Best Museums in Cairneyhill

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Best Museums in Cairneyhill

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 edinburgh.org
17 Free things to do in Edinburgh - Forever Edinburgh
"With four levels of exhibits featuring everything from the natural world, world cultures, science & technology to art, design & fashion and Scottish history, a trip to The National Museum of Scotland offers a whole world of discovery for all the family. Start your visit in the beautiful Grand Gallery and marvel at the massive skull of Moby the whale; travel back in time as you explore the Scottish galleries; or why not explore centuries of creativity and innovation in the Fashion and Style gallery – whatever your interests, you’re bound to find something in this awe-inspiring museum to capture your imagination. Free entry, advance online booking required."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"A true treasure of Edinburgh, The National Museum of Scotland is a gargantuan cabinet of curiosity waiting to be explored. With piles of riveting interactive exhibits and impressive collections, it’s safe to say that all kids will be in awe. The museum is not just for the heritage of Scotland but also for the world, so expect to absorb mountains of fun facts and figures."
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 the Guardian
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"Skim through the visitors' book and you'll find tourists returning after 20 years, delighted to find that little has changed in this four-storey building. That is the charm of the place, opened in the 1950s to become the first museum devoted to a social history of childhood. Founder Joseph Patrick Murray built up an extensive collection of toys, games, clothes, teddy bears and dolls."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Make new memories by exploring the playtime of children from centuries past at the Museum of Childhood. As the first-ever museum dedicated to the history of childhood, this time capsule contains youthful curiosities such as tin soldiers, toy trains and spinning tops. The engaging collection of memorabilia dates as far back as the rare wooden Queen Anne Doll of 1740."
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 The List
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"Take an interactive journey through the history of the earth. Go to the tundra or the bottom of the ocean, never being more than a stone’s throw from the Scottish Parliament and Arthur’s Seat.Holyrood Road, 550 7800, dynamicearth.co.uk. Daily 10am–5.30pm (until 6pm in Jul & Aug; closed Mon & Tue Nov–Mar)."
Mentioned by Where to go with Kids
"Dynamic Earth is a state of the art family attraction near Edinburgh in Scotland. It takes visitors through our history from the Big Bang theory up to the modern-day. It's a chance to experience the primaeval forces of nature as they shaped..."
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 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."
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 Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum
The Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum
4.5 (379 ratings)4.5 (157 ratings)
Victorian museum housing European art and artefacts, plus British pewter and local history exhibits.
40 Albert Pl, Stirling, FK8 2RQ, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsArt museumCafe
Mentioned by Your Stirling
History Highlights
"The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum is a treasure house of Stirling’s history, art and artefacts. Scottish history collections, fine art and archaeology are used in the main display, called ‘The Stirling Story’, which explores the history of the town over the past Millennium (entry is free)."
Provan Hall
Provan Hall
4.2 (33 ratings)4.5 (13 ratings)
85 Auchinlea Rd, Glasgow, G34 9PQ, United Kingdom
Heritage museumMuseumsGardenHistory museumLocal history museumSpecialty Museums
The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
4.4 (457 ratings)4 (180 ratings)
Art and antiquities from the royal collection plus special exhibitions in a Victorian building.
Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8DX, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsHistorical landmarkArt Museums
Mentioned by edinburgh.org
Galleries in Edinburgh - Forever Edinburgh
"Canongate, The Royal Mile, EH8 8DX (website) Open daily 9:30am-6pm (26 March to 31 October) and 9:30am-4.30pm (1 November to 25 March)Adult: £6.70, Over 60/Students £6.10, Under 17/Disabled: £3.40, unders 5's go free. If you like art but find conventional art galleries too big and daunting, then the Queen's Gallery is the answer, as it hosts small intimate exhibitions as part of the Royal Collection Trust. The building is a conversion of a former Holyrood Free Church and Duchess of Gordon’s School and features a beautiful teak and sycamore staircase."
Mentioned by UOE Accommodation
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"Situated at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, this gallery is one of 15 in the UK that houses the Royal Collection, the largest private art collection in the world. This is a fascinating record of the personal tastes of kings and queens over the past 500 years, comprising decorative arts, drawings, watercolours, paintings and photographs. Those that have made contributions to the collection over the years include Frederick Prince of Wales, George IV, Queen Victoria and Queen Mary."
Mentioned by Edinburgh 2 days itinerary
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"I went to the Queen’s Gallery instead, which showcases a small subset of the art that is found within the royal, private collection. ***For the Queen’s Gallery, tickets are £7.00 for adults, £6.40 for adults over 60 or students (with valid ID), £3.50 for children under 17 or the disabled, and children under 5 are free.The Queen’s Gallery is open daily from 9:30 am – 6:00 pm."

