Both of my children love to be outdoors, we spend almost every day out and about. Over time we have visited a huge amount of attractions as within Scotland. So I thought it would be nice to collate all this information in one post, so locals or those visiting Central Scotland can have a few ideas of places to visit for family days out in Scotland with kids. This is the perfect place to explore a huge range of attractions, from some of the best museums in the United Kingdom to beautiful scenery and national parks.
Most attractions are in Central Scotland, but there a few a little further afield, but all are worth visiting on a day trip from here. If you are looking for walks in the Stirlingshire or Trossachs areas then pop over to this post here. This really is a great place for a family holiday base in Scotland.
I have also included links to any blog posts I have written about the attractions if you want to find out a bit more. Please also check out my post with family days out with teens in Scotland over here.
Without any further ado, here are 50 family days out in Scotland (In no particular order!).
Loch Drunkie, Scotland, United Kingdom
Amazonia, Scotland, United Kingdom
Go Ape Aberfoyle, Scotland, United Kingdom
Doune Ponds Nature Reserve, Scotland, United Kingdom
Beecraigs Country Park, Scotland, United Kingdom
Auchingarrich Wildlife Park, Scotland, United Kingdom
Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Scotland, United Kingdom
Mugdock Country Park, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summerlee Heritage Museum, Scotland, United Kingdom
Broadwood Stadium Softplay, Scotland, United Kingdom
Time Capsule, Scotland, United Kingdom
Doon Hill Fairy Knowe, Scotland, United Kingdom
M&D’s Theme Park, Scotland, United Kingdom
World Of Wings, Scotland, United Kingdom
Castle Rednock Trekking, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Tall Ship, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Firpark Ski Centre, Scotland, United Kingdom
Scottish Crannog Centre, Scotland, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Peak, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom
Macrobert Arts Centre, Scotland, United Kingdom
Blairdrummond Safari Park, Scotland, United Kingdom
Almondvalley Heritage Centre, Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom
Bannockburn Heritage Centre, Scotland, United Kingdom
Holyrood Park and Arthur’s Seat, Scotland, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland, United Kingdom
National Museum of Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens, Scotland, United Kingdom
Loch Lomond Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom
Inchmahome Priory, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Kelpies and Helix Park, Scotland, United Kingdom
Falkirk wheel, Scotland, United Kingdom
Little Drum Wood, Scotland, United Kingdom
Loch Katrine, Scotland, United Kingdom
Bracklinn Falls, Scotland, United Kingdom
Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway, Scotland, United Kingdom
Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Riverside Museum, Scotland, United Kingdom
Loch Lomond Aquarium, Balloch, Scotland, United Kingdom
Bass Rock, Auldhame, Scotland, United Kingdom
Isle of May, Scotland, United Kingdom
Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick, Scotland, United Kingdom
Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre, Scotland, United Kingdom
Stirling castle, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Wallace Monument, Scotland, United Kingdom
Doune Castle, Scotland, United Kingdom
Wonderworld Softplay, Falkirk, Scotland, United Kingdom
Elie, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Lodge, Aberfoyle, Scotland, United Kingdom
Wellsfield Farm Park, Scotland, United Kingdom
Briarlands Farm, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Family Days Out In Scotland With Kids – Family Days Out In Stirlingshire
1. Briarlands Farm Park, Stirling.
Beginning our list of family days out in Scotland, is Briarlands Farm. A farm park with an indoor play area, cafe, craft station and outdoors there are play areas, animal feeding and tractor rides. Plus strawberry picking in season.
2. Doune Castle, Doune.
Things to do in Scotland have to include some castles and Doune Castle is a great one to start with. It’s a small Historic Scotland castle used in several films/TV programmes including Monty Python’s Holy Grail (they even have coconut halves in the shop to try out!) and recently Outlander.
3. The Lodge, Aberfoyle.
Woodland walks with little activities hidden away for kids (or big kids), red squirrels hide, cafe, visitor centre with wildlife cameras.
4. Wallace Monument, Bridge of Allan.
The monument to Sir William Wallace, set in a lovely woodland is one of the best things to do with kids in Stirling. The monument had several floors (winding staircase to the top) with information and activities, great views from the top. Check their website for special events, particularly in the summer months.
