Best Things To Do & Days Out In Edinburgh and Lothian

• Edinburgh
• Outdoor
• Tourist Attractions

Hunt for clues as you explore on the Edinburgh self guided themed Treasure Trail and locate the long lost treasure! You'll discover all manner of thi...

• North Queensferry
• Indoor and Outdoor
• Aquariums

Take a peek into life deep underwater at Deep Sea World - Scotland's national aquarium. Located beneath the world-famous Forth Rail Bridge, it’s home...

• Edinburgh
• Indoor and Outdoor
• Tourist Attractions

Take your kids to Escape Hunt Edinburgh and put your puzzle-solving skills to the test in one of 4 epic themed rooms. Even though the games are more...

• Edinburgh
• Outdoor
• Parks and Playgrounds

Meadows and Bruntfield Links is a park in the centre of Edinburgh with loads to do for children of all ages - everything from a flying fox, sand play...

• Edinburgh
• Indoor
• Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes

Doodles Ceramics Workshop is a paint-your-own pottery workshop. Choose from their range of white, unglazed pottery items. The range includes mugs, pl...

• Edinburgh
• Indoor
• Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres

Edinburgh's Royal Commonwealth Pool known locally as ‘Commie Pool' the facilities here comprise an excellent 50m main pool with 8 lanes set aside, pl...

• Edinburgh
• Indoor
• Cinemas and Theatres

Immerse into the wondrous world of cinematic adventures with the latest family-friendly films at Cineworld Edinburgh. Share the magic of the big scre...

• Edinburgh
• Outdoor
• Skiing and Snowboarding

Midlothian Snowsports Centre has skiing and snowboarding of course, but so much more if you've got kids along! Tubing is also known as Ringos and it'...

• Edinburgh
• Indoor
• Ten Pin Bowling Alleys

Scotland’s capital is packed with sights and sounds, but on a rainy day or after trucking about town, families want fun all wrapped up for them. Intr...

• Edinburgh
• Outdoor
• Children's Farms

Do your little ones love wildlife? Take them down to Gorgie City Farm where you’ll get to visit, pet and sometimes even cuddle the friendly animals....

• Edinburgh
• Indoor
• Cinemas and Theatres

Who doesn’t love a trip to the movies? Whether it be the latest animated wonder from Pixar or a thrilling adventure in the depths of space, there’s s...

• Edinburgh
• Indoor
• Museums and Art Galleries

While obviously National Museum of Scotland is a great place to learn new things, it's just as easily appreciated for the fun of its stunning collect...

• Edinburgh
• Outdoor
• Tours and River Cruises

The award winning Cadies and Witchery Tours are an excellent way for brave families to spend an evening getting to know the darker side of the city!...

• Edinburgh
• Indoor
• Museums and Art Galleries

Dovecot Studios is a leading international tapestry studio, which is surrounded by a landmark centre for contemporary art, craft and design. Based in...

• Edinburgh
• Indoor and Outdoor
• Castles and Palaces

Edinburgh Castle dominates the city of Edinburgh. Over 1,000 years of history sit on top of the famous Edinburgh rock, and it is easy to see why it h...

• Edinburgh
• Indoor
• Museums and Art Galleries

National War Museum offers a chance for curious minds of all ages to investigate the story of Scotland at War, within the grand and historic setting...

• Edinburgh
• Indoor
• Museums and Art Galleries

Get ready for six floors full of interactive and hands-on fun at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. This fascinating way to see the stunning city...

• Edinburgh
• Indoor
• Museums and Art Galleries

St Cecilias Hall Museum of Instruments is part of Edinburgh University's Collection of Historic Musical Instruments (EUCHMI), which is one of the wor...

• Edinburgh
• Outdoor
• Tours and River Cruises

See all the gruesome, ghostly and downright gross bits of Edinburgh with Mercat Tours. As well as a highly accredited team of guides to bring the str...

• Edinburgh
• Outdoor
• Tours and River Cruises

Fancy taking the kids for a walk around Edinburgh? Make your day out in the historic city even more exciting and discover the hidden wonders of Edinb...