Best Science Activities in Edinburgh

Explore some of Scotland's fascinating history and culture on a day tour from Edinburgh. Learn about the myths of the Holy Grail and Rosslyn Chapel and travel to Melrose to see its 12th-century abbey.

Walk in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire from the hit series Outlander on a guided tour of various filming locations in Northern Scotland, including Blackness Castle, and Falkland.

Uncover the darker side of Edinburgh on a walking tour of the historic city center, and feel the hair on the back of your neck stand on end as you discover gruesome graveyards and hear about the secrets that lie down the narrow alleyways.

Spend 2 days in the Scottish Highlands and experience a ride on the Jacobite steam train, also known as the “Hogwarts Express,” as you learn about the history of the Jacobites.

Explore Royal Edinburgh with three hop-on hop-off city tours plus guaranteed entry to Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Yacht Britannia, and Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Combine movie magic and historic wonder on this trip to the Scottish Borders. Alnwick Castle is the true star of this show. Not only was it a key location for Harry Potter films, it’s a historic location of epic conquests and royal splendor.

Start right in the heart of Craigmillar Castle grounds, cycle on Union canal paths, and stop at Dean Village, Leith, and Portobello. Complete a full circle of 20 miles around Edinburgh city.

Visit the intriguing Rosslyn Chapel, famous from the Da Vinci Code. See the pretty town of Melrose and explore its Abbey. Then discover how whisky is made at the Glenkinchie Distillery.

Explore Outlander's magic with visits to three castles and a perfectly preserved village from Edinburgh. Uncover the thrilling history and real-life wonders that rival the excitement of the show.