coming to Edinburgh

Yes, you still have to book a slot for the pandas, because there are still a lot of people wanting to see them, particularly now that they are about to enter the breeding season. You can book online at http://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/visiting/panda.html. You can book your zoo entry tickets online too, at http://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/visiting/admission/. The extra booking for the Panda slot is free, but essential.

A limited number of panda viewing tickets are also released each morning, for those who have not pre-booked. These are available on a first come first serve basis from the main entrance and are only valid on the day of purchase. Early arrival is recommended.

Brittania is docked at Ocean Terminal, down in Leith.

The Holiday Inn in Corstorphine is right next door to the Zoo and they do a special Panda Package (Google it for more details) but there are so many places to stay in Edinburgh that I am sure you will find somewhere convenient to everywhere you want to go.

Thanks Waverley thats so helpful. Looking forward to our visit

Hello Sandygran I just love visiting Edinburgh and for many years while my children were young and later not so young we all went to the Scottish Museum. It's free too with any many interesting exhibitions and interactive things for all ages. Hope you and your family have a great time.

the camera obscura is an amazing place to visit .

Thank you both I will have to plan an itinerary before we come! Not finalised the date yet but really looking forward to coming

Look forward to seeing you Sandygran. If you tell us the dates we will arrange a mini-meetup.

Eleanor

In fact, if you make it to be here the weekend on 11th May we have a meetup then. afternoon tea or coffe and cake at the National Gallery Cafe.