National Museum Edinburgh Roof Terrace

Great to visit anytime but especially on a cold day.

National museum edinburgh roof terrace.

At the top of the glasshouse hotel is a rooftop bar with an incredible terrace. They have a green oasis section where you can go and sip a cocktail while you catch a view of the calton hill. Cafe very pleasant under the glass roof. The route and door to the lift are a bit obscure.

Sitting on top of the national museum of scotland you can look out over old town edinburgh and the royal mile while sipping on islay mojitos rosy lee martinis and g and teas cocktails on its wrap around terrace located on the fifth floor. Rooftop terrace see 21 278 traveller reviews 9 404 candid photos and great deals for edinburgh uk at tripadvisor. National museum of scotland. Open all day from 10am until 10pm 7 days.

Panoramic views across edinburgh s spectacular skyline at james thomson s rooftop tower restaurant. The terrace was designed by sculptor andy goldsworthy in honor of edinburgh born james hutton known as the founder of modern geology. Well laid out artefacts in a way children would appreciate. 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.

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. For many locals this destination is a well kept secret so you don t want to miss it. 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. Don t miss the roof terrace for the edinburgh views.

National museum of scotland chambers street edinburgh eh1 1jf tel. The roof can be hard to find but persevere.