Sights
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh Dungeon - a new attraction showing the dark side of Scotland's
history, not for the faint-hearted. The tour guide takes you around and there
is a lot of talking, which means you miss out a lot. There is little information
printed on the walls. Full cost is around £6.50, pay a discounted rate
of £5.50 for disabled adult. You may be given a voucher of £2
off for up to 5 people the next time you go there
Web www.thedungeons.com
Camera Obscura - living up to its slogan of 'Where seeing is not believing',
there are exhibits of the Magic Gallery - morph yourself, Light Fantastic
with holograms. Also, there is Edinburgh In Camera where you are taken on
a tour of the city without leaving your seat. The script is provided but you
should read it beforehand as the tour is carried out in the dark. Outside
at the top are 360-degree views of the city with information points
Web www.camera-obscura.co.uk
Email info@camera-obscura.co.uk
Shaping the Nation - learn about Scotland and test yourself against the questions
in this new exhibition
Virtual rides - in the same place as Shaping the Nation, there are three
different rides with Grand Prix being my favourite as it's the fastest! Three
rides plus Shaping the Nation exhibition is £5.50 discounted rate for
disabled against full price of £9 though you may only choose one ride
if you wish
The Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre - this is only by tour and scripts are
provided. Discounted rate given. First up is a taste of the whisky before
the tour starts in two different rooms before you go on the barrel ride of
the 300-year history of whisky. Get a certificate to prove you are now a lifelong
friend of this place! Open 10-5
Web www.whisky-heritage.co.uk
Email enquiry@whisky-heritage.co.uk
Museum of Childhood - free of admission with donation points, there are many
exhibits in five galleries dating many centuries consisting of old dolls,
items used to look after the babies, old toys and games, bikes - anything
to do with children. Shop closes 5pm with one gallery being closed at a time
as time gets close to 5:00
Edinburgh Castle
