Leisure & Tourism | The Debating Chamber © Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Our Dynamic Earth Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AS 0131 550 7800 Our Dynamic Earth is an interactive educational science adventure that charts the earthÕs evolution. Visitors can experience the tropical rainforest, an earthquake or even become an astronaut. Our Dynamic Earth is also one of EdinburghÕs top venues for corporate events, catering for gala dinners, meetings and conferences. www.dynamicearth.co.uk The Palace at Holyroodhouse Foot of Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DX 0131 556 5100 The Palace at Holyroodhouse is The QueenÕs official Scottish residence and home to The QueenÕs Gallery collections of royal art. The Palace has long been home to successive monarchs throughout ScotlandÕs turbulent past, including Mary, Queen of Scots. The magnificent grounds also include the ruins of the 12th-century Holyrood Abbey. www.royalcollection.org.uk and www.royal.gov.uk The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP 0800 092 7500 (public enquiries) Holyrood, the new home of the Scottish Parliament was designed by architect Enric Miralles to appear Òsitting in the land.Ó A walk around the outside reveals many of the buildingÕs famous stylistic features including the Debating Chamber, the MSP building and Tower Buildings. Inside, visitors can access the public galleries and cafŽ with guided tours of the Debating and Committee Chambers available on non-business days. www.scottish.parliament.uk Ê Scotch Whisky Experience 354 Castlehill, Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2NE 0131 220 0441 0131 477 8477 (Amber Restaurant) Learn how to properly ÔappreciateÕ and discover the different flavours and characteristics of the Scottish whisky regions. The Amber Restaurant at the Whisky Experience is a traditional Scottish restaurant offering fine food complemented by the widest selection of malt whiskies. www.whisky-heritage.co.uk www.amber-restaurant.co.uk