Our Dynamic Earth
An earth science centre at the foot of Arthur's Seat, using immersive galleries to take you through the Big Bang, glaciers and rainforests.
Housed in a white, tent-like building beside Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament, the centre uses a time-travel theme to present the formation of the Earth, volcanoes, glaciers, oceans and tropical rainforests through multimedia galleries. Attractions include a planetarium dome and an iceberg touch experience. The site is connected with the geologist James Hutton, who proposed the theory of 'deep time' after studying rock formations near Arthur's Seat. Tickets cost about £20, and the centre is well suited to families.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:30 (closed on some winter dates; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Scottish Parliament Building
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Calton Hill
- Royal Mile
- Arthur's Seat
- The Real Mary King's Close
- National Museum of Scotland
- St Giles' Cathedral