Best Museums in Colinsburgh

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Best Museums in Colinsburgh

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
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Mentioned by planetware.com
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"Since opening in 2011, the National Museum has become one of Scotland's most popular attractions, and one of the best things to do for free in Edinburgh. Welcoming over two million visitors each year, it incorporates collections from a number of Edinburgh's older museums, with highlights including national archaeological collections; medieval artifacts; and displays focusing on natural history, geology, art, science, and technology. In its 16 galleries, containing more than 8,000 artifacts, are Dolly the sheep — the world's first cloned mammal — as well as some of Elton John's more elaborate stage costumes."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
The 10 Best Museums in Edinburgh
"This museum on Chambers Street has something for everyone, from the history of Scotland, to exhibits on nature, art, design, fashion, science, and technology. Its four-story Grand Gallery is the largest exhibition installation in the U.K. The February 2019 completion of a 15-year, 80 million-pound redevelopment has added three striking new galleries highlighting ancient Egypt, East Asia, and Scotland's wonderful collection of ceramics."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"This museum traces the country's fascinating story from the oldest fossils to the most recent popular culture, making it a must-see for…"
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
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Mentioned by girl gone london
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"You don’t have to be a child to enjoy the Museum of Childhood, but it definitely is a place for the kids to go and see the toys of years past and get to try some of them out. This is the first museum of its kind that was dedicated to the culture of childhood and preserving toys and childhood culture, which also means adults will take great joy in seeing toys from their own childhoods. Of course, no one visiting would be old enough to remember playing with the Queen Anne Doll on display, as this dates back to 1740, but perhaps you remember the Peter Rabbit toy."
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 edinburghnews.scotsman.com
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"Exploring the history of childhood, this Royal Mile museum houses a remarkable collection of children's toys and playthings including a doll dating from 1740. The museum will reopen following refurbishment in Spring. Visit: 42 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1TG - edinburghmuseums.org.uk"
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
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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 TripSavvy
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"This is one of Edinburgh's most popular modern attractions, especially for families. It tells the story of planet Earth from the Big Bang onward. It's among the newer kinds of child-centric science museums that focus on interactive experiences, and films rather than than dry exhibits."
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
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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
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Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Museums in Edinburgh
"Sister to the Museum of Edinburgh and also set on the Royal Mile – this time in the 1591 Tolbooth building – this oral history museum delves into the lives of working people in the city, from the 18th century to the late 20th century. You’ll see recreations of a bookbinder’s workshop, a wartime kitchen complete with vintage packaging and a grisly jail cell."
Mentioned by st-christophers.co.uk
11 Best Museums in Edinburgh 2021 | St Christopher’s Inns
"Getting to the People’s Story Museum : This museum is located on the other side of the road to the Museum of Edinburgh. So just a 9 minute walk from St Christopher’s Inns Edinburgh. Photo credit: The People's Story Museum"
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...."
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One)
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One)
4.5 (2466 ratings)4 (376 ratings)
Modern art collection from Miro to Hockney, alongside new exhibitions, sculpture park and cafe.
75 Belford Rd, Edinburgh, EH4 3DR, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Scotland
"Edinburgh's gallery of modern art is split between two impressive neoclassical buildings surrounded by landscaped grounds some 500m west of Dean Village. As well as showcasing a stunning collection of paintings by the popular, post-Impressionist Scottish Colourists – in Reflections, Balloch, Leslie Hunter pulls off the improbable trick of making Scotland look like the south of France – the gallery is the starting point for a walk along the Water of Leith. Fees apply for some exhibitions."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"From Cubism and Expressionism to 20th-century Russian and French pieces, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is unmissable for art buffs. With two early-19th-century buildings to explore (Modern One and Modern Two) and sweeping green spaces dotted with sculptures (including monumental earthworks by Charles Jencks), it’s well worth leaving the city centre to explore the galleries. Modern Two contains the intact studio of erstwhile Edinburgh sculptor Eduardo Paolozzi."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Must see attractions in Edinburgh, Scotland
"Edinburgh's gallery of modern art is split between two impressive neoclassical buildings surrounded by landscaped grounds some 500m west of Dean Village. As well as showcasing a stunning collection of paintings..."
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
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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
The 5 Best Art Galleries in Edinburgh
"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 silvertraveladvisor.com
Accessible Attractions in Edinburgh
"The Palace of Holyroodhouse and The Queens Gallery lie at the east end of The Royal Mile, opposite the Scottish Parliament. The visit is best achieved by taxi, local bus service from Waverley Bridge or tour bus. Walking takes around 15 minutes from Waverley Station."

