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Get off the sofa for a day of lively events and activities including archery, laser clays and orienteering.
17 Aug 12.00–4.00 Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow
Afterschool Arts
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A pilot after school club with an arty theme! Learn about African masks then make one with paper maché and the assistance of Julie Dawson. Ages 7+.Email jbdawson@me.uk to book.
23 May 2.00–4.00 Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Albert and Friends Instant Circus
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A week of music and clown mayhem from Albert the Clown. Suitable for all ages. Please bring a rug to sit on.
10 Aug–17 Aug 1.00–1.45 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Animation for 8-12 Year olds
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Children can learn how to do stop-frame animation using digital camcorders and apple mac computers.
Saturdays 1.30–3.30 Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine
The Antonine Guard
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Meet Scotland's last Roman legion, Legio VI Victrix, as they line up for an impressive display of weapons, equipment and drill. All ages.
18 May 11.45am, 12.45 & 2.45 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Arran Wildlife Festival
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Enjoy Arran's varied wildlife from raptors to red squirrels and butterflies to bats. There will be many events over the seven days, most of which will be free of charge. Visit the website for a full programme.
14 May–21 May (Times vary) Various Venues, Arran
Art in the Park
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Nature-based art activities for children aged 4-8. Please wear old clothes and bring a bag to take home any creations. Under 16s must be accompanied.
3 Jul, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul 2.00–3.30 Cammo Estate, Edinburgh
Art Naturale
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A different and fun way to look at nature, wear wellies and outdoor clothes. Booking essential, ages 8-12.
9 Jul 10.30am–12.30 Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Montrose
Art on a Mat
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A session for children aged 3-6 and their parents/guardians to work with artist's/storyteller's Ron Fairweather and Fergus McNicol. For more information call 0141 287 3059 or email jenny.bell@csglasgow.org. Booking required.
25 May, 15 Jun, 27 Jul 1.00–2.00 Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Art-tastic: Chinese Fans
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Make and decorate a fan out of recycled materials. Suitable for all ages.
1 Jun 12.00–4.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Art-tastic: Recycled Asian Kites
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Use scrap materials to make a kite based on Asian nature designs. Suitable for all ages.
6 Jul 12.00–4.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
At the Hands of Bruce
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Learn about Robert the Bruce and his swashbuckling, Scotland-uniting ways with weaponry demonstrations and a visit to an authentic soldiers' camp.
25 May 12.00–4.00 Dundonald Castle, Dundonald
Autumn Art
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Nature-based art activities for children aged 4-8. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear old clothes and bring a bag to take newly made art items home.
16 Oct 2.00–3.30 Cammo Estate, Edinburgh
Back to the Drawing Board
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There's no excuse for being bored on a Sunday - drop into the museum and have fun at this creative workshop where you can sketch some of the objects on display.
Sundays 11.30am–1.00 & 2.00–3.30 Museum of Transport, Glasgow
Bags of Art
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Collect a bag of new activities from the Art Station at the top of the stairs to help your family explore the collection, and create your own artwork. Ages 3-12.
18 May 2.00–4.00 National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh
Beasties Under Our Feet
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Find out about the miniscule world of minibeasts then make a collage to take home. Ages 5+.
20 May 10.30am–1.00 Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Big and Little Yoga
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Weekly yoga session specially designed for adults and children to enjoy together.
Tuesdays 9.30–10.30am The Yoga Room, Edinburgh
Biggar Bonfire
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Not a Guy in sight, Biggar take their Hogmanay bonfire very seriously. The tradition of lighting a fire to ward off evil spirits for another year has been kept alight for hundreds of years.
31 Dec 9.30 Biggar, Biggar
Bug Idol! Strichen Auditions
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Find the best minibeast. Ages 8-12. Booking essential.
31 May 10.30am–12.00 Strichen Community Park, Strichen
Bugs and Beasties
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Join the ranger for an exploratory session into the world of creepy crawlies.
22 Jun 2.00–3.30 Culzean Castle, Maybole
Bugs And Butterflies
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Ranger-led bug hunt, keeping an eye out for butterflies.
24 Jul 2.00–3.30 National Trust for Scotland, Musselburgh
Bugs, Beasties and Boatmen
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This children's event will delve into the muddy world of bugs and beasties. Please book in advance.
5 Jul 2.00–4.00 RSPB Vane Farm Nature Reserve, Kinross
Camperdown Creepy Crawlies
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An exotic exhibit of insects, amphibians and reptiles in amazing habitat displays. In addition to bug ogling, children will be able to play in the art and crafts activity area.
26 Jul–10 Aug 10.00am–4.00 Camperdown Wildlife Centre, Dundee
Children's Activities: Pondamonium
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Discover the variety of creatures living in the purpose built dipping pond. Please wear old clothes and wellies. Ages 8-12.
6 Aug 10.30am–12.30 Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Montrose
Children's Fancy Dress
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Fun day for children with prizes and medals to be given to the children to commemorate the day..
20 Jul 2.30–4.00 Kirkcudbright Parish Church, Kirkcudbright
Children's Festival
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Family event with workshops and activities for children up to 11 years. Themed workshops and sports fun.
