Summer Holidays 2026 – Free Family Activities in Edinburgh

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Summer Holidays 2026 – Free Family Activities in Edinburgh

It’s back! My big, bumper issue of what’s on for families for FREE (or at very low cost) in Edinburgh over the school summer holidays. We’ve got festivals, museums, libraries, outdoor events and activities, and more! As always, it has been a real labour of love pulling all this together, and I hope you all find something to enjoy.

Usual disclaimer, all info correct at the time of writing, but please do double check before travelling! And please also check whether pre-booking is required, even though events and activities are free, some of them are ticketed as space is limited.

FESTIVALS

Edinburgh is known for its summer festivals. There’s plenty on offer for families, but the costs can add up, so here are a few free suggestions:

Culture Connect Festival

Sat 27 June, 10am – 6pm (end time tbc) at Saughton Park; Free entry
Football tournaments and recreational games, youth engagement activities, cultural performances, health and wellbeing stalls, community partner showcases, and prize competitions.

Full details here >> Culture Connect Festival

Edinburgh Climate Festival

Sat 27 June, 12pm – 7pm in The Meadows; Free entry
Music and dance performances, art installations, workshops, kids area and more.

Full programme here >> Edinburgh Climate Festival 2026

Edinburgh International Book Festival

This year’s Book Festival runs from Sat 15 – Sun 30 August. The Children’s Programme has daily free events, some require booking and others are on a drop-in basis. Check out my overview of what’s on for free each day in my previous round-up.

>> Edinburgh Book Festival 2026 Children’s Programme

Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival

This year’s Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival runs from Fri 17 – Sun 26 July. Free events include:

>> Mardi Gras, Grassmarket, Sat 18 July, 1pm – 4pm
>> Edinburgh Festival Carnival, Princes Street Gardens, Sun 19 July from 1pm

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe always takes over the city in Summer. This year’s Fringe runs from Fri 7 – Mon 31August, and there’s several free shows in the children’s programme as well as some family friendly shows in the main programme to choose from. More details in my previous Fringe 2026 blog post.

>> Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026: Free Family Friendly Events

Fringe by the Sea

Fringe by the Sea takes place Fri 31 July – Sun 9 August in North Berwick, so not actually in Edinburgh, but it’s easily reachable by public transport for the day so including it here for anyone who fancies a day out.

Includes daily free drop-in activities for families in the Kids Zone, including:

Circus Skills (Fri 31st July, Mon 3rd & Fri 7th August, 10am – 1pm)
Doodle Session (Fri 31st July & Mon 3rd August, 2pm – 4pm & Sun 9th August, 10am – 12pm)
Bad Art with Creative Soup (Sun 2nd August, 10:30am – 12:30pm)
Little Artists Create with Nature (Sun 2nd August, 2pm – 4pm & Sat 8th August, 10:30am – 12:30pm)
Lego Club (Tues 4th & Thurs 6th August, 11am – 1pm)
Story Play Tray (Tues 4th, Weds 5th & Thurs 6th August, 2:30pm – 4:30pm)
East Lothian Reads Storytime (Mon 3rd, Tues 4th, Weds 5th & Thurs 6th August, 2pm – 2:20pm)
Facepainting (Sat 2nd August, 3pm – 5pm & Sat 9th August, 10:30am – 1pm)
Clay Play (Sat 2nd August, 11:15am – 2pm & Sun 10th August, 11am – 1pm)
Natural Art Sculptures (Sun 3rd August, 10:30am – 12:30pm)
Story Play Tray (Mon 4th, Weds 6th, Thurs 7th Aug, 2pm – 5pm & Tues 5th, Fri 8th Aug, 10am – 1pm)
Seaside Science (Tues 5th August, 2pm – 5pm)
NSPCC – Build & Be Safe (Tues 5th August, 10:30am – 4:30pm)
Lego Fun (Thurs 7th August, 11am – 1pm)
Creative Soup: Bad Art Club (Sat 9th August, 2pm – 4pm)

There’s also a family friendly beach clean on 3rd August, free face painting at theSpace on 6th August, and the Leuchie Lighthouse Trail which runs Fri 31st July to Sun 9th August. View all details plus the rest of the festival programme on the Fringe by the Sea website.

