Edinburgh attractions to visit for free on St Andrew's Day

Meet grisly figures plucked straight out of Scotland's history (including William Wallace and Edinburgh grave robbers Burke and Hare) and hear in their own words how horrible history really is. Better yet, take a pal along for protection - the Dungeon is offering a free adult ticket for every adult ticket purchased from November 16-30. Download your voucher now.

Within this neo-classical complex of buildings you'll find collections of surgical pathology material, instruments, displays on radiology, a dental collection and more. In truth though, it's the gruesome pickled bits of people in jars that the public comes to see. Bring a pal from November 16-30 and get 2-for-1 entry in celebration of St Andrew's Day. Download your voucher now.

Journey inside a network of subterranean hand-carved networks and tunnels, whose original purpose remains a mystery. You'll probably want a pal to hold your hand through the darker bits, so enjoy 2-for-1 entry from November 16-30 as part of St Andrew's Day. Download your voucher now.

This historic Edinburgh home originally dates from as far back as the late 1500s, though its stately rooms have been periodically updated since then. You can take a 2-for-1 tour at 2pm on Novemer 21-22 & 28-29 in the run-up to St Andrew's Day - download your voucher now.

This magnificent church building, dating from the late 14th century, has a breathtakingly grandiose interior - but forget all that, bcause for St Andrew's Day, St Giles is granting 2-for-1 access to its spectacular rooftop tours, where you can wander among the spires like some medieval cat burglar. The offer runs from November 27-30 - download your voucher now.

Built to commemorate ‘Ivanhoe’, ‘Waverley’ and ‘Rob Roy’ writer Sir Walter Scott, the Scott Monument is the world’s biggest monument to a writer. Use the special St Andrew's Day 2-for-1 ticket offer and enlist a buddy to help you clamber all 287 steps to the top, where you'll enjoy fantastic views across Edinburgh (which'll be handily all lit up for Christmas time). The offer runs November 27-30 - download your voucher now.

Explore all five decks, from the bridge to the engine room, on this floating palace that served the Royal Family for over 40 years. Again, there's a free kids' ticket with every adult ticket purchased from November 16-30 - download your voucher now.

Kids may not be old enough to drink whisky, but they're still highly likely to enjoy the barrel ride through the Scotch Whisky Experience's replica distillery. Once again, the St Andrew's Day offer gets you one free kids' entry for every full priced adult, November 16-30. Download your voucher now.

You'll need to make sure your kids are made of stern stuff before taking them into Mary King's Close, a genuine city street that lies entombed beneath the Royal Mile. You know the deal by now: one free kiddie for every paying adult. Valid November 27-30, download your voucher now.