National Museum Edinburgh Roof Terrace

The route and door to the lift are a bit obscure.

National museum edinburgh roof terrace.

They have a green oasis section where you can go and sip a cocktail while you catch a view of the calton hill. Sandstone blocks sit on the decked platform and plant life. Edinburgh is a fantastic city for views but i think the roof terrace at the national museum of scotland offers a unique opportunity to see the city at roof top height. This is still a hidden gem i think there may be more people in warmer months than january and i don t mind letting you all in on the secret that the roof terrace has some of the best views of edinburgh castle.

Well laid out artefacts in a way children would appreciate. Cafe very pleasant under the glass roof. Panoramic views across edinburgh s spectacular skyline at james thomson s rooftop tower restaurant. At the top of the glasshouse hotel is a rooftop bar with an incredible terrace.

Most of the time when you look out at a view of edinburgh you are looking down at the city here you are looking across the chimney pots and towards the spires. National museum of scotland chambers street edinburgh eh1 1jf tel. National museum of scotland. Don t miss the roof terrace for the edinburgh views.

We followed many a sign for the terrace and just ended up in rooms with no direction in the end a member of staff helped us out and the stairs were much further away than the signage suggested but maybe there s an easier way. Great to visit anytime but especially on a cold day. Open all day from 10am until 10pm 7 days. Uniquely located in central edinburgh above the national museum of scotland atmospheric edinburgh castle edinburgh s royal mile and edinburgh s old town can be admired.

Rooftop terrace see 21 278 traveller reviews 9 404 candid photos and great deals for edinburgh uk at tripadvisor. For many locals this destination is a well kept secret so you don t want to miss it.