Linlithgow, Scotland: Champany Inn. The Steak Experience. Restaurant with hotel rooms.

Perched on an extinct volcano, this instantly recognisable fortress is a powerful national symbol and part of Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site. Its story is Scotland's story.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is The Queen's official residence in Scotland. Situated at the end of the Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyroodhouse is closely associated with Scotland's turbulent past, including Mary, Queen of Scots, who lived here between 1561 and 1567. Successive kings and queens have made the Palace of Holyroodhouse the premier royal residence in Scotland.

In 2013 (2-24 August) The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo highlights Scotland's reputation as a land of outstanding beauty as we celebrate the "Year of Natural Scotland."

The programme will include all the famed music, action and colour with a soupcon of the unexpected, featuring performers from all points of the compass including Europe, the Far East as well as Central and South America.

With the Massed Pipes and Drums, Massed Military Bands, Display Teams, Dancers and the haunting lament of the Lone Piper set against the magnificent backcloth of Edinburgh Castle.

The Georgian House has been magnificently restored to show a typical Edinburgh New Town House of the late 18th-early 19th century. The fine collection of period furniture, porcelain, silver and glass, reflect the lifestyle and social and economic conditions of the time.

This magnificent ship has played host to some of the most famous people in the world. But, above all, she was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family. Now in Edinburgh you are welcome on board to discover the heart and soul of this most special of royal residences.

The Botanics captures the imagination of everyone who visits and is world renowned for its horticultural excellence. Over 70 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds provide a tranquil haven just one mile from the city centre.

Visit Hopetoun and discover a place of beauty, tranquility and architectural magnificence dating from the 17th century. It has been home to the Hope Family since the late 1600s and the present Lord Hopetoun and his family still live in Hopetoun House.

Built in the 15th century by one of Scotland's most powerful families, the Crichtons, Blackness was never destined as a peaceful lordly residence; its enduring roles were those of garrison fortress and state prison.

The birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots; the majestic royal palace at Linlithgow today lies roofless and ruined. It was begun by James I in 1424, rising like a phoenix from the flames following a fire that devastated its predecessor. It became a truly elegant "pleasure palace", and a welcome stopping-place for the royal family along the busy road linking Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle.

Since 1746 the palace has remained uninhabited but still commands a prominent position within the town. It was the enchanting location for the Metiers d'Art fashion show by Chanel and Karl Largerfeld in 2012.

Kinneil Estate contains woodland walks, a section of Antonine's Wall and a Museum with detailed information on the history of the Estate and the surrounding area.

The Scottish Railway Preservation Society is dedicated to the advancement of Scottish railway heritage. It has the largest collection of railway locomotives, carriages, wagons, equipment and artefacts outside the National Railway Museum.

Travel on the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway along the south shore of the Firth of Forth, or board a day excursion organised by SRPS Railtours over Britain's most scenic railways.