Best Museums in Gilmerton

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Best Museums in Gilmerton

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 10Best
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"The diverse collection at the National Museum of Scotland encompasses the history of Scotland along with exhibitions of international interest. You can learn all about Scotland's past from the age of chivalry through to the industrial revolution and beyond. You'll also find diverse displays on everything from the pharaohs of ancient Egypt to the samurais of Japan."
Mentioned by oneworld365.org
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"The museum is divided into sections and thematic areas - science, art, archeology, nature and history. This is a great place to visit for families as children will have lots of fun playing in the interactive areas. You can spend a whole day exploring the museum and you can also schedule a tour when it’s raining."
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 Scotland Bucket List
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"This small, quirky museum located on the Royal Mile is not only fun for the kids but for parents too who’ll enjoy their wee trip down memory lane. There are many toys and books dating back as far as the late 1800s. The ground floor was recently updated and the brand new Gallery One includes many new retro exhibits such as the Fisher Price chatter phone."
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 st-christophers.co.uk
11 Best Museums in Edinburgh 2021 | St Christopher’s Inns
"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 Edinburgh Festivals
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"A short stroll from the foot of the Royal Mile, Our Dynamic Earth is a hugely popular attraction that tells the story of our planet’s past, present and future. Children and grownups alike will love exploring exhibits like the Time Machine and Future Dome."
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 Trip101
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"A post shared by This is Edinburgh (@thisisedinburgh) on Jul 11, 2017 at 5:52am PDT. The People’s Story Museum, as its name suggests, features the everyday lives of Edinburgh’s citizens — from their jobs to what they do for leisure. Opened in 1989, the museum is housed in a former prison that was operational since 1591."
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"
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 Condé Nast Traveler
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"The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is actually two institutions—Modern One and Modern Two—situated within two grand Georgian mansions flanking a sculpture park. Modern One has British artists like Francis Bacon, David Hockney, Damien Hirst, and Tracey Emin; American artists like Andy Warhol; and legends like Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. Modern Two has a particularly impressive Dada and Surrealism collection; you can arrange a private viewing of the archives, a real treasure trove of those movements."
Mentioned by edinburgh.org
Galleries in Edinburgh - Forever Edinburgh
"75 Belford Rd, Edinburgh EH4 3DR (website) Open daily 10am-6pmAdmission is free (charges may apply to special exhibitions). Discover a world-class collection and cutting edge art at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. The gallery is home to a range of contemporary Scottish arts collection, with more than 5,000 items of 20th-century art."
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."
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
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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."
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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Best Breweries and Beer Places in Gilmerton

High Spirit Drinks
High Spirit Drinks
4.5 (41 ratings)
77 Slateford Rd, Edinburgh, EH11 1PR, United Kingdom
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Cornelius Beer & Wine
Cornelius Beer & Wine
4.7 (150 ratings)
18-20 Easter Rd, Edinburgh, EH7 5RG, United Kingdom
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VINO
VINO
4.6 (73 ratings)
26 N W Circus Pl, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 6TP, United Kingdom
Wine storeBeer storeCigar shopWine cellar

Best Cake Places in Gilmerton

Mimi's Little Bakehouse - Royal Mile
Mimi's Little Bakehouse - Royal Mile
4.5 (274 ratings)
250 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8AA, United Kingdom
BakeryCake shopCoffee shopSandwich shopTea house
Mentioned by edinbraw.com
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"Edinburgh has some great afternoon teas, but what if you can’t wait until the afternoon to indulge?. Mimi’s Bakehouse on the Shore have you covered with their Beforenoon Tea offering. If you’re not already aware of the delights of Mimi’s Bakehouse, stop what you’re doing and get yourself to the flagship store in Leith."
Mentioned by Dickins
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"This is the place for a serious sweet addict – be aware that you will find it difficult to choose which calorie bomb to go for though!. If that’s the case just opt for the afternoon tea, which the Mimi’s Shore location in Leith is brilliant for. Perfect for a treat with the girls or as part of a hen do."
Mentioned by Flower Delivery Reviews
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"Good news for vegans out there, Mimi’s Little Bakehouse offers vegan cakes!. Aside from the traditional cakes, the shops also create cupcakes, traybakes, and brownies so you would have wider option to choose from."
Sicilian Pastry Shop
Sicilian Pastry Shop
4.7 (231 ratings)
Sicilian pastries and pizza, plus deep-fried snacks, in a small and traditional family-run bakery.
14-16 Albert St, Edinburgh, EH7 5LG, United Kingdom
Pastry shopBakeryCake shopDonut shopWedding bakery
Loudons New Waverley
Loudons New Waverley
4.4 (113 ratings)
2 Sibbald Walk, Edinburgh, EH8 8FT, United Kingdom
Brunch restaurantBakeryBreakfast restaurantCafeCake shopCoffee shopLunch restaurantRestaurantTea house
Mentioned by Watch Me See
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"Disclaimer: My meal at Loudons New Waverley was a gifted experience. All opinions are my own. Loudons runs two cafes in Edinburgh – the original on Fountainbridge, and a new spacious location at New Waverley, a development project with living space, hotels, shops and restaurants just off the Royal Mile."

Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Gilmerton Area

Gyle Shopping Centre
Gyle Shopping Centre
3.9 (6262 ratings)
Bright shopping mall with fashion boutiques, books and electronics stores, plus a food court.
Gyle Ave, Edinburgh, EH12 9JY, United Kingdom
Shopping mall
House of Fraser
House of Fraser
4.1 (2009 ratings)3.5 (309 ratings)
Posh department store, founded in 1838, with designer clothing and beauty items, plus a food hall.
47, 48 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2YJ, United Kingdom
Clothing storeShoppingChildren's clothing storeCosmetics storeFashion accessories storeHome goods storeLuggage storeMen's clothing storeShoe storeWomen's clothing storeDepartment Stores
Leith Farmers Market
Leith Farmers Market
4.4 (482 ratings)4.5 (18 ratings)
Commercial St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6LU, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by edinburgh.org
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"Taking place every Saturday from 10am to 4pm on Dock Place, Leith Market is full of foodie delights and unique items from local makers and designers. On the first Saturday of the month Leith Market is home to a Vegan Quarter where, alongside their usual line-up of traders, the Market is filled with delicious variety of Vegan treats from cupcakes to Vegan Meat."
Mentioned by Euro Hostel
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"Each Saturday the Leith Market at Dock Place if filled with foods to tempt any palate as well as a monthly Vegan Quarter on the first Saturday of each month. Each month the market welcomes a variety of delicious vegan treats alongside the regular traders."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Gilmerton

ALTIDO Classic 3BR Apt in Gardner’s Crescent
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$66.75 /night
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Royal Mile - Old Town Apartment
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$125 /night
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