Best & Cool Science and Space Museums in Ratho Station

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Best & Cool Science and Space Museums in Ratho Station

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
4.6 (8857 ratings)4.5 (12230 ratings)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions.
Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2ND, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksScience MuseumsObservation Decks & Towers
Mentioned by mummytravels
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"There’s nowhere quite like the World of Illusions and the range of illusions you’ll find over the five floors here – not to mention the fantastic views of Edinburgh from the rooftop. The 166-year-old Camera Obscura is still the highlight – I remember being wowed when I visited. There’s a 15-minute show with a guide telling tales of Edinburgh history, while showing off the whole city from the rooftop tower using the Victorian contraption, where images of what’s outside are displayed in the room."
Mentioned by edinburghlive
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"On Castle Hill, Camera Obscura and World of Illusions offers five floors of interactive hands-on optical illusions, tricks and fun things to do including vortex tunnel, mirror maze and shrinking room. Tickets are £12.15 for children and £15.75 for adults."
Mentioned by edinburgh.frasershospitality.com
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"Capture five floors full of optical experiences through the mirror maze, giant kaleidoscope, giant vortex tunnel, magic gallery, horrogram and lots more, here in a world that blends reality and illusion. Distance from Hotel:300 m4 mins4 mins2 mins"
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 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."
Surgeons' Hall Museums
Surgeons' Hall Museums
4.7 (1377 ratings)4.5 (1348 ratings)
A classical 1832 building houses 18th century anatomy specimens and visiting medical exhibitions.
Surgeons Hall Museums, Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9DW, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory MuseumsScience MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by st-christophers.co.uk
11 Best Museums in Edinburgh 2021 | St Christopher’s Inns
"Getting to Surgeons Hall Museum : Located on Nicolson Street, the museum is a 9 minute walk from St Christopher’s Inns Edinburgh. The Surgeon’s Hall Museums are three museums rolled into one: the History of Surgery Museum, the Wohl Pathology Museum and the Dental Collection. The oldest artefacts inside these museums date back to 1699, however the building didn't open to the public until 1832 making this one of the oldest museums in Scotland."
Physicians' Gallery
Physicians' Gallery
5 (1 ratings)
11 Queen St, Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ, United Kingdom
MuseumArt galleryExhibitExhibition and trade centreHistory museumMedical CenterScience museum
Mentioned by Things To Do
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"The Physicians' Gallery is a free public exhibition space which is part of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. Our exhibitions are based on the wealth of historical medical material which the College has collected over the last 300 years. ‘Moonstruck: 500 years of mental health’ is our new free exhibition– opening on 14 June 2019 and running until Spring 2020"
The Royal Society of Edinburgh
The Royal Society of Edinburgh
4.4 (14 ratings)
22-26 George St, Edinburgh, EH2 2PQ, United Kingdom
Non-governmental organizationEvent venueHistorical societyScience museum

Popular Gardens in Ratho Station

Culross
Culross
5 (1 ratings)
Culross is a village and former royal burgh, and parish, in Fife, Scotland. According to the 2006 estimate, the village has a population of 395. Originally, Culross served as a port city on the Firth of Forth and is believed to have been founded by Saint Serf during the 6th century.
Dunfermline, UK
Sights & LandmarksGardensPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"With its mercat cross, cobbled streets, tolbooth, and narrow wynds (alleys), seaside Culross is a picturesque little town. It's also…"
Archivist's Garden
Archivist's Garden
4.8 (6 ratings)
Asymmetrical-design gardens between 2 archive buildings celebrating Scottish heritage & heraldry.
H M Register House, 2 Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 3YY, United Kingdom
Garden
Mentioned by Citybase Apartments
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"If you love gardening, you will love the Archivists’ Garden located in between the General Register House and the New Register House. Home to 57 different plant species, the Garden is not only beautiful, but all the plants are connected to Scotland’s history, be it through folklore, heraldry or association with famous Scots. Child friendly: yes Address: HM Register House, 2 Princess Street, Edinburgh EH1 3YY Opening hours: Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm More information on this green space"
Secret Herb Garden
Secret Herb Garden
4.5 (464 ratings)4 (156 ratings)
32A Old Pentland Road, Lothianburn, Edinburgh, EH10 7EA, United Kingdom
Herb shopNature & ParksGardens

Best Museums in Ratho Station

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
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
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

Best Arts and Culture Places in Ratho Station

The Outhouse
The Outhouse
4.3 (372 ratings)4 (87 ratings)
Cool, arty hangout with cocktails, craft beers, live music, DJ sessions and beer garden.
12A Broughton St Ln, Edinburgh, EH1 3LY, United Kingdom
PubSights & LandmarksArt galleryBarFunction room facilityLive music venueMonuments & Statues
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
Edinburgh Printmakers
Edinburgh Printmakers
4.6 (123 ratings)4.5 (10 ratings)
Castle Mills, 1 Dundee St, Edinburgh EH3 9FP, United Kingdom
Art galleryShoppingArt cafeArt studio
Mentioned by The Telegraph
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"This space is a working studio, gallery, non-profit organisation and shop. It's the first open-access printmaking studio in Britain, and has been going strong since 1967. Visitors can watch artists at work, see an exhibition, attend a lecture or buy original prints, books, jewellery and other splendid stuff in the shop."

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