All Edinburgh Kids Things to do

Woodland and riverside walks with great views of Roslin Chapel. Picnic areas. You can extend the walk onto the Penicuik to Dalkeith Walkway. Special events and activities organised the Ranger Service. Check website for details

The Museum of Childhood is a fun day out for the whole family. Young people can learn about the children of the past and see a fantastic range of toys and games, while adults enjoy a trip down memory lane. Young people and adults will enjoy finding out about growing Read more [...]

Guided bike rides for families in the Edinburgh area. Off-road using safe cycle tracks, groups or custom tours. Experience the best of Edinburgh on one of our fully guided bike tours. The short tour is suitable for children aged 5 and over who can cycle for two hours with breaks. Read more [...]

Sightseeing tour boat that runs daily trips to Inchcolm Island between Easter and October. Run daily trips to Inchcolm Island departing from the Hawes Pier in South Queensferry. See grey seals or puffins on Inchholm or even the occasional dolphin pod. Take a stroll round the island for a great Read more [...]

Stroll around the park, take in the views over the city, and visit the castle where Mary Queen of Scots stayed. Has Orienteering course and an adventure play area.

Set on the southern shore of the loch, RSPB Loch Leven nature reserve offers a great day out for families, nature lovers and wildlife watchers alike. It is a fantastic place for children to explore and discover nature today. In the summer, you could see ospreys on the loch, and Read more [...]

Historic spot with a neolithic ceremonial monument on its’ summit. Spectacular views from the top of the hill.

Two evening walks around Edinburgh, Scotland: The Witchery Ghosts and Gore Tour in the Summer, and The Witchery Murder and Mystery Tour all year round. Tour is open to all ages. Even young children are very rarely upset by our ghosts’ antics, though we advise parental discretion if you think Read more [...]

East Links is a farm themed activity park that brings out the child in all ages! Here you can enjoy a train safari through the animal paddocks, take a leisurely walk round the farm or get up close in the small animal barn. The four level Fortress is an adventure Read more [...]

Jupiter Artland is an award-winning contemporary sculpture garden, just outside Edinburgh. Home to very special works by many leading artists and sculptors. The Jupiter Education Foundation offers a a huge range of workshops and courses. Has regular Termtime courses throughout the year for ages 2.5-6 and a selection of Holiday Read more [...]

Walk through a tropical rainforest with thousands of beautiful butterflies. Then see and touch creepy crawlies, snakes, lizards and frogs. It’s Creepy…It’s Crawly… It’s a Jungle in here! Regular events include: Butterfly Talk Fish & Quail Feeding Animal Handling Animal Feeding Demo

Explore our haunted underground vaults dating back to 1700s, where the poor and destitute once lived alongside the criminal underworld, thieves, and witches who practiced there. A journey into the dark side of old Edinburgh’s history. You will feel and sense the terrible slum conditions where the poor and destitute Read more [...]

The Edinburgh Ghost Bus Tours is a theatrical sightseeing tour, taking you on a journey around the darker side of Edinburgh onboard a classic 1960s Routemaster bus. Your creepy conductor shows you the famous sights of the ancient city as you learn about witches, grave robbers, murders, executions and of Read more [...]

Scotlands’ Number one tourist attraction. A trip to Scotland’s capital isn’t complete without a visit to Edinburgh Castle. Part of The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site and standing majestically on top of a 340 million year-old extinct volcanic rock, the castle is a powerful national symbol. Read more [...]

Open-top bus tour of sights including Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Choose from recorded commentary offering a wide selection of languages, or a live English speaking guide. The green Edinburgh Tour is a great introduction to Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns. The Edinburgh World Heritage Read more [...]

Seasonal River Forth boat tours on board a fleet of modern high speed vessels to various Islands in the River Forth. Depart from South Queensferry. All of our boat trips from North Berwick are run in partnership with the Scottish Seabird Centre, which is an excellent 5* visitor attraction in Read more [...]

Visit our working farm in the city! See and feed a variety of farm animals, from cows, sheep, goats and pigs to chickens and ducks. Explore our gardens and watch our volunteers in action keeping the stock clean and happy, and the weeds down. Search out the small animals- can Read more [...]

The Scottish Owl Centre is the home to Scotland’s largest collection of owls. Located in Polkemmet County Park, it is both a fun and educational day out for the whole family.