Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Cramond Island

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Cramond Island

Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle
4.6 (64082 ratings)4.5 (44933 ratings)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland.
Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG, United Kingdom
CastleSights & LandmarksHistorical landmark
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 list.co.uk
Museums in Edinburgh | The List
"The eye-catching Camera Obscura building stands at the top of the Royal Mile and contains an amazing range of optical experiences across five floors. The 'camera' itself is a giant Victorian periscope offering an interesting 360° perspective on…"
St Giles' Cathedral
St Giles' Cathedral
4.6 (7230 ratings)4.5 (5872 ratings)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach.
High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE, United Kingdom
CathedralSights & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Calton Hill
Calton Hill
4.7 (2428 ratings)4.5 (8262 ratings)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh, EH7 5AA, United Kingdom
Mountain peakSights & LandmarksLighthousesGeologic FormationsPoints of Interest & LandmarksLookouts
Mentioned by Scotland Bucket List
30+ Top Things To Do with Kids in Edinburgh: The Complete Guide
"Calton Hill is another fantastic place for kids to let off steam and as a bonus you’ll get some of the ultimate best views of the city!. When you reach the top, you’ll be rewarded with amazing views to the Firth of Forth, Arthurs Seat, the port of Leith, the Pentland hills and of course right down Princes street towards the castle. Calton Hill is also home to several unusual monuments including the national monument which looks like it was built by the Romans."
Mentioned by Full Suitcase Family Travel Blog
17 Best Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in Edinburgh (+ Map!)
"For the very best views of Edinburgh and beyond – and for some stunning photos by which to remember your visit – you must take a stroll up Calton Hill. It’s just a short walk from the East End of Princes Street. The walk itself is not too demanding, but absolutely worth the effort."
Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Gardens
4.6 (21567 ratings)4.5 (6817 ratings)
Green Flag park of geological/botanical interest, home to several public monuments and memorials.
Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2HG, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksGardens
Mentioned by Edinburgh 2 days itinerary
Edinburgh Itinerary 2 days: How to Make the Most of Your Time in Scotland
"On your way there, take a slight detour and check out the beautiful Princes Street Gardens. Personally, I love the Mac and Cheese or the grilled Halloumi but they have other great items to choose from too. And don’t worry about missing dinner since the kitchen is open until 10:30 pm daily. Oh, and join their website mailing list if you want a discount!"
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Scotland
"These beautiful gardens lie in a valley that was once occupied by the Nor’ Loch (North Loch), a boggy depression that was drained in the early 19th century. At the gate beside The Mound is the Floral Clock, a working clock laid out in flowers; it was first created in 1903 and the design changes every year."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Must see attractions in Edinburgh, Scotland
"These beautiful gardens lie in a valley that was once occupied by the Nor’ Loch (North Loch), a boggy depression that was drained in the early 19th century. At the gate beside The Mound is the Floral Clock, a..."
Mansfield Traquair
Mansfield Traquair
4.6 (187 ratings)5 (46 ratings)
Ornate stained glass and elegant stonework distinguish this venue for exclusive private events.
15 Mansfield Pl, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB, United Kingdom
Event venueSights & LandmarksSacred & Religious SitesChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by world-guides.com
Edinburgh Churches and Cathedrals: Edinburgh, Scotland
"Address: East London Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4BL, Scotland, UK Mansfield Place Church is to be found within the New Town area, standing close to the bus depot and the King George V Park. Built in 1872 by Robert Rowand Anderson, this old church has had many uses over the years and once even functioned as a nightclub. Today, it is owned by the Mansfield Traquair Trust, a conservation group who have actively restored the building over a number of years."
National Monument of Scotland
National Monument of Scotland
4.6 (305 ratings)4 (275 ratings)
Historical hilltop memorial to soldiers & sailors from Scotland who perished in the Napoleonic Wars.
Calton Hill, Edinburgh, EH7 5AA, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksMonuments & Statues
Mentioned by planetware.com
19 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Edinburgh | PlanetWare
"Calton Hill provides a panoramic view of the city, with Princes Street, the castle, and the Old Town silhouetted against Arthur's Seat. To the east and north you can see the Firth of Forth and the docks at Leith. At the foot of the hill stands the 13th-century Royal High School, where Sir Walter Scott was once a pupil."
House Of The Binns
House Of The Binns
4.4 (164 ratings)4.5 (83 ratings)
This grand 17th-century house on scenic parkland displays family portraits, porcelain & antiques.
Binns View, Linlithgow, EH49 7NA, United Kingdom
MuseumSights & LandmarksParkHistoric Sites
Pittencrieff Park
Pittencrieff Park
4.7 (2723 ratings)4.5 (647 ratings)
Popular green space offering playgrounds, extensive walking paths & a peacock enclosure.
Pittencrieff St, Dunfermline, KY12 8QH, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
Ross Fountain
Ross Fountain
4.5 (332 ratings)4 (15 ratings)
Garden-side, cast-iron fountain from 1872 representing science, arts, poetry & industry.
Princes St, Edinburgh, EH1 2EU, United Kingdom
FountainSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Best Rated Movie Theaters in Cramond Island