MUSEUMS

Edinburgh has a fantastic choice of family friendly museums, most of which offer free entry. Many of them also host free events during schools holidays. See below for our favourite museums and some of the special events taking place over the Summer holidays.

National Museum of Scotland

Open daily, 10am – 5pm. The museum has several interactive galleries aimed at families, and a host of free trails to choose from. Check out the online Family Hub for more details.

Special Events:

Summer Family Fun
Mondays & Fridays from 29 June to 7 August, 10am – 4pm
Free, drop-in

Relaxed Morning
Sun 5 July & Sun 2 August, 10am – 12pm; Free, drop-in

National Galleries Scotland

Open daily, 10am – 5pm. Free family trails, art trolley and sensory bags at the National; Free family trails, sensory walks and ‘Art Space 2’ activity room at the Modern; Free family trail and art trolley at the Portrait. Find out more on the Galleries website or read our Art Space 2 review and The National with Kids review.

Special Events at Modern One:

Family Art Basket
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1 July to 7 August, 2pm – 4pm
Free; Booking advised to guarantee a basket, but some spares available on the day.

Artist Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays from 4 July to 9 August, 2pm – 4pm
Free, drop-in

Art Summer – Sensory Families (PMLD)
Fri 17 & Fri 24 July, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Free; booking essential (profound disability friendly)

Relaxed Morning for Families
Fri 10 & Fri 31 July, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Free; booking essential (autism and learning disability friendly)

Museum on the Mound

Open 10-5pm Tuesdays to Fridays, and 1-5pm Saturdays and Bank Holidays. Learn about the (hi)story of banking and money, with lots of hands-on activities scattered throughout the galleries. Indoor family trails, sensory bags, and sensory garden trail available, and the museum will be opening up their education room for families to use as a space to take a break and complete a few activity sheets. This year, the museum is marking their 20th anniversary with a special exhibition showcasing 20 remarkable banknotes from their collection – the perfect inspiration for young creatives to design their very own banknote.

Find out more on the Museum on the Mound website or read our Museum on the Mound review.

Special Events:

Every Friday during the holidays, from 2:30–4pm, visitors can also try their hand at striking a replica medieval coin, creating a unique souvenir to take home.

Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage

Fantastic wee museum open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10am to 4pm. It tells the story of Scottish firefighting from its inception to the present day. Very family friendly, with interactive displays, dressing up, reading nook, and ‘search and explore’ bags to borrow. Find out more in our Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage review.

Special Events:

Mellow Mornings – Autism Friendly Hour
Tues 7 July & Tues 21 July, 9am – 10am
Free, booking required

Morning Makers – Creative Family Fun
Sat 18, Tues 21, Sat 25 & Tues 28 July, 10am – 12pm
Free, drop-in (donations welcome)

Friday Lego Club
Fri 31 July, 2:45pm – 3:45pm
Free, drop-in

Details of all events available on the Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage website.

St Cecilia’s Hall & Music Museum

St Cecilia’s Hall & Music Museum is open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10am to 5pm (last entry at 4:30pm). Admission is free. It’s a wee gem of a museum to explore, with a year round family trail and interactive discovery drawers in the Wolfson Gallery that are particularly fun for children. Find out more on the St Cecilia’s Hall website or in our St Cecilia’s Hall review.

Special Events:

Summer Family Trail
Fri 26 June until Sat 29 August; various time slots during opening hours
Free, pre-booking recommended (donations appreciated)

Physician’s Gallery

Open Mondays to Fridays, 10am to 4:30pm. This is one we haven’t been to yet, as it only opened fairly recently, but we are planning a trip here over the half term! The Physician’s Gallery at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh includes the Joyce Grainger Learning Centre – a permanent exhibition exploring our relationship with health, medicine and our bodies. Over 50 objects, illustrations and books are on display, sharing stories from medieval medicine to modern day treatments, with some family-friendly activities.

Special Events:

Drop-in Activity: Brain Lab (all ages welcome)
Tues 7 July, 11am – 2pm; Free, drop-in

Drop-in Activity: Brilliant Brains (all ages welcome)
Mon 13 July, 11am – 2pm; Free, drop-in

Drop-in Activity: What does a doctor look like? (all ages welcomes)
Tues 21 July, 11am – 2pm; Free, drop-in

Drop-in Activity: How you were made (all ages welcome)
Thurs 23 July, 11am – 2pm; Free, drop-in

City Art Centre

Open daily, 10am – 5pm. Family ArtSpace available daily, packed full of art materials and worksheets relating to the relevant exhibitions, and they now also have two sensory backpacks that families can borrow. Find out more on the City Art Centre website or read our City Art Centre review.

