All Edinburgh Kids Things to do

The Edinburgh Capitals are a Scottish ice hockey club, playing in the UK-wide Elite Ice Hockey League. They are based in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. The team play at the Murrayfield Ice Rink, close to Murrayfield Rugby stadium.

The wonders of the world beneath the waves comes to life at the triple award winning National Aquarium of Scotland. Experience the UK’s longest underwater viewing tunnel, mysterious coral reefs, majestic sharks and our amazing seal sanctuary. Over 40 displays, including the 4.5-million-litre Underwater Safari with its walkthrough tunnel, are Read more [...]

One of Edinburgh, no Leith’s , strolling areas. Has a Play area, Community orchard and Tennis Courts. Large areas of grass to run around on!

Not just a tour. A Phenomenon. A couple of the tours are suitable for children over 12. The Underground City of the Dead tour ends in a section of Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City, where a population once lived in utter misery. This part of the South Bridge Vaults is known Read more [...]

Arts and crafts studio for all ages! Friendly staff are available to help you whatever your project. You can drop in anytime to paint ceramics, make soap, jewellery, bathbombs, glass fusing or trying your hand at the potters wheel. Be amazed at what you can do!

Two world-renowned Modern Art Galleries in close proximity to each other. Makes for a great family day out. Both offer events and activities for families and kids. Admission is free. A charge may be made for special exhibitions.

Friendly and welcoming pottery painting and craft studio and shop in a courtyard steading. Drop in anytime or come along to one of our workshops or join our craft clubs. Suitable for all ages, with both adult and children’s activities available. Free tea, coffee and drinks while you are doing Read more [...]

Haunted Closes, hidden secrets, the Real Mary King’s Close is a warren of underground streets and spaces. Tour underground and see how life was 400 years ago in the Old Town of Edinburgh. All tours have guides to explain the history and maybe some of the scary past! The tour 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 Water of Leith Walkway is a beautiful 12 3/4 mile walk through the heart of Edinburgh. Today the river is home to a wide diversity of plants and animals from wild garlic and orchids to brown trout, heron, kingfisher and otter, and can be explored on foot or bike Read more [...]

Great park, with an adventure playground. Often runs activities for kids. Has a soft play area, fun miniature railway, Café, an adventure play area and a toddlers play park. Picnic areas and open lawns for running around. Often run pond dipping sessions for kids to look at wildlife.

Does your child and their friends love to sing? Have you been to every soft play party and swimming party and need something new? Then book a Sing For Smiles Singing Party! 2 hours of fun including party games and lots of singing!

Ice Cream, sand and sea.. Edinburgh’s beach promenade.

The Scottish National Gallery is in the heart of Edinburgh and houses one of the best collections of fine art in the world. Admission is free. A charge may be made for special exhibitions. Stimulate young minds and hands with our exciting programme of free, regular drop-in sessions, special one-off Read more [...]

The Palace of Holyroodhouse offers a great day out for children. Here are some ideas to help you plan your visit. Learn more about the Palace and its most famous residents with our interactive audio tour designed for families to enjoy together. Look out for unusual furniture, sparkling jewels and Read more [...]

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 [...]

Huge Royal park surrounding Arthur’s Seat. Great for kite flying.

1. Choose your pottery ie. mug, teapot, photo frame etc. 2. Pick your colours from over 80 underglazes 3. Create your work of art and relax with a free tea, coffee or juice NB. We will glaze and fire your item and it will be ready to collect a few Read more [...]