RSBP Nature Reserve, with trails through the woodland to the top of Vane Hill, a wetland trail with three hides, café and picnic area

Discovery Point is home to the RRS Discovery, whose journeys included her amazing Antarctic expedition with Captain Scott. The V and A is Scotland’s design museum, in an iconic building next to Discovery Point. 45 minutes away

The nearest Whisky distillery to The Granary only 30 minutes away

A lovely area of Edinburgh that sits on the Water of Leith. There is a fabulous little Sunday market for foodies and for crafts. An hours walk from here alongside the Water of Leith takes you to Leith with its numerous great restaurants

Beautiful Castle in the small City of Stirling within 45 minutes

Beautiful Palace just outside Perth, with restaurant, in around 30 minutes

Located near Leith, Edinburgh, have a tour of the former Royal Yacht, and you may want to enjoy afternoon tea in board. Only an hour away. Accessed from Ocean Terminal shopping centre which also houses a VUE cinema and restaurants

Local cinema, with link to great dining at The Bothy which is just across the road. 25 minutes away

The ‘Fair City’ with extensive shopping and restaurants. Theatre and Concert Hall, in around 20 minutes

Chic, stylish and historic area if Glasgow with great restaurants and night life. 75 minutes by car or get the train from Alloa (40 mins away with free parking) or Perth( 20 mins away)

At the other end of the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle. Next to the Scottish Parliament and Arthur’s Seat with great walks.

The Bonny banks of Loch Lomond in just over an hour with beautiful Inchcailloch island accessible by boat

A circular path of 13 miles linking natural, historic and cultural heritage around Loch Leven

The ruined castle circa 1300, is on an island in Loch Leven, seasonally accessible by boat. Mary Queen of Scots was once a guest here but her former host turned her jailer in 1567

Harrods of the North! In one hour

Lovely village in the East Neuk of Fife ( near Anstruther and St Andrews) Try the famous Chain Walk and sample delicious food in The Ship Inn . 50 minutes away

Beautiful Union Canal that runs from Falkirk to Edinburgh. Great for walking or cycling. Boat hire from Edinburgh Canal Boat hire or have fun Akwakat water biking from Lochrin Basin. Bridge Inn Ratho is a lovely place to stop for refreshments.

Designer store in Edinburgh with 4th floor restaurant and bars. Next to bus station and a short walk from train station.

Famous Edinburgh landmark at top of Royal Mile in heart of Edinburgh Old Town, in around an hour

Beautiful historic fishing village and a great place to sample Fish and Chips! In around an hour

Capital city of Scotland with Princess Street, Royal Mile and fantastic museums and gallerys and so much more, in around an hour

A beautiful Whisky Distillery by Pitlochry, a lovely Scottish town which also has a Salmon Leap, a Theatre and numerous restaurants and shops