All Edinburgh Kids Things to do

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 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

Woodland and riverside walks, play area, picnic areas with seating and a barbeque facility. Has an award winning Play Park called the ‘Miners play area’. Has a sand pit, castle, flying fox, nets and swings.

Good park for playarea and stroll along the canal for feeding the ducks.

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

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

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

Award-winning centre with state of the art cameras and telescopes for viewing wildlife on the Bass Rock, and Isle of May. Spot seals, dolphins, spectacular numbers of Gannets, puffins and kittiwakes. Great views from cafe… Control the cameras in the Discovery Centre to zoom in on the local wildlife in 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+  

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

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

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.

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

Inveresk Lodge Garden provides a safe, relaxing, enclosed space for families, with plenty to occupy younger ones. They’ll be enchanted by the rich variety of wildlife here. Among our regular wildfowl visitors to the big pond are herons, ducks, coots and moorhens and even an occasional kingfisher. Numerous varieties of read more

National Mining Museum Scotland is a 5 star attraction housed in the wonderfully restored Lady Victoria Colliery in Newtongrange. What can we do there? Explore two floors of exhibitions Take the pithead & recreated underground tour with ex-miner guides Take a self guided multi media tour Take the “Big Stuff” read more

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

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

Is a family run zoo with over 170 different species of mammals, birds and reptiles from all around the world. Lots to see and do and if you want to really get up close, take part in one of our 3 daily handling sessions, feed the lemurs or book in read more