Harvest Moon Holidays
Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland
Treehouses with wood-burners, goats and alpacas to feed and a huge empty beach through the dunes – this is the simple, magical kind of weekend children remember. Under an hour from Edinburgh, and the no-dogs rule means little ones can roam freely.
For the children
- Outdoor play
- Farm animals
- Nature activities
- Best for
- Toddlers and young children
- Ages
- All ages
- Family rooms
- Treehouses and beach cabins sleeping families; self-catering
- Outdoors
- Beach, campfires, meeting farm animals, coastal walks
We only list facilities we could confirm on their website — something not listed may still be there.
Days out nearby
~29 miles · ~45 mins
Science centre · rainy day option
A journey through the planet's story, from volcanoes to ice caps and rainforest, with immersive shows and a planetarium dome beneath Arthur's Seat. A brilliant wet-weather plan in Edinburgh. Allow around two hours.
~33 miles · ~45 mins
Zoo · ideal day trip
A hillside zoo with a famous penguin colony, chimpanzees, koalas and a lemur walkthrough. Easy to reach from the city centre, it is a highlight of any family weekend in Edinburgh.
~38 miles · ~45 mins
Aquarium · ideal day trip
Scotland's national aquarium sits beneath the Forth bridges, with one of the longest underwater tunnels in the world, sand tiger sharks and a seal sanctuary. Easy to reach from Edinburgh.
~46 miles · ~1 hr
Zoo · ideal day trip
A friendly, rescue-focused zoo with bears, lions and reptiles plus a big play area and indoor soft play. Small enough to enjoy without rushing, and a short drive from Edinburgh.
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Researched by Tumble in October 2026 from each place's own website. Tumble doesn't take these bookings — prices, availability and children's club details change, so check with them before you book. Distances and travel times are approximate.