Listed below are some links to sites which may be of interest, and give you some ideas for things to do during your stay. 

http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/ gives a full resumé of all the historic buildings and castles that are the responsibility of Historic Scotland. 

http://www.rabbies.com/ are a small 2-3 day tour operator who specialise in the au natural approach to scenery by getting out and about in Scotland.

http://www.cyclesscotland.co.uk/ Open 7 days a week for bicycle rental. They can also help you decide on a route. 

http://www.dynamicearth.co.uk/ Our Dynamic Earth is one of the most amazing adventures of all time. A fantastic journey that will take you from the very beginning of time to the unknown future of the planet we call home. 

http://www.edinburgh-crystal.com/ Edinburgh Crystal Visitor Centre. If you like some of the finer things in life, like a good dram from a chunky crystal glass, this visit is a must. You are guaranteed to leave with at least one real 'bargain' (Frank says). 

Edinburgh Festival Fringe The festivals alternative theatrical experience with around 1100 different shows performed each year.

http://www.roe.ac.uk/ Edinburgh Royal Observatory. 

http://www.visitscotland.com/.Scottish Tourist Board - promoting Scotland's major industry. 

Glenkinchie Distillery is only 12 miles from Edinburgh and the mellow malt whisky produced there is known as the Edinburgh Malt. Tours are available on request. 01875 342004.

Royal Yacht Britannia Now moored in Leith, Edinburgh for guided tours call 0131 555 5566.

http://www.eltb.org/ The Edinburgh and Lothian Tourist Board who have miles of information and ideas in their own web site, and who also have all the information on the Royal Yacht Britannia.  

And here are some other places further afield.

Edinburgh Hotels and Travel PlanningAccommodation, airports, public transport and tours in Edinburgh and Glasgow Scotland.

Inveraray Castle The historic home of the Dukes of Argyll. 

Wallace Monument An excellent guide to Scotland's national monument to one of her greatest heroes. 

Blair Drummond Safari Park A wild day out in Central Scotland. 

Deep Sea World Take the plunge at this famous European Aquarium without having to get wet. 

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Frank & Freda wish everyone a pleasant surf and thank Google for an interesting roller coaster of positions in their index.