The Friends of Saughton Park are celebrating our 10 year anniversary with a community event on Saturday 27 July from 12 till 4pm.
There will be music at the band stand and family activities – hope you can come and celebrate with us!
On an Easter activity day during the holidays, families can take part in arts and crafts activities as well as exploring the gardens of Edinburgh’s Royal Palace with a special family trail.
After taking inspiration from the story of the beautifully decorated Fabergé eggs in the Royal Collection, budding young artists can use paint, glitter and sequins to decorate their own Fabergé-style eggs to take home. A trip to the Palace would not be complete without a crown and children can decorate their own Easter crown to wear as they explore the State Apartments.
The family trail takes children on a journey through the gardens as they begin to spring into bloom and will help them explore the royal history, nature and wildlife of these beautiful grounds. Children can learn about the sun and moon dial which was made for Charles I, as well as exploring the medieval ruins of Holyrood Abbey, one of the most important buildings in Scottish history.
Families can also visit the recently reopened The King’s Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Following a successful run in London, the exhibition Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians explores life in Georgian Britain through the fashions of the day. Items on display include rare surviving items of clothing such as a court dress and items of Queen Charlotte’s impressive jewellery collection.
Also on display is a sword made for George IV’s historic visit to Edinburgh and a full-length portrait commissioned to mark the occasion.
As part of the organisation’s charitable aim to ensure that as many people as possible can access and enjoy the Palaces and the Royal Collection, Royal Collection Trust has launched a new scheme of £1 tickets, available to those receiving Universal Credit and other named benefits.
The £1 ticket offer is available for up to six people per household when visiting The King’s Gallery in 2024, making this an affordable way for families to visit the Gallery during the Easter holidays.
The Extravagant Eggs craft activity will run in the Family Room on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the weeks Monday, 1 – Saturday, 13 April, 11:00–15:00.
The Easter activity day will be on Saturday, 30 March, 10:00–15:00.
The Shortlist For Scotland’s Best Picnic Spot Has Been Announced
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Zoo Arts Extra Beach Day
Forget about the Christmas shopping: stock up on some real happiness!
Sunday 14 December
12 noon from North Edinburgh Arts (or meet us there).
Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of sand, sea, sky, fire, food & art!
All Ages: Children should be with a responsible adult.
There are limited spaces for unaccompanied children, so please book early and sign a permission form if your children want to come by themselves.
Time: 12noon at North Edinburgh Arts, returning approx. 4pm
Cost: Free (a £1 deposit secures your place and your snacks & drinks). Donations welcome.
A pleasant walk from NEA to the small beach on West Shore Road (25 minutes).
ZAE will provide: snacks & hot drinks, fire, extra waterproofs, etc. plus creative materials & activities.
If you prefer not to walk, please meet at NEA to get full directions and maybe even give or receive a lift. If you travel by bus Get the 24 at 12.05 or 12.35 from Pennywell Road to Granton, before West Harbour Road on Waterfront Avenue. The walk from there is less than 10 minutes.
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Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership’s BIG Search finished with a flourish at King George V Park on Monday, with an afternoon of family fun and games.
Thanks to the Friends of KGV and Scotland Yard Parks for the photographs, and Mark Sydenham of Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust for sending them on to us.
North Edinburgh’s very own Family Play Day is taking place at West Pilton Park on Saturday 16 August from 11am – 3pm.
Lots of fun for everyone – bring a packed lunch!
Visit North Edinburgh Family Play Days on Facebook for more info
