All Edinburgh Kids Things to do

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 [...]

Gilmerton Cove is a series of mysterious hand carved passageways and chambers that lie below ground to the south of Gilmerton crossroads. The origins of the hand carved tunnels, which are at least 300 years old, remain a mystery, with rumours of them being used as a drinking den for Read more [...]

Inverleith Park is a large park with plenty of run-around space. Has a Playpark and a pond.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Portrait Gallery’s collection is an exceptional national resource of over 30,000 fascinating images incorporating a rich variety of media and including many internationally outstanding works of art. The portraits depict the men and women whose lives and achievements helped shape Scotland and the wider world. Run regular workshops and Read more [...]

Callendar Park is a large park in Falkirk. Great park for picnics and a play in the large children’s play area. Seasonal amenities include : Bouncy castle Children’s giant inflatable slide Crazy golf Childrens Go Karts Swan pedalos (can carry up to five people)* These operate from April – September.

Great base for a longer Pentlands walk. Flat walk available from the visitor centre around the reservoirs.

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 [...]

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.

Lovely walk with waterfalls, wildlife, beaches and maybe ice-cream!

This hidden gem, only 40 minutes drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh, is located in the historic town of Bo’ness. Friendly staff will welcome you aboard a heritage steam or diesel-hauled trains and wish you a pleasant journey. Run regular special family event days, and have a superb Santa train around Read more [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]