National Museum Edinburgh Roof 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 edinburgh roof terrace. 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. Well laid out artefacts in a way children would appreciate. 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. Sandstone blocks sit on the decked platform and plant life.
For many locals this destination is a well kept secret so you don t want to miss it. Cafe very pleasant under the glass roof. Panoramic views across edinburgh s spectacular skyline at james thomson s rooftop tower restaurant. National museum of scotland chambers street edinburgh eh1 1jf tel.
Rooftop terrace see 21 278 traveller reviews 9 404 candid photos and great deals for edinburgh uk at tripadvisor. Great to visit anytime but especially on a cold day. National museum of scotland. They have a green oasis section where you can go and sip a cocktail while you catch a view of the calton hill.
Open all day from 10am until 10pm 7 days. Don t miss the roof terrace for the edinburgh views. The route and door to the lift are a bit obscure. At the top of the glasshouse hotel is a rooftop bar with an incredible terrace.
The roof can be hard to find but persevere. The terrace was designed by sculptor andy goldsworthy in honor of edinburgh born james hutton known as the founder of modern geology.