Things to do in Edinburgh: Family Edition
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Lucy Starrs
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Top 5 Deals
Discover our top 5 deals this week including a festive all-inclusive escape this December with indoor pools, a magical weekend Christmas Market trip to Berlin. Enjoy Easter with a Eurocamp adventure in Italy that is only 35 minutes away from Rome. Looking ahead, enjoy Disney magic in Orlando in May 2026 or soak up the Spanish sun in a beautiful Cordoba next July.
Top 5 Deals
From £1,554
Spend Christmas in Turkey
Antalya, Turkey
- 7 nights, all inclusive plus
- 2 indoor swimming pools
- Indoor play area and bowling alley
- Baggage and coach transfer included
- Flight from Edinburgh
From £558
Berlin Christmas Markets
Berlin, Germany
- 3 nights, room only
- Departing in December, great flight times
- Hotel is perfect location for exploring Christmas Markets
- Flights from Edinburgh
From under £1,000
Eurocamp Easter
Rome, Italy
- Price based on 7 nights, self catering
- Departs April 2026, perfect for Easter holidays
- 2 pools and waterslides plus sport facilities
- 35 minute bus into the centre of Rome
- Close to Ostia Coast and beautiful beaches
From £2,826
Disney Adventure
Orlando, USA
- 7 night stay, room only in May 2026
- Stay in Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
- Shuttle to Disney Parks with 2 themed pools
- Use code TRAVELMUM on Attraction Tickets to get 20% of park tickets
- Flights from Glasgow
From £896
Summer City Break
Cordoba, Spain
- 7 nights, room only
- Departs in July, perfect for a summer break
- Fully equipped, modern apartments with accessible rooms
- Perfect location to explore the city
- Flights from Aberdeen
Holidays by Month from Scotland
Christmas Markets
From £139 per person
Mystery Market
Could be Dublin, Could be New York
- Flights & Hotels for 2, to a mystery destination
- 2 or 3 nights stay depending on destination
- Price includes Scottish airport supplement
- Minimum 3 star accomodation
From £189
Vienna Christmas Market
Vienna, Austria
- 2, 3 or 4 night stay available
- Price based on 2 people sharing
- Flight from Edinburgh
From £119pp
Romantic Rome Getaway
Rome, Italy
- Choose between 2, 3 or 4 nights in this amazing city
- Perfect gift for a loved one!
- Available until August 2026, cheapest flights in November/January
- Direct flights from Edinburgh
Last Minute Deals
From £534
Last minute bargain
Albufeira, Portugal
- 7 nights, one adult + one child
- Indoor pool and play area
- Use code NOTHINGBEATSSPF for £100 off
- Flights from Glasgow
From £1,236
Luxury Winter Sun
Malta
- 7 nights, breakfast included
- December departure
- Great Flight times
- Flights from Edinburgh
From £1,667
5 Star Marrakech
Morocco
- 10 nights, Half Board
- Departs in November
- Flight from Edinburgh
From £1,356
November All Inclusive
Lanzarote
- 7 nights, All Inclusive
- Departs November
- Good Flight times
- Flights from Glasgow Prestwick
From £2,156
Christmas School Holidays Sun
Mijas, Spain
- 7 nights, self catering
- 4 star hotel
- New year abroad
- Flight from Glasgow
Family Christmas Deals & Winter Sun
From £717
December Abroad
Antalya, Turkey
- 7 nights, all inclusive
- 2 indoor pools and playground
- Great location for local day trips
- Flights from Glasgow
From £2,276
New Year in Tunisia
Tunisia
- 7 nights, all inclusive
- Celebrate New Year Abroad
- Indoor pool and hot tub
- Flights from Glasgow
From £1,836
Family break in Marrakech
Morocco, Marrakech
- 7 nights, all inclusive
- Departs in January
- Indoor Pool
- Save £200 with code HOLIDAY
- Flight from Glasgow
From £2,360
Bargain 5 Star!
Fujairaj, Dubai
- 10 nights, half board
- January departure
- 5 outdoor swimming pools
- Flights from Glasgow
From £2,260
5 star all inclusive winter sun
Belek, Turkey
- 7 nights, all inclusive
- Departs in December
- 5 star with free lounge access
- Flights from Edinburgh
From £3,010
Deluxe Turkey!
