All Edinburgh Kids Things to do

Cuthill Park is in Prestonpans. Close to the John Muir Walk , this is a great stopping off point for a play. Has a children’s play area and an unusual free-to-view telescope.

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 [...]

Excellent base for a long buggy walk into the Pentlands.

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!

Superb Botanic Gardens. Great for a peaceful stroll. Hothouses are fun to visit, especially if weather not so good. Often has activities for families.

The wonderfully child-friendly National Museum of Scotland is ever popular and free to enter (although some special exhibitions may have a charge). It covers Scotland from prehistory to the present day, with display and events that highlight much of Scotlands’ history.

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 [...]

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

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.

Nobody tells stories like we do: exciting, scary and bloody funny. With a full cast of brilliant actors, authentic sets, special effects and two awesome rides, we’ll take you on a unique thrill-filled journey through centuries of Scotland’s darkest history. We’ve got a full cast of infamous villains, rogues and Read more [...]

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

Almond Valley Heritage Centre, is an award winning farm, museum and discovery centre. Almond Valley is home to all sorts of traditional farm animals, ranging in size from a Clydesdale Horse to a tiny, newly hatched chick. The residents of the farm change throughout the year, but you’ll normally find 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 [...]

Surgeons’ Hall Museums was developed as a teaching museum for students of medicine, its fascinating collections, including bone and tissue specimens, artefacts and works of art, have also been open to the public since 1832, making it Scotland’s oldest museum. Age: 10+  

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 one of the world’s leading zoos. See the famous Penguin Parade, sealion demonstrations, Hippos, Hilltop safaris, Otters, Cassowaries, Baby Giraffes, Gibbons, with regular special events for children. Has children’s play areas. Discover over 1,000 beautiful animals from small to tall, from hairy to scary, yo’ure sure to find something Read more [...]

A great family day-out, where you can discover the history of aviation from the First World War to the present day. Great fun to climb aboard historic planes, including Concorde. They have three hands-on galleries with activities where you can feel the force of lift, discover what planes are made Read more [...]

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 [...]