Portobello Beach, a few miles from Edinburgh city centre, is a charming seaside suburb, with a long, classic Victorian promenade and old-world waterfront that harks back to its heyday as a local beach resort.

Dirleton Castle is a medieval fortress in the village of Dirleton. The oldest parts of the castle date to the 13th century. The renowned gardens include an Arts and Crafts herbaceous border and Victorian garden. The herbaceous border has been authenticated by the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s longest.

North Berwick is a very pleasant seaside town in East Lothian, boasting great beaches and coastal scenery, and the 5-star Scottish Seabird Centre. Just a 40 minute car journey from Edinburgh, North Berwick offers striking views out to the Firth of Forth and the Bass Rock, the world’s largest northern gannet colony.

Tantallon Castle is the best example of castle architecture from the 1300s anywhere in Scotland. Enjoy amazing views over the North Sea to the Bass Rock and its large seabird colonies. Moreover, Tantallon Castle is a popular filming location and appears in the critically acclaimed film Under the Skin, starring Scarlett Johansson.

When you visit this 18th-century mill you might think you’ve wound up in a story book. With its curious Dutch-style conical roof, the mill is an architectural oddity that will both beguile and delight visitors. The mill features in the popular US TV series Outlander.

With connections to the Knights Templar and the Holy Grail and the Da Vinci Code. With its unique and mysterious carvings and countless theories, myths and legends associated with the chapel a great experience for all.