Edinburgh Dungeons
The Edinburgh Dungeon invites you to delve into the capital’s most blood-curdling history. Live actors, two hair-raising rides, shows and special effects transport you back to those black, bleak times...are you brave enough?
Discover one of the most recent exhibits at Edinburgh Dungeon with Burke and Hare's Business of Murder! Edge your way through the darkness and tombstones of the murky burial ground and find yourself in the very gravest of situations. Feel the hairs rise on your neck and a chill run down your spine as two shadows move menacingly through the gloom…will you be Burke and Hare’s next donation to the medical profession?
Edinburgh Castle
Begin the day at Edinburgh Castle, Scotland's number one visitor attraction, which sits on its own volcanic rock at the top of the Royal Mile.
View the Scottish Crown Jewels, the delightful St Margaret’s Chapel, the Stone of Destiny on which previous Scottish Monarchs were crowned and many other historic buildings.
A recent addition is the re-development of the Queen Anne Building including a prisons of war experience. Proudly conspicuous yet strangely secretive, menacing but still homely and human, a defiant fortress which manages nevertheless to welcome and charm. Edinburgh Castle is a multitude of contrasts that harmonise perfectly. They have evolved into a genuine and magnetic personality that casts a spell on all who go there.
Royal Yacht Britannia
Before you step on board the Royal Yacht Britannia, you'll be given a complementary audio handset which provides captivating stories and offers a rare glimpse into the life of the British royal family.
From Sir Winston Churchill to Boris Yeltsin, Rajiv Gandhi to Nelson Mandela, some of the world’s most influential people have been welcomed aboard Britannia. Now you too can stand where they stood and see what they saw!
Starting at the bridge, the self-guided audio tour covers five of Britannia's magnificent decks, taking you through the fabulous State Apartments and crew's quarters and ending in the gleaming engine room. The majority of items on board are the original pieces, which have been kindly loaned by the Royal Collection. Highlights of the tour include the State Dining Room, the sun lounge and the Officers’ Wardroom.
Be prepared for a few surprises onboard Britannia, including the on-board garage which houses one of Her Majesty’s Rolls-Royces. You will even be able to see the Queen’s bedroom - a rare insight that is not possible at any other royal residence.
Visit Britannia’s Royal Deck Tea Room - a fabulous extension to a five-star experience on board. Enjoy the stunning waterfront views as friendly waiters serve speciality teas and coffees in spectacular surroundings.
Back on dry land, the award-winning shop in Ocean Terminal offer exclusive gifts and popular Britannia souvenirs as distinctive as Britannia herself.