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Attractions near Thistle Dhu
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This is a list of the attractions near this bed and breakfast that are featured on AboutBritain.com
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all attractions near this bed and breakfast.
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all attractions near this bed and breakfast.
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Edinburgh Zoo
(2 Miles)*
Edinburgh Zoo is part of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, a registered charity. The aim is: "to inspire and excite our visitors with the wonder of living animals, and so to promote the conservation of threatened species and habitats." |
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Lauriston Castle
(2 Miles)*
A country mansion situated five miles west of the city centre, it stands in extensive grounds overlooking the Firth of Forth. |
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
(3 Miles)*
The Gallery contains Scotland's finest collection of 20th-century painting, sculpture and graphic art. There is a sculpture garden and beautiful leafy grounds. |
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Dean Gallery
(3 Miles)*
Also know as the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, the gallery has an extensive collection of Dada and Surrealist art including works by Dali, Duchamp, Ernst, Magritte, Man Ray and Miro. |
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Dalmeny House
(4 Miles)*
When Dalmeny House was completed in 1817, it marked a great departure in Scottish architecture; its Tudor Gothic style, with its highly-decorated chimneys and crenellations, looked back toward fanciful 16th-century English mansions, such as Hampton Court. |
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Georgian House (Edinburgh)
(4 Miles)*
The Georgian House is part of Robert Adam's masterpiece of urban design, Charlotte Square. It dates from 1796, when those who could afford it began to escape from the cramped, squalid conditions of Edinburgh's Old Town. |
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Malleny Garden
(4 Miles)*
A peaceful haven from the bustle of the nearby capital, this three-acre walled garden has a delightful collection of old-fashioned roses and fine herbaceous borders. |
 Edinburgh Castle
(4 Miles)*
Everything you need to plan a visit to Edinburgh Castle: what to see, visiting with kids, tickets, fireworks, parking and more. Superb photos and video. |
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
(4 Miles)*
Discover the wonders of the plant kingdom in Scotland's Premier Garden. Plants from around the world are displayed in over 28 hectares of beautifully landscaped grounds. |
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National War Museum
(4 Miles)*
In the magnificent setting of Edinburgh Castle, explore over 400 years of the Scottish military experience. |
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Towns near Thistle Dhu
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This is a list of the towns near this bed and breakfast that are featured on AboutBritain.com
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all towns near this bed and breakfast.
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all towns near this bed and breakfast.
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Cramond
(2 Miles)*
Cramond Kirk was built in the 17th century on the site of a medieval church which was itself built on top of the Roman fort... |
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Currie
(3 Miles)*
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Ratho
(3 Miles)*
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Granton
(4 Miles)*
The run-down area of Granton is beginning to change as building and development continues to bring the area into the 21st Century. A walk along the Granton breakwater gives excellent views of the Firth of Forth and Leith. |
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Edinburgh
(4 Miles)*
Edinburgh is the amazing, historic and beautiful capital of Scotland, situated between the Forth Bridges and the Pentland Hills. It is a fantastic place to visit at any time of year with historic buildings, galleries and museums by the score! |
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South Queensferry
(5 Miles)*
South Queensferry is a town of just over 12,000 residents about ten miles north of Edinburgh. Situated on the south bank of the Firth of Forth, it was originally a royal Burgh. |
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Leith
(5 Miles)*
Leith amalgamated with Edinburgh in 1922. The Water of Leith flows down from the Pentland Hills through Balerno past the picturesque Dean Village (near Edinburgh's west end) down to Leith Docks. |
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Pumpherston
(7 Miles)*
Pumpherston is a small shale mining village situated 12 miles west of Edinburgh. It was once the central oil refinery for shale from the late 1800's to the early 1960's. Red spent shale bings surrounded the area for years. |
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Dalgety Bay
(7 Miles)*
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Aberdour
(7 Miles)*
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