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Activities and Events In Edinburgh

Here are some of the things-to-do in Edinburgh. As we work with you to build up your holiday, we can provide more suggestions, and tailor them to the age and interests of your children.

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For Under-Fives

Jelly Club     Lively Play Centre with supervision and soft play areas for 0-5 years.                                                                       
Little Marcos Play Club

Indoor soft playground with many facilities.

Waterworld Swimming pool with beach facilities and special flumes for under-fives.
Edinburgh Zoo World leading zoo with activities throughout the year for under-fives.
Gorgie City Farm Farm in the city, with variety of friendly animals and pets, suitable for young children.
Deep Sea World Aquarium with underwater walkthrough. Short trip outside Edinburgh.
Museum of Scotland As well as a great museum, its a great space for under-fives to run around.
Edinburgh Childrens Festival Runs in May
Edinburgh Fringe Festival Many shows and activities for under-fives..Runs in August.


For Under-Tens

Golf Scotland is the world home of golf, and golf lessons for under-tens can be arranged in Edinburgh. There are also golf courses and pitch and putt courses suitable for beginners or more experienced junior golfers. 
Skiing          Edinburgh has the largest dry ski slope in Europe, with childrens tuition and beginners slope. For Over 6 years and up.
Edinburgh Fringe Festival Many shows and activities for under-tens...Runs in August.
Waterworld Swimming pool with beach facilities, wave machines and flume rides.
Scottish Seabird Centre Get Close to Nature with amazing live close-ups of Scottish sea wildlife at this award-winning centre in Norrh Berwick.
Edinburgh Childrens Festival    Runs May or June annually.
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Museum of Scotland Guided tours specially for children.
Pottery Making Various centres round Edinburgh offer fun and educational pottery classes.
Museum of Childhood 'The noisiest museum in the world'..

For Under-Fourteens

Museum of Scotland                   Guided tours specially for children.
Indoor Climbing Climbing wall with childrens club and instructions in safe climbing                                              
Curling Play one of Scotlands national sports. Fun for all the family, and much  better than ten-pin!     
                                                                               
Ice Skating Edinburghs Xmas festival offers ice skating in Princes Street, however all year round skating is available at Murrayfield Ice Rink.
Mountain Biking Cycle in the city, or take a short trip to great mountain bike territory.
Butterflies, Snakes and Spiders Fun and education with creepy crawlies.


For Over-Fourteen and Adults

Edinburgh Festivals The range of festivals offered by Edinburgh makes it one of the worlds favourite holiday destinations.
 
Choose from the Edinburgh International, Fringe, Jazz, Film and Book festivals in August,
the Hogmanay and Christmas festivals in December,  Childrens festival in May or the Science festival in April.

Bookings and recommendations can be made for you.
Adventure Centre Magnificent new world-class climbing and adventure centre just outside Edinburgh at Ratho.
Edinburgh Castle Prime tourist attraction. Worth visiting for all the family.
Military Tattoo Extremely popular military spectacular staged on Edinburgh castle in August. Book early!
Edinburgh Dungeon Ghouls and Ghosts...
Restaurants Recommendations and bookings for the latest fashionable eateries,
or choices for you based on your dietary preference. Recommendations
for child friendly restaurants or cafes are provided in your welcome pack.
Tours and Trips Custom or public trips with professional tour guides such as Mercat Tours, or recommendations on how to use the public tours can be arranged. A particularly innovative trip is to take a cycle guide, who will provide you with bikes and escort you round the sights of the city.
Mary King's Close Tours

A buried 15th Century street.

Sports events Edinburgh is famed for its golf (30+ golf course in city boundaries), rugby internationals, sailing (its windy!),

 

There are also exciting seasonal events around Christmas, Halloween, Easter, and school breaks for all the family to enjoy. 

 

Thanks to Scotsman.Com for this entertainment news feed.

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