Free Museums in Ratho

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Free Museums in Ratho

National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland
4.8 (28749 ratings)4.5 (18709 ratings)
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe.
Chambers St, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF, United Kingdom
National museumMuseumsNatural History MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Scotland
"Elegant Chambers St is dominated by the long facade of the National Museum of Scotland. Its extensive collections are spread between two buildings: one modern, one Victorian – the golden stone and striking architecture of the new building (1998) make it one of the city's most distinctive landmarks. The museum's five floors trace the history of Scotland from geological beginnings to the 1990s, with many imaginative and stimulating exhibits. Audio guides are available in several languages. Fees apply for special exhibitions."
Mentioned by list.co.uk
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"In its landmark building, occupying more than half of Chambers Street, the National Museum of Scotland was formerly two different museums – the Royal Museum, built in 1861, and the more modern Museum of Scotland, completed in 1998. The facilities were…"
Mentioned by BabyBreaks
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"A great museum offering a mix of ancient history and cutting edge technology. The National Museum of Scotland is well-know for being fantastic for kids. Its guided tours, workshops and themed exhibitions, encourage learning by doing."
Scottish National Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
4.6 (8645 ratings)4.5 (5073 ratings)
National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions.
The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsArt museum
Museum of Childhood
Museum of Childhood
4.3 (1678 ratings)4 (1141 ratings)
18th-century buildings housing toy and games collections, exhibitions, puppet theatre and gift shop.
42 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1TG, United Kingdom
Toy museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Old Waverly Hotel
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"The Museum of Childhood is a collection of children’s toys and playthings, situated on the Royal Mile, in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was the first museum in the world to specialise in the history of childhood."
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
4.6 (3034 ratings)4.5 (2461 ratings)
Scots history and celebrity portraits in a grand, red-stone Victorian gallery with a shop and cafe.
1 Queen St, Edinburgh, EH2 1JD, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsArt museum
Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Earth
4.4 (1682 ratings)4 (2327 ratings)
State-of-the-art family attraction taking visitors through history from the Big Bang to modern day.
Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS, United Kingdom
Visitor centerMuseumsCafeConference centerGift shopLearning centerParking garageChildren's MuseumsScience MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by edinburgh.org
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"Learn about the creation of our planet and travel through time as we explore Earth's past, present and future. Get thrust back in time to the very beginnings of our universe, and witness first hand the big bang and the very first moments of our galaxy and solar system. Make your way back to the present day through volcanic explosions, landscape-forming glaciers and the evolution of our life on Earth."
Mentioned by The Edinburgh Address
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"Together with your family go through a journey of discovery and learn about the wonderful planet we live in. Have an interactive 4DVENTURE around the world or feel the heat of a bubbling volcano and the chill of the polar ice. If that’s not enough for you, visit the depths of the ocean in a yellow submarine and explore the aquatic world."
Callendar House
Callendar House
4.5 (1324 ratings)4.5 (640 ratings)
19th-century chateau and medieval tower, with staff in Georgian costume, set in landscaped parkland.
Callendar Rd, Falkirk, FK1 1YR, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkMuseumsHistoric SitesSpecialty Museums
The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
4.4 (457 ratings)4 (180 ratings)
Art and antiquities from the royal collection plus special exhibitions in a Victorian building.
Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8DX, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsHistorical landmarkArt Museums
Mentioned by edinburgh.org
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"Canongate, The Royal Mile, EH8 8DX (website) Open daily 9:30am-6pm (26 March to 31 October) and 9:30am-4.30pm (1 November to 25 March)Adult: £6.70, Over 60/Students £6.10, Under 17/Disabled: £3.40, unders 5's go free. If you like art but find conventional art galleries too big and daunting, then the Queen's Gallery is the answer, as it hosts small intimate exhibitions as part of the Royal Collection Trust. The building is a conversion of a former Holyrood Free Church and Duchess of Gordon’s School and features a beautiful teak and sycamore staircase."
Mentioned by Edinburgh 2 days itinerary
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"I went to the Queen’s Gallery instead, which showcases a small subset of the art that is found within the royal, private collection. ***For the Queen’s Gallery, tickets are £7.00 for adults, £6.40 for adults over 60 or students (with valid ID), £3.50 for children under 17 or the disabled, and children under 5 are free.The Queen’s Gallery is open daily from 9:30 am – 6:00 pm."
Mentioned by silvertraveladvisor.com
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"The Palace of Holyroodhouse and The Queens Gallery lie at the east end of The Royal Mile, opposite the Scottish Parliament. The visit is best achieved by taxi, local bus service from Waverley Bridge or tour bus. Walking takes around 15 minutes from Waverley Station."
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One)
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One)
4.5 (2466 ratings)4 (376 ratings)
Modern art collection from Miro to Hockney, alongside new exhibitions, sculpture park and cafe.
75 Belford Rd, Edinburgh, EH4 3DR, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsArt Museums
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
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"Edinburgh's gallery of modern art is split between two impressive neoclassical buildings surrounded by landscaped grounds some 500m west of Dean Village. As well as showcasing a stunning collection of paintings by the popular, post-Impressionist Scottish Colourists – in Reflections, Balloch, Leslie Hunter pulls off the improbable trick of making Scotland look like the south of France – the gallery is the starting point for a walk along the Water of Leith. Fees apply for some exhibitions."
Mentioned by Only By Land
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"The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is housed in 2 historic buildings. Art lovers will be in their element viewing the over 6000 pieces on display. For the latest exhibitions visit the official Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art website."
Linlithgow Canal Centre
Linlithgow Canal Centre
4.5 (216 ratings)4.5 (160 ratings)
Manse Rd, Linlithgow, Basin EH49 6AJ, United Kingdom
Boat rental serviceMuseumsSpecialty Museums
The People's Story Museum
The People's Story Museum
4.3 (410 ratings)4.5 (330 ratings)
The 16th-century Tolbooth houses a social history museum tracing city life since the late 1700s.
The Royal Mile, 163 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BN, United Kingdom
Local history museumMuseumsHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by edinburgh.org
17 Free things to do in Edinburgh - Forever Edinburgh
"The People's Story - as the name suggests - tells the story of the regular people of Edinburgh, not just the great and the good. Pay a visit to this museum to get a real flavour of day-to-day life in in the city throughout the 18th to 20th centuries. Learn about crime and punishment, crafts, trade and the culture of Edinburgh."
Mentioned by Trip101
Top 9 Entry-Free Museums In Edinburgh, the UK
"A post shared by This is Edinburgh (@thisisedinburgh) on Jul 11, 2017 at 5:52am PDT. The People’s Story Museum, as its name suggests, features the everyday lives of Edinburgh’s citizens — from their jobs to what they do for leisure. Opened in 1989, the museum is housed in a former prison that was operational since 1591."