5. Stirling Castle, Stirling.
Things to do in Stirling have to include a visit to Stirling Castle! It’s a popular castle with loads to see and do for adults and kids alike, you can easily spend a whole day here. Learn about the famous kings and queens who lived at the castle, including Mary Queen of Scots. Cafe and shop at the castle.
6. Bracklinn Falls, Callander.
A woodland walk above the town of Callander. The stunning waterfall can be seen from an equally beautiful, modern bridge. You can easily walk to the bridge and back or go a little further along other woodland paths. We love to have lunch on the pebble shores and throwing stones into the water.
7. Loch Katrine, Brig of Turk.
Bring your own bikes or hire them and cycle along the road around one side of the loch, if you get all the way to the end you can catch the steam boat back to the car park. Steam boat trips from the car park area and a lovely walk with amazing scenery around the loch. Check out this post for a few photos.
8. Little Drum Wood, Between Kilmahog and Brig of Turk.
A gorgeous woodland with lots of features for kids to splash, bang, hide and be creative with. Check this post out for more photos and a video.
9. Inchmahome Priory, Lake of Mentieth, Port of Mentieth.
We’ve been along the shores of Lake of Mentieth, but we’re yet to visit Inchmahome Priory, the main attraction. This priory is situated on a small island in the middle of the lake (Scotland’s only lake) and is where Mary Queen of Scot’s spent a few weeks as a child when there was a possibility of an English invasion. Interesting history and a beautiful island to visit along with a picnic.
10. Bannockburn Heritage Centre, Stirling.
Learn about the historic battle of Bannockburn, from battle preparation to the battle itself, lead by the Battlemaster through a state-of-the-art 3D battle simulation.
11. Castle Rednock Trekking, Port of Mentieth
Pony trekking, segway trekking, quad pods, orienteering and wellie boot course. Activities suitable from 3+ years old.
12. Doon Hill Fairy Knowe, Aberfoyle.
A lovely walk from the village of Aberfoyle to the mystical Doon Hill, where there are fairy houses and doors along the path. The trees at the top are coloured ribbons and wishes to the fairies. Definitely read the story of Robert Kirk before going!
13. Blairdrummond Safari Park, Stirling.
When you first come in you can choose to go round the drive through safari and then park to walk around the rest of the site. There are a large variety of animals to see, including a boat ride to the chimp island and a petting farm. There is also a large pirate ship play park, amusements and eateries.
14. Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling.
They have kids showings of various films and even a parent and toddler showing, where it doesn’t matter if your littlest is running around! There are also productions throughout the year, some of which might be suitable for kids.
15. The Peak, Stirling – Scotland With Kids
A large sports village where you can go swimming (including toddler pool and a shallow learning pool), ice skating, jump on a Pirate ship bouncy castle, go to trampolining, dance and football classes, plus lots more. Check out their website for times and dates of activities.
16. Doune Ponds Nature Reserve, Doune – Scotland With Kids
A reclaimed sand and gravel quarry, with 3 large ponds and a variety of wildfowl. An easy walk for children around the ponds and feeding the ducks. I mention this reserve here.
17. Go Ape, Aberfoyle
Two 400m long zip wires over a spectacular waterfall and beautiful forest. Tree top adventure, climbing, swinging and jumping in the trees. So much fun!
18. Loch Drunkie, Aberfoyle.
An easy woodland walk beside the loch with several musical installations including a giant glockenspiel and wooden bell-ringing pavilion.
19. The Pineapple, Airth.
A must see simply for the stunning architecture of one giant Pineapple building! The gardens and pond are beautiful for a walk and picnic and there are several walks around the area.
20. Little Drum Wood, Between Kilmahog and Brig of Turk.
A gorgeous woodland with lots of features for kids to splash, bang, hide and be creative with. Check this post out for more photos and a video.
21. Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling.
They have kids showings of various films and even a parent and toddler showing, where it doesn’t matter if your littlest is running around! There are also productions throughout the year, some of which are suitable for kids.
22. The Peak, Stirling.
A large sports village where you can go swimming (including toddler pool and a shallow learning pool), ice skating, jump on a Pirate ship bouncy castle, trampolining, dance and football classes, plus lots more. Check out their website for times and dates of activities.
23. Castle Rednock Trekking, Port of Mentieth.
Pony trekking, segway trekking, quad pods, orienteering and wellie boot course. Activities suitable from 3+ years old.