Museum of Edinburgh

Open daily, 10am – 5pm. Free family activity area packed full of art materials and worksheets relating to the galleries, as well as a reading corner and some replica objects you can explore. They now also have a new Sensory Room, and two sensory backpacks that families can borrow. Find out more on the Museum of Edinburgh website or read our Museum of Edinburgh review.

Museum of Childhood

Open daily, 10am – 5pm. Plenty of hands-on activities to keep kids busy, including games, dressing up and a story corner. They now also have two sensory backpacks which families can borrow for free. Can be combined with a visit to the Scottish Storytelling Centre across from it, which has a nice cafe including an interactive story wall with lots of cubby holes to open and explore. Find out more on the Museum of Childhood website.

Alphabet Hunt at any museum or gallery

All day, any day! (during museum/ gallery opening hours)

We have this at both the National Museum of Scotland and the National Gallery of Scotland, though would work at most museums or galleries.The idea is simple – find something beginning with each letter of the alphabet. All you need is paper and something to write with and keep track of what you find. Optionally you can take photos if the museum/ gallery allows. A small clipboard is also useful but optional.

It’s a great way to see a place you’ve visited many times before through new eyes, and to get the kids to engage more with what they are seeing. Find out more about our Alphabet Hunt in my previous posts, where you can also download a free printable Alphabet Hunt activity sheet.

>> Museum Alphabet Hunt Blog Post (info, photos + free printable)

>> National Gallery Alphabet Hunt Facebook Album (photos only)

LIBRARIES

Opening times vary by library, mostly Mondays to Saturdays.

The Central Library has a dedicated Children’s Library with reading rooms and an art room. Most of the other Edinburgh City Libraries also have children’s sections, as well as regular family events and activities. Find out more about each library on the Edinburgh Libraries map.

Library Events

Many of the Edinburgh city libraries run both regular free events and/ or are putting on free events for the school summer holidays – too many to mention them all here! Unfortunately, there’s not a central page that lists them all, you need to check out each library individually. We have found the best place to do that is on Facebook. Activities include Bookbug sessions, board game meet-ups, arts & crafts, Lego clubs, story time, and more! Visit the individual library Facebook pages via the links below:

Library Summer Reading Challenge

Ready, Set, Read! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local Edinburgh City Library. Children will need a library card to take part, but it’s free to join. The theme this year is Read to the Beat. The challenge is to read 6 different books over the Summer. On sign up, you get a leaflet to keep track of your reading, a booklet with stories and puzzles, and a bookmark. For every couple of books you read, you receive stickers to put in your booklet. Once you’ve completed the challenge, you’ll get a special reward.

There’s a Summer Reading Challenge Launch Event at Edinburgh Central Children’s Library on Sat 27 June at 2pm. Free, drop-in.

OTHER INDOOR VENUES & EVENTS

Water of Leith Visitor Centre

Open daily, 10am – 4pm. Cafe and interactive exhibition about nature and waterways, with including water play activities. Find out more on the Water of Leith Conservation Trust website or read our Water of Leith Visitor Centre review.

The Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament might not be the first place to spring to mind, to visit with kids, but we had quite a fun filled afternoon there (and that was before the introduced their regular craft sessions). Find out more about it in our review of visiting the Scottish Parliament with Kids. Opening hours vary, depending on whether Parliament is in recess or not. During the Summer holidays, opening times are 10am to 5pm on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays; and 9am to 6:30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Closed to the public 26 – 27 June and 24 – 27 July.

Special Events:

Crafternoons at the Scottish Parliament
Mondays to Saturdays, 11am – 4pm; Free, drop-in
(Mondays to Fridays are self-guided, Saturdays are with a Visitor Services team member)

The Wee Play Hub at Ocean Terminal

The Wee Play Hub on the first floor of Ocean Terminal is open Wednesdays to Sundays, 11am – 3pm. As well as free play, they also have a weekly programme of free drop-in events including art classes, crafts, story time and Lego club. Check out their Facebook page for details.

