Every place in Edinburgh

National Library of Scotland

Edinburgh

Free exhibitions on Scotland's history plus a Discovery Room of toys and books for younger kids to dig into.

ToiletsCaféWheelchair accessible

National Mining Museum Scotland

Newtongrange

A real ex-colliery where former miners take you down into the pit's history, with an audio option too.

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Nessiehunters Tours

Edinburgh

Day and multi-day coach trips out of Edinburgh to Loch Ness, Glencoe, Stirling Castle and Skye, built around the drive and the views.

North Edinburgh Arts

Edinburgh

A community arts venue with creative sessions for under-fives, dance classes and film screenings, plus a café to fall into afterwards.

CaféFood on site

Ocean Vertical

Dunbar · ages 14-18

Coasteering, surfing and axe throwing for teenagers, driven out to the coast or hills from a Dunbar meeting point.

Booking requiredCaféFood on siteToilets

Ohana - Children's Stay & Play

Edinburgh · ages 0-5

An under-5s soft play spot with an 8-foot ball pit, double slide and a dedicated sensory room.

Birthday partiesIndoor playFood on siteSensory room+1 more

One O’Clock Gun

Edinburgh

Crown Jewels, the Great Hall and a daily cannon blast at 1pm, all up a very steep hill in the middle of Edinburgh.

Bike parkingBooking requiredGift shopFood on site+3 more

Out Of The Blue Arts & Education Trust

Edinburgh

Drop into a sewing, cyanotype or gong workshop, then grab soup or breakfast at the on-site café.

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Pentland Plants

Loanhead

A garden centre day out with craft sessions, story time and a proper café, free to just wander round.

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Pettycur Bay Holiday Park

Kinghorn · ages 0-16

A straightforward swim session in the leisure pool, with sauna and steam room for the adults once the kids are sorted.

Indoor seatingToilets

Pleasance Courtyard

Edinburgh

A Fringe venue with courtyard bars and multiple stages, where age suitability depends entirely on the show you pick.

Polymorphics Workshops

Edinburgh · ages 7-99

Kids mix resin and pigment to make their own coasters, trays or earrings to take home, no kiln wait involved.

Birthday partiesGroup bookings

Portal Golf

Edinburgh

Eighteen themed holes with a loop-the-loop speedway hole, plus 1980s arcade games and ten pin bowling on the side.

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Potions And Rations

Edinburgh

A tabletop café where you can settle in for Magic the Gathering, D&D, Crokinole or a pub quiz.

Food on site

Potter Around

Kirknewton · ages 0+

Paint your own ceramic, plate, mug or animal figure, with baby hand and footprint keepsakes on offer too.

Booking requiredFree parking

Pregnancy and Parents Centre

Edinburgh

Free classes and drop-in groups for expectant parents and new families, from pregnancy yoga to baby massage.

Accessible toiletBaby changePublic transport nearbyWheelchair accessible

Prestongrange Museum

Prestonpans

Wander a real Victorian colliery site with an engine shed full of locomotives and a free audio tour to guide you round.

CaféFree parkingGroup bookingsWi-Fi

Rabbie's Tours Edinburgh Departure Point

Edinburgh

Coach tours out of Edinburgh to the wider Scottish countryside, booked online and paid in full up front.

Booking required

Ravenscraig Castle

Kirkcaldy

Free medieval ruins by the sea to walk round, though you can't get inside and there are stairs and slopes to manage.

Free parking

Restoration Yard

Dalkeith

A shop, café and restaurant set around a courtyard in Dalkeith Country Park, good for a wander and a lunch stop rather than a full day of activities.

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Riddles Court

Edinburgh

Public tours and family events in a historic Edinburgh close, with a proper sit-down café on site.

CaféGroup bookingsWheelchair accessible

Roxy Lanes Edinburgh Rose Street

Edinburgh · ages 0-18

A basement games hall on Rose Street with bowling, duck pin, pool, shuffleboard and karaoke rooms under one roof.

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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Free to wander, with acres of garden paths and glasshouses to explore without spending a penny on entry.

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Royal Highland Centre

Newbridge

A big Newbridge showground that hosts different exhibitions and events, so what's on changes visit to visit.

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