Edinburgh attractions and things to do (merged)

Angua2

A roundup of:
FREE EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
Weekend of 29, 30 & 31 August 2008

through till Saturday 27 September 2008
An Aviary of Stories (exhibition)
Illustrator Stephanie Black exhibits re-presentations of bird stories in the form of handmade chapbooks that entertain, provoke and intrigue...
Venue: The Scottish Storytelling Centre
43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
Times: 10am - 6pm (12pm - 6pm Sundays in August)

Saturday, 30 August 2008
Connect: Science at the Museum
Times: 12:15, 13:15, 14:15, 15:15
Venue: National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1HU
Duration: 20 mins
Cost: Free!
Suitable for: Families
Come along to our free events every weekend in Connect. Discover science in the real world in 'Meet the Scientist' or enjoy a free 'Super Science' Show. For children age 5 and over. Limited space (seating for 20).

Scottish collections: family tours: The Towie Ball
Venue: National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1HU
Meet: Hawthornden Court
Times: 14:00
Duration: 15 minutes
Cost: Free!

Sunday 31 August
Sunday Morning Music - Anna Klara Georgsdottir, Sam Hutchings
Time: 11:00
Venue: National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1HU
Duration: One hour
Cost: Free!
Suitable for: Everybody
Enjoy a relaxing Sunday morning stroll through the galleries to the soothing sounds of talented musicians. Live Music Now! Scotland brings some of the very best young musical talent to the museum.

Connect: Science at the Museum
Times: 12:15, 13:15, 14:15, 15:15
Duration: 20 mins
Venue: National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1HU
Cost: Free!
Suitable for: Families
Come along to our free events every weekend in Connect. Discover science in the real world in 'Meet the Scientist' or enjoy a free 'Super Science' Show. For children age 5 and over. Limited space (seating for 20).

Traditional Games
Times: 12:45, 13:45, 14:45, 15:45
Venue: National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1HU
Duration: 30 mins
Cost: Free!
Suitable for: Everybody
Put down the Sony PSP and indulge in some old-time fun with the kind of outdoor games your grandparents would have played way back when. Join Big Top Glasgow for games from a bygone age! Try out 'girds' and 'cleeks', 'whips' and 'peeries', 'diabolos' and more!


National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1HU
Tel: 0131 247 4422
Email: info@nms.ac.uk
Url: https://www.nms.ac.uk

newmommyjen

http://keepdiscovering.visitscotland.com/Offers/?seed=13d08d52-4daa-4e4b-ab3d-21ab83f5176e&type=leisure
some scotalnd offers here.

This edinburghpass seems very good value...............good for tourist stuff
With FREE entry to over 30 top attractions including Edinburgh Zoo, Our Dynamic Earth and The Edinburgh Dungeon. FREE return airport transfers and city region bus transport, a FREE comprehensive guidebook as well as loads of exclusive offers the Edinburgh Pass is a must have for any visit to Edinburgh.For more details go to www.Edinburghpass.com Offer valid until the 30th November 2008.
1 Day Pass: Adult £24 Child £16
2 Day Pass: Adult £36 Child £24
3 Day Pass: Adult £48 Child £32
(Prices quoted are before discount)


Terms and conditions:
Offer valid on all 1, 2 and 3 Day Adult and Child Passes until the 30th November 2008.
Special offer - 15% Off All Adult and Child Passes( ends 1st sept 2008)

newmommyjen

With an Edinburgh Pass, getting around the city couldn't be simpler. Start saving as soon as you arrive! Just use the travel tickets provided with your Edinburgh Pass and you can enjoy FREE return airport transfer with Express Airlink Bus (normal price £5.00 return) between Edinburgh Airport and the city centre, as well as unlimited travel on any Lothian Bus except Tours and Nightbuses (adult price £2.30). 20% discount on all Scottish Citylink routes across Scotland. Also includes a £2.00 discount on Edinburgh Bus Tours. Travelling on public transport has never been easier. You don't need change - just present your Edinburgh Pass travel tickets.

