Things to do on a trip to Edinburgh.

[Steve (redding43)]

We are planning to use some air miles I have accrued for a trip to the north. Planning to stay for a few days with my wife and our son (12yrs old)

Would welcome suggestions on things to see/do whilst there as never been before. Whilst ideas for kids is welcome general ideas for all is also good as our lad is generally laid back and open to looking at history etc. as for shopping....he has more patience than me!

We are flying in and staying in the city so won't have a car.

[Scunner]

The obvious ones - Royal Mile, castle etc are easily done on foot. Lots of steps in Edinburgh so things are close together generally but you'll feel your calf muscles in the mornings   It is a beautiful city so you can stroll about and enjoy it all.

We also did an open top bus tour which is good, some great vintage buses too if you are lucky.

For kids, Edinburgh dungeons is brilliant, don't miss that - you can close your eyes Steve  

Lunch at Jimmy Chungs - a fabulous eat all you like Chinese, one of the best I've been to.

[Scunner]

some great vintage buses

I doubt I've ever sounded so nerdy before

[amca]

Get on a train or bus to Glasgow.

[kevin3]

Keith you could be suffering from Anorak...sia.     

[KKOB]

Get on a train or bus to Glasgow.

Yes, there's a really good Citylink service and it's not very expensive.

[heather07]

There is a museum of childhood which my daughter enjoyed when she was younger.
Dynamic Earth for all ages.


http://www.kidsedinburgh.com/

I think you need to hire a car and get out of Edinurgh though to see the real Scotland.

[Toky]

Edinburgh is a great city for a short break. Be sure to check some of these out

The Ghost Tours
http://www.mercattours.com/home.asp
http://www.witcherytours.com/

Camera Obscura (your sone will love this
http://www.camera-obscura.co.uk/

Any City Bus Tour from Outside Waverley Station. (Tickets valis for a full 24 hrs even if its over 2 days)
http://www.edinburghtour.com/

Royal Yacht Britannia at Leith (buses every 2 mins from city to Ocean Terminal)
http://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/

Coffee and cake on the 4th Floor of Harvey Nics (great views)
http://www.harveynichols.com/edinburgh

The dungeons are a must too
http://www.the-dungeons.co.uk/edinburgh/en/index.htm

Dynamic Earth ( lots to do and see)
http://www.dynamicearth.co.uk/

And of course, the Castle if you fancy a look back in history (you'll hear the 1 o'clock canon going off all over the city
http://www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk/

If you're feeling energetic, you could always climb Scott Monument on Princes Street
http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/Scott-Monument.aspx

Childhood museum is a good way to pass a couple of hours too
http://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/Museum-of-Childhood


If I can think of anything else, I'll put it on
      

PS £3.50 is the cost for a day ticket on all buses, unlimited journeys  (except the tour buses)

[bewva]

some great vintage buses

I doubt I've ever sounded so nerdy before

Oh I wouldn't say that.  

[Steve (redding43)]

Cheers all...lots of info to start researching