For information about eating out with kids:
https://sheens-house.co.uk/wp-admin/post.php?post=1177&action=edit
Things to do with kids near the house:
The Tripadvisor reviews are all glowing:
Ideal for discovering more about where you live or exploring somewhere new
Trails are done in your own time at your own pace
The Old Town Trail, for example, is approximately 1.9 miles long and takes 2 hours to complete
This Trail is suitable for all ages from 6 – 106
One Trail booklet is enough for 4-5 people
Mobile phone text service for clue answers if you get stuck, ensuring that no mystery goes unsolved
This Trail can be sent to you in the post or downloaded for instant Trailing fun!
The National Museum
(and don’t miss Greyfriars Churchyard for a real trip back in time. It is beside the Greyfriars Bobby pub)
The National Museum is five to 10 minutes from the house – Google always overestimates a bit – and, in addition having a wonderful Victorian building at its heart, there is a lot to see and do. Children will enjoy the science sections and … it is all free.
Blackford Hill and Royal Observatory
Blackford Hill is an altogether manageable walk from the house. Google says about 30 mins …
Camera Obscura
https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/attractions/camera-obscura-and-world-of-illusions-f8f11ec2
Although it is not cheap, this is the best visit, I would say, for kids (on a rainy day or not).
Play Areas
a) The Meadows: The Meadows is a huge, flat green space perfect for picnics, flying kites, or just kicking a football around.
b) Bruntsfield Links: (beside the Meadows) has a pitch and putt course. It is possible rent golf clubs and balls from the Golf Tavern. It’s a great, low-pressure way to introduce kids to the game.
c) For the East Meadows Play Park aim for the Meadows City Tennis Club, Melville Drive and you will see it.
d) Timetwisters play area: It is a bit out of the way but it gets good reviews and, once again, something to do on a rainy day?
https://tt.bookmyparty.co.uk/book/13/booking.aspx?packagegroup=playsessionentry&start=bydate
Escape Rooms (These four all get good reviews and are an easy walk from the house)
a) https://www.lockedinedinburgh.com/book-online/
b) https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/attractions/escape-the-past-6wonpg0a