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Ailsa Craig HotelLocal AttractionsMuseum of EdinburghHoused in one of the best-preserved 16th-century buildings in the Old Town. It was built in 1570 and later became the headquarters of the Incorporation of Hammermen. Now a museum of local history, it has collections of silver, glassware, pottery, and othe Distance: 0.38 Miles John Knox House John Knox the Reformer is said to have died in the house, which was built by the goldsmith to Mary, Queen of Scots. Renovation work has revealed the original floor in the Oak Room, and a magnificent painted ceiling. Distance: 0.48 Miles Palace of Holyroodhouse The Palace grew from the guest house of the Abbey of the Holyrood, said to have been founded by David I after a miraculous apparition. Mary, Queen of Scots had her court here from 1561 to 1567, and 'Bonnie' Prince Charlie held court there in 1745 during his attempt to reclaim the throne for his father Distance: 0.40 Miles The People's Story The museum, housed in the 16th-century tolbooth, tells the story of the ordinary people of Edinburgh from the late 18th century to the present day. Reconstructions include a prison cell, 1930s pub and 1940s kitchen supported by photographs, displays, soun Distance: 0.39 Miles Nelson Monument Designed in 1807 the monument dominates the east end of Princes Street. The views are superb, and every day except Sunday the time ball drops at 1pm as the gun at the castle goes off. Distance: 0.23 Miles Dynamic Earth A new attraction that takes you on a fantastic journey of discovery back through time to learn why the Earth has changed. Amazing interactive displays let you see, hear, smell and feel the planet as it was in the past, as it is today and how it will be in the future Distance: 0.46 Miles Edinburgh Training and Conference Centre Distance: 0.48 Miles Edinburgh Experience Distance: 0.23 Miles Museum Of Edinburgh Distance: 0.38 Miles Peoples Story Museum Distance: 0.39 Miles |
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