EDINBURGH TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
“FASTRACK THE FESTIVAL CITY OF EDINBURGH” WHILST STAYING AT THE MW TOWNHOUSE
Year round tourist attractions — 1 bus journey away
Royal Botanical Gardens — Open All Year 20a Inverleith Row, Stockbridge Bus No: 6, 17, 23, 27 and 37 to the East Gate
Set in 70 acres, the magnificent landscaped gardens include palm houses, rock garden and Japanese garden with ponds and waterfalls in abundance. Very child friendly. Highly recommend the Terrace Caf? for great food and lattes, not to mention fabulous views over the City
Edinburgh Zoo 134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh Bus No: 12, 16 26 31, 86 or the Airport Bus (100)
One of the world's leading conservation Zoos, set up on Corstorphine Hill (great views) with penguins (largest penguin pool in the world), panda, tigers and lots of monkeys! A Fantastic day out
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean Drive, Leithh
Bus No: 14
One of Edinburgh's main tourist attractions, the former Royal Yacht provides a marvellous insight into how the Royal Family enjoyed their holidays aboard as well as a good look at the fabulous fittings and craftsmanship used to build her.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
74 Belford Road, Edinburgh EH4 3DR Tel: +44 131 556 8921
Matisse and Picasso are among the artists presented here together with important examples of 20th century movements including Cubism and Pop Art. There are several sculptures by Moore and amongst others. Open: Monday to Saturday 10.00 am — 5.00 pm. Sunday 2.00 pm — 5.00 pm. Admission Free.
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