9 Activities
Discover Edinburgh as a Family!
Starts from
Glasgow
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
9
Duration
9 hrs 36 min
Length
4 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Glasgow
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
9 hrs 36 min
Length
4 mi
- History and Culture
- Unusual Locations
- Family-Friendly
Jack Parker
Travel Expert
- Explore the vast National Museum of Scotland.
- Get hands-on at the interactive Dynamic Earth Centre.
- Enjoy a lovely family meal at one of the city's best restaurants.
Head into the Scottish capital and visit two of the city's premier attractions! Explore the incredible diversity of life at the National Museum of Scotland before heading to the state-of-the-art Dynamic Earth where you will learn all about the planet from the Big Bang until today! Finish your day with a stroll as a family and a meal at one of the city's very best, modern Scottish restaurants!
Categories
- History and Culture
- Unusual Locations
- Family-Friendly
Head into the Scottish capital and visit two of the city's premier attractions! Explore the incredible diversity of life at the National Museum of Scotland before heading to the state-of-the-art Dynamic Earth where you will learn all about the planet from the Big Bang until today! Finish your day with a stroll as a family and a meal at one of the city's very best, modern Scottish restaurants!
Jack Parker
Travel Expert
- Explore the vast National Museum of Scotland.
- Get hands-on at the interactive Dynamic Earth Centre.
- Enjoy a lovely family meal at one of the city's best restaurants.
Day Itinerary
9 Activities
Day 1
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A Family day of Discovery!
Head into the Scottish capital and visit two of the city's premier attractions! Explore the incredible diversity of life at the National Museum of Scotland before heading to the state-of-the-art Dynamic Earth where you will learn all about the planet from the Big Bang until today!
10:203 hrs
National Museum of Scotland
Your first stop is the National Museum of Scotland!
Formed in 2006 after a merger between the Museum of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Museum, the National Museum of Scotland contains a breathtaking array of artifacts and exhibitions, ranging from the natural world to culture and arts! There is so much to see and explore!
Take a look at their website here for more information!
On-site parking is available.
Formed in 2006 after a merger between the Museum of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Museum, the National Museum of Scotland contains a breathtaking array of artifacts and exhibitions, ranging from the natural world to culture and arts! There is so much to see and explore!
Take a look at their website here for more information!
On-site parking is available.
0.1 mi
5 min
13:301 hr
Museum Brasserie
Before leaving, drop in at the museum cafe for some lunch before your next stop!
0.8 mi
10 min
14:452 hrs
Dynamic Earth
Your next stop is the incredible, state-of-the-art, Dynamic Earth!
This incredible museum combines exhibitions with interactive activities to create the perfect place to explore life on Earth, from the Big Bang until today!
Check out their website here for more information on booking & events!
On-site parking is available.
This incredible museum combines exhibitions with interactive activities to create the perfect place to explore life on Earth, from the Big Bang until today!
Check out their website here for more information on booking & events!
On-site parking is available.
0.4 mi
10 min
17:0015 min
St. Margaret's Well
Leave your car at the Dynamic Earth Car Park and head out for a quick walk before going back into town for dinner!
Make a stop at St Margaret's Well, once a site of pilgrimage due to it's healing waters!
Make a stop at St Margaret's Well, once a site of pilgrimage due to it's healing waters!
0.5 mi
10 min
17:2515 min
St Margaret’s Loch
Next stop St Margaret's Loch!
Keep heading along the footpath and you will reach St Margaret's loch. Formed in the mid-19th Century, this small Loch was created as part of Prince Albert's plans for improvement to the area surrounding the palace.
Keep heading along the footpath and you will reach St Margaret's loch. Formed in the mid-19th Century, this small Loch was created as part of Prince Albert's plans for improvement to the area surrounding the palace.
0.3 mi
10 min
17:5030 min
St Anthony's Chapel Ruins
The final stop on your stroll is the ruins of St Anthony's Chapel.
Not much is known about the chapel itself, although it's assumed that it was closely associated with Holyrood Abbey, which stood just a few hundred yards to the northwest. From here you have some great views across the city!
Not much is known about the chapel itself, although it's assumed that it was closely associated with Holyrood Abbey, which stood just a few hundred yards to the northwest. From here you have some great views across the city!
0.4 mi
10 min
18:301 min
St. Margaret's Well
Follow the loop all the way back around to St Margaret's well and your walk is finished!
0.4 mi
10 min
18:455 min
Dynamic Earth
Head back and pick up your car from the car park.
1.1 mi
25 min
19:151 hr
The Cellar Door
Your final stop before home is the Cellar Door!
Hidden beneath the George IV Bridge, The Cellar Door serves some of the best modern Scottish food in the city!
Check out their website here for more information!
PLEASE NOTE. The restaurant is closed on Monday & Tuesdays.
Hidden beneath the George IV Bridge, The Cellar Door serves some of the best modern Scottish food in the city!
Check out their website here for more information!
PLEASE NOTE. The restaurant is closed on Monday & Tuesdays.