Historic Sites in Prestonpans

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Historic Sites in Prestonpans

Scottish Parliament Building
Scottish Parliament Building
4.1 (457 ratings)4 (1649 ratings)
Curves and angles line this bold modern building with oak and granite interior, plus guided tours.
Edinburgh, EH99 1SP, United Kingdom
Government officeSights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsGovernment BuildingsHistoric Sites
Mentioned by edinburghlive
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"The unconventional design has long been a topic of much debate and discussion. Some people think it's the best place to house our government, others think it's quite frankly ridiculous and would prefer a more traditional looking government building. The design has won awards in the past, but we don't think we're wide of the mark in saying it's something of a marmite structure, having featured in many lists of this nature in years gone by."
Mentioned by Out About Scotland
The Best Things To Do in Edinburgh: The Ultimate Guide
"Address: Edinburgh, EH99 1SPWebsite: The Scottish Parliament Building. The Scottish parliament building in Edinburgh is the home of the Scottish government and it is a world-class example of modern architecture. Sitting at the bottom of The Royal Mile on 4 acres, the building is an unusual tourist attraction but it’s well worth taking a look around inside, especially as it’s free to get in."
Dean Village
Dean Village
4.6 (7651 ratings)4.5 (1254 ratings)
Bucolic village abutting a tranquil stream, with gardens, 19th-century buildings & a museum.
Dean Path, Edinburgh, EH4 3AY, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Finding the Universe
The Best Photography Locations in Edinburgh
"Speaking of villages, if you make it to Circus Lane, you should definitely head a little further out of the city centre to Dean Village. This is a wonderfully picturesque oasis that sits in a valley formed by the “Water of Leith”, Edinburgh’s main river. There’s plenty to photograph down here, but certainly the highlights include the colourful houses and the river, as well as the huge 19th century bridge that spans the valley above, transporting traffic across and away, and leaving Dean Village as a place that time seems to have almost forgotten."
Mentioned by Dickins
8 of Edinburgh's Most Romantic Places
"This beautifully preserved 19th-century village is one of Edinburgh’s favourite hidden gems. Despite being the subject of countless Instagram photos over the years, it remains a tranquil haven in the city. As if frozen in time, this romantic gem is filled with little alleyways, storybook bridges and charming architecture, all set alongside the Water of Leith River."
Mentioned by solosophie
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"Picture perfect and pretty as a postcard, Dean Village first started out as a settlement on the fringes of the city where local millers would live. Once upon a time, eleven mills donned the river, driven by the water’s current. Now, the former mills and millers’ houses make up some of the most prime real estate in Edinburgh."
John Knox House
John Knox House
4.3 (298 ratings)4 (204 ratings)
Puritan reformer's home dating from 1470 now hosting storytelling tours and historic exhibits.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR, United Kingdom
Local history museumSights & LandmarksHistoric SitesHistory Museums
Mentioned by Out About Scotland
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"Address: 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SRVisitor guide:John Knox House. John Knox’s house in the middle of The Royal Mile is a historic building that was reputedly lived in by the Protestant reformer in the 16th-century. Although Knox only lived in the house for a short time it’s his association with the building that prevented it from being demolished in 1840 when many other derelict buildings were being torn down."
Mentioned by The List
A guide to the best attractions in Edinburgh
"A stylish contemporary building appended to the 15th-century home of Protestant reformer John Knox, housing materials relating to Scotland’s rich oral culture.43–45 High Street, 556 9579, scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk. Mon–Sat 10am–6pm (also Sun noon–6pm during Aug only). Free entry to SSC; John Knox House £4.25 (£3.75; children £1; under 7s free)."
Mentioned by st-christophers.co.uk
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"Getting to John Knox House : Located on the Royal Mile, the museum is a 6 minute walk from St Christopher’s Inns Edinburgh. Photo credit: David Ross. John Knox (1514-1572) was a Scottish minister, founder of the Scottish Presbyterian Church and leader of the Scottish Reformation."
