Best Museums in Blairadam Forest

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Best Museums in Blairadam Forest

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 mummytravels
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"This great museum has some fantastic ways to get hands on, so it’s worth a visit at any time of year – although especially if you’re looking for things to do in Edinburgh in the rain with kids. The different galleries have different themes – creativity in Imagine for example, plus science and technology, as well as Adventure. You could climb into a human hamster wheel, or dig for dinosaur bones in the Adventure Planet gallery if they fancy themselves as mini archaeologists."
Mentioned by Where Goes Rose?
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"This modern museum which covers just about everything from ancient Scottish history to inventions. The most impressive exhibit is the preserved body of Dolly the Sheep, the first mammal to be genetically cloned. It has dedicated rooms to other non-Scottish topics like African animals and Asian culture."
Mentioned by Old Waverly Hotel
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"It was formed in 2006 with the merger of the new Museum of Scotland, with collections relating to Scottish antiquities, culture, and history, and the adjacent Royal Museum (so renamed in 1995), with collections covering science and technology, natural history, and world cultures."
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 10Best
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"This fascinating attraction was the first museum in the world to be dedicated to the history of childhood. The collection was originally established by Patrick Murray, an Edinburgh Councilor who was a passionate collector of toys and childhood memorabilia. The permanent exhibition contains a huge collection of antique toys, games and teddy bears (including a collection of early Steiff bears)."
Mentioned by Old Waverly Hotel
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"The Museum of Childhood is a collection of children’s toys and playthings, situated on the Royal Mile, in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was the first museum in the world to specialise in the history of childhood."
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
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"Learn about the creation of our planet and travel through time as we explore Earth's past, present and future. Get thrust back in time to the very beginnings of our universe, and witness first hand the big bang and the very first moments of our galaxy and solar system. Make your way back to the present day through volcanic explosions, landscape-forming glaciers and the evolution of our life on Earth."
Mentioned by st-christophers.co.uk
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"Getting to Dynamic Earth : Located off Holyrood Road, the museum is a 17 minute walk from St Christopher’s Inns Edinburgh. Right on the edge of the Old Town behind the Scottish Parliament Building and next door to Holyrood Palace is Edinburgh’s most popular science museum, Dynamic Earth. This museum takes you on a journey from the Big Bang to modern day using 4D technology."
Mentioned by 10Best
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"This phenomenal museum celebrates the beauty of the earth via innovative technology. It is situated at the opposite end of the Old Town from the castle, near Holyrood Palace in the shadow of the crags and Arthur's Seat. Interactive exhibits allow visitors to experience simulated earthquakes, tropical rainstorms, the ocean floor, ice ages, glaciers and mountains."
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 10Best
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"The People's Story details the history of the residents of Edinburgh from the 18th century to the modern day. The museum is housed in the historic Canongate Tollbooth, an impressive Edinburgh landmark built in 1591, in the heart of the Royal Mile. The exhibition includes fascinating displays such as a recreation of the jail which was once housed in the building, an 18th century book binder's workshop and a wartime kitchen."
Mentioned by Scotland Bucket List
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"This museum is housed in the Canongate Tolbooth, an iconic building located on the Royal Mile. If you’d like to get a true insight into the lives of the working class of Edinburgh during the course of the last 3 centuries, then head to the People’s Story Museum. This museum is housed in an iconic building on the Royal Mile – the Canongate Tolbooth."
Mentioned by edinburgh.org
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"The People's Story - as the name suggests - tells the story of the regular people of Edinburgh, not just the great and the good. Pay a visit to this museum to get a real flavour of day-to-day life in in the city throughout the 18th to 20th centuries. Learn about crime and punishment, crafts, trade and the culture of Edinburgh."
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
The Glenturret Distillery
The Glenturret Distillery
4.7 (214 ratings)4.5 (1300 ratings)
Tours of distillery dating from 1775 detailing malt whisky production, plus dram tasting.
The Hosh, Crieff, PH7 4HA, United Kingdom
DistilleryMuseumsHistoric SitesSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by trossachs.co.uk
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"Glenturret is the most visited Whisky Distillery in Scotland and its Single Malt is part of the Famous Grouse Blended Whisky. The Distillery is situated in Crieff nearby Perth and can be reached easily from Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh by car or with organised bus tours. Glenturret produces single malt whiskies that mature 8, 10, 12, 15 or 21 years in bourbon casks."
The Fergusson Gallery
The Fergusson Gallery
4.5 (108 ratings)4.5 (72 ratings)
Art museum housing works by JD Fergusson & archives related to modern dancer Margaret Morris.
Marshall Pl, Perth, PH2 8NS, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"Beautifully set in a circular cast-iron building that was once a waterworks, this gallery exhibits an extensive collection of paintings by the Scottish Colourist JD Fergusson in a most impressive display...."

