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Childrens Festival, 1 o'clock Gun at Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Zoo

What's on in Edinburgh

Find out what's on in Edinburgh and what's to come. Edinburgh has a full and varied calendar to suit all ages and interests.

The VisitScotland Edinburgh is another source for finding out how you can plan for your visit.

On this web site you can sign up for alerts that will be automatically emailed to you on your chosen interests - EAE Event Alert

Time Out links to restaurants and other information.

 

 

 

Deep Sea World: Scotland's national aquarium, Deep Sea World, is only a short distance from the Edinburgh City Centre, and is perfect family day for a rainy day! Experience the deep sea world with a moving walkway circles beneath the main aquarium where sharks, eels, rays and shoals of fish swim together.

Dynamic Earth: For a truely unique adventure wisit Dynamic Earth! Enjoy a venture through the Earth's past, present and future - back to the very creation of Earth, through to the tropical rainforests and the polar ice...to the future, where you will find out how the decision you make now will affect the Earth's future!

Edinburgh Zoo: The Edinburgh Zoo is a must for any family visiting Edinburgh - not only is there the animals to see but there are play areas, restaurants, gift shops and numerous events and activities take place throughout the days. Ample of fun for everyone!

Edinburgh Castle: The world famous Edinburgh Castle, is a top attraction, where you will get to explore and see the Scottish Crown Jewels, The Great Hall and the Edinburgh Castle Palace. A fun event for kids is watching the firing of the cannon from the battlements of Edinburgh Castle, which happens percisely at 1pm from Monday to Saturday.

Museum of Childhood: The Museum of Childhood is full of toys and games from the past and present that have amused children all over the world. This is a much-loved attraction for both parents and children.

Mercat Tours of Edinburgh: Looking for something a bit different?Mercat Tours of Edinburgh offers the best Ghost and History Tours in Scotland, featuring some of the most haunted locations in Edinburgh's Old Town coupled with the scariest stories and amazing candlelit underground vaults.

The Scottish Story Telling Centre: The Scottish Storytelling Centre lets kids experience Scottish culture. There is a permanent exhibit about Scottish tales from William Wallace to Katie Morag - including, of course, Long John Silver and Rob Roy Macgregor.