Grassmarket
Grassmarket
4.5 (15 ratings)4.5 (1727 ratings)
Sloping Old Town street & former 15th-century livestock market with pubs, boutiques & restaurants.
Edinburgh, UK
Notable streetSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Out About Scotland
The Best Things To Do in Edinburgh: The Ultimate Guide
"Address: Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2HSWebsite: The Grassmarket. The Grassmarket in Edinburgh is a bustling collection of pubs and restaurants which sit around a large open square at the southern edge of Edinburgh Castle. Because the district is so centrally located within the city you can easily find it by either walking west from the Cowgate or walking south from the Castle Esplanade."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"The site of a cattle market from the 15th century until the start of the 20th century, the Grassmarket has always been a focal point of the Old Town. It was once the city's main place of execution, and over 100..."
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Palace of Holyroodhouse
4.5 (12333 ratings)4.5 (9935 ratings)
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics.
Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8DX, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland
"This palace is the royal family's official residence in Scotland but is more famous as the 16th-century home of the ill-fated Mary, Queen of Scots. The highlight of the tour is Mary's Bedchamber, home to the unfortunate queen from 1561 to 1567. It was here that her jealous second husband, Lord Darnley, restrained the pregnant queen while his henchmen murdered her secretary – and favourite – David Rizzio. A plaque in the neighbouring room marks the spot where Rizzio bled to death."
Mentioned by Edinburgh 2 days itinerary
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"Dismal past aside, the Holyroodhouse is still a great place to walk around and learn about Scottish history and the royals who called this palace home over the centuries. An audioguide is included with the price of admission (£14) and offers a great overview of the history."
Heart of Midlothian Mosaic
Heart of Midlothian Mosaic
4.3 (130 ratings)4 (32 ratings)
Heart-shaped mosaic built into the pavement of Royal Mile, marking the position of the Old Tolbooth.
197 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1NW, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"In the city centre, seek out the Heart of Midlothian for a uniquely Scottish piece of history. The Heart of Midlothian is set in the pavement on the Royal Mile, constructed from coloured granite blocks that form the shape of a heart and cross. This landmark records the position of the 15th century ‘heart’ of the town, the Old Tolbooth."
Dean Cemetery
Dean Cemetery
4.7 (27 ratings)4.5 (21 ratings)
63 Dean Path, Edinburgh, EH4 3AT, United Kingdom
CemeterySights & LandmarksHistoric SitesMonuments & Statues
Mentioned by introducingedinburgh.com
Churches and Graveyards in Edinburgh - Religious places
"Dean Cemetery was inaugurated in 1846 and belongs to a beautiful hamlet located very near the city centre called Dean Village. It is one of the most remarkable cemeteries in Edinburgh and if it weren’t for the gravestones it could pass as a tranquil park full of trees."
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
4.7 (213 ratings)4.5 (296 ratings)
Moodie St, Dunfermline, KY12 7PL, United Kingdom
MuseumHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Gladstone's Land
Gladstone's Land
4.4 (473 ratings)4 (476 ratings)
Family attraction showing how a wealthy merchant would have lived in a house first bought in 1617.
477B Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2NT, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkHistoric Sites
The Real Mary King's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
4.4 (6134 ratings)4.5 (15076 ratings)
Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides.
Warriston's Close, 2, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1PG, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
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"Edinburgh's 18th-century City Chambers were built over the sealed-off remains of Mary King's Close, and the lower levels of this medieval Old Town alley have survived almost unchanged amid the foundations for 250 years. Now open to the public, this spooky, subterranean labyrinth gives a fascinating insight into the everyday life of 17th-century Edinburgh. Costumed characters lead tours through a 16th-century town house and the plague-stricken home of a 17th-century gravedigger. Advance booking recommended."