24. Argaty Red Kites, Doune.
A project to maintain a self sustaining population of Red Kites in the wild. The Kites are fed at a certain time each day. You can book to visit the hide and attend a guided walk around the site. Under 6’s are free.
25. Go Ape, Aberfoyle.
Two 400m long zip wires over a spectacular waterfall and beautiful forest. There is plenty of outdoor adventure to be had on the tree top trail, climbing, swinging and jumping in the trees from various apparatus. You can also wander around the forest nature trails afterward.
26. Loch Drunkie, Aberfoyle.
An easy woodland walk beside the loch with several musical installations including a giant glockenspiel and wooden bell-ringing pavilion.
27. The Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling.
The museum part is great for children and adults to learn more about the Stirlingshire area. There are also changing exhibitions in the different art galleries that are always interesting to check out. It’s free to enter, although donations are very much welcomed.
28. Scottish Crannog Centre, Loch Tay.
An indoor exhibit on the history of Crannog’s and underwater archaeology, a guided tour of a reconstructed crannog and a variety of demonstrations of ancient crafts and technology. This is best for kids 4+, but younger children are welcome too. Although the crannog burnt down in 2021, a new crannog will soon be built across Loch Tay. For now there are still all the fantastic experiences that were always outside the crannog, learning about the history of the Scottish people from various hands on demonstrations.
29. Auchingarrich Wildlife Park, Comrie.
A lovely wildlife park that has plenty of animals to visit, talks, animal feeding, indoor and outdoor play areas for the children, mini golf, pony rides and a great cafe.
Family Days Out In Scotland With Kids – Family Days Out In Falkirk
30. Wonderworld Softplay, Falkirk.
Recently refurbished and changed names from Monster Mania, which has a huge softplay with different areas for toddlers and older children, plus a go-kart track. The kids will have a great time exploring the soft play will parents can sit down with a coffee for a few minutes. It’s a great way to let the kids run off some energy on a wet day.
31. Jupiter Wildlife Centre, Grangemouth.
*SWT are no longer going to be running Jupiter, but it’s hoped another organisation will take over.
It doesn’t look too much from the outside, but it’s a lovely woodland with several ponds and wildlife areas. Visit the centre when you arrive to pick up pond dipping kit or wild flower bingo and other activities for free. Check out our pond dipping here.
32. Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway, Bo’ness.
Steam railway, check times of trains before you go. A lovely museum to visit with old steam trains, moving model trains in an old carriage, shop and cafe. Often have special ‘Thomas’ Big Day Out’ and at Christmas there are Santa trains.
33. Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk – Scotland With Kids
The world’s only rotating boat lift, used to lift canal boat up to a height that normally would take many locks. There is also a fabulous cafe, shop and a children’s water park area, plus mini golf in the summer. Plenty for the kids to do in the water play area even if you don’t go on the wheel itself. I’ve written all about our Falkirk Wheel visit here.
34. The Kelpies and Helix Park, Falkirk.
The Kelpies are two massive sculptures of horse heads located just off the M9. There are tours available of the Kelpies and you can even go inside one as part of the tour. The helix park includes many walkways that are great for bikes and scooters, a play park, small loch with canoes and pedal boats available for hire and various little food vans and cafes. Check out my post here for more info.
35. Kinneil house, Kinneil.
We had a lovely visit on there open day last year. A free tour around the house and then exploring the gardens and the small museum too. Check out the opening times and any upcoming open days here.
36. Airthrill Trampolining, Falkirk.
Children aged 5 and over will love being able to bounce off the 70 interconnected trampolines and perform their own stunts. My kids love Airthrill Trampolining and it makes for a great place to visit for family days out in Scotland.
Family Days Out In Scotland With Kids – Family Days Out In Fife and Clackmannanshire
37. Fife beaches.
Fife has many fabulous beaches, our favourites are at Elie and Silversands, Aberdour. Check out our visit to Silversands here.
38. Isle of May, Anstruther.
Boat trips from Anstruther out to the Isle of May. A.K.A. Puffin Island. The most amazing island to visit if you want close encounters with Puffins and other sea birds.
39. Firpark Ski Centre, Tillicoultry.
Try out skiing, snowboarding or tubing with the kids on this 120m dry ski slope. A little hard to find, hidden behind a local school, but fun for the kids, phone to book.
