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Tag Archives: Child Friendly
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
5 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DR - Map
An amazing building and grounds that are home to an ever changing art collection. The Modern Art Gallery in the Dean area of Edinburgh is favourite for many art lovers and anyone looking for an interesting time. The building itself … Read More
Category: Culture, Great Galleries
Tags: Art, Cake, Child Friendly, Coffee, Free, Rainy Day, Romantic, Sunshine, Winter in Edinburgh
Calton Hill
Calton Hill offers some of the best views of Edinburgh and across to Fife, it’s a gentle walk and costs nothing. Located on Waterloo Place at the East End of Princes Street (opposite end to the Castle) Calton Hill is … Read More
Category: City Tourer, City Walking, Site Spotting, Visitor
Tags: Best Views, Child Friendly, Free, Romantic, Sunshine, Winter in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Farmers’ Market
Recommended
Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EL - Map
Bringing local produce to the city centre for everyone to enjoy every Saturday morning 9am to 2pm. The Farmers Market is great for city residents and visitors, whether you are looking for ingredients for a meal or for something tasty … Read More
Category: Independent Local Traders, Old Town, Shopper, Update, West End
Tags: Bakery, Burger & Chips, Cake, Child Friendly, Coffee, Crafts, Delicatessen, Made in Scotland, Market, Romantic, Winter in Edinburgh
Porto and Fi
Recommended
47 Newhaven Main Street, Edinburgh, EH6 4NQ - Map
Waterside location, simple and delightful menu, good service all with a drop of upmarket style. Serving a range of local and regional produce in relaxed surroundings Porto & Fi is a great spot for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or an … Read More
Category: Area, Cafe Culture, Foodie, Leith, Update
Tags: Best Views, Breakfast, Cake, Child Friendly, Coffee, Delicatessen, Fish & Chips
The Meadows
One of Edinburgh’s best outdoor spaces with a huge playground for kids, tennis courts and open fields for recreation and relaxation. South of the town centre the meadows consists of several large grassed areas with tree lined pathways. Bordered by … Read More
Category: City Walking, Newington, Old Town, Update, Visitor
Tags: Best Views, Child Friendly, Sunshine
Jolly Ristorante & Pizzeria
This place is one of Edinburgh’s hidden gems and worth a visit if you are going as a couple or a large group; they cater well for both. The outside doesnt exactly lure you in and when you enter you … Read More
Category: Budget Eats, Foodie, Leith
Tags: Child Friendly, Italian, Pizza, Retro
La Favourita
Recommended
325 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 8SA - Map
Its smart modern, friendly and they do serve very good pizza and great anti pasti. This is possibly Leith Walk’s busiest restaurant and deservedly so. There are lots of tables and situated in a stylish clean environment, a number of … Read More
Category: Foodie, Leith, Top Restaurants
Tags: Child Friendly, Italian, Pizza, Sunshine
Scotsman Steps by Martin Creed
104 steps in different marble, this is an inspired and sympathetic public art piece by Turner Prize winner Martin Creed. The enclosed stairs that run from the Scotsman on the bridges down to the Old Town and Waverley Station is … Read More
Category: City Walking, Newington, Old Town, Update, Visitor
Tags: Art, Child Friendly, Free, Rainy Day
Mimi’s Bakehouse
Highly Recommended
63 Shore, Edinburgh, EH6 6RA - Map
From gorgeous homemade cakes to belly busting breakfasts Mimi’s in Edinburgh is a slice of food magic. Located on the Shore in Leith Mimi’s offers relaxed and gentle surroundings where people of all ages sit, sip, nibble and chatter. The … Read More
Category: Cafe Culture, Foodie, Leith, Update
Tags: Bakery, Breakfast, Cake, Child Friendly, Coffee, Romantic, Winter in Edinburgh
Canderson’s Sweet Shop
Recommended
76 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5HB - Map
The smallest and the sweetest shop in Edinburgh! Situated on Leith Walk Canderson’s sweet shop sells a vast range of traditional sweets. Edinburgh Rock, Soor Plooms, Traffic Light, Iron Bru, Giant Chocolate Mice, Sherbet Lemons, Rhubarb and Custard, Toffee Doodles … Read More
Category: Independent Local Traders, Leith, Shopper
Tags: Child Friendly
South Queensferry
The Firth of Forth, Iconic Rail Bridge, the prom, ice cream, eateries, and a couple of pubs. If you want to get out of Edinburgh for a morning or an afternoon then take a jolly to South Queensferry. Its got … Read More
Category: City Tourer, Visitor
Tags: Cake, Child Friendly, Romantic, Sunshine
Dominion Cinema
18 Newbattle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 4RT - Map
