Secret Edinburgh - An Unusual Guide (Jonglez Secret Guides)

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Jupiter Artland is a contemporary art and sculpture park and art gallery located on a large 100-acre piece of land outside of Edinburgh. The park is on the grounds ofBonnington House (private, not open to the public), a 19th century Jacobean style house with 17th century origins. The current owners are avid art collectors and started the art park in 1999. Enjoyed reading about the best alternative, quirky and secret spots in Edinburgh? Pin it now, read it again later:

We’ve divided the list into three sections to help you better plan and organize your trip to Edinburgh: centrally located Edinburgh attractions, beyond the center Edinburgh attractions, and other general Edinburgh attractions and recommendations that are spread out around the city. Centrally Located Edinburgh Attractions So we went. And we climbed. And we swooned (or I did, anyway). The views of the Edinburgh Old Town, castle, and buildings climbing the extinct volcano were amazing. For those looking for something with traditional Scottish music and dancing, the Ghillie Dhu regularly has live traditional Scottish music and ceilidhs. These are a lot of fun and are popular with visitors and locals. For a start, the club was men's only (women have only recently been allowed in) and there was a hefty seven-year waiting list in place.Other names to be spotted amongst the tombstones are those of iconic poet William McGonagall andMrs. Elizabeth Moodie, whose name is thought to have inspired the fictional character of ‘Mad-Eye’ Moody in the books. Of all the unusual things to do in Edinburgh, strolling through Greyfriar’s Kirkyard is certainly one of the quirkiest.

We thought the museum would just be toys and dolls, and while there are a lot of toys, there are also items related to all aspects of childhood such as health, clothing, books, school, games, and home furnishings. There is also a dress-up area for children, some quirky illusion games, lots of miniatures, and a puppet theater. Because the Old Town of Edinburgh was surrounded by a large defensive wall, the inhabitants had run out of space and began building upwards leading to a sort-of “medieval Manhattan” with buildings said to be up to 14 stories tall! These “first skyscrapers” were largely built of wood, close together, and many people lived in slum-like conditions with fire being a constant threat.

South: Phyllis Bone’s zoological sculptures

Up until the start of this year, there were very few people in Edinburgh - and even Morningside - who had heard of the Morningside Club. Bring some coins as a few of the old machines are still working and visitors can see them in action! The Museum of Childhood, which is located on the Royal Mile, was much larger than we expected and we’ll need to return again as we didn’t get to see all the galleries on our last visit. If you are visiting Edinburgh for the first time or have not had a lot of time to explore the city yet, I’d start with our 21 top things to do in Edinburgh post. There you’ll find information and photos of some of the top Edinburgh attractions as well information and tips about planning your trip to Edinburgh.

In 1959, when I joined, it was heaving. The place was mobbed. We had 150 members and you've seen the size of the place - you can imagine." The idea that the club is this big secret.. I don't know how it is that folk don't know about us. There was a point a few years ago that we were putting flyers in people's letterboxes all around Morningside. There's nothing 'secret' about it, butI think that's all going to change now."If you are looking for high-quality independent shops around a particular Scottish item, such as bagpipes, whisky, cashmere, tweed, or kilts, do a little research online beforehand to find the best stores. There are a lot of stores selling these items and the quality can vary substantially in the main tourist areas although you’ll find gems even on the Royal Mile if you know where to go.

Stretching from the capital all the way to Glasgow via The Kelpies in Falkirk, this waterway is a lesser-known thing to do in Edinburgh!First constructed for mill workers, today the village is some of the most prime real estate to be found anywhere in Scotland. Nearby, Dean Gardens are a lovely oasis of calm where you could easily while away a few hours reading a book. Today the house is furnished in the style of the late Georgian period to fit with how it would have looked when John Lamont and his family lived here from 1796-1815. Each room contains a fine collection of period furniture and objects to show you how the wealthy and their servants would have lived during the period, and there is also plenty of information on the lives of the former occupants as well as Georgian clothing, social habits, and lifestyle. To apply, you would need referrals from two existing members. Then, having met that criteria, the decision would go to a committee, who would carefully consider your application. We’ve collated cool things to do in Edinburgh during the day and at night. Some of these activities are season-specific so bookmark this post and refer to it throughout the year. Hidden Gems in Edinburgh Union Canal