40. Castle Campbell, Dollar.
This is a relatively new find of ours and you can read more about it here. The castle is found up a winding road above the village and is incredibly atmospheric. It’s also set above the stunning Dollar glen, worth a visit just for a walk along the steep glen.
41. Alloa Tower, Alloa.
Set in the centre of Alloa it’s very easy to get to and is only a small property. Despite it’s size, the tower is still an interesting visit and you can really learn a lot from the few rooms. Of course the view from the roof is brilliant on a clear day. You can read more about our visit here.
Family Days Out In Scotland With Kids – Family Days Out In Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
42. Lomond Shores and Aquarium, Balloch.
An excellent aquarium (Check this post out for a review), beach area where you can hire pedalos, road train, playground and rides for kids. Areas to walk around, shops and cafes.
43. Riverside Museum, Glasgow.
Free to enter, Scotland’s transport museum with a cobbled street and tram, trains, cars, bikes, underground train area to look at up close. Various interactive features around the museum. Cafe and shop.
44. Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow.
This is on my list to visit this summer. The science centre has 100’s of interactive exhibits, a planetarium and giant IMAX theatre. Plus they have different events throughout holidays and at weekends. This is an excellent family day out on a rainy day, you can easily spend a day here with something interesting for the whole family.
45. Loch Lomond Islands, Loch Lomond – Scotland With Kids
I visited several of the islands in my early twenties as a volunteer and with my husband (then boyfriend) when he worked on some of the islands. You can get trips out to the islands from various points around the loch, some islands have basic campsites, some inhabited and others not. One island, Inchconnachan even has resident wallabies!
46. The Tall Ship, Glasgow – Scotland With Kids
The Tall Ship, Glenlee, is docked behind Riverside transport museum. There are information boards around the ship, although we haven’t yet had time to read them due to the children’s toddler soft play area and various child friendly activities on the bottom deck. The ship is free to enter, although you can pay £4 for a guidebook to help in the upkeep of the ship.
47. World of Wings, Cumbernauld – Scotland With Kids
Scotland’s largest collection of bird’s of prey. Birds can be viewed at close quarters and summer flying times are 12 noon and 3pm.
48. M&D’s Theme Park, Motherwell.
Scotland’s theme park, with 5 white knuckle rides and over 20 kids rides and attractions. There is also a glow-in-the-dark bowling area, soft play and restaurants.
49. Time Capsule, Coatbridge.
A water park with rapids, hair-raising rides, lazy river and a gentle cove for little ones. There is also an ice rink, 3-tier soft play area and 2 cafes.
50. Broadwood Stadium Soft Play, Cumbernauld.
A small soft play with areas for babies/toddlers and older children. Alongside is a little cafe area.
51. Summerlee Heritage Park, Coatbridge.
A half kilometre electric tram track featuring shiny restored trams, adventure play park, recreated mine and miners cottages, kids can dress up in traditional clothing too if they like. Free entry, aside the tram ride (approx. £1).
52. Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie.
A fantastic country park with lots to do. There are walks, cycle paths, trails (including a lovely scavenger hunt for younger children), visitor centre, play park and adventure trail. There are several lovely craft shops and eateries as well.
53. Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow.
Beautifully laid out gardens, fun for a play and wander around. Take a picnic or eat at the cafe there. This is a lovely place for young children to explore and play.
You can also find other museums in Glasgow, including the Kelvingrove Art Gallery with a great range of exhibits that interest children. Plus it has a play park for children of all ages nearby.
54. Amazonia, Motherwell.
Indoor tropical rainforest beside M&D’s theme park. There are handling sessions, interactive exhibits, feeding and talks.
55. Tollcross Children’s Farm, Glasgow.
A small inner city farm that helps city children learn more about farm life. Lots of animals to see and other activities too.
56. The Lighthouse Gallery, Glasgow.
I have been visiting Glasgow since I was a tiny child, yet I only learnt about this place this year! It was originally the Scottish Herald’s buildings (where my Grandpa once worked) and now hosts some interesting exhibitions that change throughout the year. The jewel in the crown is the old water tower, which now holds a tall spiral staircase with a view at the top across the Glasgow roof tops. Entrance is free, although there is a small cafe and shop if you would like to support the gallery
57. Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton.
This was a favoured place to visit when I was a child, my grandpa lived nearby and we loved the adventure park. Aside the adventure playground there are also walks through the 500 acres of countryside, cafe and visitor centre and is home to an 18th century hunting lodge.
