Highlights

Majestic Edinburgh Castle, the vast Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and palatial Royal Yacht Britannia are among many Edinburgh attractions within easy reach of Best Western hotels.

Edinburgh Castle

One of the city's most popular attractions, Edinburgh Castle was built on an extinct volcano. Venture inside to see the weapons and armour in the Great Hall, Scotland's Crown Jewels, the Norman Chapel of St Margaret and the famed Stone of Destiny. Listen out for the daily One O'clock Gun! Daily Edinburgh Castle, Castle Hill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG. Tel: 0131 225 9846

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art

Set in tranquil parkland, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art includes masterpieces from Picasso and Matisse to Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst. The collection also includes early 20th-century Russian and French works, Cubist and Expressionist paintings, post-war and Scottish pieces. Daily; Free admission; charge for temporary exhibitions. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, 75 Belford Road, Edinburgh EH4 3DR. Tel: 0131 624 6200

Royal Yacht Britannia

Once home to HM The Queen and host to Sir Winston Churchill and Nelson Mandela, the Royal Yacht Britannia is now open to the public. Roam its five decks, armed with an audio handset that draws you into life onboard. Start at the Bridge and work through the State Apartments, crew quarters and Engine Room. Daily Royal Yacht Britannia, Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ. Tel: 0131 555 5566

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