Sights · Our pick in Edinburgh
Dynamic Earth
Planetarium
About Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Earth is Edinburgh’s science centre and planetarium, telling the story of planet Earth for all ages, in its own words.
Why it's on our list
- Families
- Planetarium
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Dynamic Earth before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Dynamic Earth, as the crow flies.
- The Scotsman Hotel850 m11 min walk
- Market Street Hotel950 m12 min walk
- The Balmoral1.0 km13 min walk
- W Edinburgh1.0 km13 min walk
- Hotel du Vin Edinburgh1.1 km14 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Dynamic Earth are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest tram stops and railway stations
- Edinburgh WaverleyRail1.0 km13 min walk
- Picardy PlaceTram1.0 km13 min walk
Key sights
- Holyroodhouse300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- National Museum1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- St Giles’ Cathedral1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Arthur’s Seat1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Edinburgh Castle1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Royal Botanic Garden2.7 kmWalk 34 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Britannia3.5 kmWalk 44 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Edinburgh Airport12 kmCar or taxi 36 min
Main railway stations
- Edinburgh Waverley1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Haymarket2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 13 min