Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in River South Esk

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Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in River South Esk

Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle
4.6 (64082 ratings)4.5 (44933 ratings)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland.
Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG, United Kingdom
CastleSights & LandmarksHistorical landmark
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
4.6 (8857 ratings)4.5 (12230 ratings)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions.
Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2ND, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksScience MuseumsObservation Decks & Towers
Mentioned by 10Best
Let Edinburgh–s Top 10 Romantic Attractions Seduce You
"Edinburgh's Camera Obscura (meaning "dark room") is a fascinating and delightful way to take advantage of the wonderful views of the city from Castle Hill. Located immediately beside Edinburgh Castle, this intriguing attraction is housed in a Victorian rooftop chamber at the apex of the Outlook Tower. Inside this mysterious room you can see moving images of Edinburgh's panorama projected onto the walls by the giant periscope."
St Giles' Cathedral
St Giles' Cathedral
4.6 (7230 ratings)4.5 (5872 ratings)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach.
High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE, United Kingdom
CathedralSights & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Calton Hill
Calton Hill
4.7 (2428 ratings)4.5 (8262 ratings)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh, EH7 5AA, United Kingdom
Mountain peakSights & LandmarksLighthousesGeologic FormationsPoints of Interest & LandmarksLookouts
Mentioned by Scotland Bucket List
30+ Top Things To Do with Kids in Edinburgh: The Complete Guide
"Calton Hill is another fantastic place for kids to let off steam and as a bonus you’ll get some of the ultimate best views of the city!. When you reach the top, you’ll be rewarded with amazing views to the Firth of Forth, Arthurs Seat, the port of Leith, the Pentland hills and of course right down Princes street towards the castle. Calton Hill is also home to several unusual monuments including the national monument which looks like it was built by the Romans."
Mentioned by Edinburgh 2 days itinerary
Edinburgh Itinerary 2 days: How to Make the Most of Your Time in Scotland
"***If you’re a morning person, grab a blanket, a thermos of hot chocolate, tea, or coffee, and enjoy the sunrise from Calton Hill. One of the most enchanting and TOTALLY free things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland. Obviously, if you hate mornings, you can watch the sunset instead, (just make sure you have clear skies, which are something of a rarity) but you’ll just have a bit more company."
Mentioned by holidify.com
11 Edinburgh Attractions, Best Tourist Places To Visit & Sightseeing
"0 km from city center 2 out of 11 places to visit in Edinburgh. Situated on the east end of the Princes Street, the Calton Hill in Edinburgh is included in the city's UNESCO world heritage site. The National Monument of Scotland is situated on the Calton Hill."
Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Gardens
4.6 (21567 ratings)4.5 (6817 ratings)
Green Flag park of geological/botanical interest, home to several public monuments and memorials.
Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2HG, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksGardens
Mentioned by planetware.com
19 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Edinburgh | PlanetWare
"It extends for almost a mile and is lined with colorful gardens and elegant shops, including the tradition-conscious Jenners of Edinburgh, founded in 1838 and one of the world's oldest department stores. Also good for shopping is the Princes Mall, popular with its small shops set among fountains and cafés and plenty of places to browse. As well as these temples to consumerism, you'll find restaurants, from fast food to gourmet bistros."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The 7 Best Parks To Visit in Edinburgh
"Nestled below the castle is this charming, flora-filled park, which features walking paths as well as the Scott Monument and the Ross Fountain. The Ross Bandstand plays home to assorted concerts and special events, including during Edinburgh’s legendary hogmanay, or New Year’s Eve, celebrations as well as a Christmas Market and ‘winter wonderland’ in the lead-up to Christmas."
Mentioned by Full Suitcase Family Travel Blog
17 Best Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in Edinburgh (+ Map!)
"Princes Street marks a clear division between Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns. On one side, you’ll find all the high street stores you’d expect in a big city, along with countless coffee bars and eateries. Whilst on the other side, you’ll find the steps that take you down to the Gardens and, further, to the Old Town."
Tolbooth Tavern
Tolbooth Tavern
4.4 (1026 ratings)4.5 (22 ratings)
Atmospheric pub, in a reputedly haunted 16th-century building, with wall lamps and framed pictures.
167 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BN, United Kingdom
PubSights & LandmarksRestaurantHistoric Sites
St Margaret's Chapel
St Margaret's Chapel
4.6 (91 ratings)4 (143 ratings)
Constructed in the 12th century, this small Romanesque chapel is the oldest in the country.
Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EL, United Kingdom
ChapelSights & LandmarksSacred & Religious Sites
Mentioned by reserveapartments.co.uk
Churches in Edinburgh
"St Margaret’s Chapel, located at the top of Edinburgh Castle, was built by King David I to honour his mother, Margaret. She died at the Castle in 1093 and is believed to have performed many charitable works. Robert the Bruce ordered the castle’s demolition in 1314 to stop it falling back into English hands."
Figgate Park
Figgate Park
4.6 (969 ratings)
Scenic park with a large pond, picnic tables, walking paths & wildlife, including swans & otters.
Mountcastle Dr N, Edinburgh, EH8 7SE, United Kingdom
Park
Edinburgh Old Town
Edinburgh Old Town
4.5 (14421 ratings)
Visitors pack the Old Town, a bustling area of centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys. At its heart, perched on an extinct volcano, Edinburgh Castle is home to Scotland’s crown jewels. The Royal Mile, a steep street lined with traditional pubs, casual eateries, souvenir shops and small museums, runs from the castle to the Scottish Parliament and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s Scottish residence.
Edinburgh, UK
Sights & LandmarksHistoric Walking AreasNeighborhoods
Bon Bon Gelateria
Bon Bon Gelateria
4.9 (186 ratings)
65 Elm Row, Edinburgh, EH7 4AQ, United Kingdom
Ice cream shop

