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Camera Obscura, Edinburgh
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What an entrancing and intriguing way to introduce children to this lovely city. Don't tell them what to expect, just say they will get the best views of the city from the top and ignore the grumbles as they climb the six flights of stairs! Really amusing and interesting guides per... | |
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Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World, Edinburgh
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Leaf cutter ants, glowing scorpions, beady-eyed iguanas, if there's a bugophile in the family this is the place for them. They will also have a chance to handle the odd tarantula or snake plus the great fun of being soaked in a tropical rainstorm. Sounds like fun? Well you could always ... | |
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Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
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Wherever you are in the centre of Edinburgh, look up and there it is. Obvious why this spot was chosen for a castle and views over the city are spectacular. There are the usual battlements and cannons and a museum of its very impressive hist... | |
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Edinburgh Dungeons, Edinburgh
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Not for the faint-hearted, in fact try to persuade the kids to go in by themselves while you wait in the entrance! The problem is that the displays and interactive special effects are so realistic, you really feel as that you are looking at someone being eviscerated or torture... | |
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Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
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Zoos are always on any 'family days out' agenda and this one, with its beautiful setting and myriad of animals, is a great choice. Plan your visit by checking out the full programme of events: guided family tours, keeper talks and hands-on animal encounters with play areas. Alternati... | |
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Gorgie City Farm, Edinburgh
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Kids tired of all those shops and crowds in Princess Street? Would they enjoy a visit to a very child friendly sheep called Rambo or Bount, the cow or just try and spot an elusive frog in a pond? This lovely little city farm is the answer and while they are admiring the animals... | |
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Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh
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This is an absolute must for a ?Child Friendly Day Out'. Not only is it the first museum in the world to specialize in the history of childhood, it has also been described as noisiest! As well as the toys from teddies to trains you would expect to see on display, there are audiovi... | |
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