Best Dessert in Blairadam Forest

Artisan Gelato Edinburgh
Artisan Gelato Edinburgh
4.4 (293 ratings)
A menu featuring classic & creative gelato flavors, plus baked goods, in a modern, rustic space.
21 Cockburn St, Edinburgh, EH1 1BP, United Kingdom
Ice cream shopCafeDessert shop
Mentioned by edinburghlive
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"Last but certainly not least we have Artisan Gelato Edinburgh in the Old Town, with their authentic Italian-looking store that is the perfect backdrop for a shot of your Instagrammable ice cream. Their hand crafted ice cream is to die for and some of their most popular flavours include pistachio bronte Sicily, chocolate orange and cheescake...we will take ten scoops please. One reviewer said it is the "best gelato outside of Italy" and, like their neighbours Over Langshaw Farm, they offer vegan, gluten free and dairy free options."
Tempo Tea Bar
Tempo Tea Bar
4.4 (269 ratings)
Creative, custom bubble teas with toppings turned out in a cozy, counter-serve space.
7 E Market St, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH, United Kingdom
Bubble tea storeDessert shopSoft drinks shopTea store
Mentioned by The Chelsea Chapters
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"Sadly, the tea was made with powder which results in a negative review. I asked the boba-barista (lol, I just made up a word) to make my drink with 25% sweetness, but he was unable to adjust the level of sweetness. The drink was a little too sweet for my taste."
Considerit
Considerit
4.7 (269 ratings)
3, 5A Sciennes, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1NH, United Kingdom
Dessert shopBakeryChocolate shopDonut shopIce cream shop
Mentioned by Dickins
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"Located near the Meadows, Considerit is a relatively new addition to Edinburgh’s exciting foodie scene. If you’re vegan or lactose intolerant, this is one for you as Considerit believe in a plant-based future and therefore all their sweet treats are free from animal products!. Also, their doughnuts, chocolate, and ice cream are all hand crafted on a daily basis."
Mentioned by edinburghlive
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"Vegans don’t have to miss out on dessert, especially in Edinburgh!. Considerit is a chocolate, doughnut and ice cream cafe that’s entirely vegan. They sell the most amazing and indulgent doughnuts, like this amazing chocolate hobnob creation, which is glazed with Biscoff spread, topped with crumbled oaty Hobnobs and finished with a chocolate drizzle."

Best Asian Food Restaurants in Blairadam Forest

Chizuru Tei
Chizuru Tei
4.8 (683 ratings)
Traditional & specialty Japanese dishes & sushi in a casual setting with colorful wall art.
278 Morrison St, Edinburgh, EH3 8DT, United Kingdom
Japanese restaurantAsian fusion restaurantSushi restaurant
Mentioned by letsgetlocal.co.uk
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"Chizuru Tei is popular for its delicious selection of bento boxes to carry out. You can also eat in at their friendly and welcoming Haymarket restaurant. Either way, you'll fine some fresh and tasty sushi here."
Gurkha Cafe & Restaurant, Authentic Nepalese & Indian Restaurant
Gurkha Cafe & Restaurant, Authentic Nepalese & Indian Restaurant
4.5 (686 ratings)
Warm, rustic dining room with ceiling beams, serving traditional Indian and Nepali dishes.
27 Cockburn St, Edinburgh, EH1 1BP, United Kingdom
Nepalese restaurantAsian fusion restaurantAsian restaurantIndian restaurantRestaurant
Soup & Thai
Soup & Thai
4.6 (61 ratings)
28 Warrender Park Rd, Edinburgh, EH9 1JG, United Kingdom
Takeout RestaurantAsian restaurantHalal restaurantSouth Asian restaurantThai restaurant

Best Buffet (Seafood, Chinese, etc) in Blairadam Forest

China Red
China Red
4.4 (1643 ratings)
30 Grindlay St, Edinburgh, EH3 9AP, United Kingdom
Buffet restaurantChinese restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
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"There are a number of buffet style Chinese restaurants in Edinburgh, but China Red is arguably the best. With an absolutely massive range of dishes, even the pickiest diner will find something to their taste, and their high tech buffet tables ensure the hot dishes remain hot and the chilled dishes nice and cool. The range includes all of the classics you would expect with numerous seafood and vegetarian offerings as well."
Mentioned by edinburghlive
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"China Red is a buffet restaurant, so slightly different to the other options featured on this list. And you don't have to spend too much time scrolling through reviews before finding one very satisfied customer who described the place as the "best Chinese buffet I've ever been to". They add: "I usually find buffet food all tastes quite bland and samey, but the chicken curry was so tasty and the noodles were amazing."
The Mosque Kitchen
The Mosque Kitchen
4.1 (1267 ratings)
Informal, family-friendly budget curry joint offering no-frills cuisine, with disposable tableware.
31-33 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9BX, United Kingdom
Indian restaurantBuffet restaurantMiddle Eastern restaurant
Mentioned by scotsman.com
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"Mosque Kitchen has a legendary reputation (especially among the student population of the nearby University of Edinburgh) for the best cheap and cheerful curry in the city. The no-frills restaurant offers fresh and flavoursome curry dishes for as little as £4. Visit: 31-33 Nicolson Square, EH8 9BX - mosquekitchen.com"
Mentioned by Trip101
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"A post shared by DJ P45 (@djp45) on Mar 28, 2018 at 4:07am PDT. One of Edinburgh’s hidden treasures is this cheerful eaterie, originally set up as a canteen for worshippers at the Edinburgh mosque. It grew in reputation after opening to the broader public in the early stages of the 21st Century."
Mentioned by eh1.com
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"Probably the best budget place to eat in Edinburgh, if you enjoy spicy food. Having been to the Mosk Kitchen many times the food is consistently good. A meal can cost from as little as £3.50 for a vegetarian option … Read More"
Manzil Restaurant
Manzil Restaurant
4.4 (283 ratings)
Sleek and colourful modern Indian restaurant with a la carte and and set menu options, plus thalis.
13 York Pl, Perth, PH2 8EP, United Kingdom
Takeout RestaurantBuffet restaurantFast food restaurantFish & chips restaurantIndian restaurantIndian takeawayRestaurantTapas bar
Mentioned by OpenTable
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Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Blairadam Forest

The Cottage At Cauldcoats
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Garvock House Hotel
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$60 /night
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Holiday Home Devonvale Place
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$105 /night
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