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Our 5-star review of Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh. 100+ interactive exhibits, 4 floors of fun, rooftop views. Tips for families with young kids.

Read our honest 5-star parent review of Bungydome Edinburgh in West Princes Street Gardens. Perfect for kids who love trampolines — safe, shaded, and just £8 per bounce.

Top 9 Fringe shows for kids aged 3–7 in August 2026 | Music, puppetry, acrobatics & interactive theatre at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe — handpicked for little ones.

Facing divorce or separation? Gibson Kerr's experienced family law solicitors help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Expert guidance on child contact plans, fair financial agreements & the family home – without going to court. Contact Gibson Kerr for a confidential chat today.

George Heriot's Trust appoints Carma Elliot CMG OBE as new Chair of Governors from July 2026, alongside four new board members. Read more.

Join The Mum Club Edinburgh for a relaxed meet-up with other mums with babies or expecting. Connecting mums locally in Edinburgh. Real-life meet-ups that put you first.

This interactive show stars a prosecco-loving group of friends who dive into the chaos of motherhood with hilarious honesty & celebrate friendship & life in all its messy glory.

By Jannet Robinson, founder and Tutor at 2StepsAhead Tutoring. Excitement for the summer holidays is now in full swing. School's out...and excitement is building at 2Stepsaheadtutoring.co.uk. We have more tutors, in different subjects, e.g. all Business subjects and Mandarin, and new opportunities. These new subjects will build on our excellent rates for SQA (SQ) subjects. This year we have a 100% pass rate for entry into private schools....totally in line with previous year

Join CeilidhKids for fun family dance sessions! Learn rhythm, movement, and social skills to music, all within a comfortable, supportive env

Edinburgh Montisorri Arts School is delighted to offer Ceramics Workshops this summer at EMAS, led by resident artist James Chincharo. The workshops are suitable for adults or for parents and older children. Age range: 8+ years to adult. Price: £90 per person for a 3-hour workshop. They run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30–12:30 or 1:30–4:30. Dates: Tuesday 7 July; Thursday 9 July; Tuesday 21 July; Thursday 23 July; Tuesday 4 August; Thursday 6 August. Booking: office@emascho

By Anelia Black and Karen Philips: Discover liferent trusts—protecting blended families, optimising taxes, and securing future care and your estate wishes. If you’d like shorter or platform-specific variants, I can tailor them.

Reem and Noah, co-founders of Rook Street Tutors, share their holistic, whole-person approach to tutoring and explore what young people truly need from a tutor.

Loretto Golf Academy appoints Joanne Free, former Scotland international and US collegiate golfer, strengthening its coaching team and expanding opportunities for young players.

OPOL can work, but bilingual family life is rarely simple. Get Talking Spanish offers realistic, small, sustainable ways to keep Spanish alive at home — plus a supportive community.

The Clubhouse at Craigies Farm: a kid-friendly, hands-on farm day for ages 5–12 (animals, woodworking, cooking, crafts). 8:30am–3pm, July 7–10 & 13–17. Book exploretheclubhouse.co.uk.

Master times tables with our comprehensive guide! Learn the "why" behind multiplication, not just the "what," through three key phases: grouping, number lines/squares, and repeated addition/memorization. This proven methodology helps children build a strong foundation in math, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Perfect for parents and educators!

The Edinburgh Academy is a co-educational day school in Edinburgh, catering to pupils aged 2 to 18. We asked the school to provide an overview of the kind of experience and ethos that pupils can expect. What personal qualities does The Edinburgh Academy aim to develop in its pupils? At The Edinburgh Academy, education goes beyond excellent exam results. We combine academic excellence with Character Education—nurturing kind, confident and resilient young people. How does the A

Edinburgh is set to become one of Scotland’s first authorities to ban mobile phones in schools, introducing bell-to-bell restrictions with lockable pouches for secondary pupils and cabinets for primary pupils, backed by a £400k budget and feedback from almost 14,000 respondents.

Holy Corner Community Playgroup, Bruntsfield, Edinburgh. 50+ years of trusted childcare for children aged 2–5 during term time. Mornings Mon–Thu 8:55–12:20; Fri 8:55–11:35. holycorner.org

Starting August 2026, ESMS will unite ESMS Junior School, The Mary Erskine School and Stewart’s Melville College into one co-educational 3–18 campus, strengthening arts, wellbeing and outdoor learning, with extensive clubs and activities.