Best Asian Food Restaurants in River South Esk

Red Box Noodle Bar
Red Box Noodle Bar
4.3 (573 ratings)
Bespoke noodle and sauce combinations boxed for takeaway or eat-in, with bright diner decor.
51 W Nicolson St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9DB, United Kingdom
Chinese restaurantAsian restaurantChinese noodle restaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Edinburgh
The 11 best cheap eats in Edinburgh
"This noodle bar invites you to tailor your order based on a selection of ho fun, ramen, udon, egg or rice noodles, then add duck, vegetables, tofu, pork, chicken or beef. Throw in three bits of colour and roughage, customise things with options of chilli, spring onion or coriander, and finally pick from one of ten sauces. One of these paper Chinese takeaway boxes filled to the brim will set you back an overdraft-friendly £5.60."
Mentioned by eh1.com
Budget Eats - Eh1: The Independent Guide to Edinburgh
"Yocoko has a simple frontage, simple dining set up and great food at great prices. Situated just over the bridges in Newington Yocoko noodle bar is a great addition to the range of eastern eateries on offer in this part … Read More. Category:Budget Eats, Foodie, Newington, UpdateTags:Child Friendly, Chinese"
Mentioned by Hostelbookers.com Blog
11 Top Cheap Eats in Edinburgh - hostelbookers
"Build-your-own meal is the order of the day at this popular noodle bar. You choose everything from the kind of noodle (egg, rice, ramen etc) to the meat, vegetables and sauce in the mix – which, even if you’re picky, makes it rather hard to go wrong!"
Street Box
Street Box
4.3 (164 ratings)
A menu featuring traditional Thai street food snacks & dishes in a modern space with exposed brick.
53 Raeburn Pl, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH4 1HX, United Kingdom
Thai restaurantAsian restaurantRestaurantSoutheast Asian restaurant
Dusit
Dusit
4.6 (462 ratings)
Modern, innovative Thai cuisine using local Scottish produce served in graceful, bare stone decor.
49A Thistle St, Edinburgh, EH2 1DY, United Kingdom
Thai restaurantAsian restaurantRestaurantSoutheast Asian restaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
Best Fine Dining in Edinburgh: Irresistibly Fabulous Food in Scotland's Capital
"Dusit provides a modern take on traditional Thai cuisine using local produce combined with exotic spices imported from Thailand. Many dishes have been given whimsical nicknames, such as "run-away fish" for the Thai staple Tod Mun Pla (fishcake) and "lovely lady" for teriyaki prawns, but there is no doubt that the chefs take their jobs very seriously, as they consistently serve food of the highest quality. The decor is minimalist with crisp white linen complimenting black wooden tables and some beautifully understated Thai art, including a wonderfully serene Buddha."
Mentioned by hiddenedinburgh.net
Best Thai Restaurants In Edinburgh 2021 - Hidden Edinburgh
"Tucked away down Thistle Street, one of Edinburgh’s narrow cobbled avenues two minutes away from the city centre lies Dusit. This quaint restaurant is somewhat unassuming at first look sitting unobtrusively beside its other neighbouring restaurants. However, it is the unparalleled cuisine that perhaps sets Dusit apart from its affiliates."

Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in River South Esk

Pilgrim Bar
Pilgrim Bar
4 (669 ratings)
Pub with a service area made from old suitcases, recycled 1930s cinema seats and wood-clad walls.
3 Robertson's Cl, Edinburgh, EH1 1LY, United Kingdom
Cocktail barLive music venuePub
Mentioned by edinburgh.org
Top 10 Craft Beer Bars in Edinburgh
"With the tagline ‘not all those who wander are lost’, Pilgrim’s sustainable ethos sees its interior almost entirely made out of recycled or upcycled material, from its bar made from hundreds of discarded suitcases to its original 1930’s cinema seating. They offer a variety of draught and bottled beer and cider options from various brewers including local favourite Innis & Gunn. Even if you’re not a big beer enthusiast, this unique bar in Edinburgh’s Cowgate is definitely worth checking out for the funky interior design alone!"
Mentioned by An Orcadian Abroad
15 Quirky & Unique Places To Eat & Drink In Edinburgh
"While I tend to consider Pilgrim to be a setting for a more “typical” night out on the town, there’s no denying that it’s one of the more quirky bars in Edinburgh. And considering the entire bar is made out of hundreds of suitcases, it makes absolute sense to feature it on a travel blog!. There is also a row of seats that are old cinema seats, sofas made of jeans, and they offer tiki-style cocktails."
Mentioned by Lost in Fermentation
Best Craft Beer in Edinburgh Guide
"Right in the heart of Edinburgh, in the bar-filled Cowgate area, Pilgrim Bar is a lively spot tosample all things craft beer. It’s a hipster-friendly spot with upcycled furniture (the bar is made of suitcases, for example), welcoming backpackers and beer-lovers alike. There’s plenty of atmosphere, with entertainment, quiz nights, and music."
La Piazza
La Piazza
4.5 (734 ratings)
Convivial trattoria serving traditional Italian dishes, with business and pre-theatre set menus.
Au Bar, 97-99 Shandwick Pl, Edinburgh EH2 4SD, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantRestaurant
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
4.6 (8857 ratings)4.5 (12230 ratings)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions.
Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2ND, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksScience MuseumsObservation Decks & Towers
Mentioned by 10Best
Let Edinburgh–s Top 10 Romantic Attractions Seduce You
"Edinburgh's Camera Obscura (meaning "dark room") is a fascinating and delightful way to take advantage of the wonderful views of the city from Castle Hill. Located immediately beside Edinburgh Castle, this intriguing attraction is housed in a Victorian rooftop chamber at the apex of the Outlook Tower. Inside this mysterious room you can see moving images of Edinburgh's panorama projected onto the walls by the giant periscope."

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in River South Esk

Zizzi
Zizzi
4.1 (705 ratings)
Italian chain restaurant for pizza and calzone on wooden boards, plus traditional pastas.
42 Queensferry St, Edinburgh, EH2 4RA, United Kingdom
RestaurantGluten-free restaurantItalian restaurantPasta shopPizza restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Annakut Restaurant
Annakut Restaurant
4.6 (227 ratings)
Vegan and Indian dishes with a modern touch in a relaxed curry house with colourful decor.
13 Newington Rd, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1QR, United Kingdom
Vegetarian restaurantIndian restaurantRestaurantVegan restaurant
Organic Delicious Cafe
Organic Delicious Cafe
4.2 (31 ratings)
Lothian, 26 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh EH10 4DA, United Kingdom
CafeCake shopJuice shopOrganic restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near River South Esk

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ALTIDO The Heart and Soul of the Royal Mile
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Heritage City - Central York Place Apt
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