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.
													
																	National museum edinburgh roof terrace. 
									
	
		
	
																	We followed many a sign for the terrace and just ended up in rooms with no direction in the end a member of staff helped us out and the stairs were much further away than the signage suggested but maybe there s an easier way. 
																	Great to visit anytime but especially on a cold day. 
																	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. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	National museum of scotland chambers street edinburgh eh1 1jf tel. 
																	Open all day from 10am until 10pm 7 days. 
																	For many locals this destination is a well kept secret so you don t want to miss it. 
																	The roof can be hard to find but persevere. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Sandstone blocks sit on the decked platform and plant life. 
																	Well laid out artefacts in a way children would appreciate. 
																	Don t miss the roof terrace for the edinburgh views. 
																	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. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Panoramic views across edinburgh s spectacular skyline at james thomson s rooftop tower restaurant. 
																	Rooftop terrace see 21 278 traveller reviews 9 404 candid photos and great deals for edinburgh uk at tripadvisor. 
																	Most of the time when you look out at a view of edinburgh you are looking down at the city here you are looking across the chimney pots and towards the spires. 
																	The route and door to the lift are a bit obscure. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	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. 
																	At the top of the glasshouse hotel is a rooftop bar with an incredible terrace.