Special Events

Summer Holiday Arts & Crafts Club
Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays throughout the summer holidays (not Sat 18 July); Free, drop-in

Hub@531 Community Space

Community space in the heart of Juniper Green village, offering regular community groups and events. Their regular Monday afternoon (1.30pm – 2.45pm) BookBug and Baby group will be running throughout the summer holidays except on 29th June and 6th July. Free, no booking required. More details on the Hub@531 website.

Pets at Home Stores Workshops

“Learn about what pets need to feel safe, healthy and happy. “Children will… discover how different pets like to live, as well as taking part in fun activities including building pet homes and other creative tasks. By the end of the workshop, they’ll understand how the right environment supports an animal’s wellbeing, helping to build confidence and encouraging responsible pet ownership.”

Workshops will take place at Corstorphine, Craigleith, Pentland and Fort Kinnaird stores, from Fri 26 June – Sun 16 August, at 2pm. For pet lovers aged 4 – 10 years. Free but booking required. Details on the Pets at Home website.

Summer of Stories (Craigmillar Literacy Trust)

Join Craigmillar Literacy Trust for a series of and creative events throughout the summer, for families with children aged 4-12 and younger siblings. All events are free, include a drink, snack and a book gift, and the majority of them take place in Craigmillar Library Hub. Events run on selected dates between Tues 14 July and Mon 10 Aug, times vary. Some are drop-in, others required pre-booking. Check out the full programme on the Craigmillar Stories for Sharing Facebook page.

Visit an Independent Bookshop

Independent bookshops we love to visit, that have children’s sections and reading nooks, include The Edinburgh Bookshop (Bruntsfield), Till’s Bookshop (Newington), Lighthouse Bookshop (Newington), Golden Hare Books (Stockbridge), Ginger and Pickles (Stockbridge), Topping & Company Booksellers (New Town), Argonaut Books (Leith) and Portobello Bookshop (Portobello). While it’s not free, going together to browse a bookshop and pick out a new book together for the holidays is still a relatively low cost activity compared to other visitor attractions and event with big price tags.

Find our more about all these bookshops in my previous post >> Our Top Indie Bookshops in Edinburgh to Visit with Kids

Special Events

Storytime for under 5s at The Edinburgh Bookshop
Thursdays & Fridays, 9:30am – 10am; Free, drop-in

Tiny Tales Picture Book Reading Group at Topping & Company Booksellers
Tues 2 July at 10am; Free, booking required

Miscellaneous Indoor Events

Family Circus Workshop at Bridgend Farmhouse
Sun 28 June, 12pm – 2pm; Free, drop-in

Summer Cafe & Crafts at Queensferry Parish Church & Dalmeny Church
6th, 8th, 13th & 15th July at Queensferry Parish Church
7th, 10th, 14th and 17th July at Dalmeny Church
10am – 12pm; Free, drop-in

Make Mess Matter at IKEA Edinburgh
Tuesdays 7 July to 21 July, Monday 27 July, Tuesdays 4 & 11 August, 11am – 12pm; Free, drop-in
“giving your child the messy play party experience with no added stress or mess for you”

Summer Children’s Activities at LifeCare Edinburgh (age 3 – 10)
Every Tuesday in July, 11am – 12pm; Free
Includes storytelling (booking required), playbotics (booking required) and creative art drop-ins

Imagination Station at Gilmerton Community Centre (age 12-18)
Every Wednesday in July, 6pm – 8pm; Free, drop-in
“Activities include board games, tees, jewellery and lots more.”

Social Stew – The Kale Thieves at Bridgend Farmhouse
Weds 8 July, 5pm – 6:30pm; Pay what you can, booking required
Pay-what-you can community meal followed by music and comedy with singer-songwriter duo Majk Stokes and Beth Jam.

Prewired Coding Club at CodeBase Edinburgh (age 7 – 17)
Every Wednesday, 5:30pm – 7:30pm; Free, booking required
Note: children under 11 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Cloudy Crafts and Rainbow Rhymes at the National Library of Scotland
Every Wednesday in July, 1:30pm – 2:30pm; Free, drop-in
“As well as books and stories on a weather theme, there will be related crafts and creative activities suitable for 6 to 10 year olds.”

Imagination Station at Gilmerton Community Centre (age 4 – 11)
Every Friday of the holidays, 12:30pm – 3pm; Free, drop-in
“Crafts include pipe cleaner art, resin, tees, and jewllery. Must be accompanied by an adult.”

