While things are more normal than they’ve been for a while, the pandemic means this summer is still going to be unlike any other.
With summer holidays still largely off the menu, many are choosing to holiday closer to home.
But this has meant that many popular places are now booked up for the whole season, with those left often charging astronomical prices.
Luckily Edinburgh is an amazing city, so even if you spend the summer at home with the kids (the original meaning of the word ‘staycation’) there’s plenty to keep you busy.
Here are 11 fun activities to entertain the whole family for a few hours.
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9. Bounce around
The Jump In trampoline arena, in Musselburgh, offers plenty of bounce for your buck, with specially-designed trampolines to get your kids jumping high in complete safety. There's also a toddler zone for gentle play, bouncing basketball court, a dodgeball arean and a battle beam where the loser plummets to the soft foam below. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
10. Crack the code
Pop a clever app called Tramble onto your phone and you can go for an Edinburgh Codebreaking Walk with the whole family - there are 10 puzzles to solve in all and it's designed for adventurers of all ages. Photo: Tramble
11. Take a journey into Edinburgh's dark past
The Edinburgh Dungeon is one of Edinburgh's top attractions and, with the lack of foreign tourists in town, now is the best time to experience it. It offers a scary but fun journey through the dark past of Scotland, with full-on immersive 360 sets, live actors, special effects, and an underground ride. Book at www.thedungeons.com. Photo: Google Maps