Edinburgh Teen-Friendly Checklist

Planning a trip to Edinburgh with your teens? Use this checklist to keep your visit fun, budget friendly and stress free. From castles to Harry Potter inspirations, Edinburgh is packed with history, quirky shops and foodie stops that teens will love.

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🎡 Activities & Places of Interest

• Edinburgh Castle – Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG
• Camera Obscura & World of Illusions 🔮 – Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2ND
• National Museum of Scotland 🦖 – Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF
• Royal Mile Street Performers & Shops 🎭 – Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1
• Arthur’s Seat (hike with city views) ⛰ – Holyrood Park, Edinburgh EH16 5BT
• Greyfriars Kirkyard (Harry Potter inspiration ⚡️) – Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ
• Scott Monument (climb for views) 🗼 – Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2EJ
• Edinburgh Dungeon 👻 – Market St, Edinburgh EH1 1DF
• Calton Hill (sunset & Instagram spot 🌅) – Edinburgh EH7 5AA
• Harry Potter Trail Spots ✨ – Victoria Street, Elephant House café (if open), and nearby bookshops
• Lane7 🎳 (bowling, arcade & gaming) – St James Quarter, Edinburgh EH1 3AD
• Walk to Dean Village 🌉 – historic riverside neighbourhood, photogenic cobbled streets
• Explore Stockbridge 🛶 – cool neighbourhood with markets, indie shops & riverside walks
• Victoria Street 🛍️ (the famous curved, colorful street that inspired Diagon Alley – perfect for shopping + photos, leads down to Grassmarket)

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🛍 Teen-Approved Shops

• Teen-friendly shops at St James Quarter (big mall vibe — perfect for fashion, Sephora, Pull&Bear, HBeauty).
• Primark – Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2ER
• H&M, Urban Outfitters & Pull&Bear 👕 – Princes St, Edinburgh city centre
• Galaxy & Geek Retreat 🎮 (gaming, anime & collectibles) – Union St & Rose St, Edinburgh
• Forbidden Planet (comics & pop culture 📚) – South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1LL
• Museum Context (Harry Potter-inspired store 🧙‍♂️) – Victoria St, Edinburgh EH1 2JW
• Kilt & Scottish Souvenir Shops 🏴 – Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1
• Independent Vintage & Thrift Shops 👟 – Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1

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🍦 Bonus Teen-Friendly Stops (Food & Treats)

• Mary’s Milk Bar 🍫 (creative gelato & hot chocolate) – 19 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HS
• Lovecrumbs 🍰 (quirky cake café) – 155 West Port, Edinburgh EH3 9DP
• Oink 🐷 (famous hog roast rolls) – Multiple locations on Victoria St & Canongate
• The Baked Potato Shop 🥔 (budget-friendly veggie eats) – 56 Cockburn St, Edinburgh EH1 1PB
• Noodle ‘n’ Ice 🥡 (fun bubble tea & Asian street food) – South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1
• Crolla’s Gelateria 🍨 – 1-2 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 2PR
• Mimi’s Bakehouse 🧁 (cakes & afternoon tea) – Multiple locations, incl. Leith
• Frankenstein Bar 🧟 (quirky themed restaurant in an old church – fun for lunch or early dinner) – 26 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EN

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Enjoy your trip and have fun exploring with teens!