Kids, Days out
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Geek Walks and Dead Sleazy among the Glasgow Science Festival 2013 highlights
16 May 2013
Other top events include a Festival of Frogs and the science of whisky
As it enters its sixth year, the biggest draw of the Glasgow Science Festival continues to be a huge range of family events. Whether you’re a hardcore chemistry aficionado or just curious about big bangs and bright flashes, this year’s offerings should…
Prom on the Prom promises a fun, family-friendly fiddling frenzy
18 Apr 2013
The public musical performance encourages kids to pick up an instrument
Despite the name of their organisation, the founders of Fun Fiddle are well aware that learning a musical instrument doesn’t come easy. ‘We’re called Fun Fiddle, but let’s face it, it’s not always fun,’ says Gica Loening of the Portobello-based group…
Scottish National Portrait Gallery offers kids a chance to Sleepover Under the Stars
22 Mar 2013
Storytelling, snacks and songs part of the gallery's special overnight event
Standing in The Great Hall at the entrance to the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, you’re surrounded by, well, greatness. Busts and statues of important figures loom over you, while above your head, tiny stars cover the ceiling, reminding us of the…
CBeebies Live! Interview: Katrina Bryan, aka Nina of Nina and the Neurons
22 Mar 2013
The Scottish actress will be appearing as part of Justin & Friends with Justin Fletcher
If they were handing out titles in CBeebies land, it’s a fairly safe bet that Justin Fletcher would be crowned king. Appointed an MBE for his services to children’s broadcasting in 2008, Fletcher is currently playing stadiums across the UK in the first…
Programme highlights at the Edinburgh International Science Festival 2013
19 Mar 2013
The 2013 fest isn't just for kids, although slime creation and balloon modelling do feature
Not to be outdone by its ever-expanding August cousin, the Fringe, the Edinburgh International Science Festival is growing bigger each year. Nowhere is this more apparent than at the City Art Centre, where 100 drop-in workshops will be taking place each…
The grossest events at the Edinburgh International Science Festival 2013
19 Mar 2013
Delight your kids with the smelliest, gooiest, messiest events from this year's programme
Getting kids interested in educational activities is not the easiest task in the world, but we’ve found it helps if you make things sound as gross as possible. The boffins at the Science Festival know this too, and have created five events designed to…
Glasgow's museums' A Grand Day Out promises hands-on fun for kids and grandparents
15 Jan 2013
The monthly event kicks off at the Kelvingrove Museum on Sat 2 Feb
For Wallace and Gromit, a grand day out meant a trip to the moon. Happily, the events team at Glasgow Museums have got something closer to home in mind. Starting this February, on the first Saturday of every month, they’ll be running free hands-on…
Scotland's castles offer some special festive events this Christmas
19 Nov 2012
Pollok House and Kellie Castle are among the historic properties celebrating Christmas
Winter is a time when Scotland really comes to life, where our favourite stories are magically transformed on stages, perfected through music and dance; a time when our beautiful castles and stately homes are almost unrecognisable under dustings of…
Glasgow looks forward to 2014 with the Commonwealth Family Festival
15 Oct 2012
The event will celebrate all the nations attending the 2014 Commonwealth Games in the city
It may be over a year away, but now that the Olympics are fast becoming a happy memory, it’s time for the Commonwealth Games to step into the spotlight. And in the run-up to Glasgow 2014, there’ll be no rest for that happy thistle-headed chap Clyde, as…
Edinburgh and Glasgow Hallowe’en highlights
15 Oct 2012
The best spooky events on and around October 31st 2012
There’s a strong emphasis on storytelling in Edinburgh’s Hallowe’en events this year. Owen Pilgrim’s Hallowe’en Stories (Edinburgh Printmakers, 31 Oct) are suitable for ages 8+, while Marion Kenny’s Meet the Ancestors song’n’story sesh should suit those…
The science of creation: Scotland's sightseeing spoils
5 Aug 2012
Dolly the Sheep, Falkirk Wheel and Forth Rail Bridge amongst the highlights
The word ‘creative’ doesn’t often conjure up a vision of science and technology, but Scotland has long been renowned for innovative ideas and what better year to shout about it than in the Year of Creative Scotland. Who created the world’s first…
Family activity Treasure Trails helps you rediscover your city
25 Jun 2012
Follow the clues to solve the mystery in your town
Think you know the city you live in? Me too. Or rather I did, until question four on the New Town Murder Mystery Treasure Trail totally stymied me. Happily, the organisers of these fun, accessible and varied trails know what it’s like to find yourself…
Parents Like Us offers a new approach to entertaining children
