Some of the fun and interesting Edinburgh excursions suitable for families with young children.Some of the fun and interesting Edinburgh excursions suitable for families with young children.
Some of the fun and interesting Edinburgh excursions suitable for families with young children.

13 fun things to do in Edinburgh with kids

Now that Scotland is emerging from lockdown, we’re all keen to get out-and-about and rediscover all our country has to offer.
By David Hepburn
Published 20th Apr 2021, 11:57 BST
Updated 27th Apr 2021, 16:47 BST

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.

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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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