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Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen
Date Event
21 Jul–13 Aug
10.30am–12.30; 1.30–3.20
Children's Workshops inspired by Scottish Arts and Crafts A series of children's workshops will be held in honour of 'Hand, Heart and Soul' at the Aberdeen Art Gallery . Make the most of the opportunity to…
Abriachan Community Woodland, Inverness
Date Event
30 Jul
2.00–3.30
Meet the Gruffalo Follow the Gruffalo's tracks into the deep dark wood. All children must be accompanied.
Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy
Date Event
29 Jul–1 Aug
10.00am
Summer Holiday Animation Workshop with D Fie Foe A four-day animation workshop with Brit Award nominees for Animation, D Fie Foe. Suitable for 12-15 year olds.
Agnew Park, Stranraer
Date Event
2 Aug–5 Aug
(Times vary)
Zippo's Circus 'Viva Espana': a Spanish themed circus with amazing clowning, acrobatics and equestrian displays from tiny Falabellas to majestic Palominos.
Alloa Tower, Alloa Park, Alloa
Date Event
14 Aug
10.30am–12.00
Official Launch of Alloa Tower Wee Guide Official launch of the Alloa Tower children's guide. Hear traditional stories and try your hand at some arts and crafts.
Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Millfield, Livingston
Date Event
11 Oct–31 Oct
10.00am–5.00
Spooky Happenings A little horror for the autumn holidays: enjoy scary crafts, gruesome games and a spine-chilling trail of terror around the old farm.
Saturdays, Sundays (from 29 Nov)
Sat & Sun 10.00am–5.00
Santa at Almond Valley Visit Santa, receive an early Christmas present and then join in with the Christmas crafts.
Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, Visitor Centre, by Broxburn
Date Event
6 Aug
2.00
Art Attack Craft activities for kids.
Baxter Park, Arbroath Road, Dundee
Date Event
5 Nov
6.15–7.30
Dundee Fireworks Display Musical firework extravaganza set to classical music, as well as a bonfire.
Biggar, Biggar
Date Event
31 Dec
9.30
Biggar Bonfire 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…
Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness
Date Event
8 Aug–9 Aug
10.30am–4.30
Day Out With Thomas Engines with friendly faces and children's entertainment for Thomas the Tank Engine fans.
13 Sep–14 Sep
10.30am–4.30
Day Out With Thomas Take a four mile train ride pulled by Thomas The Tank Engine and enjoy loads of children's activities.
Saturdays, Sundays (from 29 Nov)
Sat & Sun 10.30am, 12.00, 1.30 & 3.00
Santa Steam Trains Steam train journeys with Santa on board with a present for every child and seasonal refreshments for the adults. Advance booking essential.
10 Apr 2009–13 Apr 2009
11.00am–4.00
Easter Egg Specials Easter fun in Bo'ness with steam trains and Easter eggs and children's entertainment.
Bowhill Visitor Centre, Bowhill House & Country Park, Selkirk
Date Event
6 Aug
2.00–3.30
Come Fly a Kite Make a wildlife-themed kite then watch it soar (if the wind's good). Children must be accompanied.
Brechin Station, The Station Park Road, Brechin
Date Event
Saturdays, Sundays (from 7 Dec)
Sat & Sun 11.00am–2.45
Santa Specials A nostalgic ride on a steam train with a visit from Santa Claus on board.
Brodick Castle and Country Park, Brodick, Isle Of Arran
Date Event
Tuesdays
2.00–3.30
Castle Secrets Fun activities at the castle for 7 - 11 year olds.
Tuesdays
2.00–2.40
Tots Tours Activities for 3 - 6 year olds in the castle and surrounding gardens. Places are limited and so booking is necessary.
Wednesdays
2.00–3.00
Vile Victorians Tour Who lived in a house like this in Victorian times? Suitable for children 7-11.
5 Aug–7 Aug
2.00–3.30
Junior Ranger Three days of Junior Ranger training for 6 - 11 year olds with the chance to learn about tracks, trails, birds, flowers, trees and bugs, and partake…
28 Aug
2.00–3.30
Seashore Scramble What treasures can you unearth from the rock pools? Normal admission prices apply.
