Best & Cool Science and Space Museums in Torwood

We've collected top 10 mentioned science and space museums in Torwood from other articles such as Full Suitcase Family Travel Blog, TripSavvy, whichmuseum.co.uk.

Best & Cool Science and Space Museums in Torwood

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 st-christophers.co.uk
11 Best Museums in Edinburgh 2021 | St Christopher’s Inns
"Getting to Camera Obscura : Located on Castlehill, the museum is a 6 minute walk from St Christopher’s Inns Edinburgh. Photo credit: Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh. Right at the top of the Royal Mile, just a few seconds walk from Edinburgh Castle, is the most fun, interactive museum on this list."
Mentioned by edinburgh.org
Top Attractions in Edinburgh - Forever Edinburgh
"Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - where seeing is not believing!. Welcome to the oldest visitor attraction in Edinburgh, delighting visitors since 1835. Don't miss this Aladdin's cave filled with illusions, tricks, puzzles, hands-on experiences and unbelievable effects to experience and interact with."
Mentioned by Full Suitcase Family Travel Blog
17 Best Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in Edinburgh (+ Map!)
"Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is a quirky little museum just down the hill from the Castle. It’s one of the most popular Edinburgh attractions and great fun for the whole family. The museum is set over 5 floors and contains hundreds of illusions, many of which are interactive."
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 mummytravels
16 things to do in Edinburgh with kids
"Discover the story of Planet Earth, from the Big Bang through the chill of ice ages to the devastating power of volcanic eruptions, watch the Northern Lights dance and hear the sounds and sights of the rainforest at Dynamic Earth. Or plunge to the depths of the ocean to discover life beneath the waves (from the comfort of a yellow submarine), as well as searching for whales and watching a 30 foot wall of waves. If only geography had been quite as exciting when I was at school – the 360 degree ShowDome cinema brings the whole dramatic tale to life while you’ll also find Mission Earth augmented reality experience."
Mentioned by planetware.com
19 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Edinburgh | PlanetWare
"Dynamic Earth is a multi-media presentation that takes visitors on a 500-million-year journey through the Earth's history. Using hi-tech gadgetry and superb special effects, its displays realistically portray natural events such as volcanoes, tropical rainstorms, and glaciation. Located at the foot of Arthur's Seat near Holyrood Park, this unique science center is housed in an ultra-modern tent-like structure and is particularly fun for kids."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
The 10 Best Museums in Edinburgh
"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."
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 Edinburgh 2 days itinerary
2 Days in Edinburgh: The Perfect Itinerary for Your First Visit
"Surgeon’s Hall Museum Geared towards adults, older kids, and anyone with an interest in the medical field, this is a fascinating look into what can go wrong inside of our bodies. The Wohl Pathology Museum is home to one of the largest collections of pathological specimens in the world. It’s a bit gruesome, but for some that may be the appeal."
Mentioned by list.co.uk
Museums in Edinburgh | The List
"Over the road from the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Surgeons' Hall Museums house one of the largest collections of surgical material in the UK. As well as permanent exhibitions concerning the history of surgery, dentistry and pathological anatomy, the…"
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
The 10 Best History Museums in Edinburgh, Scotland
"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