Trade Unions in Communities Family Fun Day, Niddie Mains Road
Sat 18 July, 12pm – 3pm; Free, drop-in
“A day of free stalls, free food, music, face and nail painting, a bouncy castle and much much more.”

Family Fun Day at Currie Bowling Club
Sat 25 July, 12pm – 5pm; Free entry
Target bowls, Tombola and more.

Big Nature Drawathon at Granton:hub
Sat 25 July, 10:30am – 3:30pm & Sun 26 July, 2pm – 4pm.
“There will be a series of activities during the day on Saturday…and the exhibition of work on Sunday afternoon.”

Prewired Summer Make-a-Thon (age 11-17)
Sat 1 & Sun 2 August, 10am – 5pm each day. Free, but booking required.
A full weekend of coding and problem solving. Attendance at both days required.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Hopefully we’ll have some nice weather over the Summer. But as we say in Scotland, there’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing. So get yourselves out there whatever the weather! Here are some outdoor events, plus some of our of other places favourite places to head for some fresh air over the holidays. Why not take along a picnic and make a day of it!

Murder Mystery Trails around the Hermitage & the Meadows

All day, any day!

I wrote these trails for my sons, but you can download free copies for personal use, along with answer sheets, maps and certificates. I offer them for free as I want them to be accessible to all, but you are welcome to make a small donation if you are able.

>> Download Hermitage of Braid Trail
>> Download The Meadows Trail

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

We love the ‘Botanics’ in all seasons. Opening times in July and August are 10am – 5pm. Admission to the Botanics is free. More info on the Botanics website.

Lauriston Castle Grounds

Entrance to Lauriston Castle itself is by pre-booked guided tour only, but the grounds are free to access daily from 8am to 7:30pm and are a popular spot for walks and pics. Lauriston Castle now also has a sensory backpack, which families can borrow for free. Keep your eye on the Lauriston Castle Facebook page for any closures to the grounds due to weather warnings. Mimi’s cafe is open Mondays to Fridays 9:30am – 4:30pm & Saturday to Sunday 9am – 5pm ; toilets are open 10am – 5pm.

Holyrood Park

Did you know Holyrood Park is managed by Historic Environment Scotland, and the park’s Ranger Service runs guided walks, group tours and events for visitors.

Special Events

Holyrood Family Adventure
Mon 13 July, Weds 29 July & Mon 10 August, 1pm – 3pm.
Free guided walk, suitable for age 5+ (booking required).

Edinburgh Parks & Playgrounds

Edinburgh has no shortage of parks and playgrounds across the city, for when you want to go out with the kids to burn off some energy over the holidays. Tip: Bring a towel to wipe down any wet play equipment!

Check out our A to Z map of playgrounds in Edinburgh for inspiration on which ones to visit next. Our favourites include East Meadows Playpark, Saughton Park, Leith Links Playpark, Victoria Park, Seven Acre Park, and the (fairly) newly refurbished Princes Street Gardens.

Or grab a bag of bird seed and visit one of the many spots across the city where you can feed ducks, swans and other birds. Our favourite spots include Blackford Pond, Easter Craiglockhart Nature Reserve, Inverleith Park, and Duddingston Loch & St Margaret’s Loch in Holyrood Park.

Family Walks

We like to get out for a good family walk over the holidays. Some of our favourite walks are:

Some other walks I haven’t written up yet, that we enjoy doing, include going up Arthur’s Seat (via Dunsapie Loch); walking along the Innocent Railway to Dr Neil’s Garden in Duddingston; and the circular up and around Easter Craiglockhart Nature Reserve, starting from the dock pond at Lockharton Crescent.

Junior Parkrun

Head out in to the fresh air and get some exercise in the process, by joining a Junior Parkrun – a free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). Junior Parkruns in Edinburgh Include:

Pilrig Park Junior Parkrun, Sundays at 9:30am
Inverleith Junior Parkrun, Sundays at 9:30am
The Meadows Junior Parkrun, Sundays at 9:30am
Hailes Quarry Junior Parkrun, Sundays at 9:30am

Miscellaneous Outdoor Events

Giant Garden Games at Dynamic Earth
Fri 26 June until Sun 30 August during opening hours; Free, drop-in
A selection of free-drop in games on Dynamic Earth’s outdoor terrace
(subject to closure due to bad weather)

Bridgend Farmhouse Summer Party
Sat 27 June, 11am – 3pm; Free entry (donations welcome)
Face painting, circus skills, crafts, Lego, storytelling, games and more.

