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Best Things To Do & Days Out In Edinburgh and Lothian

Here at Day Out With The Kids we've found 429 fun things to do in Edinburgh and Lothian for you and the family to discover. Popular towns and places to go include Edinburgh, Bathgate and Blackridge. What's more, the weather shouldn't be a problem – 292 of the attractions are indoors. Finding the right Edinburgh and Lothian day out for your family is easy – simply explore the links below or use the filters at the top of the page to plan your next adventure.

A family in a woods while doing Treasure Trails
Safe outdoors family adventure
Edinburgh and Lothian, Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Treasure Trail

Tourist Attractions, Outdoor

Ages 4+
2.2 mi
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Landscape of Meadows and Bruntsfield Links in Edinburgh
Edinburgh and Lothian, Edinburgh

Meadows and Bruntfield Links

Parks and Playgrounds, Outdoor

All Ages
0.9 mi
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People painting at Doodles Ceramics Workshop in Edinburgh
Edinburgh and Lothian, Edinburgh

Doodles Ceramics Workshop

Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes, Indoor

All Ages
1.3 mi
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Indoor soft play frame at Royal Commonwealth Pool and Clambers in Edinburgh
Edinburgh and Lothian, Edinburgh

Royal Commonwealth Pool and Clambers

Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres, Indoor

Ages 0-12
1.7 mi
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Escape Reality Edinburgh
Edinburgh and Lothian, Edinburgh

Escape Reality Edinburgh

Tourist Attractions, Indoor

Ages 9+
1.8 mi
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Cineworld Edinburgh
Edinburgh and Lothian, Edinburgh

Cineworld Edinburgh

Cinemas and Theatres, Indoor

All Ages
1.8 mi
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Girl snow tubing at Midlothian Snowsports Centre in Edinburgh
Edinburgh and Lothian, Edinburgh

Midlothian Snowsports Centre

Skiing and Snowboarding, Outdoor

Ages 4+
1.8 mi
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Fountain Park
Edinburgh and Lothian, Edinburgh

Fountain Park

Activity Centres, Indoor

Ages 4+
1.8 mi
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Tenpin Edinburgh
Edinburgh and Lothian, Edinburgh

Tenpin Edinburgh

Ten Pin Bowling Alleys, Indoor

Ages 4+
1.8 mi
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Baby goat at Gorgie City Farm in Edinburgh
Edinburgh and Lothian, Edinburgh

LOVE Gorgie Farm

Children's Farms, Outdoor

All Ages
1.9 mi
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ODEON Edinburgh Lothian Road
Edinburgh and Lothian, Edinburgh

ODEON Edinburgh Lothian Road

Cinemas and Theatres, Indoor

All Ages
1.9 mi
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Sheep at National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh
Edinburgh and Lothian, Edinburgh

National Museum of Scotland

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor

All Ages
2 mi
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Staff dressed as dracula at The Cadies and Witchery Tours in Edinburgh
Edinburgh and Lothian, Edinburgh

The Cadies and Witchery Tours

Tours and River Cruises, Outdoor

Ages 4+
2.1 mi
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Girl looking at threads at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh
Edinburgh and Lothian, Edinburgh

Dovecot Studios

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor

All Ages
2.1 mi
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Family at National War Museum in Edinburgh
Edinburgh and Lothian, Edinburgh

National War Museum

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor

All Ages
2.1 mi
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Entrance to Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh and Lothian, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle

Castles and Palaces, Indoor and Outdoor

Ages 4+
2.1 mi
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Kids by see-through ball at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions in Edinburgh
Edinburgh and Lothian, Edinburgh

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor

Ages 4+
2.1 mi
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Outside view of St Cecilias Hall Museum of Instruments in Edinburgh
Edinburgh and Lothian, Edinburgh

St Cecilias Hall Museum of Instruments

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor

Ages 4+
2.1 mi
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Guide and kids at Advocate's Close in Mercat Tours in Edinburgh
Edinburgh and Lothian, Edinburgh

Mercat Tours

Tours and River Cruises, Outdoor

Ages 4+
2.1 mi
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Edinburgh Codebreaking Walk
Edinburgh and Lothian, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Codebreaking Walk

Tours and River Cruises, Outdoor

Ages 4+
2.1 mi
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Featured Attractions

A family in a woods while doing Treasure Trails
Safe outdoors family adventure
Edinburgh and Lothian, Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Treasure Trail

Tourist Attractions, Outdoor

Ages 4+
2.2 mi
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