Belek
- 7 nights, all inclusive
- Departs in November
- Loved by a Travel Mum
- 2 indoor heated pools and games centre
- Flight from Edinburgh
From £1,516
Winter Sun under £1,600
Antalya, Turkey
- 10 nights, All Inclusive
- Departs in November
- Indoor pool, choice of 5 bars and 6 restaurants
- Flight from Glasgow. Return to Edinburgh
From £1,440
Escape the pre Christmas Madness 10 Nights under £1500
Turkey
- 10 nights, all inclusive
- Departs December
- Flights from Edinburgh
From £820
A week Half Board Fam of 4 under £900!!
Tunisia
- 7 nights, Half Board- Upgrade to All Inclusive for only £124!
- Departs in January
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Flights from Edinburgh
From £2,145
Perfect Christmas Gift!
Disneyland Paris
- 7 nights, breakfast included
- Departs January
- Park ticket not included
- Flight from Glasgow. Return to Edinburgh
Staycations: Perfect for Winter or Gifting
From £129
Bargain getaway for 6
Loch Awe, Scotland
- 2 or 3 night stay for up to 6 people
- Late checkout & private hot tub and sauna
- Beautiful setting
- Family friendly and bring a pet for an extra £20
- Valid until March 2026
From £119
Isle of Skye Getaway
Isle of Skye, Scotland
- 1, 2 or 3 night stay at Hame Hotel
- Bed & Breakfast with late checkout
- One child stays free
- Valid until April 2026
From £399
Group Getaway
Loch Lomond
- 3 or 4 night stay for up to 6 people
- All lodges are fully equipped and pet friendly
- Beautiful location in Loch Lomond
- Valid until March 2026
From £99
Beautiful Staycation in Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Berwick-Upon-Tweed
- Fantastic Christmas gift
- 1 night from £99 with upgrades available
- Bottle of prosecco on arrival
- Late checkout
- Valid until March 2026
From £193
Perfect Staycation in Highlands
Glencoe, Argyll
- Perfect Setting for a Romantic getaway
- Private Hot Tub
- Leisure Access and 9 hole golf course
- Available until April
From £299
Haggerston Castle with activities
Haggerston Castle, Northumberland
- 7 nights, self catering
- Price based on 2 adults, 2 children
- Fully equipped caravan with 2 bedrooms
- Price includes access to swimming, live entertainment and activities
- Other packages are available
From £299
Winter Lodge with Hot Tub
Loch Lomond
- Valid until February 2026
- Minimum 2 night stay for 6 people
- Private hot tub with welcome prosecco
From £159
Up to 10 people staycation
Loch Lomond
- 2, 3 or 4 night stay available
- Stays available for up to 10 people
- Hot tub available
- Valid until March 2026
From £209
Lodge on Loch Lomond Staycation
Luss, Loch Lomond, Scotland
- A stunning award-winning hotel stay perched on the shores of Loch Lomond
- Stay for 2, dinner bed and breakfast
- AmberRose Spa facilities available
From £69
Luxury Perthshire Glamping Escape
Blairgowrie, Perthshire
- 1 night pod for up to 4 people - £69. Upgrades available
- Valid during school holidays until 23rd December 2025
- Two children's play areas and football field
From £149
Scottish Highlands Luxury Beach Pod
Onich, West Coast Scottish Highlands
- Beach Pod with breakfast in Scottish Highlands
- Valid for 2 people, 1 night. Upgrades available.
