Edinburgh, Scotland

There are endless things to do this Easter in Edinburgh, as well as a variety of events and activities specially designed for kids there are many free attractions and family-friendly tours across the city. If you are taking your kids with you, start your Easter journey from the Royal Botanic Gardens Easter trail where you can try out their delicious chocolate made with their secret recipe. After that, check out the Alba Puppets Easter Show at Edinburgh Castle to discover what mayhem is about to "hatch". At the Fabergé Family Fun event at the Palace of Holyrood, you can participate in an Easter egg search while showcasing your artistic abilities. Join the hunt for special bejeweled Fabergé eggs and solve puzzles as CeilidhKids, a local dance group plays traditional Scottish music throughout the day.

There are many free attractions for you to visit during Easter in Edinburgh. Head to the National Museum of Scotland where you can learn everything from Scottish history to robots. If you are more into art then head to one of the many free art galleries such as the Scottish national portrait gallery or if you are more drawn to the modern touch pop to the Edinburgh gallery of modern art. There are also beautiful landmarks and monuments like Carlton Hill, Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, Arthur’s Seat, and the Forth bridges.

For cuisine, Edinburgh’s pioneering street food market is located on Pitt Street in Leith which is a short bus or walk from the city center and is crammed full of great food vans and stalls which provide a mix of some of the finest cuisines. As well as great food and bars they also have live music and you can watch rugby matches – kids and dogs welcome.