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, St Andrews
Date Event
2 Jul–3 Aug
Mon–Sat 10.00am
Fungus Art Competition A chance to have your artwork in the gallery for a whole month. The categories and age groups are as follows, 0-3 'Most colourful Bogeyman', 4-6…
Caird Park Stadium, Mains Loan, Dundee
Date Event
28 Jul–1 Aug
10.00am–1.00
Cycling - An Introduction to the Track and MTB Cross Country An introduction to track and mountain bike riding for 10 - 15 year olds. Bikes and helmets will be provided.
Cammo Estate, Cammo Visitor Centre Cammo Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
31 Jul
2.00–3.30
Art in the Park 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.
16 Oct
2.00–3.30
Autumn Art 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…
Camperdown Wildlife Centre, Camperdown Park Coupar Angus Road, Dundee
Date Event
26 Jul–10 Aug
10.00am–4.00
Camperdown Creepy Crawlies 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…
Cardrona Forest Car Park, Innerleithen, Peebles
Date Event
6 Dec
10.00am–3.00
Festive Fun Visit Santa on the Santa trail and take part in festive activities, crafts and more.
Castle Fraser, Sauchen, Inverurie
Date Event
30 Jul
10.30am–12.30 & 2.00–4.00
Children's Walk: Pond Creatures Bring your wellies and discover what sorts of creatures live below the surface of Castle Fraser's pond.
22 Aug
7.30–9.00
Children's Event: Bat Watch Learn about the crazy upside down world of these surprisingly furry flyers.
Castle Green, Broughty Ferry, Dundee
Date Event
4 Aug–8 Aug
9.30am–3.30
Sport 'n' play A week packed full of informal games and activities such as team sports, relay races and competitions. Suitable for 5 - 12 year olds.
City Art Centre, 2 Market Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
Saturdays, Sundays
Sat 10.00am–4.45; Sun 12.00 & 4.45
Art Cart The Art Cart will be loaded with a variety of art materials and literature to help all ages engage with the City Art Centre's collections.
City Centre, Aberdeen
Date Event
16 Nov
12.00
Aberdeen Winter Festival: Santa & His Reindeer Parade Santa and his reindeer cohorts proceed from the Castlegate, along Union Street to the Mall Trinity, where the reindeer will be hanging around for…
Coldingham Playing Fields, School Road, Coldingham
Date Event
27 Jul Coldingham Gala and Country Fair Gala Day Variety of music including the Eyemouth Pipe Band, Elvis, The Fairly Famous Family and The Podlies. There will also be vintage vehicles, fairground…
Cooking Mania, 75a Main Street Davidsons Mains, Edinburgh
Date Event
28 Jul–1 Aug
9.00am–3.00
Spanish Cocina Cookery Courses Spanish cookery workshop for budding chefs aged 10-15.
4 Aug–8 Aug
9.00am–3.00
Little Italy Cookery Courses Italian cookery workshop for budding chefs aged 10-15.
11 Aug–15 Aug
9.00am–3.00
Tex Mex Cookery Courses Mexican cookery workshop for budding chefs aged 10-15.
18 Aug–22 Aug
9.00am–3.00
Feast from the East Cookery Course A cookery workshop on food from China, Thailand and Japan, for budding chefs aged 10-15.
Crathes Castle, Banchory
Date Event
7 Aug
10.00am & 2.00
Children's Event: Bird's Bonanza Follow the bird quiz trail, make a bird box and watch your new feathered friends feed.
13 Aug
2.30–4.00
Children's Walk: Spiders Join in on a spider hunt and learn to love these leggy creatures.
25 Oct–26 Oct
10.00am–4.00
Witches and Wizards Witching time is here again! Dress as a witch or wizard to join Crathes for their annual witch hunt (£1.50) in the grounds with a parade at 2pm.
