LOVE Gorgie Farm - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

The Union Canal, is a canal in Scotland, running from Falkirk to Edinburgh, constructed to bring minerals, especially coal, to the capital. It was opened in 1822 and was initially successful, but the construction of railways, particularly the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway, which opened in 1842, diminished its value as a transport medium. It fell into slow commercial decline and was closed to commercial traffic in 1933.

St Mary's Cathedral is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church in the West End of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was built in the late 19th century in the West End of Edinburgh's New Town. The cathedral is the see of the Bishop of Edinburgh, one of seven bishops within the Episcopal Church, which is part of the Anglican Communion. Designed in a Gothic style by Sir George Gilbert Scott, the cathedral is now protected as a category A listed building.

It was one of the most iconic buildings in Edinburgh. You can explore a fascinating overview of Scotland past and present though a wealth of imagery encompassing painting, photography, sculpture and film. Its collection of modern and contemporary art dating from about 1900 to the present in two buildings, Modern One and Modern Two, that face each other on Belford Road to the west of the city centre.

The National Galleries of Scotland cares for, develops, researches and displays the national collection of Scottish and international art and, with a programme of activities, exhibitions, education and publications, aims to engage, inform and inspire the broadest possible public. It has a collection of more than 6000 paintings, sculptures, installations, video work, prints and drawings and also stages major exhibitions.

Dean Village is a peaceful village on the Water of Leith, Edinburgh's largest river. Founded during the twelfth century by the Canons Regular of Holyrood Abbey, it is also known as the Water of Leith Village. It was known as the "Water of Leith Village" and was a successful grain milling area for more than 800 years. At one time there were no fewer than eleven working mills there, driven by the strong currents of the Water of Leith.

The Water of Leith is Edinburgh's main river. It runs for 22 miles where it flows past Port Leith, into the Firth of Forth. You can explore the length of the river by following the path running alongside it, 20km in length, by walking or cycling. Most of this route is surrounded by natural scenery, allowing you to forget that you’re in the middle of a big city.