27 Jul 1.00–5.00 Zetland Park, Grangemouth
Clever Camouflage
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Try your hand at camouflage at this ranger-led children's event. Wear wellies and outdoor clothes. Booking essential. Ages 8-12.
30 Jul 10.30am–12.30 Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Montrose
Come Fly a Kite
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Make a wildlife-themed kite then watch it soar (if the wind's good). Children must be accompanied.
6 Aug 2.00–3.30 Bowhill Visitor Centre, Selkirk
Connect: Super Science Shows
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A revolving series of family science shows: 'Alex's Amazing Adventure'; 'Fantastic Forces'; or' Sounds Amazing!' Limited places. Ages 5+
Saturdays, Sundays 11.45am, 12.45, 1.45 & 2.45 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Conservation Weekend
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From World Environment Day (Thu 5) to World Ocean Day (Sun 8) learn about the conservation of the planet's natural resources with speakers and activities.
5 Jun–8 Jun 10.00am–5.00; Sat & Sun 10.00am–6.00 Deep Sea World, North Queensferry
Cool Seas Scotland
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Help with a mini beach clean and meet Talullah the Leatherback Turtle.
15 Jun 11.00am–4.00 Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick
Create Your Own Comics
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Metaphrog (Sandra Marrs and John Chalmers), creators of the 'Louis' graphic novel series show you how to bring stories to 2D life. Ages 8-12.
23 May 2.30–4.30 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Creepy Hallowe'en at the Haunted Hermitage
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Join the Hermitage ghosts and witches for an afternoon packed full of craft and fun before meeting real creepy crawlies! Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes, waterproofs and a Hallowe'en costume. Under 16s must be accompanied. Booking essential.
26 Oct 1.00–3.00 Hermitage Of Braid Visitor Centre, Edinburgh
Cultural Indian Summer
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Learn about North American Indians and their relationships with animals.
1 Jul–25 Jul 10.00am–4.30 Camperdown Wildlife Centre, Dundee
Damsels and Dragons
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A fantastical Scottish National Heritage guided walk. Please book in advance and bring your imaginations.
5 Jul 12.00–4.00 RSPB Vane Farm Nature Reserve, Kinross
Dancing Marionettes Puppet Making Workshop
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Make your very own dancing string marionette from simple materials. Your puppet will not only be able to dance, it can do handstands too!
7 Jun 10.00am–12.00 Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Glasgow
Day Out With Thomas
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Take a four mile train ride pulled by Thomas The Tank Engine and enjoy loads of children's activities.
17 May–19 May 10.30am–4.30 Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness
Day Out With Thomas
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Engines with friendly faces and children's entertainment for Thomas the Tank Engine fans.
8 Aug–9 Aug 10.30am–4.30 Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness
Den Building and Bushcraft for Beginners
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A chance to make your own den before learning Bushcraft and survival skills. Please bring warm clothing. Ages 8-15. Booking essential.
18 May 10.00am–2.00 Craik Forest Car Park, nr Roberton
Dunfermline Children's Gala
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Annual procession of school children with pipe and marching bands along the main street. There will be more entertainment in Pittencrieff Park in the afternoon.
28 Jun 11.00am Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline
Edinburgh Treefest and Woodmarket
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Returning bigger and better than ever before, this two day festival offers displays, demonstrations, crafts, activities, games, entertainments & refreshments for young and old alike.
14 Jun–15 Jun 10.00am–5.00 Inverleith Park, Edinburgh
Extremes Event: Worn Out? Worn Art!
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Trina O'Hara leads a workshop that makes the most of recycling, just like the Tlicho peoples of sub-arctic Canada. Ages 5+.
14 Jun 10.30am–4.00 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Family Story Circle
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A new event for families: gather around Bea Ferguson for tales and songs. Ages 4+.
14 Jun 2.30 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Fantastic Flowers & Treemendous Tree
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Discover more about the flora of the House of Duns grounds. Wear outdoor clothes and wellies. Booking essential. Ages 8-12.
16 Jul 10.30am–12.30 Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Montrose
Finger Puppets, Finger Puppets!
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Finger Puppets, Finger Puppets! - so many finger puppets they named it twice. Get your digits dirty with some messy, gluey fun.
18 May 11.00am Borders Books, Glasgow
First Mini Monster
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A family fun run and cycle for teams of four in a duathlon format (two 1.5k runs and two 5km bikes rides) to raise money for Save the Children. For the more daring there's an adults (16+) version with two 3km runs and two 10km bike sections. On yer bike!
22 Jun Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Forest Junior Rangers Club
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Activities for kids on the themes of forestry and the environment. Suitable for under 11s, accompanied by adults. Booking essential.
2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul 10.00am–12.30 Craik Forest Car Park, nr Roberton
23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug 10.00am–12.30 Newcastleton, Newcastleton
Galloway Children's Festival
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A packed day of entertainment by some of the country's best children's performers as well as rides, clowns, workshops and stalls.
6 Jul 10.00am–3.00 Soaperie Gardens, Kirkcudbright
Glasgow River Festival
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A two-day celebration of the River Clyde with ships, power boats, stalls and events on water and land.
19 Jul–20 Jul Clyde River, Glasgow
Glencoe Rocks
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This morning session gives children the chance to make a volcano and then watch it erupt.
7 Jun 11.00am–12.00 Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe

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