6 Dec–7 Dec
10.00am–4.00
Christmas Past Join Sir Alexander Balbridie and his eccentric family and friends for a Victorian Christmas. Father Christmas will also be making a special visit…
Crookston Castle, Tollcross Park 254b Wellshot Road, Glasgow
Date Event
Sundays
Sun 12.00–1.00
Family Picnic Time at Crookston Castle Games, scenery, stories and songs to accompany your picnic.
Culzean Castle, Maybole
Date Event
1 Jul–31 Aug
10.30am–5.00
Castle Mystery Trail A treasure hunt and quiz in and around the castle grounds. Completed forms will be entered into a prize draw.
27 Jul
2.00–3.30
Beach Art Join the rangers for a sandy and crafty wader along the beach.
29 Jul
2.00–3.30
Pond Dipping Investigate the depths of pond life. Remember your wellies!
7 Aug
2.00–3.30
Bugs and Beasties Join the ranger for an exploratory session into the world of creepy crawlies.
20 Aug
2.00–3.30
Pond Dipping Investigate the depths of pond life. Remember your wellies!
21 Aug
2.00–3.30
Bugs and Beasties Join the ranger for an exploratory session into the world of creepy crawlies.
Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Date Event
29 Jul–2 Aug, 5 Aug–9 Aug, 16 Aug
(Times vary)
Dance Base Classes Inspired by all the talent on display at the Festival? The Dance Base has a series of workshops in street dance, clowning and other skills. Please…
David Livingstone Centre, 165 Station Road, Blantyre
Date Event
14 Aug
11.00am–1.00
Teddy Bears' Picnic A fun day out for younger children and their teddy friends. Bring along your bear for games, competitions, races and cake decorating. Please bring…
Dean Castle Country Park, Dean Road, Kilmarnock
Date Event
30 Jul
2.30–4.00
Nature Detectives Join the countryside rangers in a series of Wednesday walks, activities days and conservation events. Bring boots and binoculars. Booking is advised.
31 Aug
2.30–4.00
Watery Worlds Help create a home for some fresh water creatures.
Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
Wednesdays–Sundays
(Times vary)
Future Earth A new performance-based show created with the help of Edinburgh International Science Festival's Generation Science programme, which takes audiences…
Wednesdays–Sundays
(Times vary)
Good Vibrations A new performance-based show created with the help of Edinburgh International Science Festival's Generation Science programme, which follows Maestro…
14 Jul–10 Aug
10.00am–6.00
Dino Dig Try your hand at palaeontology digging for dinosaurs in the education centre's excavation pit. What will you uncover?
East Kilbride Shopping Centre, Town Centre, East Kilbride
Date Event
28 Jun–17 Aug
Mon–Sat 11.00am–4.00; Sun 11.00am–5.00
Indoor Beach Escape the dismal Scottish summer by heading indoors to the beach. Complete with 10 tonnes of golden sand, deck chairs, beach games and authentic…
Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Date Event
2 Aug–3 Aug
11.00am, 12.00, 2.00 & 3.00
Mary Queen Of Scots Scotland's most famous queen returns to tell her own tale of tragedy, treason, turmoil and martyrdom in this living history presentation.
Four Winds Inspiration Centre, The Pavilion Inverleith Park Arboretum Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
2 Aug
10.30am–3.00
Working with Leather A leathercraft workshop for parent and child led by Simon Potts. Booking essential.
6 Sep
10.30am–3.00
Willow Weaving Projects Anthea Naylor leads this one-day course in weaving techniques for parent and child. Booking essential.
14 Sep
10.30am–3.00
Traditional Standing Puppet Making Participate in all the aspects of tabletop puppetry at this parent and child workshop led by Swantje Siebke. Booking essential.
20 Sep
10.30am–3.00
Toy Making Make traditional toys from recycled materials with Alchemy Art in this parent and child class. Booking essential.
29 Nov
10.30am–3.00
Willow Weaving Projects Anthea Naylor leads this one-day course in weaving techniques for parent and child. Booking essential.
Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow
Date Event
27 Jul
1.00–2.00
Art on a Mat 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…
Saturdays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
(Times vary)
Zest Holiday Programme Add some life to the school holidays with a bundle of different drop-in activities for families and children. The line-up comprises: sculpture…
Saturdays
10.30am–1.00
Saturday Art Club Art activities run by a different art educator each week relating to the art on display with drawing, collage, sculpture-making and games. Parents…
The Giant Workshop Space, 121-127 Saltmarket, Glasgow
Date Event
28 Jul–1 Aug
2.00–5.00
Silent Movie Magic Take inspiration from the slapstick fun of silent movies and devise a silent film, complete with set, costumes and live music accompaniment. Ages 6-8.
29 Jul–1 Aug, not 30 Jul
10.00–11.00am
Summer Creative Play Creative play involving drama, storytelling, visual arts, music and movement. Ages 3-5.
5 Aug
1.30–5.00
Hidden Treasures Seek out Glasgow's hidden treasures and have fun with photography and sketching. Ages 7-11.
7 Aug
10.00am–4.00
Make and Take Market Get stuck in with some hands-on activities then take your new creations home. Children must be accompanied.
The Glasgow School of Art, 167 Renfrew Street, Glasgow
Date Event
Mondays–Fridays (from 4 Aug)
(Times vary)
Children's Art Courses Find out if you are a mini-Monet with a series of different themed art courses, each lasting one week in morning or afternoon sessions.
Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe
Date Event
28 Jul
3.00–4.00
Nature Detectives Put on your best detective face and join the ranger for a scavenger hunt.
30 Jul
3.00–4.00
Children's Landrover Safari Visit Harry Potter land on this exciting off road land rover tour.
4 Aug
3.00–4.00
Nature Detectives Put on your best detective face and join the ranger for a scavenger hunt.
6 Aug
3.00–4.00
Children's Landrover Safari Visit Harry Potter land on this exciting off road land rover tour.
8 Aug, 11 Aug, 15 Aug
3.00–4.00
Orien-treeing Learn to navigate your way around the stumps and bumps.
18 Aug
3.00–4.00
Nature Detectives Put on your best detective face and join the ranger for a scavenger hunt.
20 Aug
3.00–4.00
Children's Landrover Safari Visit Harry Potter land on this exciting off road land rover tour.
22 Aug
3.00–4.00
Orien-treeing Learn to navigate your way around the stumps and bumps.
25 Aug
3.00–4.00
Nature Detectives Put on your best detective face and join the ranger for a scavenger hunt.
27 Aug
3.00–4.00
Children's Landrover Safari Visit Harry Potter land on this exciting off road land rover tour.
29 Aug
3.00–4.00
Orien-treeing Learn to navigate your way around the stumps and bumps.
Glenmore Visitor Centre, Glenmore, By Aviemore
Date Event
Sundays
10.30am–12.30
Wild Woods Mystery Hunt Find the treasure, but there's a catch: the map is torn up and there's something guarding the stash. Can you defeat the obstacles and reach it…
Gorgie City Farm, 51 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
2 Aug
11.00am–4.00
Gorgie City Farm Fun Day Come and meet the farm's furry friends, have a bounce on the bouncy castle, get your face painted, take a ride on a pony, make some pretty jewellery…
The Hermitage, Dunkeld
Date Event
31 Jul
8.30–10.00
Family Dusk Watch An evening stroll around the park in search of creatures of the night
Hermitage Of Braid Visitor Centre, 69 Braid Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
26 Oct
1.00–3.00
Creepy Hallowe'en at the Haunted Hermitage Join the Hermitage ghosts and witches for an afternoon packed full of craft and fun before meeting real creepy crawlies! Please bring sturdy…
The Hidden Gardens, Tramway 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow
Date Event
26 Jul–27 Jul
Sat 10.30am–12.30 & 2.00–4.00; Sun 2.00–4.00
Wind Catchers Hear stories, follow treasure trails and have all round fun in the garden with giant. Ages 3-11.
