What are the "must sees" in Glasgow and Edinburgh?

[roisin]

I know there are lots of people on here from Glasgow/Edinburgh: I'm planning our next City Break, and want some inside info!
We've just booked to spend a couple of days in each (with the boys - 6 and 8), staying centrally, probably going by train, so easily accessible stuff only.
We all love museums and galleries, and sightseeing. Loathe shopping.
Possibilities so far are:
Camera Obscura (is this good/worth it?)
Our Dynamic Earth
Glasgow Science Centre
.. for no better reason than that they accept Tesco vouchers
Is the Kelvingrove still closed? Where's all the stuff?
I want to see some Mackintosh in Glasgow. Where's the best place to head for a child-friendly introduction?
I always get fed up of finding places to eat when we're away. So any recommendations of "wholesome but cheap" eateries would be appreciated too.

Been to Science Centre today for a trip and had a great time. We saw a movie about Bugs in the Imax- lots of screaming as they 'popped' out of the screen. Also visited the planatarium which was fabulous- never had the stars explained so well before. There is a fantastic Alice in Wonderland exhibition on the very top floor, we didn't have time to explore it fully, but the bits we did see were excellent.

Just realising how many positive words I'm using! It was a magic day!

Sounds brilliant fun. We must take ds and dd there sometime. Thing is Glasgow is a bit far too go for a day trip.

Is the science centre the one with the tower yuo can see from yorkhill hosptal?

Yes, that's what you see- I don't know if that tower's ever worked properly

We've just got back - had a brilliant time. We did loads and loads, and enjoyed everything.

The highlights would definitely be the Edinburgh Science Festival - Wonderama at the Assembly rooms; and the Glasgow Science Centre; and Borders in Glasgow, where we spent a lot of time and money! The people in Glasgow were also all incredibly friendly and helpful.

Every sentence today has started " next time we come to Glasgow/Edinburgh ..." So definitely a good holiday.

Thanks everybody.

Tamum - How was Mull? Any hints/tips/suggestions?

Glad yoyu enjoyed it roisin .