Half-term high jinks in the capital
Without the need to home school during the holidays there is every chance you might be able to relax a little during half term. Here are some suggestions.
National Museum of Scotland has a small exhibition exploring Scotland's sea life and the threats of climate change. Open from 10.30am to 4.30pm daily. Free entry, but book online in advance. ///swung.rises.whips nms.ac.uk
Royal Yacht Britannia will welcome you aboard the former holiday home for HM The Queen. Voted the Best UK Attraction by Which? in 2020. Family tickets are £47. Open 9.30am to 4.30pm daily. ///each.glee.served royalyachtbritannia.co.uk
LOVE Gorgie Farm is open with no booking procedures. Free to access this is a charity and would welcome your donations. Nearby parking for Blue Badge holders only. Go alpaca trekking for £15. Young people aged 14-18 can volunteer at the farm or sign up for a work experience week to remember. ///across.jars.stuff
lovegorgiefarm.org.uk
City Art Centre is 40 years old and has two exhibitions. One is a range of art from its own collection of over 5,000 artworks. The other is Bright Shadows : Scottish Art in the 1920s exploring the evocative period of social, political and economic change.
Pre book free tickets for allocated time slots. ///field.ranges.hours
edinburghmuseums.org
The Scottish Storytelling Festival is on from 17 to 31 October and begins on Saturday 17th with the Edinburgh Old Town Family Day. The given title is In the Flow -a way of introducing the music and storytelling of Scotland's Coasts and Waters. A blend of recorded online and some in person live events at The Scottish Storytelling Centre where there is a festival exhibition. ///locate.toned.swing
sisf.org.uk
The Palace of Holyroodhouse has introduced a timed ticket system for exploring the palace safely. There are links to Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie. ///desire.crown.poem rct. uk
Get out and about on foot or on bikes. Plan ahead and use the National Cycle Network as a guide for where to go. Sustrans suggests making it interesting on the way by visiting playgrounds and ice cream vans. We suggest visiting the Colinton Tunnel to admire Chris Rutterford's artwork and there is a play park in Colinton village. ///agreed.mutual.glove
colintontunnel.org.uk
Find your nearest park and go exploring. Five of the big woodland areas are at Craigmillar Castle Park, Corstorphine Hill, Ravelston Woods, Hermitage and Cammo.
edinburghoutdoors.org.uk