Best Fast Food Restaurants in Ratho

Alibaba Kebab House
Alibaba Kebab House
4.1 (76 ratings)
22 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh, EH11 2BA, United Kingdom
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Subway
Subway
3.7 (125 ratings)
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
160 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1QS, United Kingdom
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meltmongers
meltmongers
4.6 (318 ratings)
80 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh, EH10 4HG, United Kingdom
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Top Best American Restaurants in Ratho

Frankie & Benny's
Frankie & Benny's
3.7 (590 ratings)
Chain restaurant serving Italian and American comfort-food classics in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Unit 7a, Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantAmerican restaurantFamily restaurant
Mentioned by Brunch or Breakfast?
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"130 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1QS or Unit 3 Omni Centre, Edinburgh EH1 3AA (there are four more Frankie and Benny’s in Edinburgh). Frankie and Benny’s do a bottomless breakfast from Friday to Sunday. “Enjoy free refills on your favourite breakfast dish when you visit us before noon."
The New York Steam Packet
The New York Steam Packet
4.1 (49 ratings)
Tucked-away lively venue, serving 3-course set menu of steak, burgers and local mussels, plus BYOB.
31 Rose St N Ln, Edinburgh, EH2 2NP, United Kingdom
American restaurant
Chiquito
Chiquito
3.9 (390 ratings)
Colourful chain restaurant dishing up a menu of Tex-Mex favourites, beer and cocktails.
Unit C3, Fountain Park, Edinburgh EH11 1AT, United Kingdom
Mexican restaurantAmerican restaurantFamily restaurant

Best Rated Movie Theaters in Ratho

Scottish Storytelling Centre
Scottish Storytelling Centre
4.6 (413 ratings)4.5 (92 ratings)
Arts venue preserving traditional storytelling, with live performances and interactive displays.
43-45 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR, United Kingdom
Arts organizationConcerts & ShowsArt museumCafeTheaters
Edinburgh Playhouse
Edinburgh Playhouse
4.4 (4976 ratings)4 (1018 ratings)
Huge 3000-seater 1920s theatre venue for touring musicals, comedy, live bands and pantomime.
18-22 Greenside Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA, United Kingdom
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsBallet theaterDrama theaterEvent venueStageTheater companyTheater productionTheaters
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Amidst the Tony award-winning musicals, famous shows, high calibre ballets, and musical prodigies are some of the major comedy kingpins. The Edinburgh Playhouse has been host to the likes of Amy Schumer, Louis CK, Jack Whitehall, Jimmy Carr, and Catherine Tate, to name just a few. This former cinema, which was built in the style of The Roxy cinema in New York, has been around since 1929 and makes for the most brilliant of comedy venues due to its sheer size and acoustics."
ODEON Edinburgh Lothian Rd
ODEON Edinburgh Lothian Rd
4.2 (828 ratings)3.5 (30 ratings)
State-of-the-art chain cinema for blockbusters in 2-D or 3-D format, plus family and student deals.
Lothian, 118 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH3 8BQ, United Kingdom
Movie theaterConcerts & ShowsEvent venueTheaters

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Ratho

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Britannia Edinburgh Hotel
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Central Bright 3 Bed Flat with Secure Parking
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$85.5 /night
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Livingston Handy House
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$103 /night
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