Best Vegan Restaurants in Torwood

Bella Italia - Edinburgh Northbridge
Bella Italia - Edinburgh Northbridge
4.1 (2029 ratings)
Bubbly chain venue for Italian pasta, pizza and grill dishes, with a special children's menu.
54-56 North Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1SB, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantGluten-free restaurantLoungeVegan restaurant
Santosa Wellness Centre
Santosa Wellness Centre
4.9 (30 ratings)
21 Albert St, Edinburgh, EH7 5LH, United Kingdom
Yoga studioAromatherapy serviceMassage therapistMeditation centerOrganic restaurantReflexologistRetreat centerStoreVegan restaurantVegetarian cafe and deli
Mentioned by Vegan Edinburgh
Edinburgh's top vegan and vegetarian restaurants (with COVID-19 updates
"In Santosa Yoga and Wellness Centre you will find the Santosa Café, a lovely wee place that offers a meat-free menu including soups, wraps, paninis and hotpots. They sell Planet Kuku’s kurus with salad, as well as sourdough toast and a yummy grazing plate full of goodies like hummus, falafel, olives and fresh veggies. Stop by the counter and you’ll also find a range of vegan-friendly sweet treats like flapjacks and energy balls, perfect for enjoying with a warming mug of herbal tea."
Pumpkin Brown
Pumpkin Brown
4.3 (264 ratings)
Vegan, gluten-free cafe fare, plus smoothies and espresso, doled out in chill, cosy quarters.
16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU, United Kingdom
Vegan restaurantBreakfast restaurant
Mentioned by hiddenedinburgh.net
Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Edinburgh - Hidden Edinburgh
"A post shared by Harmonium Bar & Kitchen (@harmoniumbar) on May 3, 2019 at 9:12am PDT. Amanda Brown’s vision of providing Edinburgh with a cafe offering healthful, plant-based, organic and delicious breakfasts and lunches became a reality on the opening of Pumpkin Brown. With all of their offerings being completely free of refined sugar, dairy and gluten, nutrition is the main focus, but definitely not at the expense of taste; Amanda has successfully combined her passions for food that is nutritious with food that is delicious."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Edinburgh
"Pumpkin Brown serves up delicious breakfasts|Courtesy of Pumpkin Brown. Located in the busy Grassmarket, Pumpkin Brown prides itself on raw, organic vegan food which is also gluten-free. It’s particularly good for a healthy breakfast, serving their signature açaí bowls and porridge loaded with toppings."

Top Best Sushi Places & Restaurants in Torwood

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
10 of the best cheap eats in Edinburgh
"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."
YO! Edinburgh Princes St
YO! Edinburgh Princes St
4 (1476 ratings)
Japanese dishes taken from the belt or ordered from the open kitchen at a colourful chain eatery.
First Floor, 78 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2ER, United Kingdom
Japanese restaurantSushi restaurant
UMI Japanese Cuisine
UMI Japanese Cuisine
4.7 (130 ratings)
18-24 Deanhaugh St, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH4 1LY, United Kingdom
RestaurantJapanese restaurantSushi restaurant

Best Family Restaurants in Torwood

McLarens on the Corner
McLarens on the Corner
4.5 (412 ratings)
8 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh, EH10 4DD, United Kingdom
Scottish restaurantFamily restaurant
Mentioned by Dickins
8 Best Edinburgh Restaurants Offering Takeaways
"This newcomer on the Edinburgh foodie scene is a collaboration with some of the Edinburgh restaurants: Cold Town House for pizza, Copper Blossom for cocktails and craft beer, Cold Town Beer, Kyloe for Sunday roasts and The Huxley (scran including burgers, loaded fries and dogs, served from a silver trailer). While they recommend you order online first, you can also show up at either collection point – one for drinks and the other for pizza – or the “Scranavan” for your choice of takeaways. Wooden benches are spaced out in the courtyard in anticipation of the beer gardens reopening and are ideal for a casual lunch one summer day."
Mentioned by SquareMeal
Best outdoor restaurants Edinburgh: 14 incredible al fresco dining spots in the Scottish capital
"What: We’re a fan of any restaurant which thinks of an innovative way to make their outdoor area weather proof and that’s exactly what McLaren’s on the Corner has done. In 2020 McLaren’s installed a number of ski gondolas in the garden allowing you to sit inside them to enjoy the all-day food menu, while imagining you’re skiing in Courchevel.Where: 8 Morningside Road, EH10 4DD"
Old Gatehouse
Old Gatehouse
3.8 (552 ratings)
Woodilee Rd, Lenzie, Kirkintilloch, Glasgow G66 3FB, United Kingdom
PubFamily restaurantRestaurant
Nando's Edinburgh - Lothian Road
Nando's Edinburgh - Lothian Road
4.2 (1140 ratings)
Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce.
71-73 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH3 9AZ, United Kingdom
Chicken restaurantChicken wings restaurantDessert restaurantFamily restaurantFast food restaurantPortuguese restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by SquareMeal
Private dining in Edinburgh: The best venues for birthday parties, work events and more
"There are three different private dining rooms at Otro, which can be hired separately or together to create plenty of space for family and friends. The team here have event managers too, which means there’s a handily helpful process in place already to see you through your planning. Dishes on the set menus can be tailored to your preference and/ or budget but as an idea of style dishes that are menu mainstays are chicken liver parfait with chutney and toasted sourdough, and roasted sea bass with chickpea and chorizo stew and salsa verde."

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