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Acorn LodgeLocal 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: 0.91 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: 0.86 Miles Scottish National Portrait Gallery The collection provides a visual history of Scotland from the 16th century to the present day, told through the portraits of the people who shaped it. Among the most famous are Mary, Queen of Scots, Ramsay's portrait of David Hume and Raeburn's Sir Walter Distance: 0.84 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: 0.91 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: 0.70 Miles Edinburgh Experience Distance: 0.70 Miles Museum Of Edinburgh Distance: 0.91 Miles National Museums Of Scotland Distance: 0.87 Miles Peoples Story Museum Distance: 0.91 Miles Trinity House Of Leith Distance: 0.61 Miles |
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