Scotland's oldest independent bottler, established in 1842, has a fine selection of whiskies, encompassing both rare brands and more recognisable names. The company is also...

Expect thoroughbred shows by the likes of Louise Bourgeois, Jeff Koons and Fred Sandback at the Fruitmarket, Edinburgh's leading venue for contemporary art. The pint-sized...

One of the city's finest Highland outfitters is also home to 21st Century Kilts. Launched in 1996, this innovative range is made from materials such as denim and leather and is...

There has been a church on the site of St Giles since 854. Nothing remains of the earliest structures, but the four pillars that surround the Holy Table in the centre have...

Wandering past this shop will either make you wince or grin, so pungent is the smell of the cheeses within. Delicious farmhouse cheeses from all over Europe sit alongside...

The extensive collection of toys and childhood mementos stretches back decades, to when lead soldiers and china-headed dolls were state-of-the-art toys, but also runs through...

The museum, previously known as the Museum of Scotland before merging with the Royal Museum, was judged to be the Scottish Building of the Year after its opening in 1998....

Our Dynamic Earth is located near the former home of Edinburgh-born James Hutton, the so-called 'Father of Geology'. It's anyone's guess what he'd make of its ultra-modern,...

The Palace of Holyroodhouse has its origins in the Abbey of Holyrood (now picturesque ruins), established in 1128 by David I. When Edinburgh was confirmed as the nation's...

Staff at this award-winning malt whisky shop are likely to encourage you to sample a few of the 300-plus varieties on offer before you buy.

Like the Royal Oak, this is a folkies' hangout: there's an open session every night from around 9pm. You can get the gist of the place from the bust of poet Hamish Henderson...

The shop alone makes this tourist-orientated whisky centre worth a visit. The huge selection of blends and malts, some popular and some obscure, includes one of only 83 bottles...

The people of Edinburgh had a long wait to see the building that houses their new parliament. When the scaffolding and coverings were finally removed, a confident, dynamic and...

Located by Edinburgh Castle at the top of the Royal Mile, this is a whisky shop and theme park all in one. Still, you don't have to take the Whisky Heritage Tour or do the...