Skip to main content
  • Apex Hotels
  • Destinations
  • Meetings & Events
  • Inspiration
  • Offers
  • About
Book Now
Contact Us
Hotels
Restaurants
Spas
London
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel
  • Apex London Wall Hotel
  • Apex City of London Hotel
  • Chambers
  • Lazy Ballerinas
  • Off The Wall Bar & Grill
  • The Lampery
Bath
  • Apex City of Bath Hotel
  • The Orange Artichoke
Edinburgh
  • Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
  • Apex Grassmarket Hotel
  • Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
  • Apex Haymarket Hotel
  • Elliot's
  • Metro
  • Agua
  • Metro West End
Glasgow
  • Apex City of Glasgow Hotel
  • The Lounge
Dundee
  • Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa
  • Quayside Bar & Grill
  • Yu Spa

Search For Inspiration

  • Events
  • Blog
  • Attractions

Events /

Choose Date

Painting as Spectacle

Event /
15 Feb 10:00 /
#Exhibitions
Event /
15 Feb 10:00
#Exhibitions
Cabinet Pictures
Event /
15 Feb 10:00
#Exhibitions
Poussin's Sacraments
Event /
15 Feb 10:00
#Exhibitions
Rococo to Revolution
Event /
15 Feb 10:00
#Painting & Drawing
Nineteenth - Twentieth Century Scottish Art
Load More
There are no events.

BLOG

How it started vs how it's going

Blog /
#industrynews
A few words from our Chief Executive, Angela Vickers.
Edinburgh Castle
Blog /
#city guide
UK staycations for every occasion
Carlton Hil
Blog /
#city guide
Plan a Summer Staycation in Edinburgh
Woman sleeping on a bed
Blog /
#Health & Wellness
Sleep tight with tips from Apex Hotels
Banana Loaf Cake
Blog /
#Food & Drink
Banana Bread Recipe From The Chefs At The Lampery
Load More
There are no blog posts.

Attractions

St Giles' Cathedral Museum of Edinburgh Museum of Childhood Scottish National Portrait Gallery Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One The Writers' Museum Edinburgh Zoo Rosslyn Chapel National Museum of Scotland Edinburgh Castle Princes Street The Scotch Whisky Experience Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Craigmillar Castle The Royal Yacht Britannia Palace of Holyroodhouse Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two John Knox House Dynamic Earth Princes Street Gardens Water of Leith Scott Monument The Queen's Gallery Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh The Real Mary King's Close Scottish National Gallery The Scottish Parliament Building Holyrood Abbey Dean Village Greyfriars Kirkyard

St Giles' Cathedral

St Giles' Cathedral

St Giles’ Cathedral has been one of Edinburgh's religious focal points for approximately 900 years. This church has witnessed executions, riots and celebrations.

Details on St Giles' Cathedral
St Giles' Cathedral

Museum of Edinburgh

Museum of Edinburgh

Explore Edinburgh's fascinating history in this free museum and learn all the captivating stories that Scottish capital has to tell.

Details on Museum of Edinburgh
Museum of Edinburgh

Museum of Childhood

Museum of Childhood

The Museum of Childhood is a charming & lovely free tourist attraction filled with nostalgic toys and games bringing you straight back to your childhood.

Details on Museum of Childhood
Museum of Childhood

Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Rich portrait collection of Scottish historical figures and modern pioneers in a magnificent Gothic building in the heart of Edinburgh New Town.

Details on Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One is a must-see venue for modern & contemporary art lovers. With permanent & temporary exhibitions the gallery showcases Scottish & international artists.

Details on Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One

The Writers' Museum

The Writers' Museum

Informative literary museum dedicated for three of Scotland’s finest writers: Robert Louis Stevenson, Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott.

Details on The Writers' Museum
The Writers' Museum

Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Zoo

The Edinburgh Zoo is one of the UK's biggest animal-park featuring over 1,000 species including the famous giant pandas. Explore the zoo with animal shows, keepers’ experiences & after hours events.

Details on Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo

Rosslyn Chapel

Rosslyn Chapel

The Rosslyn Chapel boasts significant architectural features, including the Apprentice Pillar & carvings of ‘green men’. Since Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code the chapel is extremely popular.

Details on Rosslyn Chapel
Rosslyn Chapel

National Museum of Scotland

National Museum of Scotland

The National Museum of Scotland explores Scottish history, wildlife, the solar system, technological milestones and cultures from all around the world.

Details on National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle

The Edinburgh Castle is the most popular tourist attraction in Scotland. Be part of the country's rich history, discover its treasures and learn all about the kings and queens ruling Scotland for centuries. With informative guided tours, various events, multiple gift shops and cafes the castle is the perfect place to spend a day while enjoying the gorgeous view of the entire city.

