Out & About
There may be a lot of exciting things to do on the doorstep of Studio Hart, but some of our guests enjoy getting out and about and exploring the outskirts and surrounding areas of Edinburgh.
From parks, gardens, zoos and cinemas, there's much more to see.
We have highlighted some popular places to visit which are easily accessible by taxi or public transport. The tram and bus service is a great way to get around Edinburgh but it is very easy to grab a taxi via Uber or a private taxi company.
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134 Corstorphine Rd, Corstorphine, EH12 6TS
Edinburgh Zoo
A short drive from Studio Hart, we highly recommend visiting Edinburgh Zoo. It is an unforgettable day out for all ages with over 1,000 rare and endangered animals. The Zoo is set in 82-acres within the suburbs of Edinburgh. The Zoo receives over 600,000 visitors a year, which makes it Scotland’s second most popular paid-for tourist attraction, after Edinburgh Castle.
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You can purchase your tickets in advance online - make sure you check out for any online discount codes.
Ocean Drive, Leith, EH6 6JJ
Ocean Terminal
At the heart of Edinburgh's flagship waterfront regeneration, Ocean Terminal is a state-of-the-art leisure and retail complex designed by Sir Terence Conran. It boasts 45,000 sq m of shopping and leisure accommodation on three floors and 1600 car parking spaces. The mix includes more than 75 stores, bars and restaurants, a gym and a 12-screen cinema not to mention stunning views over the Firth of Forth.
Chapel Loan, Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9PU
Rosslyn Chapel
Rosslyn Chapel was founded in 1446 as a place of worship and services continue to be held here weekly. The Chapel has also been a popular destination for visitors for generations. By the late 18th-century, it was starting to appear on itineraries and its profile greatly increased after the publication of Dan Brown’s novel, The Da Vinci Code, in 2003, and the subsequent film. Rosslyn Chapel Trust was established in 1995 to care for the Chapel and oversee its conservation and public access.
Gavieside, West Calder, EH55 8PT
Five Sisters Zoo
The Five Sisters Zoo was officially established in 2005 with just a small collection of rabbits, guinea pigs, goats, and pigs. Since then the zoo has grown into an exciting collection of over 180 different species of mammals, birds and reptiles from all around the world. There are daily keeper talks, lemur feeds, animal encounters, a large outdoor play and picnic area, and the new Leaping Lemurs Soft Play, Five Sisters Zoo is a great day out for everyone all year round!
Pencaitland, Tranent EH34 5ET
Glenkinchie Distillery
For those of age, with a love or interest in whisky, there is no better day out than a trip to where they create Edinburgh's only single malt whisky. Follow the malted barley's journey through the distillery and various unique processes until it becomes a single malt whisky maturing in a cask for years. Don't forget the most important bit of the tour, the tasting at the end!