Best Nightlife in Cairneyhill

Shakespeare
Shakespeare
4 (1140 ratings)
Traditional pub first built to service theatre crowds, now offering live sport and classic pub food.
65 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH1 2DJ, United Kingdom
Pub
Mentioned by Lost in Fermentation
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"This basement bar burst onto Edinburgh’s Southside beer scene in early 2014 and hasn’tlooked back since. Though it’s low-key and literally underground, it’s touted as Edinburgh’s best bar by numerous publications. Besides the atmosphere, there’s the beer to thank for thoseaccolades."
No 2 Baker Street
No 2 Baker Street
4.4 (1042 ratings)
Large-windowed Victorian pub with a list of weekly events, live music and a classic British menu.
2 Baker St, Stirling, FK8 1BJ, United Kingdom
Pub
Mercat Bar and Kitchen
Mercat Bar and Kitchen
4.2 (446 ratings)
Modern gastropub specialising in simple, seasonal, locally sourced food in a smart basement room.
28 W Maitland St, Edinburgh, EH12 5DX, United Kingdom
PubBarFunction room facilityGastropubRestaurant

Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Cairneyhill

Old Town Coffee House
Old Town Coffee House
4.2 (208 ratings)
38 Spittal St, Stirling, FK8 1DU, United Kingdom
CafeBreakfast restaurantBritish restaurantCoffee shopSandwich shopTea house
The City Cafe
The City Cafe
4.2 (1548 ratings)
Cool bar with American diner vibe, serving up beers, burgers, cocktails and shakes for hip regulars.
19 Blair St, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR, United Kingdom
CafeAmerican restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by edinburghlive
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"Be transported to another time with City Cafe's diner setting and huge fluffy pancake stacks. A local favourite since 1980, you can find the portal to 1920s America on Blair St. Sit next to the jukebox and go for a classic bacon and syrup combo (teamed with an ice-cream shake of course) for the ultimate quintessential American experience."
Mentioned by University of Edinburgh
We tried *almost* every pancake in Edinburgh, so you don’t have to
"Step into your dream, cheesy, American teen drama (*cough* Riverdale *cough*) in Edinburgh’s very own traditional late night diner just along from your Cowgate favourites such as Subway and Sneaky Pete’s. A blissful combination. Truly the platonic ideal for a stack of pancakes, sometimes simple really is the best."
Mentioned by Time Out Edinburgh
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"A kitschy American diner by day, the City Café becomes a pre-club party joint by night. Cocktail and beer pitchers are the main event, and on the weekends guest and resident DJs spin funk, hip hop and house tracks to get you in the mood for nearby dancefloors."
Laila's
Laila's
4.3 (564 ratings)
63 Cockburn St, Edinburgh, EH1 1BS, United Kingdom
Brunch restaurant
Mentioned by Grumpy Camel
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"Laila’s a great place for lovers of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food. Located on the atmospheric Cockburn Street, this Mediterranean bistro serves an array of delicious dishes, including vegetarian and vegan options. They make some nice fried calamari here, as well tasty sandwiches and wraps."

Cheap Places to Eat in Cairneyhill

Zara Fast Foods
Zara Fast Foods
4.4 (58 ratings)
Wellgate House, 56 Blackfriars St, Edinburgh EH1 1NE, United Kingdom
Pizza TakeoutFast food restaurantFish and chips takeawayRestaurant
Papa John's Pizza
Papa John's Pizza
3.9 (180 ratings)
Take-out/delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, wings & breadsticks, plus desserts.
114 Dundee St, Edinburgh, EH11 1AB, United Kingdom
Pizza restaurantDelivery service
Elfalafel
Elfalafel
4 (206 ratings)
Family friendly halal eatery serving falafel and shawarma pita and wraps, plus an open salad bar.
15 Bristo Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 1BZ, United Kingdom
Halal restaurantTakeout RestaurantMediterranean restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Found on Bristo Place, close to the university, theatres and visitor attractions, Elfalafel serves fresh, halal food made on the premises using family recipes. There’s a daily salad bar with 15 options and 10 sauces to slather over them. The bohemian Arabic takeaway and restaurant is famous for its spinach falafel with natural original spices, but also popular are the burgers, shawarma and kebabs."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Cairneyhill

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Kinross Residence
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$93 /night
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Dunfermline City Centre Flat
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$90 /night
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4.3 (6 reviews)
Courtyard Holiday Apartments
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$57 /night
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