Best Museums in Edinburgh Waverley

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Best Museums in Edinburgh Waverley

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 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 edinburgh.org
Top Attractions in Edinburgh - Forever Edinburgh
"Discover the delights of the natural world, explore world cultures and enthuse at treasures from around the world. Featuring a diverse range of art and design exhibits, interactive displays and games, a visit to the National Museum of Scotland will appeal to all ages. The huge variety of galleries and exhibitions in this grand and visually stunning building means that you could quite easily spend an entire day here."
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 TripSavvy
The 10 Best Museums in Edinburgh
"Be warned, if you take your children to visit the world's first museum devoted to childhood, you probably won't have time to do much of anything else. Full of exhibits and hands-on experiences with toys of the past and present, there are dozens of Dinky cars, doll houses, games, puppets, child-sized cars, and model planes to look at, and sometimes handle. The exhibits of children's clothes chart the development of the concept of childhood and the museum explores the process of growing up."
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 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."
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
Art galleryMuseumsArt Museums
Mentioned by the Guardian
10 of the best museums and galleries in Edinburgh
"Split between two buildings on either side of Belford Road, Modern One and Modern Two, the gallery houses the nation's collection of modern and contemporary art. Modern Two, previously the Dean Gallery, was built as an orphanage. An austere structure, it's home to a large collection of Dada and Surrealist art, and a collection of the works of Sir Eduardo Paolozzi."
Mentioned by RTF | Rethinking The Future
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"It comprises two galleries, one on either side of Belford Road, and a fantastic sculpture park. The lawn at the front of Modern One was landscaped to a design by Charles Jencks. Modern One is housed in a neoclassical building, which was designed by William Burn in 1825."
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
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
History, Science and Culture at Edinburgh's Best Museums
"Housed in the historic Cannongate Tolbooth, the People's Story Museum tells the story of the people of Edinburgh from the late 18th century to the present day. The three galleries explore life in an Edinburgh tenement during the eighteenth century and recount the stories of Edinburgh citizens during the twentieth century using waxworks, recorded oral histories and written sources. The museum also houses an impressive number of early reform flags and banners in support of political reform, trade unions and the anti-apartheid movement."
Mentioned by Where Goes Rose?
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"This second free museum in Edinburgh is dedicated to the real working-class people of Edinburgh. Images, objects and personal stories are used to document the lives of locals between the 18th and 20th centuries. Spend an hour browsing."
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 edinburgh.org
Top Attractions in Edinburgh - Forever Edinburgh
"The Queen's Gallery, located in the Palace of Holyroodhouse, was opened by Her Majesty The Queen in November 2002 as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations. Now, it hosts a programme of changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection. A worthwhile stop on a visit to the Royal Mile."
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."
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

Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Edinburgh Waverley Area

City Art Centre
City Art Centre
4.4 (541 ratings)4 (91 ratings)
Large exhibition space for art exhibitions and touring shows of design and photography.
2 Market St, Edinburgh, EH1 1DE, United Kingdom
Art galleryShoppingArt museumMuseum
Edinburgh Farmers' Market
Edinburgh Farmers' Market
4.5 (661 ratings)4 (125 ratings)
Weekly outdoor farmers' market with area-sourced produce, meats & cheeses, plus baked goods & beer.
Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EN, United Kingdom
Farmers' marketShoppingMarketFlea & Street Markets
Mentioned by The Telegraph
The best Edinburgh shopping
"More than 55 producers sell meat, fish, eggs, honey, seasonal fruit and vegetables, cheeses, breads, plants, and a whole range of specialties here. Pull up a bench and have some creamy porridge with whisky or a hot hog roast roll while you gaze up at the forbidding walls of the castle. The adjacent NCP Castle Terrace car park offers a discounted rate during market hours – validate your ticket at the market information stall."
Stills
Stills
4.7 (20 ratings)4.5 (12 ratings)
Gallery space and film lounge showcasing new, innovative photographic art and themed exhibitions.
23 Cockburn St, Edinburgh, EH1 1BP, United Kingdom
Art galleryShoppingArt centerArt museumFilm and photograph libraryPhoto labPhotography class

Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Edinburgh Waverley

The Kenilworth
The Kenilworth
4.2 (1038 ratings)
Roomy pub with Victorian origins, wall mirrors, an ornate dark-wood bar and hand-pulled beers.
152-154 Rose St, Edinburgh, EH2 3JD, United Kingdom
PubBarBritish restaurantGastropubRestaurant
Solti
Solti
4.8 (114 ratings)
Down-to-earth restaurant serving traditional Nepali cuisine made from locally sourced ingredients.
10 Drummond St, Edinburgh, EH8 9TU, United Kingdom
Nepalese restaurantIndian restaurantTapas restaurant
Mentioned by hiddenedinburgh.net
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"This brand newcomer to the Edinburgh dining scene is the sister restaurant to the family-run Gautam’s. Found in the vibrant Southside, it’s bright, welcoming and fashionable with a great cocktail menu to boot (try the South Asian take on a whisky sour). Dine a la carte in the evening from their menu that includes classics like Kormas, Baltis and Masala dishes, or opt for one of their many fusion dishes using Nepalese flavours with Scottish ingredients like their Haggis Pakora, Salmon Tikka or Lamb Kathmandu."
Mentioned by edinburghlive
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The Register Club
The Register Club
4.7 (56 ratings)
Fourth Floor, 42 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2AD, United Kingdom
Bar

Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Edinburgh Waverley

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
Where to find the Best Sushi in Edinburgh | Lets Get Local
"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."
Bentoya
Bentoya
4.3 (606 ratings)
Some unusual Scottish ingredients appear on the Japanese menu of this relaxed restaurant.
13 Bread St, Edinburgh, EH3 9AL, United Kingdom
Japanese restaurantSushi restaurant
Mentioned by Ashley Wanders
Edinburgh Eats: My Favourite Sushi Restaurants
"Bentoya is a cozy little restaurant near the Grassmarket, and it’s a great spot for fresh, quality sushi at a reasonable price. I’d recommend the spicy salt & pepper squid and the volcano roll, which is beautifully presented, and topped with dried shredded chili. The sashimi is also excellent, and has a creamy melt-in-your-mouth texture."
Mentioned by letsgetlocal.co.uk
Where to find the Best Sushi in Edinburgh | Lets Get Local
"Offering Japanese food with Chinese, Korean and also some Scottish influences. They have most amazing selection of Bento boxes, with wonderful flavour combinations. The menu is extensive and good value for money."
Yes Sushi
Yes Sushi
4 (716 ratings)
Buzzy, cosy restaurant with creative decor serving an all you can eat sushi buffet and hot pot.
89 Hanover St, Edinburgh, EH2 1EE, United Kingdom
Sushi restaurantJapanese restaurant
Mentioned by Ashley Wanders
Edinburgh Eats: My Favourite Sushi Restaurants
"A few of my favourite dishes at Yes Sushi are the prawn dumplings, salmon skin roll, and their hot pot -which is reason enough to visit. Choose your broth, noodles, veggies, seafood, and meat (all of which are served uncooked), drop them into the boiling pot, and watch them cook in front of you. It’s £17.99 per person, and also includes all-you-can-eat sushi (from a limited menu), which is a bargain in Edinburgh."
Mentioned by inews.co.uk
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"Notoriously expensive sushi is made more affordable at Hanover Street’s Yes Sushi, thanks to their bento box options. The perfect size for one, each box costs around £10 and contain enough delicious Japanese delights to fill you up. Each box is different, so diners can choose a few favourites from the likes of teriyaki tofu, tempura prawns, maki rolls, fresh sashimi and nigiri."
Mentioned by hiddenedinburgh.net
Best Sushi Restaurants In Edinburgh - Hidden Edinburgh
"A post shared by Martina (@maartinamar) on Jun 8, 2017 at 10:32am PDT. Always buzzing with happy customers, this lively joint in Edinburgh’s New Town is famous for its comforting hot pots and for its all you can eat sushi buffet. When enjoying the all you can eat buffet, you can choose either sushi by itself, or a sushi and hotpot combo for a little extra."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Edinburgh Waverley

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