Picnic in the Park at Bingham Park
Thurs 2 July, 12pm – 2pm; Free entry
Bring your own picnic, family fun and kids games available.

Nature Walk: Summer Trees and Stories at Craigmillar Castle Park
Fri 3 July, 2pm – 3:30pm; Free, drop-in

Physic Garden Festival at Holyrood Palace
Sat 18 July, 10am – 3pm; Free, drop-in
Story telling, live music performances, crafts and more.

Play Sunday at Collective Gallery on Calton Hill
Sun 19 July, 1pm – 2pm. Free (donations welcome), booking required

Campfire Songs at Bridgend Farmhouse
Weds 22 July, 5:30pm – 7:30pm; Pay what you can, booking required
Pay-what-you can community meal followed by a campfire singaling with some Irish and Scottish classics.

Fungi MycoKids Fun at Granton Walled Garden
Fri 24 July, 2pm – 3pm; Minimum £1 donation, booking required
Fungi fun activities for children and guardians alike.

Summer Workshops at Craigmillar Castle Park
Fri 24 July, Fri 31 July & Tues 2 August, 1pm – 3:30pm; Free, booking required
Storytelling & crafts, woodland musical instruments, and natural pigments painting.

Sandy’s Mini Festival at Sandy’s Community Centre
Sat 25 July, 11am – 2pm; Free entry (fees apply at stalls)
Includes live music entertainment, family activities, bouncy castle and more.

Picnic in the Park at Harrison Park
Sat 25 July, 12pm – 3pm; Free for all ages
Music, free drop-in activities and more. Bring your own picnic to share.

Broomhouse Street Party
Thurs 6 August, 12pm – 4pm; Free Community Day
Food, music, community info stalls, Edinburgh Fringe acts, kids entertainment.

LOW COST DAY TRIPS

Head to the Beach

We love a good trip to the beach, whether for sunbathing, sandcastle and paddling in the sea, or just for a good beach walk with stone skimming and shell collecting when the weather isn’t quite playing along. Or download our free Beach Scavenger Hunt to take along.

We love our local Cramond and Portobello beaches, which you can visit by bus within Edinburgh, and there’s also plenty other beaches within reach that you get to within 30 – 45 minutes by train. Our favourites include Dunbar, North Berwick and Longniddry in East Lothian; and Aberdour and Kinghorn in Fife. And with Kids for a Quid, up to four children can travel for just £1 return each with an adult on Scotrail train journeys.

Go on an Adventure

If you want to venture a bit further afield for a little adventure during the holidays, there are some options available without breaking the bank. We don’t have a car, but have travelled to lots of places within 1.5 hours of Edinburgh by train. Here are some reviews of a few of our favourite low cost trips:

Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, Coatbridge (free entry).
Callandar House & Park, Falkirk (free entry).
Riverside Museum, Glasgow (free entry)
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum (free entry)
Weehailes Adventure Playpark, East Lothian (£5 for kids age 3+, £1 per adult) – with additional summer fun across five play zones, Sat 27 June to Sat 29 August, all included in the same entry price.

Don’t forget to claim your Kids for a Quid rail ticket, to keep travel costs down too. Only available from station ticket counters (or on the train if no ticket counter available).

Kids for a Quid Scotrail Offers

I’ve already mentioned the Kids for a Quid rail tickets above, but did you know you can also get free entry for one child per full paying adult at selected visitor attractions in their Kids Go Free Deals! Maybe there’s a place you’ve always wanted to visit, but admission costs have prevented you from going. The special Kids Go Free deals can help take the sting out of things a little. Current offers in Edinburgh include the Royal Yacht Britannia, Deep Sea World, Camera Obscura, and Edinburgh Zoo. For further afield we can recommend Abbotsford, the Great Tapestry of Scotland, the National Mining Museum, and Discovery Point (Dundee), which are all do-able as day trips from Edinburgh.

This isn’t a complete list, I’m sure there’s probably more great free events that are missing – if you know of any other free events in Edinburgh this Summer, just leave a comment or send me a message and I’ll add them in!

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