Family trip to Edinburgh with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

When it comes to describing designer hotels in Edinburgh, Fraser Suites Edinburgh deserves to be mentioned first as for many years this hotel has been one of the leaders. The elegant …
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The most prestigious and expensive hotels of Edinburgh can be found in the old town area. The Scotsman Hotel occupies a special place in that list. Guests of this hotel will have an …
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The opening of the historic The Balmoral Hotel took place in 1902. Nowadays, the hotel is one of the most important symbols of Edinburgh. The hotel is located in the very heart of the city, …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Edinburgh and surroundings
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Amusement parks near Edinburgh
♥ Amusement park 'Pleasureland Arbroath' , 76.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Codonas Amusement Park' , 150.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Pleasureland Arbroath' , 76.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Amusement park 'Codonas Amusement Park' , 150.1 km from the center. On the map


Water attractions around Edinburgh
♥ Water park 'The Time Capsule' Coatbridge, 52.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'The Time Capsule' Coatbridge, 52.9 km from the center. On the map


Aquariums in Edinburgh and nearby
♥ Aquarium 'Deep Sea World' North Queensferry, 13.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Aquarium 'St Andrews Aquarium' St Andrews, 50.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Aquarium 'Lake District Coast Aquarium' Maryport, 138.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Aquarium 'Deep Sea World' North Queensferry, 13.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Aquarium 'St Andrews Aquarium' St Andrews, 50.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Aquarium 'Lake District Coast Aquarium' Maryport, 138.6 km from the center. On the map


Zoos and gardens in/near Edinburgh
♥ Zoo 'Edinburgh Zoo' Edinburgh, Scotland, 4.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Zoo 'Five Sisters Zoo' West Calder, Scotland, 24.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Zoo 'Blair Drummond Safari Park' Stirlingshire, Scotland, 57.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Zoo 'Camperdown Wildlife Centre' , Dundee, 59.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Zoo 'Highland Wildlife Park' Highland, Scotland, 137.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Zoo 'Edinburgh Zoo' Edinburgh, Scotland, 4.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Zoo 'Five Sisters Zoo' West Calder, Scotland, 24.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Zoo 'Blair Drummond Safari Park' Stirlingshire, Scotland, 57.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Zoo 'Camperdown Wildlife Centre' , Dundee, 59.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Zoo 'Highland Wildlife Park' Highland, Scotland, 137.3 km from the center. On the map


Famous sights of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle
From the series “Amazing Ancient Fortresses Preserved to This Day”
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Distance from Edinburgh center - 0.2 km.
In the official documents, the castle on the summit of the castle rock was mentioned for the first time in 1129. After a series of archaeological researches, the scientists have established that the first settlements on the peak of the idle volcano were still founded in the 9th century BC. The first defense facility was built on the Barg more than 2,5 thousand years ago. …
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Flower Clock in Edinburgh
From the series “Enchanting Flower Clocks Built by Humans”
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Distance from Edinburgh center - 0.3 km.
The installation strikes with its design. Designers used dozens of different plants types, which allowed to form very fine patterns and lay symbolic inscriptions on beds. The author of the very first clock in Edinburgh was the experienced gardener John Marchetti, who was involved in designing urban parks. Another creator was the watchmaker James Ritchie. …
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Photogallery of best places of Edinburgh
Children attractions (aquaparks, zoos, amusement parks) on the map of Edinburgh

