Free Museums in Philpstoun

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Free Museums in Philpstoun

National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland
4.8 (28749 ratings)4.5 (18709 ratings)
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe.
Chambers St, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF, United Kingdom
National museumMuseumsNatural History MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Museums in Edinburgh
"This is the big cheese of Edinburgh museums, housed in two utterly different but connected buildings: one Victorian, inspired by Renaissance Venice, and a bold 1990s creation with a tall sandstone tower. The museum does a wonderful job of illuminating the nation’s story, but the 8,000+ exhibits also encompass global history and the natural world. You can’t miss the zany ten-metre Millennium Clock in the main hall, and you should make a beeline for the famous 12th-century Lewis chess pieces, stuffed cloned sheep Dolly and the fabulous creations of the fashion gallery."
Mentioned by hitched.co.uk
The Most Romantic Places to Propose in Edinburgh
"At first glance, the National Museum of Scotland may strike you as bit tourist-y, but it has some serious proposal potential. Whether your partner loves art and fashion, science and technology or dino bones, you’ll be able to find a space that suits them. Bonus: if you fall head over heels with it, it can be your wedding venue, too!"
Scottish National Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
4.6 (8645 ratings)4.5 (5073 ratings)
National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions.
The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsArt museum
Museum of Childhood
Museum of Childhood
4.3 (1678 ratings)4 (1141 ratings)
18th-century buildings housing toy and games collections, exhibitions, puppet theatre and gift shop.
42 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1TG, United Kingdom
Toy museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Scotland Bucket List
10 Free Museums & Art Galleries in Edinburgh
"If you fancy a wee trip down memory lane, head to the Museum of Childhood. Located on the Royal Mile, this quirky museum is spread across four floors and covers many eras of toys and games. It gives you an idea of playthings over the years starting from the 18th through to the 21st century."
Mentioned by st-christophers.co.uk
11 Best Museums in Edinburgh 2021 | St Christopher’s Inns
"Getting to Edinburgh’s Museum of Childhood : Located on the Royal Mile, the museum is a 5 minute walk from St Christopher’s Inns Edinburgh. Photo credit: Museum of Childhood. Edinburgh’s Museum of Childhood was the world’s first museum dedicated solely to the history of children."
Mentioned by The List
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"Kids can learn about the toys, clothes and lifestyles of children of the past in this Royal Mile museum. Nostalgia for grown-ups guaranteed.42 High Street, 529 4142, edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venues/museum-of-childhood, Mon–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun noon–5pm."
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
4.6 (3034 ratings)4.5 (2461 ratings)
Scots history and celebrity portraits in a grand, red-stone Victorian gallery with a shop and cafe.
1 Queen St, Edinburgh, EH2 1JD, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsArt museum
Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Earth
4.4 (1682 ratings)4 (2327 ratings)
State-of-the-art family attraction taking visitors through history from the Big Bang to modern day.
Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS, United Kingdom
Visitor centerMuseumsCafeConference centerGift shopLearning centerParking garageChildren's MuseumsScience MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by edinburgh.org
Family-friendly things to do in Edinburgh |Forever Edinburgh
"You can discover how our planet evolved millions of years ago at the exciting Dynamic Earth. Let’s start with a bang as we journey through time and learn about our past, present and future with interactive exhibits and mind blowing technology. Another must for family days out."
Mentioned by BabyBreaks
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"Dynamic Earth is one of Scotland’s top visitor attractions and a guaranteed hit with the kids. It tells the story of our amazing planet through an immersive tour. You can feel the heat of a bubbling volcano or touch the icy cold of the arctic."
The People's Story Museum
The People's Story Museum
4.3 (410 ratings)4.5 (330 ratings)
The 16th-century Tolbooth houses a social history museum tracing city life since the late 1700s.
The Royal Mile, 163 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BN, United Kingdom
Local history museumMuseumsHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by The Chaotic Scot
5 Free Museums in Edinburgh You Might Not Know About
"The People’s Story sits on the opposite side of the street from the Museum of Edinburgh, and is housed within the Canongate Tolbooth, which has stood on the Royal Mile since 1591. The tolbooth was a once a courtroom, a prison, and a place of gathering for the town council – if only walls could tell tales!. Nowadays, the iconic clock and pretty turrets epitomise Edinburgh’s Old Town charm, and are frequently photographed by passersby."
Mentioned by edinburgh.org
Museums in Edinburgh | Forever Edinburgh
"Canongate Tolbooth, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8BNOpen Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10am - 5pm; Sunday 12pm - 5pmFree to enter, donations welcome. The People's Story museum is located in the Canongate Tolbooth, which is a historic landmark in itself built in 1591. It provides visitors with a realistic and fascinating look at what life was like for Edinburgh citizens in days gone by."
Mentioned by Trip101
Top 9 Entry-Free Museums In Edinburgh, the UK
"A post shared by This is Edinburgh (@thisisedinburgh) on Jul 11, 2017 at 5:52am PDT. The People’s Story Museum, as its name suggests, features the everyday lives of Edinburgh’s citizens — from their jobs to what they do for leisure. Opened in 1989, the museum is housed in a former prison that was operational since 1591."
The Engine Shed
The Engine Shed
4.4 (26 ratings)4.5 (29 ratings)
Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ, United Kingdom
Learning centerMuseumsSpecialty Museums
ScotlandsPeople Centre
ScotlandsPeople Centre
4.5 (38 ratings)4.5 (32 ratings)
National Records of Scotland, HM General Register House, 2 Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 3YY, United Kingdom
Association or organizationMuseumsLibrariesHistory Museums
Callendar House
Callendar House
4.5 (1324 ratings)4.5 (640 ratings)
19th-century chateau and medieval tower, with staff in Georgian costume, set in landscaped parkland.
Callendar Rd, Falkirk, FK1 1YR, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkMuseumsHistoric SitesSpecialty Museums
Linlithgow Canal Centre
Linlithgow Canal Centre
4.5 (216 ratings)4.5 (160 ratings)
Manse Rd, Linlithgow, Basin EH49 6AJ, United Kingdom
Boat rental serviceMuseumsSpecialty Museums

