Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in East Wemyss

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in East Wemyss

Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle
4.6 (64082 ratings)4.5 (44933 ratings)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland.
Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG, United Kingdom
CastleSights & LandmarksHistorical landmark
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
4.6 (8857 ratings)4.5 (12230 ratings)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions.
Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2ND, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksScience MuseumsObservation Decks & Towers
Mentioned by Lets Travel More
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"One of the best ways to enjoy the stunning views of the city with your partner is visiting Camera Obscura, which means a dark room. The site is located behind the Edinburgh Castle and it is a Victorian Rooftop chamber with excellent views. It is one of the oldest buildings in Edinburgh and accepts visitors since 1892."
Mentioned by Full Suitcase Family Travel Blog
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"Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is a quirky little museum just down the hill from the Castle. It’s one of the most popular Edinburgh attractions and great fun for the whole family. The museum is set over 5 floors and contains hundreds of illusions, many of which are interactive."
St Giles' Cathedral
St Giles' Cathedral
4.6 (7230 ratings)4.5 (5872 ratings)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach.
High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE, United Kingdom
CathedralSights & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Calton Hill
Calton Hill
4.7 (2428 ratings)4.5 (8262 ratings)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh, EH7 5AA, United Kingdom
Mountain peakSights & LandmarksLighthousesGeologic FormationsPoints of Interest & LandmarksLookouts
Mentioned by Penguin and Pia
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"If you head for the Balmoral Hotel (large clock tower in New Town) head Northeast and you’ll find your way up Calton Hill. There’s plenty to see up there – from Nelson Monument (see below) to just soaking up in the breathtaking views of Edinburgh!"
Mentioned by cityexplorerstours.com
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"Calton Hill is one of the most recognisable hills in Edinburgh, located close to Princes Street, and offers one of the best views of the city."
Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Gardens
4.6 (21567 ratings)4.5 (6817 ratings)
Green Flag park of geological/botanical interest, home to several public monuments and memorials.
Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2HG, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksGardens
Mentioned by planetware.com
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"It extends for almost a mile and is lined with colorful gardens and elegant shops, including the tradition-conscious Jenners of Edinburgh, founded in 1838 and one of the world's oldest department stores. Also good for shopping is the Princes Mall, popular with its small shops set among fountains and cafés and plenty of places to browse. As well as these temples to consumerism, you'll find restaurants, from fast food to gourmet bistros."
Mentioned by Dickins
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"The dark and cold Edinburgh winter nights light up every year when the Christmas market comes to town. At the European Market below the Mound and in East Princes Street Garden you can sample bratwurst, waffles, crepes, sweets, roasted chestnuts, mulled wine and more. The Scottish Market in St Andrew Square showcases some of the best craft, food and drink Scotland has to offer."
Mentioned by The Tartan Blanket Co.
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"Not only is Princes Street Gardens a World Heritage Site and ‘an area of botanic and geological scientific interest’, but it is also conveniently central and a popular destination for when the sun is shining down on Edinburgh. A wonderful place to find some calm and quiet away from the thrum of the city surrounding it. Think of it as Central Park lite."
Cramond Island
Cramond Island
4.7 (197 ratings)4.5 (101 ratings)
Island connected to mainland by causeway at low tide, popular for walks & exploring WWII structures.
United Kingdom
IslandSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Edinburgh 2 days itinerary
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"Cramond Island: This pretty tidal island is located an hour or so from Edinburgh’s Waverly Bridge by bus. Purchase some picnic essentials, grab a book and hop on a bus on a sunny day to make the most of this short day trip from Edinburgh. Nearby, there are coastal paths to follow and history to uncover; the most important Roman statue ever found in Scotland, the Cramond Lioness was uncovered in the estuary near Cramond Island!"
Scott Monument
Scott Monument
4.6 (3040 ratings)4.5 (2592 ratings)
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top.
E. Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh, EH2 2EJ, United Kingdom
MonumentSights & LandmarksMonuments & Statues
Mentioned by Edinburgh 2 days itinerary
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"For a small fee, you can go up the Scott Monument and get a gorgeous view of the Old Town from the other side. However, it was sadly closed for renovations when I was there, so I didn’t get a chance to go up."
LOVE Gorgie Farm
LOVE Gorgie Farm
4.6 (749 ratings)4 (165 ratings)
51 Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh, EH11 2LA, United Kingdom
FarmSights & LandmarksZooNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by edinburghlive
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"For the little ones who love animals, LOVE Gorgie Farm is the urban farm that welcomes families to come and meet the farm animals including chickens, ducks, cattle, pigs, sheep and goats. They can even learn about the hands-on farming. They also provide birthday events, school trips and farm tours."
Mentioned by edinburghlive
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"If your little one loves animals, LOVE Gorgie Farm is a friendly urban farm that offers hands-on educational and learning opportunities for all our visitors. They also hold private functions for birthdays, school trips and farm tours. The best part is that it's free!"
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 Condé Nast Traveler
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"The John Knox House dates back to 1470, making it one of the oldest buildings in Edinburgh, as well as the oldest on the Royal Mile. Today, it’s a beautifully maintained museum that showcases the house and those who lived here, with special attention paid to the Scottish Reformation. Although it’s not on every tourist’s trail, those who do their research will be well rewarded with a fascinating trip back through time."
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)."
Dunfermline
Dunfermline
4 (3 ratings)
Dunfermline is a town and former Royal Burgh, and parish, in Fife, Scotland, on high ground 3 miles from the northern shore of the Firth of Forth. The town recorded a population of 50,380 in 2012, making it the most populous locality in Fife and the 11th most populous in Scotland.
UK
Sights & LandmarksBridgesPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Best Donuts in East Wemyss

