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Best Things to Do in Edinburgh, with kids
St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral is 74% Kids-Friendly
Young Church club, bell-ringing demos, play corner and safe lawns keep children up to 12 engaged, though parents must still supervise and respect service quiet.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Lauriston Castle is 74% Kids-Friendly
Children under 12 can follow treasure hunts, puppet shows and £12.50 family tours, then picnic on lawns; toilets are on site, though fragile interiors lack hands-on zones or stroller space.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Princes Street is 74% Kids-Friendly
Castle-themed playground, big wheel and sweet cafés suit 4–12s, yet fast traffic and limited indoor play areas force close supervision and may shorten a winter visit.
Recommended visit duration: 1-3 hours
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OMNi Centre is 73% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 enjoy £2.49 weekend films, mini-golf and age-8+ escape rooms; eateries have child menus and high chairs, but some attractions restrict younger ages and there is no soft-play zone.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Arthur's Seat is 72% Kids-Friendly
Kids can feed ducks and tackle gentler grassy slopes, but the craggy summit lacks fences, paths are slippery in rain, and toilets sit only at the base.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Dean Village is 72% Kids-Friendly
Kids enjoy spotting ducks and waterfalls on the level trail, yet the area lacks toilets, playgrounds, and food outlets, so parents need snacks, wipes, and a short visit plan.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Dean Village - Edinburgh's worst kept secret?
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National Monument of Scotland is 71% Kids-Friendly
School-age children can burn energy on safe grass and follow free art or nature trails, but there are no play structures, steep drops require supervision, and toilets are few, so suitability is fair.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Edinburgh Playhouse is 71% Kids-Friendly
Family shows, pantomimes, delivered-to-seat snacks, and baby-change toilets suit children, but long performances, late finishes, and high volume may overwhelm some kids aged 0-12, so planning breaks is wise.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Craigmillar Castle is 70% Kids-Friendly
Quiz trails, craft days and holiday shows suit ages up to 12, yet parents must watch children on high walls and uneven floors and bring food because no café or vending is provided.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Craigmillar Castle History Tour, Edinburgh
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Tynecastle Park is 70% Kids-Friendly
Kids join tours free, mascot and coaching packages exist and family match tickets are priced fairly, but loud crowds, steep seating and few hands-on exhibits may tire or scare some under-12s.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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