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Himalaya Centre, Tibetan Cafe
Himalaya Centre, Tibetan Cafe
4.8 (109 ratings)
20 S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9PR, United Kingdom
CafeTea houseYoga studio
Machina Espresso.
Machina Espresso.
4.6 (122 ratings)
2 Brougham Pl, W Tollcross, Edinburgh EH3 9HW, United Kingdom
Coffee shopCoffee roastersCoffee wholesaler
Mentioned by Daily Espresso
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"A total triple threat in the world of coffee, Machina Espresso offers it’s lucky consumers the whole shebang: Something to drink, beans to buy and a range of premium coffee equipment for wannabe baristas in training. Providing their own single-origin bean roast, you can choose from a variety of brewing methods with their baristas also offering great advice on how to get the best coffee for you. Undoubtedly one of the city’s superior coffee specialists, you’ll learn more here in a minute than you would in a year at Starbucks."
Gordon St Coffee Edinburgh
Gordon St Coffee Edinburgh
4.6 (129 ratings)
6 Market St, Edinburgh, EH1 1DE, United Kingdom
Coffee shopCoffee roasters

Best Asian Food Restaurants in Prestonpans

Saboteur
Saboteur
4.3 (543 ratings)
Vietnamese street food & draft beer offered in a cool, contemporary space with a buzzy atmosphere.
19-20 Teviot Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 2QZ, United Kingdom
Vietnamese restaurantSouth Asian restaurantSoutheast Asian restaurantThai restaurant
Mentioned by Trip101
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"A post shared by Servings of Edinburgh (@servingsofedinburgh) on Nov 23, 2017 at 10:09am PST. The sister restaurant to Ting Thai-Caravan, a Thai restaurant also found on Teviot Street, Saboteur is a South East Asian-themed restaurant specializing in Vietnamese cuisine. A wide and varied menu, with plenty of options for customers on specialist diets, includes such wonders as Cari Rang Voi Nang (a red curry with beef) and Pho Vit (a duck noodle soup with spice)."
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
20 Best Restaurants in Edinburgh
"Located in the University quarter, Saboteur specializes in Vietnamese street food. Although it's not a grab-and-go place, it's still quick and casual, with clusters of small tables, tiny wooden stools, and low-lit booths. The small boxes—literally cardboard—of dishes like simple tofu with salt and pepper and grilled chicken skewers with ajard and peanut sauce are all superb."
Mentioned by scotsman.com
17 of the best cheap eats in Edinburgh
"Sister restaurant to the ever-popular Ting Thai Caravan, Saboteur offers reasonably priced Vietnamese and South East Asian food. Most main courses come in at around £7, with filling options like beef pho noodles, pork belly bao buns and roasted duck coconut curry on the menu. Visit: 19-20 Teviot Place, EH1 2QZ - saboteurrestaurant.com"
Kampong Ah Lee
Kampong Ah Lee
4.4 (329 ratings)
Warmly decorated restaurant serving classic Malaysian dishes including soup-based 'big bowls'.
28 Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9HX, United Kingdom
Malaysian restaurantAsian restaurantChinese restaurantChinese takeawayDelivery Chinese restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantRice restaurantSeafood restaurantVegan restaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Edinburgh
The 11 best cheap eats in Edinburgh
"The curry laksa soup here is filed under a menu section titled ‘Big Bowl’ – and they’re not messing around. For £6.30, steaming troughs of slippery noodles, prawns, chicken pieces, tofu, bean sprouts and crab sticks come in bottomless quantities. Not to be confused with its equally delightful sister restaurant Kampung Ah Lee on Clerk Street."
Red Box Noodle Bar
Red Box Noodle Bar
4.3 (573 ratings)
Bespoke noodle and sauce combinations boxed for takeaway or eat-in, with bright diner decor.
51 W Nicolson St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9DB, United Kingdom
Chinese restaurantAsian restaurantChinese noodle restaurant
Mentioned by inews.co.uk
10 of the best cheap eats in Edinburgh
"For a tasty ‘create your own’ lunch, try Red-Box Noodle Bar and have your pick of whichever meat, vegetables, noodles, sauce and garnishes you like. Regardless of what you go for, the price per noodle box is always £5.80, and it’s more than enough to fuel you up for the rest of the day. If you’re more peckish in the evening, you can order a meal deal for one, adding any starter and any soft drink to your customised noodle box for a total price of £8.80."
Mentioned by Time Out Edinburgh
The 11 best cheap eats in Edinburgh
"This noodle bar invites you to tailor your order based on a selection of ho fun, ramen, udon, egg or rice noodles, then add duck, vegetables, tofu, pork, chicken or beef. Throw in three bits of colour and roughage, customise things with options of chilli, spring onion or coriander, and finally pick from one of ten sauces. One of these paper Chinese takeaway boxes filled to the brim will set you back an overdraft-friendly £5.60."
Mentioned by 10Best
Tasty Treats on a Tight Budget: Edinburgh's Best Value Restaurants
"Red Box Noodle Bar is a lively diner and takeaway restaurant located a short walk from Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile. Known for its speedy service, consistent high quality and good value for money Red Box is popular with students, tourists, locals and Festival goers alike. They offer a wide range of snack boxes as starters, everything from spicy chicken wings to crispy won ton and succulent pork dumplings."

Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Prestonpans Area

Jupiter Artland
Jupiter Artland
4.6 (719 ratings)4.5 (493 ratings)
Contemporary art park and gallery, showcasing outdoor work by leading sculpture and land artists.
Bonnington House The Steadings, Wilkieston, Edinburgh, EH27 8BY, United Kingdom
Art galleryShoppingArt museum
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Scotland
"The grounds of 17th-century Bonnington House, 10 miles west of Edinburgh, have been lovingly converted by owners and art patrons Robert and Nicky Wilson into a gorgeous, landscaped sculpture park. Meadows and woodland showcase works – many of them specially commissioned – by a clutch of Britain's leading artists, including Antony Gormley, Anish Kapoor, Cornelia Parker and Nathan Coley, anchored by the the vast landscape sculpture Cells of Life by Charles Jencks. A varied events program includes tours every Wednesday at 10.30am."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Edinburgh and the Lothians
"The beautiful grounds of a Jacobean manor house have been transformed by an art-loving couple, Robert and Nicky Wilson, into an impressive…"
Urbane Art Gallery
Urbane Art Gallery
4.8 (5 ratings)5 (9 ratings)
27 Jeffrey St, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH, United Kingdom
Art galleryShoppingArt Museums
Mentioned by wanderarti.com
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"Tucked away in Edinburgh’s Old Town, the Urbane Art Gallery is one of the most cutting edge spaces in the city. It covers a range of artists and mediums, but the majority of work has a hint of urban delight about it. Visit the gallery’s website."
City Art Centre
City Art Centre
4.4 (541 ratings)4 (91 ratings)
Large exhibition space for art exhibitions and touring shows of design and photography.
2 Market St, Edinburgh, EH1 1DE, United Kingdom
Art galleryShoppingArt museumMuseum

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