Edinburgh

[Heartstart]

We're off to Edinburgh for half term. We have rented an apartment on Grassmarket. It will be me, DH and DS (8). We will got castle and zoo what else should we do

clamshell chippy grassmarket,yum
Mary king close
chambers st museums

Thanks all we'll be busy !

Do go round the Castle. I was unsure taking DS7 at Easter but he got the kids audio tour and was engrossed....and seemed to have cannon fire on a loop.

.....and make sure you are in princes street for the 1 o'clock gun!

If you only do one thing go to dynamic earth it is great for kids your age. Other than that I spent a sizable portion oft childhood on the swings in princes street gardens and looking at the trains from the bridge. Also seeing the penguins going for a walk at the zoo. Finally having to hold Granny's hand and not touch anything in Jenners if your lucky the Christmas tree maybe up!
I took my DD October half term two years ago and she loved all of these things.

the train to glasgow ;)

The kids should love the toy museum on the royal mile. There's a bistro type Italian in the grassmarket we love for lunch or an easy meal. It's the one on a corner.

Museum of Childhood on the "Royal Mile" is one of our favourites (and free). Chambers Street (National Museums of Scotland) wonderful, Camera Obscura worth the money - lots to see and do inside. I don't rate Dynamic Earth, but lots of people do. National Storytelling Centre is near the Museum of Childhood, has lots of great events for adults & children (and a fab cafe). Princes Street Gardens great if the weather is good. Dominion Cinema is a great experience if there's a good film on....have fun!