- Valid until March 2026
Term Time Deals
From £1,618
March: All-inclusive Turkey
Belek, Turkey
- 7 nights, all inclusive
- Departs March
- Beach front with indoor and outdoor pool
- Baggage included
- Flights from Edinburgh
From £2,345
March: Family Hotel in Egypt
Hurghada, Egypt
- 7 nights, all inclusive
- Departs in March
- Family hotel with water park
- Flights from Edinburgh
From £3,570
May: Thailand Adventure
Phuket, Thailand
- 7 nights, B&B
- Departs in May
- Sea-view rooms, exceptional reviews
- Flights from Edinburgh (via Doha)
From £1,497
May: Menorca Sun
Menorca, Spain
- 10 nights, bed and breakfast
- Departs in May
- 7 outdoors swimming pools and waterpark
- Flights from Edinburgh
February Weekend Deals
From £1,236
5-nights Gran Canaria
Playa Del Ingles, Gran Canaria
- 5 nights, all inclusive
- Heated pool in winter months
- £100 off with code NOTHINGBEATS
- Certified Sustainable Hotel
- Flights from Glasgow
From £870
5-night Gran Canaria
Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria
- 5 nights, self catering
- Close to bars and restaurants
- Friendly and welcoming atmosphere
- Extra £100 off using NOTHINGBEATS
- Flights from Glasgow
From £996
February Weekend at Disney
Paris, France
- Hotel stay near Disneyland Paris - February Weekend
- 4-nights, room only
- FREE shuttle to Disney parks. Park tickets not included
- Direct flight from Glasgow. Return to Edinburgh
From £184
February Weekend Staycation
Dumfries, Scotland
- Parkdean Resort Stay
- 3 nights, self catering
- Fully equipped caravan with 2 bedrooms
- Set on the beach with indoor pool
From £1,036
Disneyland Paris
Paris, France
- Hotel stay near Disneyland Paris - February Weekend
- 3-nights, room only
- 19-minute drive to Disneyland Paris. Park ticket not included
- Direct flight from Glasgow. Return to Edinburgh
Easter 2026 Holidays
From £1,227
Easter at Eftalia - Travel Mum Approved
Antalya, Turkey
- 7 nights, all inclusive
- Private beach and water slides
- Flights from Edinburgh
From £349
Parkdean Easter Break
Wemyss Bay
- Parkdean Resort Stay
- 7 nights, self catering
- Fully equipped caravan, sleeps 6
- Beautiful setting with indoor pool
- Adventure playground and kids club
From £1,359
Algarve Sunshine - Amazing Deal!
Algarve, Portugal
- 5 nights, Self Catering
- Free Shuttle To The Town
- Flights from Glasgow
From £165
Easter in Haven
Craig Tara, Scotland
- Caravan Staycation during Easter Holidays 2026
- Price based on 2 adults, 2 children
- Includes swimming, live entertainment and activities
- Other packages are available
- Only 55 minute drive from Glasgow
From £2,195
Easter All Inclusive
Alanya, Turkey
- 7 nights, all inclusive
- Easter holiday deal
- Private stretch of coast and water park
- Flights from Edinburgh
From £1,077
Prime location with private beach
Antalya, Turkey
- 7 nights, all inclusive
- Private beach with water slides
- Flights from Edinburgh
From £1,340
Easter Holidays in Spain
Majorca, Spain
- 7 nights, self catering
- 4 swimming pools and many activities on offer
- Flights from Glasgow
From £1,668
Easter in Spain
Benalmadena, Spain
- 7-nights, full board
- Indoor pool and heated outdoor pool
- Great reviews and a lovely setting for an Easter break
- Flights from Glasgow
From £1,908
Family Favourites Easter Holidays
Paphos, Cyprus
- 7 nights, self catering
- Indoor and outdoor play area
- Free express transfers
- Flights from Edinburgh
From £2,088
All Inclusive Easter Holidays
Marmaris, Dalaman
- 7 nights, all inclusive
- Family favourite hotel
- Flights from Glasgow
From £2,420
Easter Deal Family of 5
Tunisia
- 7 nights, all inclusive
- Aquapark and Sports facilities
- Flights from Glasgow
From £2,745
Experience More Lanzarote Waterpark
Lanzarote, Canary Islands
- 5 nights, all inclusive
- Unlimited Dino Waterpark entry included
- Rooms up to 6 available
- Flights from Edinburgh
Summer 2026
From £2,979
Paradise Trip
Khao Lak, Thailand
- 6 nights, full board
- Departs just before schools end in June
- Deluxe room with private transfers
- Pools, water slides and games area
- £150 off with code TRAVELMUM
- Flights from Manchester
From £2,068
10 nights B&B
Corfu, Greece
- 10 nights, bed & breakfast
- Baggage and transfers include
- Short walk from beach and main restaurants
- Brilliant flight times!
- save £200 with code HOLIDAY
- Flights from Edinburgh
From £1,550
Summer in Agadir
Agadir, Morocco
- 7 nights, all inclusive
- Departs in June
- Close to beach with complimentary sunbeds
- Ideal for families
- Extra £100 off with code NOTHINGBEATS
- Flights from Glasgow
From £1,475
Self Catering Lanzarote
Lanzarote
- 7 nights, self catering
- Great location
- Flights from Glasgow
From £2,798
10-night in Spain
Majorca, Spain
- 10 nights, all inclusive
- Luggage and coach transfer included
- Flights from Edinburgh
From £1,867
All-inclusive in Egypt
Egypt
- 7 night, all inclusive
- Nine swimming pools and waterpark
- Flights from Glasgow
From £1,227
Authentic Greece
Corfu, Greece
- 7 nights, self catering
- Continental breakfast each morning
- Authentic Greek charm near beach
- Flights from Edinburgh
From £2,325
10-night in Turkey
Marmaris, Turkey
- 10 nights, self-catering
- Departs June 2026 - in time for Summer Holidays
- Flights from Glasgow
From £1,950
Lanzarote Summer
Lanzarote, Spain
- 7 nights, self catering
- Departs July
- Great reviews
- Flights from Edinburgh
Villa Summer Holidays
From £3,196
Perfect location for sport lovers!
Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus
- 7 nights, self catering
- Departs June 2026 from Edinburgh
- 2 bedroom apartment based on 2 adults, 3 children
- Onsite restaurants and supermarket
- Car hire and baggage included
- EXTRA £100 off with code NOTHINGBEATS!
From £3,420
Beach side property!
Caleta De Fuste, Fuerteventura
- 7 nights, self catering
- Departs June 2026 from Edinburgh
- 3 bedrooms villa, sleeps 6
- Car hire and baggage included
- EXTRA £100 off with code NOTHINGBEATS!
From £3,464
Caleta De Fuste, Fuerteventura
- 7 nights, self catering
- Departs June 2026 from Edinburgh
- 3 bedroom villa, price based on 2 adults, 3 children
- Golf course close by and close to local amenities
- EXTRA £100 off with code NOTHINGBEATS!
From £3,860
Hillside Villa with stunning views
Polis, Cyprus
- 7 nights, self catering
- Departs July 2026 from Glasgow
- 3 bedroom Villa, price based on 2 adults, 3 children
- Price includes hand luggage and car hire
- EXTRA £100 off with code NOTHINGBEATS!
Couples' Deals
From £780
April - Perfect couples retreat
Alanya, Turkey
- 7 nights, B&B
- Departs in April
- Close to beach with spa facilities
- Flights from Edinburgh
From £1,730
September Romantic Ultra Luxury Bargain!
Ajman, UAE
- 5 Star - All inclusive
- Departs in September
- Fly with Emirates from Glasgow
From £229pp
Poland City Break
Krakow, Poland
- Minimum 2 night stay with breakfast
- Price includes hotels, flight and Auschwitz Tour
- Valid until April 2026
- Flights from Edinburgh
Days Out in Edinburgh
From £24
5 floors of fantastic fun
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
- Over 100 interactive exhibits
- Breathtaking rooftop views of Edinburgh
From £27
Enter into Edinburgh's history
Real Mary Kings Close
- 1-hour fully guided tour
- Discover Edinburgh's only preserved 17th-century street
- Follow former residents and uncover their real stories
From £15
Discover the Magic of Edinburgh
Harry Potter Walking Tour
- 2-hour walking tour of Edinburgh and sites
- Visit the places that inspired Diagon Alley & Tom Riddle's Grave
From £15
Scary fun for all
Edinburgh Dungeons
- Full-on immersive 360 sets
- Live actor shows from a professional cast
- An underground journey through Scottish history
Days Out
From Use code TRAVELMUM
Disney Tickets
Orlando
- 25% off Walt Disney World Florida Hotels
- 20% off Orlando Attraction Tickets 26/27
- 12% off Universal Resort Orlando Hotels
- 10% off Abu Dhabi and Dubai Resorts
From £12
15% off Magical Days Out
Alton Towers
- Save 15% of Alton Towers Magical Days Out
- Book in advance for savings
From £74pp
Legoland 2nd Night Free
Legoland, Windsor
- Overnight Stay
- 2 day entry to Theme Park with 2nd day FREE
- Hot breakfast included
From £19
Cadbury World and Stay
Cadbury World Birmingham
- Pre Book Tickets In Advance For Discount
- Fun Day Out For All Ages
- Quality Family Time
From £22
Local Annual Pass
Sea Life Loch Lomond
- Unlimited year round entry to SEA LIFE Loch Lomond
- 20% off food, drinks, photos, and gifts
- 20% off VIP experiences
Handy Links For All Your Trips
Always book airport parking asap. Prices only go up. We have an exclusive discount with code TRAVELMUML4P
Don’t forget to plan your transfer from the airport to your hotel (if it isn’t included in your package). This company is reliable and well priced.
Need to catch the train to the airport? Or are you considering using the train abroad? This is a great website for comparing prices.
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