It can be tricky to find outings that the whole family will enjoy but we reckon we’ve found a few that young and old will find acceptable.
Here are 13 ideas for great days out with your young children – all guaranteed to entertain.
1. LOVE Gorgie Farm
An urban farm in the heart of Edinburgh with free entry (although donations are welcome), this is a perfect place to take children who will love meeting all the animals, from goats and alpacas to chickens and ferrets. Photo: Google Maps
2. Camera Obscura
Located on the Royal Mile, the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions offers five floors containing over 100 fun and mind-bending illusuions perfect for all ages - plus great views over Edinburgh from the rooftop. Photo: JPI Media
3. The Chocolatarium
Edinburgh's answer to Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory, the Chocolatarium is located just off the Royal Mile and offers visitors a tour explaining how chocolate is made, complete with all-important samples. Photo: Google Maps
4. Craigie's Farm
Craigie's Farm, located between Edinburgh and Queensferry, offers a cafe, butcher and farm shop, but the key draw for kids is the opportunity to 'pick your own' strawberries, raspberries and other tasty fruit and veg. Photo: Canva