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Family days out in Edinburgh. 14:01 - Oct 14 with 620 views

Hiya
Just wanted to find out whether the TWTD hive mind has any suggestions regarding family days out in Edinburgh? Fun places to go to where kids will find exciting and not bored.

Is Dynamic Earth worth a visit? Are the Harry Potter walking tours good? And whether the Real St Mary’s your is scary for an 7 year Old?

Be great if anyone can recommend any other places to visit?

Thanks in advance.

Family days out in Edinburgh. on 14:04 - Oct 14 with 599 views

WD19

Camera Obscura.

Haven't tried the Alpine Coaster yet, but looks fun.

Family days out in Edinburgh. on 14:12 - Oct 14 with 562 views

BelsteadCav

How old are they, under 12?

If so the zoo are quite good

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Family days out in Edinburgh. on 14:14 - Oct 14 with 557 views

soupytwist

Get the 7 year old up Arthur's Seat. They'll be knackered for the rest of the day if nothing else!

Family days out in Edinburgh. on 14:31 - Oct 14 with 511 views

MattinLondon

Family days out in Edinburgh. on 14:12 - Oct 14 by BelsteadCav
How old are they, under 12? If so the zoo are quite good

Thanks for the suggestion - we’ve been to Chester zoo a couple of times which I’m guessing is a lot better than the one at Edinburgh.

Family days out in Edinburgh. on 15:42 - Oct 14 with 426 views

Central_Blue

Camera Obscura up by the castle is a lot of fun. Great views from the roof too.

Family days out in Edinburgh. on 16:02 - Oct 14 with 406 views

thecheek

Family days out in Edinburgh. on 15:42 - Oct 14 by Central_Blue
Camera Obscura up by the castle is a lot of fun. Great views from the roof too.

Department of Magic. It's in an old tavern, kids get to make potions, adults can booze, its got escape rooms too.

If you're there half term week then the Zoo did a decent Halloween thing after closing when we were there a couple of years ago

Family days out in Edinburgh. on 16:09 - Oct 14 with 392 views

_CliveBaker_

Obviously depends what your 7 year old is interested in etc but I've done one of the Mary King's tours before and there were children on it. I'd happily take my young kids tbh. Really interesting and distinct experience. A nice way to learn of the history in a way that doesn't feel like being dragged around a boring museum either. On another occasion I did do a specific 'haunted' tour thing on Halloween once, that probably wasn't child friendly but then it was at midnight and I was half cut.

Family days out in Edinburgh. on 16:15 - Oct 14 with 367 views

Vaughan8

I'll admit this sounds absolutely boring, but me and my son enjoyed the National Museum of Scotland...! Lots of interactive stuff for kids (and adults).

We stubbled across it on the hop on hop off bus (again a good way to see the city without going up and down hills)

We did the castle too. I thought it was overrated and overcrowded but each to their own.

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Family days out in Edinburgh. on 16:26 - Oct 14 with 298 views

Steve_M

I still the castle is impressive but depends if the whole gamily like those, ruined castles and battlements probably appeal more to kids.

Yes, to the Harry Potter tours having done one last year with family and having very little interest in the topic.. There's a bit of local interest and a load of geekery for the HP-obsessed child. The one we did very pointedly referred to "The author" in case of any concerns there.

The National Museum of Scotland was good, we only had an hour or so and that was not enough time to see assorted dinosaurs, cars, Dolly the sheep and a load of other random stuff. Not sure if the upper floors get a bit less kid-friendly but the stuff on the lower floor definitely is.

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Family days out in Edinburgh. on 16:35 - Oct 14 with 281 views

giant_stow

Family days out in Edinburgh. on 16:09 - Oct 14 by _CliveBaker_

That place is the bollox. Very dark* though, so I reckon it depends on Matt's 7 year old really.

*as in little light - not vibes.

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Family days out in Edinburgh. on 16:37 - Oct 14 with 271 views

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Family days out in Edinburgh. on 16:15 - Oct 14 by Vaughan8
I'll admit this sounds absolutely boring, but me and my son enjoyed the National Museum of Scotland...! Lots of interactive stuff for kids (and adults). We stubbled across it on the hop on hop off bus (again a good way to see the city without going up and down hills) We did the castle too. I thought it was overrated and overcrowded but each to their own. [Post edited 14 Oct 16:16]

Not boring at all - just had a look at their website and it seems quite an interactive fun place which is good.

Family days out in Edinburgh. on 16:38 - Oct 14 with 263 views

MattinLondon

Family days out in Edinburgh. on 16:35 - Oct 14 by giant_stow
That place is the bollox. Very dark* though, so I reckon it depends on Matt's 7 year old really. *as in little light - not vibes. [Post edited 14 Oct 16:36]

He’ll be fine, not sure on me though.

Family days out in Edinburgh. on 19:23 - Oct 14 with 116 views

BlueBlueBluex2

Family days out in Edinburgh. on 16:37 - Oct 14 by MattinLondon
Not boring at all - just had a look at their website and it seems quite an interactive fun place which is good.

I made a specific visit this year to look at the tiny coffins that were found on Arthur’s seat. Interesting read.

Family days out in Edinburgh. on 20:14 - Oct 14 with 76 views

jontysnut

Get the train out to Queensferry and go for a boat trip under the Forth bridges

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