Attractions
The Robertson Guesthouse is based in the bruntsfield area of Edinburgh. During your stay with us why not take time to see what Edinburgh and Scotland can offer you.
Edinburgh and Scottish Tours
Discover the cultural, historical and geographic beauty of Scotland and Edinburgh on tailored tours that take you across this diverse country during your stay.
The most popular open top bus tour in Scotland, which travels around Edinburgh's historic and central areas highlighting all the major attractions and historical points of the city. In addition to this the tour is conducted in a variety of languages to allow all international guests to fully appreciate the history and vibrance of the City of Edinburgh.
If whilst staying in The Robertson Guesthouse you wish to see more of what Scotland can offer you. Grayline tours offer a large range of day sightseeing tours covering St Andrews, Loch Ness , the magical Firth of Forth area and many other locations. A great way to spend a day discovering Scotland during your stay.
Timberbush Tours offer a wide range of Highlands and Islands tours during your stay in Scotland and Edinburgh. With vehicles available for special charter they can accommodate parties from 4 all the way to 32 and furthermore tours can be anywhere from 1 to 5 days. Which can allow you to cover all of the Scottish countryside at a leisurely pace.
Heart of Scotland tours offer multi-lingual tours all over Scotland. With popular lines offering Whiskey lovers a tour around the Spey-Side Whiskey trail and The West Coast Castles tour. Incorporating many of the popular castles in the Central belt of Scotland as you head towards the beautiful west coast regions.
Rabbies offer specific tours to the magical Scottish Islands. Departing from Edinburgh, travel North to the previous viking strongholds of Orkney and Shetland. In addition to tours to the Inner and Outer Western Isles. The cultural home of the Scottish Clansmen and the native language of Gaelic.
Offering lower cost tours of Scotland Haggis tours give you the opportunity to travel all across Scotland during your stay at reasonable rates. With Tours ranging from Skye Exploration tours which take you via the Magical castle of Eilian Donan. Popularized for it's role in the Sean Connery Film 'Highlander'.
Attractions and Activities in and Around the City of Edinburgh
During your stay in the Robertson Guesthouse. Discover the best of what Edinburgh, the Capital city has to offer and the history that has formed what has been described as one of the most beautiful capital and cultulraily rich cities in the world.
Deep under the heart of Edinburgh is a snapshot of life in the 1600's. A recently re-discovered street deep in the capital's most famed area Mary Kings Close is something that all the family can enjoy and learn from.
Enjoy a tour of old Edinburgh's history. With late night ghost tours and themed adventures to show the old town of Edinburgh in it's heyday Mercat Tours has everything to discover the true identity of Scotland Capital and how it was formed.
With Vaults Dungeons and Ghosts, Auld Reekie tours is an entertaining night in Edinburgh's Tron district. Find out about the black past of Edinburgh where marshall law ruled and spirits and frights were common occurances.
Scottish Whiskey Heritage Centre
Scotland's best export has been the 'Water of Life' or better known around the globe simply as Whiskey. In this great exhibition find out how whiskey was born, how it is made today and why each whiskey has a special character that no other has. Finally at the end of the day sample the best Whiskey's produced in Scotland and dine in style at the luxurious restaurant.
Edinburgh's largest collection of Holograms and Scientific images the largest in Scotland, along with the incredible Camera Obscura. This breathtaking experience makes a great day's visit and gives a unique perspective on the Capital of Scotland. With something to keep every visitor no matter how old or young captivated.
Museums and Galleries
Scotland's inhabitants for years have been some of the most innovative adventurous and creative throughout the globe. This wealth of knowledge and art is showcased no better than in Edinburgh the Capital.
Scotland's rich heritage of global discovery, artistic excellence and technological innovations. The Edinburgh museums showcases the diversity of Scotland across a variety of collections
Containing the local Museum of Flight where the last airborne Concord is on show, the Capital Center based National Museum and the War Museum of Scotland, the National Museums cover a large variety of exhibits to interest all.
Scotland has given birth to many of the most influential artists in history, spanning across all historical movements. With collections including Paolozzi, McTaggart and external exhibitions of egyptian artifacts. The Edinburgh City Art Centre brings a rich artistic diversity under one roof.
Discover Children's play throughout history and view one of the largest collections of Toys in the United Kingdom. The mesmerizing museum of childhood will either walk you through memory lane or intrigue younger visitors with their interactive exhibits.
Contemporary art gallery based in the heart of the nation's capital. Offering many exhibitions or just a relaxed area of contemplation and relaxation. The Fruit Market gallery is an ideal stopping point as you cross the Royal Mile.
In Edinburgh it is hard to ignore the castle wherever you may be. As a beautiful centerpiece to the capital's centre it is also a venue to some of the most spectacular views and cultural exhibitions. The tattoo runs throughout the year and is the biggest military exhibition in Scotland. With cavalry drill shows and parades.
Hollyrood - Scottish Parliament
Scotland's parliament is not only a turning point in it's peoples history but also a testament to the excellence of Scotland's designers and architects. The multi award winning building has to be seen if your visit takes you to the Royal Mile. The stunning craftsmanship and breathtaking design holds the hub of Scotland government.
Located centrally in the Royal Mile St Giles Cathedral is a towering monument to Edinburgh's past as the Religious Capital of Scotland. The stunning stonework and towering stained glass must be viewed to be appreciated and in-keeping with tradition as you leave spit on the Heart of MidLothian to guarantee you good luck on your journey.
Theatres and Cinemas
Edinburgh is famed for it's cultural festival the international film festival and many more major events, however the culture and arts do not end there. With a wealth of permanent venues supporting Scotland's cultural diversity the last thing you will feel during your stay is boredom
The festival theaters trust based in the famed Festival and King's theaters produces many of Scotland finest dramatic performances and dance performances. To spend an evening of culture away from the bars and restaurants during your stay it is highly recommended.
From opera to orchestral music the Traverse Theatre covers all movements and also houses some of the best contemporary dramatic productions in Edinburgh. A great way to spend the evening absorbing Edinburgh's rich culture.
The Filmhouse Cinema is the home of the Edinburgh's famed film festival. Showing films from around the globe and films entered into the Festival. This small cinema specializes in films outside of the mainstream domain. Or re-releases of cinematic greats.
The Usher Hall is a venue which has long been known for musical acts. From Orchestral to Popular music the Usher hall's historic 3 tiered seating balconies and cylindrical design make it a truly enchanting experience both visually and aurally.
From John McGlaughlin's Jazz to PJ Harvey to The Russian Philharmonic Orchestra. The Queens hall is an intimate historical venue, where you can come close to the musicians and truly be enveloped by the experience of the performance.
The Cameo Picture House is Edinburgh's oldest cinema. With it's traditional art deco front emulating the New York classic cinema look it is by far the best place in the Capital's center to watch the latest block busters and major releases. In addition to this with it being only 5 minutes walk from the Robertson Guest House it is an ideal location to relax whilst staying with us.