Traverse Theatre
Traverse Theatre
4.6 (477 ratings)4.5 (41 ratings)
Showcasing new theatre works since 1963, the modern basement adds a bohemian hangout bar-restaurant.
10 Cambridge St, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED, United Kingdom
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsArts organizationTheater companyTheaters
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Comedy Venues In Edinburgh
"Typically, The Traverse is thought of for its meaty plays and explorative theatre. Within such performances sit an array of expertly produced acts containing some of the best comedic relief in town. From satire and farce to slapstick and dark, sick, and twisted humour, this theatre is a fail-safe spot for getting your well-deserved laughing fix."
Scottish Storytelling Centre
Scottish Storytelling Centre
4.6 (413 ratings)4.5 (92 ratings)
Arts venue preserving traditional storytelling, with live performances and interactive displays.
43-45 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR, United Kingdom
Arts organizationConcerts & ShowsArt museumCafeTheaters
Edinburgh Playhouse
Edinburgh Playhouse
4.4 (4976 ratings)4 (1018 ratings)
Huge 3000-seater 1920s theatre venue for touring musicals, comedy, live bands and pantomime.
18-22 Greenside Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA, United Kingdom
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsBallet theaterDrama theaterEvent venueStageTheater companyTheater productionTheaters
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Comedy Venues In Edinburgh
"Amidst the Tony award-winning musicals, famous shows, high calibre ballets, and musical prodigies are some of the major comedy kingpins. The Edinburgh Playhouse has been host to the likes of Amy Schumer, Louis CK, Jack Whitehall, Jimmy Carr, and Catherine Tate, to name just a few. This former cinema, which was built in the style of The Roxy cinema in New York, has been around since 1929 and makes for the most brilliant of comedy venues due to its sheer size and acoustics."

Best Cake Places in Cramond Island

Falko Konditormeister
Falko Konditormeister
4.6 (70 ratings)
Light-filled German bakery for traditional breads and gâteaux, plus breakfasts and light lunches.
185 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh, EH10 4DG, United Kingdom
BakeryCafeCake shopPastry shop
Liggy's Cake Company
Liggy's Cake Company
4.7 (33 ratings)
20 Deanhaugh St, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH4 1LY, United Kingdom
Cake shop
Mentioned by letsgetlocal.co.uk
Our Favourite Stockbridge Bakeries | Lets Get Local
"For special occasions, look no further than Liggy's Cake Company on Deanhaugh Street. They make the most incredible celebration cakes for weddings, birthdays, new babies, Christmas and anything else you can think of. All their cakes are freshly baked and you can choose the flavours, size and design to suit your event."
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
My Favourite Vegan Restaurants in Edinburgh
"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 & Cool Science and Space Museums in Cramond Island

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
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 list.co.uk
Museums in Edinburgh | The List
"The eye-catching Camera Obscura building stands at the top of the Royal Mile and contains an amazing range of optical experiences across five floors. The 'camera' itself is a giant Victorian periscope offering an interesting 360° perspective on…"
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"

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