Things to do with kids in Edinburgh

Castles & Forts

Ages 4–14

Edinburgh Castle

Castles & Forts · Edinburgh

4.6 (106,028)

Free

Museums

Ages 4–14

National Museum of Scotland

Museums · Edinburgh

4.8 (57,314)

Free

Gardens

Ages 3–16

Princes Street Gardens

Gardens · Edinburgh

4.7 (26,930)

Free

Gardens

Ages 3–16

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Gardens · Edinburgh

4.7 (24,361)

Free

Museums

Ages 4–14

Royal Mile

Museums · Edinburgh

4.7 (23,432)

Free

Historic Houses & Halls

Ages 5–16

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Historic Houses & Halls · Edinburgh

4.6 (22,405)

Free

Museums

Ages 4–14

The Real Mary King's Close

Museums · Edinburgh

4.6 (17,723)

Free

Galleries

Ages 4–14

National Galleries of Scotland: National

Galleries · Edinburgh

4.6 (16,701)

Free

Museums

Ages 4–14

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

Museums · Edinburgh

4.6 (15,715)

Free

Zoos

Ages 2–12

Edinburgh Zoo

Zoos · Edinburgh

4.3 (14,161)

Free

Museums

Ages 4–14

The Royal Yacht Britannia

Museums · Edinburgh

4.7 (13,482)

Free

Viewpoints & Picnic Spots

Ages 0–12

Holyrood Park

Viewpoints & Picnic Spots · Edinburgh

4.8 (12,741)

Free

Abbeys & Priories

Ages 6–16

St Giles' Cathedral

Abbeys & Priories · Edinburgh

4.6 (12,725)

Free

Parks & Playgrounds

Ages 0–12

Fountain Park

Parks & Playgrounds · Edinburgh

4.4 (8,334)

Free

Parks & Playgrounds

Ages 0–12

The Meadows

Parks & Playgrounds · Edinburgh

4.7 (7,488)

Free

Museums

Ages 4–14

Scott Monument

Museums · Edinburgh

4.7 (7,316)

Free

Galleries

Ages 4–14

National Galleries Scotland: Portrait

Galleries · Edinburgh

4.7 (5,665)

Free

Museums

Ages 4–14

Greyfriars Bobby's Bar

Museums · Edinburgh

4.4 (5,370)

Free

Galleries

Ages 4–14

National Galleries Scotland: Modern One

Galleries · Edinburgh

4.6 (4,764)

Free

Museums

Ages 4–14

Arthur's Seat

Museums · Edinburgh

4.9 (4,702)

Free