Angua2

On today...(7 sep 08)

Craigmillar Castle Park Fun Day and Superdog Event

Enjoy different activities, with something for everyone, even the family dog! Enter your dog in a fun Superdog competition to show off their skills. Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes, waterproofs and a torch.

12:00 start

Prices: Free
Venue: Craigmillar Castle Park
Address: Bridgend Farm Entrance Off Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16
Tel: 0131 447 7145
Url: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/countrysiderangers
Access: No Wheelchair Access
Contact: City of Edinburgh Council Countryside Ranger Service / Tel: 0131 447 7145
Email: countrysiderangers@edinburgh.gov.uk


...I might consider going if the bloomin' weather improves!

Angua2

A roundup of what's on today (07sep08):

Edinburgh What's On Today

Angua2

I want the rain to stop! lol - am so uninspired to go out and about today

Angua2

A bit of a guddle to read, but this site has lots of listings for what's on in Edinburgh & Lothians (by month):

What's On Scotland


Today's events: 7-Sep-2008

Duck Race and Family Fun Day
Adopt a Duck and join in the fun on this water themed event at the Visitor Centre. BIG prizes include European flight and Edinburgh attractions pass.
where: EDINBURGH : Water of Leith Visitor Centre


Art-tastic: Decorated Ceramics
Explore the myths and histories depicted in patterned ceramics.
where: EDINBURGH : Royal Botanic Garden


Books at Brunch
Have a bite to eat, and share your favourite Scottish poems, stories and books at this relaxing, brunch-time event. Bring along something to read aloud to others, or just feel free to listen and discover new favourites. All ages
where: EDINBURGH : National Library Of Scotland


So, are we feeling duckish, bookish, or potty?

Gosia

Hi

Anyone know of any discounts for Edinburgh Castle or any of the Mercat Tours (i.e. like the Vault Tour etc).

Many thanks in advance.

competitionscafe

Mercat had a buy one get one free offer on the visitscotland offers site [ http://keepdiscovering.visitscotland.com/Offers/?seed=b05ec14e-960b-4d06-bcab-798350c63888&type=leisure ]earlier this year but it ended around May and has not come back since that There are some other offers there though.

This site has a buy one get one free offer for Auld Reekie ghost tours (not sure what they are like compared to Meerkat, some of these ghost tours can be very cheesy/naff !!?)
http://adventure.visitscotland.com/adventure-pass/offers/buy-one-get-one-free
http://adventure.visitscotland.com/adventure-pass/offers/auld-reekie-tours

BOGOF voucher: http://adventure.visitscotland.com/content/1177936/1182747/auld-reekie-tours-offer

http://www.auldreekietours.com/

The weather has been quite bad - I hope you are not staying in a Tesco tent

Try www.couchsurfing.com if on a budget

Gosia

competitionscafe wrote: »

Mercat had a buy one get one free offer on the visitscotland offers site [ http://keepdiscovering.visitscotland.com/Offers/?seed=b05ec14e-960b-4d06-bcab-798350c63888&type=leisure ]earlier this year but it ended around May and has not come back since that There are some other offers there though.

This site has a buy one get one free offer for Auld Reekie ghost tours (not sure what they are like compared to Meerkat, some of these ghost tours can be very cheesy/naff !!?)
http://adventure.visitscotland.com/adventure-pass/offers/buy-one-get-one-free
http://adventure.visitscotland.com/adventure-pass/offers/auld-reekie-tours

BOGOF voucher: http://adventure.visitscotland.com/content/1177936/1182747/auld-reekie-tours-offer

http://www.auldreekietours.com/

The weather has been quite bad - I hope you are not staying in a Tesco tent

Try www.couchsurfing.com if on a budget

Thanks for that. Will check out the offers. Definitely will be staying in a hotel this time!

Yeah I know the ghost tours can be quite naff - but for some reason I like the idea of doing one in Edinburgh!

Cya