58. David Livingstone Birthplace, Blantyre.
The David Livingstone Birthplace is set in David Livingstone’s former home, Shuttle Row, which his family shared with 23 other families. Learn about the famous explorer and missionary and his travels in Africa. The exhibit was reopened in July 2021 after a very extensive refurbishment. You can read more about the museum as a day out with kids here.
There is also a cafe, shop and great play park for the kids to enjoy.
59. New Lanark Visitor Centre, New Lanark.
One of Scotland’s World Heritage Sites, a 200 year old cotton mill that was planned by Robert Owen to be a utopian society where all the workers would be happy and healthy. The kids will love the exhibits just as much as the adults.
60. Falls of the Clyde, New Lanark.
This Scottish Wildlife Trust site has a fantastic little interactive visitor centre at New Lanark. Maps are available with the pathways across the reserve, but the most popular and easiest route is along to the beautiful Cora Linn waterfall.
61. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow.
Kelvingrove is easily visited by car or public transport and is well worth a visit. It is home to one of Europe’s best art collections and is free to enter. Check out their website for more information on events and latest exhibitions.
62. Whitelee Wind Farm Visitor Centre.
Learn more about how wind turbines work and use the interactive exhibits at the visitor centre to see if you can build an efficient wind farm. Bus tours to get closer to the wind turbines are also available. There’s also a little cafe if you’re feeling peckish.
63. Balloch Castle Country Park, Balloch.
Balloch castle country park is on the eastern side of Loch Lomond, with amazing views up the loch. The country park consists of around 200 acres of woodland, parkland and gardens.
Family Days Out In Scotland With Kids – Family Days Out In Edinburgh and The Lothians
64. Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick.
A great day out for the family, lots to do for children in the Discovery centre and a lovely beach outside to play on too.
65. Bass Rock, North Berwick.
Boat trips around the rock, watching the hundreds of thousands of sea birds flying to and from the rock. There are often seals to see as well.
66. Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh.
In Scotland’s capital city you’ll find the Royal Botanic Gardens of Edinburgh. Beautiful gardens that adults and kids can run around and explore, bring a picnic in nice weather although there is also a cafe. You need to pay to enter the glasshouses, but they are well-kept and worth paying a little to help with the upkeep of the gardens.
67. National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.
A short walk up the hill from Princes street and over the Royal Mile is the National Museum of Scotland (for kids it’s amazing). There is so much to see at the museum that you’ll probably just want to focus on certain areas of interest. Everything from the story of how our planet and creatures formed, world cultures and the story of Scotland. There are also various areas aimed at children, plus a cafe and shop.
68. Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh.
No family days out in Scotland post could be complete with Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh castle is recognised the world over and is often high on any visitors list of places to visit in Scotland. Explore the castle and discover the secrets behind closed doors, but don’t forget to listen out for the 1 O’clock gun!
69. Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh.
There are a whole host of animals (as you would expect!) from Giant Panda’s to penguins, there is plenty to keep kids and adults entertained. Various talks and close encounters are held throughout the day. There are various eateries and a shop.
70. Holyrood Park and Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh.
Arthur’s seat is the remnant of volcanic activity millions of years ago and sculpted by ice in the last ice age. It was once used as a Royal Pleasure Park and before this there was an iron age hill fort on the peak. Now it’s open to everyone and you can explore the grssland, climb to the top and have amazing views over Edinburgh and watch the ducks and other birdlife on Duddingston Loch.
Don’t forget to head over to Edinburgh Castle too, it’s great for families! With Camera Obscura just round the corner and a short walk down the Royal Mile to Holyrood Palace, there is plenty to do in the area.
71. Almond Valley Farm, Livingston
A museum, farm and discovery centre. There are a large variety of animals to meet, trailer ride, narrow gauge railway, outdoor and indoor play areas, interactive displays and activities in the museum and delicious food from the milk bar. Definitely somewhere that we must visit very soon.
72. Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, Edinburgh.
A world class climbing arena with a huge amount of routes across the walls. It’s not just for professionals though, anyone can come along and try out their skill, from the clip & climb section to toddlers in the Rock Tots playroom or Scrambles softplay.
73. Beecraigs Country Park, Linlithgow.
Another great Scottish country park with miles of trails and paths to walk, cycle and run. There is an adventure play area and orienteering maps available.
