in/near Edinburgh?

[BexieID]

We go on our sun hol to Seton Sands this weekend and it looks like rain is forecast. Did want to goto the Zoo, is it ok in the rain? We have a 3yo.

I've just moved from edinburgh, had a year pass for the Zoo and used to go in all weathers. However apart from the monkey house, chimp house and a couple of other things most stuff isn't undercover and even the stuff that is you have to walk a fair way between them. Worth going, just take waterproofs, at least it won't be as crowded!

My kids liked Dynamic earth too, or the Scottish Museum (although if memory recalls they're doing work on that at moment), my dd is also 3yo. If weather's good then The Botanics are great. My 2 spent ages in Princes street gardens, in the play area, running on grass or watching the trains go under the clear bridge, they toot if you wave. The Meadows have a fantastic play area too.

If it really is rainy and miserable and you're still stuck for stuff to do there's Deep Sea World located just over the Forth Road Bridge, or the commonwealth pool which has a toddler pool and a good soft play area.

Have fun!

just remembered another, Yellowcraigs beach is great if weather OK.

We did Edinburgh Zoo in cagoules in torrential rain one October, it was fab as DD & I almost had the place to ourselves, and the only animals we didn't get a good look at were the big cats

Thanks. Weather couldn't be any worse than Blackpool last October, although we did have a couple of good days.

Princes St gardens sounds good, that is near the shops? My b/day on sunday .

Edinburgh castle is brilliant

It is. Actually went there on my first visit to Scotland. Where me & DP first kissed .

dunbar swimming pool is good fun. wave machine, slides etc. and lovely location.

we had a day out in edinburgh last year with a 1 year old and a 3 year old. It poured with rain all day and the national museum was a lifesaver - full of stuff for kids (especiall boy stuff like cars rockets etc). It is right in the centre of Edinburgh, walking distance from Princes street gardens, which is right next to the shops and also near the castle.

Now that sounds like a plan for one day and the Zoo for the other day! Sorted. Now need to think about places to eat, lol.

but I think museum is being refurbished at the moment and large parts of it shut. Thats what I hear on the grapevine anyhow.

Bugger, lol.

Camera Obscura?

the old part of the museum is closed but the new part is open and well worth a visit.

loving the name heinzsight

There's still loads to see in the museum though, my ds (just 4) loves it

If you go to the Zoo, make sure you get tickets for close encounters It's the best bit.

ooh yes Heinzsight, camera obscura is fab!

Forgot about Camera Obscura - I love Photography! Given me a few things to think about, thanks.