Baba Budan
Baba Budan
4.6 (326 ratings)
17 E Market St, Edinburgh, EH8 8FS, United Kingdom
Coffee shopDonut shop
Fisher & Donaldson
Fisher & Donaldson
4.4 (182 ratings)
13 Church St, St Andrews, KY16 9NW, United Kingdom
BakeryDonut shop
Mentioned by Shops in St Andrews
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Krispy Kreme Edinburgh St James Quarter
Krispy Kreme Edinburgh St James Quarter
Longtime chain serving a variety of donut flavors & shapes, plus coffee & frozen drinks.
Unit C3, 35 St James Square, Quarter, Edinburgh, EH1 3SS, United Kingdom
Donut shop

Best Botanical Garden in East Wemyss

St Andrews Botanic Garden
St Andrews Botanic Garden
4.5 (663 ratings)4.5 (323 ratings)
18-acre botanical garden with more than 8000 species of native and exotic plant species and ponds.
Canongate, St Andrews, KY16 8RT, United Kingdom
Botanical gardenNature & ParksGardens
Mentioned by Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
St Andrews
"The St Andrews Botanic Garden is an 18-acre botanical garden in the Canongate suburb to the south of the town. It contains more than 8000 species of native and exotic plants. These are laid out in zones of woodland, meadow, shrubbery, herbaceous bedding, a large rockery and a series of ponds."
Mentioned by TripHobo
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"Spread across 18 acres with a whopping collection of 8000 plant species, the St Andrews Botanic Garden is one of the highlights of the city. The hike through the Gruffalo trail is something every nature lover must try . The place arranges activities for children as well."
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
4.7 (15002 ratings)4.5 (6832 ratings)
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes.
Arboretum Pl, Edinburgh, EH3 5NZ, United Kingdom
Botanical gardenShoppingArt GalleriesGardensPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Edinburgh and the Lothians
"Explore Britain's largest rhododendron and azalea gardens at this beautiful 70-acre botanical garden. Founded in 1670 as a physic garden,…"
Branklyn Garden
Branklyn Garden
4.7 (315 ratings)4.5 (222 ratings)
Historic estate's 2-acre oasis, planted with seeds from international plant collectors.
116 Dundee Rd, Perth, PH2 7BB, United Kingdom
Botanical gardenNature & ParksGarden
Mentioned by Perth Life
Top most Instagrammable spots in Perth
"Branklyn Garden is Perth’s very own botanical paradise situated on Dundee Road. The beautiful hillside garden dates back to the 1920s and is the perfect peaceful retreat only a short walk from the city centre. Home to many native and rare plant species, the garden in full summer boom is quite the pretty picture."

Top Best Chinese Restaurants in East Wemyss

Saigon Saigon
Saigon Saigon
3.4 (1033 ratings)
Chinese dishes, dim sum and Vietnamese pho noodles served in a spacious, colourful dining room.
14 S St Andrew St, Edinburgh, EH2 2AZ, United Kingdom
Chinese restaurantAsian restaurant
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."
NUMI FOOD 食记
NUMI FOOD 食记
3.9 (175 ratings)
45 South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1LL, United Kingdom
Chinese restaurant

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