No matter what your age or background, be inspired and challenged at the Edinburgh International Science Festival where you can explore and understand the world around you. Thousands of visitors are encouraged to ask the difficult questions and get hands-on with science, technology, engineering and maths in hands-on workshops, exhibitions, inspirational shows, discussions, debates and performances that continually push the boundaries or simply clarify the unthinkable.
The Edinburgh Science Festival is an annual science festival taking place across the Easter school holidays, ideal for young inquisitive minds. It delivers the UK’s largest Science Festival with almost 270 events for families and adults over the course of two weeks
Visitors can enjoy five floors of science at City Art Centre, talks with scientists, hands-on activities and more at the National Museum of Scotland, Our Dynamic Earth and the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Opening Hours: Different times and venues around Edinburgh. See their brochure when it is available.
In terms of audience capacity, the Edinburgh Playhouse is the largest working theatre in the UK, seating more than 3,000 people over three levels. The exterior is deceiving as on first sight you will be left wondering how so many people can be comfortably seated in...
Founded in 1670, the Garden is acknowledged to be one of the finest in the world where unusual and beautiful plants can be found. The Garden offers visitors peace and tranquillity amongst it's 72 acres of stunning scenery. The garden is alive with opportunities for...
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery, part of National Galleries Scotland, is where you can come face to face with the people who shaped, plundered, grew, educated, promoted, and tore apart Scotland. Most of them are historical figures but today there are more being...
Holyrood has been the home of Scotland's democracy since 2004 after nearly 300 years. You can experience this democracy in action by, sitting in on First Minister’s Questions (FMQs) each Thursday, watching MSPs debate in the Debating Chamber or attend any of the...
A-Haven Townhouse’s owner and host, David, will give you a traditional Scottish welcome to the quiet and relaxed atmosphere of his Victorian townhouse. There is an interesting and charming sitting room and a well-stocked bar, ideal for a night-cap before retiring...
Great value for money. The Ocean Apartments are modern stylish contemporary serviced apartments offering the comfort and standards of a hotel room with the space and flexibility of a private residence in Edinburgh. All Apartments consist of two bedrooms two bathrooms,...
Awarded STB 3 stars, Danny & Jasmine welcome you to the Mackenzie Guest House which is situated in an excellent location overlooking Leith Links park and only a 15 minute journey from the city centre. Edinburgh's Leith Waterfront area with its wide range of bars...
Garfield Guest House is family run, offering clean and comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation. It is situated a mile from Princes Street with great views of the castle and the city skyline.
Our very affordable rates include a full cooked Scottish breakfast with...
Holyrood has been the home of Scotland's democracy since 2004 after nearly 300 years. You can experience this democracy in action by, sitting in on First Minister’s Questions (FMQs) each Thursday, watching MSPs debate in the Debating Chamber or attend any of the...
At the National Museum of Scotland discover a dramatic range of objects revealing the wonders of the natural world, the diversity of world cultures, the variety exhibited in the world of art and design, the excitement of science and discovery and finally the highs and...
There are one or two other tourist destinations in Scotland to rival Rosslyn Chapel but none beat the professional way in which the fascination is presented. From the history of the chapel, the family's own story to the highlight of Rosslyn Chapel itself, the stone...