74. Camera Obscura, Edinburgh.
This has been on my to-do list for quite a while now, but we haven’t made it. There are 5 floors of optical experiences that have been amusing visitors since 1853. I have been reliably informed it’s a must see!
75. Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh.
The first museum to focus solely on childhood. You can look at years of toys and try some hands on activities too. Not just for the kids!
76. Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh.
This is one of the kids favourite museums, it’s an awesome place for everyone. Experience the primeval forces of nature as you learn about how the planet was formed and journey from polar ice caps (touching a real iceberg!) to the sticky heat of the tropical rainforest. There are loads of interactive activities that the kids will love. Plus the cafe and a small softplay for toddlers makes it a great place for family day out in Scotland.
77. Conifox Adventure Park, Edinburgh
Conifox is just outside of Edinburgh, 5 minutes from the airport. It’s a great adventure park for all ages, with go-karts, bouncy pillow, games, football golf and lots more! You can read more about Conifox over here.
There should be a new softplay centre opening in 2021 too, which looks massive from the plans and will be fantastic for wet days. Beside the adventure park is the Stables Bistro restaurant for delicious meals.
78. Holyrood Park and Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh.
Arthur’s seat is the remnant of volcanic activity millions of years ago and sculpted by ice in the last ice age. It was once used as a Royal Pleasure Park and before this there was an iron age hill fort on the peak. Now it’s open to everyone and you can explore the grassland, climb to the top and have amazing views over Edinburgh and watch the ducks and other birdlife on Duddingston Loch.
79. Deep Sea World, South Queensferry.
Experience the underwater world, visiting the many different types of sea life in the world’s oceans. It also boasts the longest underwater tunnel in the UK. Plenty to see and do for a family day out.
80. Beecraigs Country Park, Linlithgow.
Another great Scottish country park with miles of trails and paths to walk, cycle and run. There is an adventure play area and orienteering maps available.
81. Jupiter Artland, West Lothian.
If you are looking for somewhere a bit different to take the kids to then Jupiter Artland is perfect. The grounds are filled with a variety of sculptures and there are also some indoor exhibits beside the reception area, along with a small cafe.
82. Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow.
A Historic Scotland property in the heart of Linlithgow and beside the beautiful loch. Easy to get to by train and a fantastic place for children to explore. There are plenty of stairs, nooks, windows and of course amazing views from the top of one of the remaining towers. The ‘Peel’, the area of grassland beside the Palace is perfect for letting kids run around or to eat a picnic, they are also where the annual jousting event takes place.
83. Paradise Island Adventure Golf, Livingston.
Within the Livingston Designer Outlet you can participate in a family friendly adventure golf experience. The kids will love getting to grips with the different holes and the adults are likely to get competitive as they follow the course round.
84. National Museum of Flight, East Fortune.
A little gem in East Lothian, near Edinburgh. There are several events throughout the year, which we love to visit. However, you can enter the museum buildings throughout the year to visit their hangars full of aircraft and interactive exhibits.
Other Places To Visit In Scotland With Kids
If you are heading North to the Scottish Highlands after the Central Belt then you may be interested in this guide to travel on the Isle of Skye (via Fort William to see Ben Nevis!) or these excellent ideas for a Scottish road trip. Another place people like to stop in on the way North is Aviemore. This post about Aviemore covers everything you need to know including visiting the Cairngorms National Park for a trip up Cairngorm Mountain or a day trip to Loch Ness to spot the Loch Ness monster!
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Sam says
Great ideas. 5 sisters zoo is also a good place to visit
Rhonda says
Newmilns dry ski slope for skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Great value for money!
Mairi Mack says
Alva Glen; Castle Campbell, Dollar; Glen Finglas woodland walk, Brig o Turk; Plean Country Park; Smith Art Gallery, Stirling; the chainsaw sculptures trail in front of Stirling Castle; Summerlee museum, Cumbernauld;
Karen says
This is exactly what I’ve been needing for our trip up to Scotland next month. So helpful! Thank you!
Jenny Eaves says
I would also add Jupiter Artland to that list now too (near Livingston). It is amazing and can’t believe I hadn’t heard of it! Have a great trip! x
Henry Harrison says
Just found this today through twitter and am bookmarking it. We’ll be near Loch Lomond for a month March/April. This is a fantastic list. Thanks.
Elizabeth says
Great site when looking for places to take the bairns