Every place in Edinburgh

Loanhead Leisure Centre

Loanhead

A 25m pool with a toddler pool, plus soft play and gym sessions, all under one roof in Loanhead.

CaféIndoor playLockersToilets

Loanhead Library

Loanhead

A local library with toilets, wifi and step-free access, open six days a week including two late nights.

ToiletsWheelchair accessibleWi-Fi

Lochgelly Centre

Lochgelly

A theatre and cinema in Lochgelly where kids can catch a panto, a film or a dance show, then grab a bake in the café.

CaféDog friendlyHigh chairsStep-free access+2 more

Lochleven Castle

Kinross · ages 7-15

A boat ride out to a ruined island castle, with towers and old stairs to explore once you land.

Baby changeBooking requiredGift shopParking+3 more

Lochrin Belle - Re-Union Canal Boats

Edinburgh

A private-hire canal boat cruising the Union Canal from Edinburgh, good for birthday parties with the boat to yourselves.

Accessible toiletBike parkingBlue badge parkingDog friendly+5 more

Lomond Hills Regional Park

East Lomond

Free walking trails across nearly 6,500 hectares of hills, with geology and archaeology to hunt out along the way.

Dog friendlyOutdoor play

Longcraig Scout Water Activity Centre

Edinburgh

A shore-side scout centre by South Queensferry where groups get out on the water sailing, kayaking and rafting for a set two or four hour session.

Accessible toiletBooking requiredPicnic areaToilets

Lost Shore Surf Resort

Newbridge · ages 7+

Surf lessons and a wave pool that pumps out 1,000 waves an hour, in a man-made lagoon outside Edinburgh.

Accessible toiletAllergy awareBaby changeBlue badge parking+14 more

MadMax Adventures

Kirknewton · ages 12+

Land Rover off-roading, axe throwing and archery on a working outdoor site, built for teenagers rather than young kids.

Birthday partiesFirst aidGroup bookingsFood on site+3 more

Maid of the Forth

South Queensferry

Boat trips out from South Queensferry, under all three Forth Bridges and, if you pick the longer one, onto Inchcolm Island's ruined abbey.

Accessible toiletBaby changeCaféDog friendly+3 more

Make Believe Soft Play

Edinburgh

Wooden playhouses, a ball pit and a proper infant zone, with classes like ballet and mindfulness thrown into the mix.

Birthday partiesGift shopIndoor playMembership scheme+4 more

Malones Edinburgh

Edinburgh

A pub with big screens for the football, live music some nights and a quiz, kids allowed in until 8pm.

Accessible toiletBooking requiredDog friendlyFood on site+2 more

Marcos

Edinburgh · ages 0-18

Pool tables, a private karaoke room and retro consoles, with stone-baked pizza to fill the gaps between games.

Birthday partiesGroup bookingsIndoor playFood on site+2 more

Mercat Tours

Edinburgh · ages 5+

A guided walk down into Edinburgh's old underground vaults, mixing real history with a few deliberate ghost-story chills.

Booking requiredGift shopGroup bookingsParking+1 more

Milsey Bay Beach

North Berwick

A quiet stretch of sand with rock pools to poke about in, paddling, and even the odd toy boat set sailing.

Dog friendlyFree parkingToilets

Morningside School of Music

Edinburgh · ages 4+

One-to-one lessons on 17+ instruments, from piano to clarsach, paid per session with no contracts to sign up to.

Mountebank Scotland

Edinburgh · ages 16+

A comedy walking tour of Edinburgh's old town for adults only, with an optional whisky tasting to round off the night.

Booking required

Muiravonside Country Park

Whitecross

Free country park with a flying fox, farm-themed play tower, animals to spot and a river trail to walk.

Accessible toiletBaby changeCaféDog friendly+4 more

Murrayfield Indoor Sports Club

Edinburgh

Tenpin bowling with bumpers for beginners, plus skittles, pool and snooker under one roof.

Museum of Magic, Fortune-telling & Witchcraft Ltd

Edinburgh · up to age 18

A small, odd museum of witchcraft artefacts, including a mummified cat and the world's oldest Ouija board, plus a walking tour of the city's witch trial sites.

Gift shop

Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage

Edinburgh

Old fire engines and hands-on displays on Scottish firefighting history, free to get in.

Accessible toiletBaby changeDog friendlyPushchair friendly+3 more

Museum of Scottish Railways

Bo'ness

Climb aboard a vintage Glasgow Subway car and have a go at working the signals, all for free entry to the exhibition halls.

Accessible toiletBaby changeCaféFree parking+4 more

Museum on the Mound

Edinburgh

Free museum where kids can crack open a safe, handle a million pounds and see Scotland's oldest banknote.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBlue badge parkingGroup bookings+5 more

Musselburgh Sports Centre

Musselburgh

A proper pool, soft play and a sports hall under one roof, with prices low enough for a regular Tuesday outing.

Accessible toiletBirthday partiesBlue badge parkingEV charging+5 more