Edinburgh has a rich tradition and history and lots to keep visitors happy, but it also has some pretty special child friendly things to do. Children from all over the world have enjoyed the antics of the children’s street theatre and the face-painting artists during the Edinburgh Festival. In this city there are always things to keep the youngsters happy, no matter what time of year that you visit.
Edinburgh Zoo is a firm favourite with kids of all ages; penguin feeding time is a popular attraction. The zoo has contributed a lot to zoology in terms of knowledge and is dedicated to various conservation schemes and projects.
Close to the Scottish Parliament building, you will find the Camera Obscura. The Dynamic Earth exhibition will take children and the young at heart on a lighting fast trip right back to the dawn of time.
Ghost tours and guided walks that investigate and explore the dungeons, alleyways and underground passages are very popular with older children who enjoy the adventure, and the sometimes gruesome stories.
Many of the restaurants, bars and cafés in the city offer special children’s menus during the day and most restaurants are open for early family dinners. Some close early in the evening, except at the weekend, so always check opening times before you decide on the venue for your family meal in the evening.
If all this is not enough to tire the whole family out and make them ready for an early night, you can always take the children for a walk up to Arthur’s Seat on a fine evening. The view from the top is staggering and you can look right out over the city.