22 May 2012
The festival offers free events and de-stress massages for parents
The journey from the box office to the auditorium can be an expensive one these days. Even the most charming children’s shows have a plethora of merchandise to tempt tiny hands (and grown-up purses) as you struggle to take your seat. Since its…
Giants in the Forest: The natural art project putting sculpture into Scotland's woods
9 May 2012
Massive project undertaken as part of the Year of Creative Scotland
In a country where much of our creativity is inspired by the incredible natural environment around us, what better year to launch our unique project, Giants in the Forest? Looking down on us from tree tops will be massive wicker heads, seeded and…
Aerial for Kids provides high-flying excitement for youngsters
24 Apr 2012
Sessions led by aerial company All or Nothing on a weekly basis
Two teenage girls are hanging from a bar, their legs twisted around a rope, heads upside down. This may not sound like the most comfortable of positions, but the smile on their faces suggest they’re having a ball – and they are. As is the young boy who…
Top ten things to do for Easter 2012
29 Mar 2012
Family activities throughout the Easter holidays, featuring Galoshins, The Gruffalo and more
Travel in time Galoshins The Scottish Mask and Puppet Theatre resurrects the ancient Scots drama of Galoshins for Easter, complete with wise magicians, beautiful princesses and courageous knights. Performed with the aid of live folk musicians, singers…
Edinburgh International Science Festival 2012 - highlights
8 Mar 2012
Derren Brown and giant eyes among the top events at this year's EISF
Illusions, experiments, fire-walking and food are just some of the treats in store at this year’s Edinburgh International Science Festival. With events in more venues than ever before, 2012’s programme welcomes scientists, comedians, psychologists…
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery want your children to become Portrait Detectives
9 Jan 2012
New events to get kids interested in the refurbished Gallery
Under wraps for the past two and a half years, the newly re-opened Scottish National Portrait Gallery cuts quite a dash. But for younger visitors, the wow factor generated by a £17 million spend can be hard to see. Which is why events like Portrait…
Historic Scotland has Christmas all wrapped up
1 Dec 2011
Edinburgh and Stirling castles set to host festive events this winter
Looking to get into that Christmas spirit good and early but seeking some festive inspiration? Sometimes we forget about the very best things on our doorstep – maybe it’s because we associate them more with tourists than as places to visit ourselves but…
Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle: Alternative Christmas dining options
23 Nov 2011
Two iconic venues now taking bookings for your Christmas meal
Stuck for somewhere decent to have your Christmas lunch? Need a venue that’ll please a range of tastes but won’t be another run-of-the-mill pub grub standby in the city centre? Have you considered going for something a bit more... iconic?
Events for St Andrew's Day 2011
18 Nov 2011
Live music, ceilidhs, free and discounted entry to nation’s key landmarks
Visit for free As part of Scotland’s Winter Festivals, the weekend before St Andrew’s Day will be enhanced with money-off deals for some of the nation’s key landmarks. You can get cheap or free entry to Glasgow Science Centre (check out the…
Family Christmas concerts: Christmas Swingalong and Christmas Magic
15 Nov 2011
A festive family show for each city in December
When you’re in the business of children’s entertainment, a flexible attitude to costumes is a definite advantage. In the past few months alone, Owen Cox and Oliver Gunnell (aka Owen and Olly) have walked onstage in their dressing gowns, shiny lycra…
Wee and Big Inspiration Festivals
28 Oct 2011
An impressive range of activities including theatre, puppetry and workshops for kids young and old
Looking through the Big and Wee Inspiration Festival brochures, the first thing that strikes you is the range. From balletLORENT’s adventurous new dance work Underneath the Floorboards to light and video installation The Light Garden and Oliver Searle’s…
Africa in Motion Children's Day
28 Oct 2011
Programme of kids' activities at the film festival aim to strengthen Scottish-African links
With many Scottish schools forging links with Africa, more and more children are learning to appreciate the highs and lows of life on another continent. To that same end, this year’s Africa in Motion (AiM) film festival is offering families a…
Family Fun Music Day
19 Sep 2011
Programme of music events aimed at opening up the Glasgow Concert Halls to younger music-lovers
Mission Impossible-style light beams that play musical notes as you cross them, a giant labyrinth of music and light, and a dark room filled with scary sounds – hardly business as usual at Glasgow’s City Halls. Organised by Svend Brown, director of…
