west of Edinburgh, Calton Hill offers an unrivalled view. But there is much more to discover up there.
Old Calton Burial Ground – where martyrs and freethinkers lieThe Old Calton Burial Ground is located in a prominent position in the centre of Edinburgh. Yet most tourists walk past it. What they miss.
North Harris Eagle Observatory – through the valley of the eaglesA hike between the mountains and along the lakes of Harris leads to a lookout point for eagle watching.
Battlefield of Culloden – the end of the mighty clansHere it was over: the Highlanders’ dream of a Scottish king sitting on the British throne. Shattered in just one hour. A bloodbath that is still commemorated today by the memorial stones at Culloden
Mushroom Stone – beautiful coastline in the south of MullA walk through the beautiful nature on the coast of the Isle of Mull leads to a very special rock: the Mushroom Stone.
