Edinburgh Castle,  Edinburgh Castle, home to the Edinburgh Tattoo, is a magnificently situated royal fortress located on one of the highest points in the city. The castle has been continuously in use for 1000 years and is in excellent condition. Abbey and Palace of Holyroodhouse the Palace is a royal residence, and hosts the Queen's Gallery containing a collection of art from the Royal Collection. St Giles' Cathedral the historic City Church of Edinburgh is also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh and takes its name from the city's patron saint. Mary King's Close a slice of Edinburgh's medieval history, preserved since being closed over in the 18th century - watch out for the haunting. Really cheesy and not at all cheap. Gladstone's Land  In the Lawnmarket at the top of the Royal Mile. It is a 17th century Old Town tenement (known as a 'Land') decorated with period furniture. It has an impressive painted ceiling. Greyfriars Kirkyard is a very old graveyard in Old Town off the Southwest corner of George IV Bridge, made famous by Disney as the home of Greyfriars Bobby.Camera Obscura  Castle Hill. Over 150 years old, the Camera Obscura focuses light from the top of the tower onto a large dish in a dark room below, allowing a 360 degree view of all of Edinburgh! The Scottish Parliament a unique building designed by the Spanish (Catalan) architect Enric Miralles. Scott Monument, built in 1846 to commemorate the life of Sir Walter Scott after his death in 1832, the Gothic spire monument allows you to climb 200 ft above the city center to enjoy fantastic views. Visit Edinburgh Zoo and watch the world famous Penguin Parade. Rosslyn Chapel this chapel was featured in "The Da Vinci Code" novel and film.

 

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Head west to the city Glasgow, where you can visit the Clyde Auditorium affectionately known by Glaswegians as the Armadillo. It is a concert hall which forms part of the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre complex. Designed by Sir Norman Foster, and contrary to popular belief, not inspired by the Sydney Opera House it is in fact supposed to represent ship's hulls. Has now garnered some world fame as the place where the (in)famous Susan Boyle audition was filmed. Also visit the Glasgow Cathedral, which is a fine example of Gothic architecture dating from medieval times and built on a site first consecrated in 397 AD.

 

Head to Northern Scotland and visit a small town called Dundee. Here you can visit the Broughty Castle, Frigate Unicorn, Mills Observatory-A "public" astronomical observatory, its dome is made of papier-mâché, oddly enough, and the Tay Road Bridge.