Details on Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle

Princes Street

Princes Street

Princes Street is a major thoroughfare in central Edinburgh, Scotland and is the main shopping street in the capital featuring major department stores and brands.

Details on Princes Street
Princes Street

The Scotch Whisky Experience

The Scotch Whisky Experience

The Scotch Whisky Experience with its tasting tours and masterclasses is the perfect place to learn everything about Scotland's iconic whiskies. Fun, informative and original.

Details on The Scotch Whisky Experience
The Scotch Whisky Experience

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Camera Obscura offers a large collection of exciting and breathtaking illusions, funny games and complex installations that will make you look twice. Unforgettable experience for the entire family.

Details on Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Craigmillar Castle

Craigmillar Castle

Beautifully preserved medieval castle that screams Scotland. Just 15 minutes away from the city centre with its gorgeous park, Craigmillar Castle makes you feel far away from the noisy modern world.

Details on Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle

The Royal Yacht Britannia

The Royal Yacht Britannia

Step on board to one of Scotland's best visitor attractions where you can learn all about the Royal Family sailing with this magnificent ship for over a million miles around the world.

Details on The Royal Yacht Britannia
The Royal Yacht Britannia

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Situated at the end of the famous Royal Mile the palace is the official Scottish residence of the Queen. This baroque beauty is known for its unique architecture and displays of paintings.

Details on Palace of Holyroodhouse
Palace of Holyroodhouse

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two has an extensive collection of Dada and Surrealist art & literature while the extensive garden showcases several sculptures.

Details on Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two

John Knox House

John Knox House

The museum is reputed to be the home of 16th-century Protestant reformer John Knox.

Details on John Knox House
John Knox House

Dynamic Earth

Dynamic Earth

Dynamic Earth presents a kid-friendly linear journey through the creation of the Earth, from the Big Bang to the present day. Sounds, smell and visuals make the experience as real as possible.

Details on Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Earth

Princes Street Gardens

Princes Street Gardens

Princes Street Gardens are a lovely green space in the middle of the city having an important cultural role when it comes to the festival or holiday seasons.

Details on Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Gardens

Water of Leith

Water of Leith

Edinburgh's iconic river runs through the city and flows into the sea by the port of Leith.

Details on Water of Leith
Water of Leith

Scott Monument

Scott Monument

A unique and celebrated 200-feet-tall Gothic monument to honour Scottish poet and writer, Sir Walter Scott.

Details on Scott Monument
Scott Monument

The Queen's Gallery

The Queen's Gallery

The gallery showcases paintings, drawings, furniture, ceramics, clocks, silver, sculptures, jewellery, books, manuscripts, prints and maps, armour and textiles selected by monarchs over 500 years.

Details on The Queen's Gallery
The Queen's Gallery

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

The Royal Botanic Garden is a popular outdoor attraction with rich horticultural specimens, captivating galleries and magnificent glasshouses attracting both tourists and locals in a high number.

Details on Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

The Real Mary King's Close

The Real Mary King's Close

The Real Mary King’s Close is one of Scotland’s most unique historic sites. Beneath the famous Royal Mile, discover the hidden streets, homes and passageways where citizens of Edinburgh lived, worked and died in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Details on The Real Mary King's Close
The Real Mary King's Close

Scottish National Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

The Scottish National Gallery houses the Scottish National Collection of fine art from the early Renaissance to the end of the nineteenth century. There is also a lovely cafe and gift shop.

Details on Scottish National Gallery
Scottish National Gallery

The Scottish Parliament Building

The Scottish Parliament Building

In the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, the new Scottish Parliament building opened in 2004 and has since welcomed over five million visitors. Visitors can join a free guided tour or see parliament in action, depending on which day you visit (booking essential).

Details on The Scottish Parliament Building
The Scottish Parliament Building

Holyrood Abbey

Holyrood Abbey

Holyrood Abbey gave home to numerous coronations, weddings, funerals and meetings of old Scottish Parliament throughout the centuries. The well-preserved ruins are located next to Holyrood Palace.

Details on Holyrood Abbey
Holyrood Abbey

Dean Village

Dean Village

Dean Village is a charming part of Edinburgh situated along Dean Path and is perfect for a nice and relaxing walk.

Details on Dean Village
Dean Village

Greyfriars Kirkyard

Greyfriars Kirkyard

Greyfriars Kirkyard is located in the heart of historic Old Town. A peaceful cemetery with a lovely view of the Castle where you can even find Tom Riddle's (Lord Voldemort) tomb.

Details on Greyfriars Kirkyard
Greyfriars Kirkyard
  • Help & FAQs
  • Careers
  • Notices
  • Privacy
  • Sitemap
  • OneTrust
  • Terms
© Apex Hotels 2021
Close Booking Widget

Book a Hotel

Choose a Date
By phone
On email