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We always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as all attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible, depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper.
Our guide is popular with families and as a school resource for educational trips.
For opening times click through to website or telephone attraction. Some attractions close during the winter.

Place

Doing What

Wheelchair friendly

The Scottish Mining Museum, Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, Midlothian, EH22 4QN, 
Tel: 0131 663 7519
www.scottishminingmuseum.com
Recreated underground railway & coalface. Experience the atmosphere & noise of a working pit . Hands-on operations centre. Massive mining machines, including the largest winding engine in Scotland. Restaurant & picnic area. Parties

Yes

The Real Mary King's Close, 
2 Warriston's Close, Writer's Court, Edinburgh,  EH1 1PG
Tel 08702 430160

www.realmarykingsclose.com 
Edinburgh’s most famous Close where you will experience the sights, sounds and maybe even smells of a street that time forgot.  Where everyday people went about their day to day lives and where you can now walk in their footsteps.  phone for details
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2ND
Tel 0131 226 3709

www.camera-obscura.co.uk  
Enjoy the fascinating Camera Obscura Show.      5 floors of interactive hands-on fun!  Fantastic views of Edinburgh and 3 galleries full of amazing optical experiences which have been amusing visitors of all ages since 1853! no
Edinburgh City Sightseeing
start point: Waverley Bridge
website
See this fantastic city from an open-top bus on our 60-minute tour, including Old Town, Georgian New Town, Castle Rock, the Royal Mile and much more. "Horrible Histories" Children's' Tour for the gory bits!  Hop on and off all day.  .
Our Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS 
Tel 0131 550 7800
www.dynamicearth.co.uk
Our Dynamic Earth is one of Edinburgh's most exciting, "must see" attractions. Take a thrilling journey back in time and learn about our planet Earth. Yes

Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World
Dobbies Garden World, Lasswade, Midlothian, EH18 1AZ 
Tel 0131 6634932

www.edinburgh-butterfly-world.co.uk

Set in an indoor tropical rain forest see some of the world’s most beautiful butterflies flying all around you. Also leaf-cutting ants, and a selection of deadly scorpions.

Yes

Royal Observatory Visitor Centre, Blackford Hill, Edinburgh, EH9 3HJ 
Tel 0131 6688404
www.roe.ac.uk

A Programme of special events throughout the year featuring interactive exhibits and attractions. It is not open on a daily basis.

Partial access - ring for details

National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
Tel
: 0131 247 4422

Website
Come and explore the National Museum of Scotland. When did people first settle in Scotland? What are our oldest treasures?  School visits, Cafe/ Restaurant/ shop Yes

Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Road,
Edinburgh, EH12 6TS 
Tel 0131 334 9171

 

Meet over 1,000 animals, in a beautiful parkland setting. Visitor facilities, include Hilltop Safari rides, children's play areas, restaurants, events and activities throughout the year.

Yes

Edinburgh Castle, Castle Hill, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH1 2NG 
Tel 0131 225 9846

World famous castle, and top tourist attraction. Sites to see include, Scottish Crown Jewels exhibition, The Stone of Destiny, Half Moon Battery, Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle Palace.

Yes - vehicle available and wheelchairs - some restrictions

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh,
20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5LR

Tel 0131 552 7171

 

Discover and explore plants from around the world. Enjoy the landscaped grounds, and gardens, also exhibitions, events and guided walks. 

Yes

 

The Royal Yacht Britannia, Ocean Terminal,
Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ 
Tel 0131 555 5566

The Royal Yacht. Discover the fascinating story of This Royal Yacht. Starting in the Visitor Centre see exhibits, displays and photographs then  collect the audio handset and step on board.

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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