It’s the perfect opportunity to check out the many amazing day trips, activities and outings you can enjoy in and around Edinburgh. Ever walked an alpaca or crossed the Forth Road Bridge on foot? How about giving roller skating a shot, trying to find a 480 million year old fossil creature, or visiting a mysterious plague island? Those are just a few of the experiences you can enjoy this summer – and none are more than an hour from the Capital. Read more: 10 Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in Edinburgh from Princes Street Gardens picnic to the Parade of Sail Big screens in Princes Street Gardens to show Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations 8 forest walks near Edinburgh: best woodland trails near you - from Roslin Glen to the Hermitage