Norton House is an extended Victorian mansion, set in 55 acres of parkland, peacefully situated…
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The museum traces the history of the people of Queensferry and Dalmeny, the historic ferry passage to Fife, the construction of the rail and road bridges and the wildlife of the Forth estuary. An ancient annual custom, in August, is the Burry Man, who is clad from head to toe in burrs, and parades through the town. See the full size model of the Burry Man in the museum.
Facilities – at a glance
Assist dogs allowed
Suitable for all child ages
Features
- Suitable for children of all ages
- Parking nearby
- Facilities: Induction loop at reception
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, Mon & Thu-Sat 10-1, 2.15-5, Sun 12-5 (last admission 30 mins before closing). Closed 25-26 Dec & 1-2 Jan
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About the area
Discover Edinburgh
Edinburgh is one of Britain’s most spectacular cities and both Old and New Towns have UNESCO World Heritage status. At its heart, the Old Town is a treasury of architecture stretching back to medieval times with its labyrinth of narrow lanes (‘wynds’ or ‘closes’). While the New Town's splendid district of squares, crescents and gardens are surrounded by impressive Georgian town houses.
It isn’t just a magnificent, bustling city, it’s surrounded by countryside – offering visitors the best of both worlds. Dominated by hills and the sea, with the rolling Pentland Hills to the south and the broad expanse of the Firth of Forth estuary to the north, it benefits from a rugged and varied landscape. So much so, the city has its own miniature mountain, Arthur’s Seat, which looms over the Old Town and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, dwarfing even Castle Rock and its crowning fortress, Edinburgh Castle.
A couple of miles east, Portobello is Edinburgh’s seaside area, with a long stretch of golden sand that attracts droves of city dwellers on sunny summer days.
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