Burns Supper Gala & Training Day
Saturday 30th January 2010

Things to do

From 5-star visitor attractions and tours, to fabulous food to suit every taste (and wallet), Edinburgh's got it all.

Take a look at the listings below and find some of our favourite and best visitor attractions Edinburgh has got to offer.

Edinburgh Castle

A majestic landmark which dominates the capital city's skyline Edinburgh Castle is the best known and most visited of our historic buildings. Perched on an extinct volcano and offering stunning views, this instantly recognisable fortress is a powerful national symbol, and part of Edinburgh's World Heritage site.

The Royal Yacht Britannia

This magnificent ship has played host to some of the most famous people in the world. But, above all, she was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family. Now you are welcome on board to discover the heart and soul of this most special of royal residences.

You'll receive a truly warm welcome at Britannia's Visitor Centre in Ocean Terminal before you step on board. Here you can view displays and historic photographs that detail Britannia's fascinating past.

http://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk

Edinburgh Zoo

The Zoo is the largest and most exciting wildlife attraction in Scotland, commited to the highest standards of animal welfare, conservation and environmental education.

In just one day, you can meet over 1,000 wonderful animals, in our beautiful parkland setting on the outskirts of Edinburgh. And you can also enjoy a wide range of visitor facilities, from free Hilltop Safari rides to the top of the hill, children's play areas, restaurants and gift shops.

http://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/

The Royal Botanic Garden

This was founded in the 17th century as a 'Physic Garden', growing medicinal plants. This first Garden was in St Anne's Yard, part of the Holyrood Palace grounds, and occupied an area the size of a tennis court.

Visit the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh to explore and explain the world of plants.

http://www.rbge.org.uk/

Our Dynamic Earth

This exciting new attraction in Edinburgh offers a totally new concept in visitor entertainment. It combines the very latest interpretative technology and special effects with cutting edge scientific thinking.

It will take you on a fascinating, ever-changing journey around planet Earth. You will travel back through time to witness the Big Bang. You will experience earthquakes, ice ages and tropical rainstorms. You'll travel to the depths of the oceans and fly high above towering glaciers and mountains. You will see, hear, feel and smell the planet as it was millions of years ago and how it might be in the future.

http://www.dynamicearth.co.uk/

Edinburgh Dungeon

The Dungeons invite you to a unique feast of fun with history's horrible bits. A unique combination of real history, horror and humour bring gruesome goings-on back to life in the 21st century. Live actors, special effects and boat rides in London & Edinburgh transport you back to those black bleak times.

The Edinburgh Dungeon brings gruesome history vividly back to life...Are you brave enough to delve into the darkest chapters of history?

http://www.thedungeons.com/

If the above isn't enough please go to the VisitScotland website to read about more places to visit in and around Edinburgh - www.visitscotland.com