Best & Cool Bars in Colinsburgh

Cardo
Cardo
4.6 (358 ratings)
Informal joint with a menu of European classics, including pizza, in a bright, modern setting.
38 South St, Perth, PH2 8PG, United Kingdom
Mediterranean restaurantBakeryBarFamily restaurantPizza restaurant
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"Amid a lively atmosphere, this spacious bistro presents traditional regional French cuisine in dishes such as pig's trotters with hazelnut, spinach and Dijon mustard, whitebait with aioli, and chicken supreme..."
bia bistrot
bia bistrot
4.7 (171 ratings)
French classics with a creative Gaelic spin in a cosy venue with purple walls and leather seats.
19 Colinton Rd, Edinburgh, EH10 5DP, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Hostelbookers.com Blog
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"This couple run restaurant fuses French bistro food with an Irish influence to produce fresh, responsibly sourced, and seasonal dishes like hake with purple laver crust and samphire and homemade ice cream for dessert. Enjoy 2 courses from the daily changing set menu for £9.50 or 3 for £11."
Mentioned by edinburghlockdowneconomy.com
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"Bia Bistot is a couple-run neighbourhood restaurant focusing on fresh, seasonal, local and sustainable produce. Order a restaurant quality meal to be enjoyed at home from a weekly menu of dishes including slow braised pork cheeks, butternut squash risotto and ginger cake."
Brasserie Prince
Brasserie Prince
4.4 (113 ratings)
1 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom
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Best Family Restaurants in Colinsburgh

Toby Carvery Edinburgh West
Toby Carvery Edinburgh West
4.2 (1485 ratings)
Timeless family chain restaurant serving roast meats carvery-style, kids' menus and classic puds.
114-116 St John's Rd, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 8AX, United Kingdom
CarveryBreakfast restaurantBritish restaurantFamily restaurantRestaurant
City Restaurant
City Restaurant
4.4 (1420 ratings)
A bright, glass-fronted family diner that is open morning until late for varied menus and take out.
35 Nicolson St, Edinburgh, EH8 9BE, United Kingdom
Family restaurantBreakfast restaurantDelivery serviceFast food restaurantFish and chips takeawayRestaurant
Mentioned by Grumpy Camel
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"One of my favourite lunch spot in Edinburgh is The City Restaurant on Nicolson Street. I visited this place several times when I lived in Edinburgh, mainly because they serve some of the best seafood dishes in the city, including fish and chips, scampi and tempura prawns. The City Restaurant has a very sleek and colourful interior, with comfortable seats and large windows overlooking the bustling street."
Frankie & Benny's
Frankie & Benny's
4 (795 ratings)
Chain restaurant serving Italian and American comfort-food classics in a family-friendly atmosphere.
St Catherine's Leisure Park, Dunkeld Rd, Perth PH1 5XA, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantAmerican restaurantFamily restaurant

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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
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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 Culture Trip
The Best Cheap Eats in Edinburgh
"Mosque Kitchen is a budget-friendly curry joint|© UrbanImages / Alamy Stock Photo. Mosque Kitchen opened in Edinburgh after 9/11, when the city’s Muslim community wanted to raise awareness of their faith and quell any lingering anxieties people may have been having about Islam in the wake of the tragedy. It proved so popular with Edinburgh locals that the restaurant has become a firm favourite."
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"
COSMO World Buffet | Edinburgh
COSMO World Buffet | Edinburgh
4.3 (5221 ratings)
Stylish, modern chain dining room with Pan-Asian cooking stations and global banquet options.
Omni Greenside Place, Omni Centre, Edinburgh EH1 3AA, United Kingdom
Buffet restaurantChinese restaurantFamily restaurantIndian restaurantRestaurantSushi restaurantThai restaurant
Mentioned by Tapped Out Travellers
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"They are centrally located near bus and tram stops and have ample parking for self-driving guests. They do recommend reservations but it does not look like walk-ins will be turned away automatically. The website says they have ample facilities for families and handi-guests, such as Baby Changing Facilities, Disabled Access and Free WiFi for everyone."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Colinsburgh

Marine Park - Perfect Elie Base
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$172 /night
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4.7 (7 reviews)
Self contained studio accommodation near local beaches golf courses.
studio · 20 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$69 /night*
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4.8 (58 reviews)
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$610 /night
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