Top Rated Concerts and Shows in Philpstoun

Macrobert Arts Centre
Macrobert Arts Centre
4.5 (609 ratings)4.5 (82 ratings)
Modern arts venue hosting eclectic programme across 2 theatres, cinema and exhibition space.
University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, United Kingdom
Art centerConcerts & ShowsTheaters
ODEON Edinburgh Lothian Rd
ODEON Edinburgh Lothian Rd
4.2 (828 ratings)3.5 (30 ratings)
State-of-the-art chain cinema for blockbusters in 2-D or 3-D format, plus family and student deals.
Lothian, 118 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH3 8BQ, United Kingdom
Movie theaterConcerts & ShowsEvent venueTheaters
The Queen's Hall
The Queen's Hall
4.4 (899 ratings)4 (101 ratings)
Former chapel, now a 900 capacity venue for classical and jazz concerts and occasional rock gigs.
The Queens Hall, Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, EH8 9JG, United Kingdom
Live music venueConcerts & ShowsEvent venueTheaters

Best Fine Dining in Philpstoun

21212
21212
4.3 (260 ratings)
Modern, refined rooms in a Georgian townhouse, set above a fine-dining restaurant and a chic lounge.
3 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5AB, United Kingdom
Fine dining restaurantFrench restaurant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Maverick chef Paul Kitching’s 21212 opened in 2009 and has been winning accolades ever since, including one Michelin star. Situated in an elegant Georgian townhouse in Royal Terrace, the restaurant serves up cooking that’s contemporary French in style, but that description doesn’t begin to do justice to Kitching’s Willy Wonka-style ability to coax the most unlikely flavour combinations. In theory these should create merry mayhem – who would have thought that brandy snaps, black pudding and chicken could be transformed into a sublime dish?"
Mentioned by 10Best
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"21212 is a Michelin starred restaurant housed in a beautiful Georgian Townhouse in the New Town of Edinburgh. Spanning all four flours of the beautifully renovated house, the restaurant boasts a large dining area with an open kitchen, a smaller drawing room, two private dining areas and four extremely luxurious bedrooms. The menu is a modern take on classic French cuisine."
Mentioned by edinburgh.org
Fine Dining and Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Edinburgh | Forever Edinburgh
"Set in a beautiful Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh’s Royal Terrace, 21212 is an award-winning restaurant with four beautifully appointed large bedrooms, each with a dedicated lounge area. Guests are able to relax here with pre-dinner drinks before taking their seat in the dining room. with a new menu each week, the two course unch start at just £28 on weekdays."
Borough
Borough
4.8 (102 ratings)
50-54 Henderson St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6DE, United Kingdom
Scottish restaurantFine dining restaurant
Mentioned by hiddenedinburgh.net
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"Borough has open its doors for the first time in the foodie neighbourhood of Leith. A modern European menu of bold, precise flavours is spearheaded by Head Chef Darren Murray, formerly of award-winning restaurant, Norn. Dishes include appetisers, such as charcuterie, and a selection of savoury and sweet plates such as Courgette Tart with Nasturtium and Mackerel Tartare with Green Strawberry and Elderflower."
The Stockbridge Restaurant
The Stockbridge Restaurant
4.6 (136 ratings)
Intimate, stylish fine dining with a seasonal Scottish accent, set menu deals and monthly offers.
54 St Stephen St, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 5AL, United Kingdom
Fine dining restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by House of Coco
Dine At Edinburgh’s Most Romantic Restaurants
"If you’re a sucker for low-lighting and gorgeous interiors then The Stockbridge Restaurant is your date night go-to. Here, you’ll find a roaring fireplace for snug winter meals, white table clothes and statement artworks by Scottish Colourists. There’s no wonder this charming little spot was named as one of the top 100 restaurants in 2014, especially with a menu brimming with moreish delights such as spiced pigeon breast and grilled halibut."
Mentioned by SquareMeal
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"Stockbridge is one of Edinburgh’s prettiest neighbourhoods, and The Stockbridge Restaurant has followed suit in terms of style, with a considered interior and perfectly presented plates. Known for their wine lists as much as their food this Edinburgh hot spot caters for many a party. In fact, thanks to its romantic atmosphere it’s often chosen as a wedding venue."

Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Philpstoun

Bakery Andante
Bakery Andante
4.6 (8 ratings)
49 Broughton St, Edinburgh, EH1 3RJ, United Kingdom
CafeBakeryTakeout RestaurantPatisserie
Missy's
Missy's
4.9 (13 ratings)
34 Buccleuch St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9LP, United Kingdom
BakeryArt galleryCoffee store
Archipelago Bakery
Archipelago Bakery
4.5 (107 ratings)
39 Dundas St, Edinburgh, EH3 6QQ, United Kingdom
Bakery
Mentioned by Live Like It's the Weekend
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"Cake lovers won’t want to miss a pit stop at Archipelago, a beloved bakery city-wide that serves up the most delicious bread and baked treats, all made from 100% organic flour. I found out about this bakery from their beautiful cake loaves being served at Lowdown, and promptly decided to head straight to the source myself."
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
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"Archipelago Bakery is a cozy neighborhood bakery rich with the scent of fresh bread, fresh coffee, and brownies straight out of the oven. The air is filled with chatter and gentle gossip. Caroline, the baker, is behind the bread, strudel, salads, brownies, tarts, and all manner of magical cakes."
Mentioned by Dickins
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"Lastly, Archipelago is another bakery who are passionate about producing ‘Real Bread’. Their bread is made by hand every day, using organic flour and traditional methods. They have a wide range of yeasted loaves and sourdoughs and always adding more to the selection!"

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Philpstoun

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Limefield House
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