The best big screen experience in town, relax on a comfy chair or sofa to watch your movie in style. A cinema that is different from all the big flick houses, showing a mix of mainstream big shows and some … Read More
Category: Culture, Theatre & Film
Tags: Child Friendly, Film, Rainy Day, Romantic
Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG - Map
With unrivalled history and views Edinburgh Castle is a world class attraction. We want your Edinburgh castle story or review! Art work by Edd Wellesley-Davies visit: Eddscape … Read More
Category: Area, Old Town, Site Spotting, Update, Visitor
Tags: Best Views, Child Friendly
Loopy Lorna’s Tea House
Recommended
33A Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4DR - Map
Loopy Lorna’s has got a reputation for being one of the best tea houses in Edinburgh and beyond. Tea and Cake! Located in Morningside Loopy Lorn’s is a well established tea room serving its sweet and savoury offerings inside the … Read More
Category: Area, Cafe Culture, Foodie
Tags: Cake, Child Friendly, Coffee
Bonningtons Eaterie
Recommended
75 Clerk Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9JG - Map
A coffee and sandwich shop using fresh produce serving great food and coffee with enthusiasm. We went into this place as it was the closest sandwich option in our vicinity, we came out knowing we would be back. We ordered … Read More
Category: Area, Budget Eats, Cafe Culture, Foodie, Newington
Tags: Child Friendly, Coffee
Jupiter Artland
Bonnington Steading, Wilkieston, EH27 8BB - Map
Jupiter Artland is an inspired country park with carefully choreographed art pieces, sculptures and landscaping. Located outside of the city near Kirknewton Jupiter Artland is situated in the grounds of Bonnington House which are owned by Robert and Nicky Wilson. It is … Read More
Category: Area, Culture, Great Galleries, Update
Tags: Cake, Child Friendly, Coffee, Sunshine
Yocoko Noodle Bar Edinburgh
Recommended
45 South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1LL - Map
Yocoko has a simple frontage, simple dining set up and great food at great prices. Situated just over the bridges in Newington Yocoko noodle bar is a great addition to the range of eastern eateries on offer in this part … Read More
Category: Budget Eats, Foodie, Newington, Update
Tags: Child Friendly, Chinese
Out of the Blue Drill Hall
36 Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh, EH6 8RG - Map
A cultural hub with a cafe and range of public events from art sales to flea markets. This former army drill hall has become a centre for artists studios and community events. The large inside hall is home to a … Read More
Category: Area, Arts & Crafts Shopper, Curio & Collectables, Leith, Shopper
Tags: Art, Child Friendly, Coffee, Crafts, Made in Scotland, Market, Rainy Day
Edinburgh International Science Festival
Various locations - Map
An Edinburgh festival that is vibrant, diverse and brings the world around us to life. This festival makes science engaging, tangible and exciting, whether you are an adult or a child there is something for everyone. Having been a regular … Read More
Category: Culture, Famous Festivals
Tags: Child Friendly
Kiss The Fish
Recommended
9 Dean Park Street, Edinburgh, EH4 1JN - Map
A great place to get creative, fun environment, lots to choose from and a friendly helpful team on hand to help! Located in Stockbridge Kiss The Fish is a shop and art studio for children and adults. Anyone can pop in and choose … Read More
Category: Area, Arts & Crafts Shopper, New Town, Shopper, Update
Tags: Art, Child Friendly, Crafts
National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF - Map
A world class museum, an amazing building, an abundance of interest and detail for adults and youngsters alike. After a £45 million refurbishment the Museum is a must see attraction, not just in Edinburgh but Scotland and the wider UK. … Read More
Category: Culture, Great Galleries, Newington, Old Town
Tags: Child Friendly, Free, Rainy Day, Winter in Edinburgh
S.Luca Ice Cream & Cafe
Recommended
16 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4DB - Map
An ice cream and sweetie emporium, a kid’s dream, an adult’s heaven! A family run company making homemade ice cream since 1908 located in Musselburgh and Morningside. Have an ice cream or a fancy desert in the cafe or take … Read More
Category: Cafe Culture, Foodie
Tags: Cake, Child Friendly, Made in Scotland, Sunshine
Mosque Kitchen
Recommended
35 Nicholson Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9BX - Map
Probably the best budget place to eat in Edinburgh, if you enjoy spicy food. Having been to the Mosk Kitchen many times the food is consistently good. A meal can cost from as little as £3.50 for a vegetarian option … Read More
Category: Budget Eats, Foodie, Newington
Tags: Child Friendly
