High 5: Kate Marks

Kate Marks, 45, from Leith, manager of the Parents Like Us festival, which runs from May 9-11, names her top five places to go in Edinburgh for children under six.

1 The National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street. Easy to navigate with countless activities that will hold even the most restless child's attention far, far longer than you dared hope.

2 Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat. Children of all ages enjoy the adventure of this huge playground with its wildlife, ponds, castle ruin and winding, rocky path leading to the summit.

3 Meadows Park, Melville Drive. A magnet for children from toddler-stage upwards.

4 Edinburgh's cycle paths. Any one of them, on any day, provide the perfect escape from the city bustle.

5 Royal Botanic Garden, Inverleith Row. The Exhibition Hall usually has some organised activity for under-fives whilst outdoors provides all the freedom and interest children need to run and explore.