Highland Folk Museum, Aultlarie Croft, Newtonmore
Date Event
7 Jul–22 Aug
11.00am–1.00; 2.00–4.30
Highland Folk Museum Summer Activities A host of fun activities from traditional basket making and leatherwork, to cooking in the 1700s will be organised at the museum throughout July and…
Hill of Tarvit Mansionhouse, Cupar, Fife
Date Event
10 Aug
1.00–4.00
Have a Go Making a Bird Box Join the Hill of Tarvit crack bird box-making team for an afternoon of fun.
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Date Event
28 Sep
11.00am–3.00
Holyrood Archaeology Day Experience the life of the folks who lived in Holyrood park during the Iron Age, with lots of activities for all the family.
Imagination Workshop, 136 Marchmont Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
28 Jul–1 Aug
10.30am–12.30
Modroc Modelling Pick two days to get messy with modroc. Booking essential.
11 Aug–15 Aug
10.30am–12.30
Fabric Fun Explore working with and creating all sorts of different fabrics on this week-long workshop for ages 6+, including felting, silk paper making, silk…
18 Aug–22 Aug
10.30am–12.30
Jewellery Week Create necklaces, charm bracelets, earrings, phone charms, watches and rings at this five-day crafty workshop for ages10+. It's all about the…
Kelburn Castle and Country Centre, Fairlie, Largs
Date Event
29 Jul–31 Jul
(Times vary)
Zippo's Circus 'Viva Espana': a Spanish themed circus with amazing clowning, acrobatics and equestrian displays from tiny Falabellas to majestic Palominos.
Kelvinside Academy, 33 Kirklee Rd, Glasgow
Date Event
30 Jun–1 Aug
(Times vary)
Summer Art Camp Arts workshops throughout the summer. Age 5-15. Contact Impact Arts for more details.
Killiecrankie National Trust Visitor Centre, Killiecrankie, Pitlochry
Date Event
30 Jul
2.00–3.30
Rock Detectives An introduction to geology for children.
Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery, War Memorial Gardens, Kirkcaldy
Date Event
5 Jul–21 Sep
10.30am
A Roman Holiday Find out what the Romans did for us, with demos, the opportunity to handle equipment and dress up at this interactive exhibition.
Kyleakin Hall, Kyleakin
Date Event
15 Oct
10.00am–12.00
Hands on Hunting Have a great time imagining you are a Viking settler in Skye, work on the farm, make weapons and hunt for dinner. Booking essential.
Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South, Edinburgh
Date Event
28 Jul
10.30am–3.00
Scottish Native Trees An educational gander at some trees followed by art projects. Bring a packed lunch.
28 Jul
10.30am–12.30 & 1.30–3.30
Japanese Blossom Tree Mobiles Make a mobile covered in blossoms taking inspiration from the Japanese garden.
29 Jul
10.30am–3.00
Animals of Our Woodlands Woodland animal inspired art projects, with a chance to see some of the critters running around. Bring a packed lunch.
5 Aug
10.30am–1.00
Wonderful Wildlife Find out what the pecking order is of the animals in the garden then make a mobile reflecting this new-found knowledge on the food chain. Ages 5+.
Linlithgow Palace, Kirkgate, Linlithgow
Date Event
17 Aug
12.00–4.00
Active 08 Get off the sofa for a day of lively events and activities including archery, laser clays and orienteering.
Linlithgow Peel, Linlithgow Palace and Peel, Linlithgow
Date Event
Tuesdays
10.00am–12.00
Nature Detectives Ranger-led activities and fun aimed at children aged eight and upwards, and younger children if accompanied by an adult.
Lochee Park, Ancrum Road, Dundee
Date Event
5 Nov
6.15–7.30
Dundee Fireworks Display Musical firework extravaganza set to classical music, as well as a bonfire.
Low Parks Museum, 129 Muir Street, Hamilton
Date Event
6 Dec–7 Dec Christmas Decorations Make decorations for your tree as you wait to see Santa.
Mackintosh Church, Queen's Cross 870 Garscube Road, Glasgow
Date Event
4 Aug–8 Aug
10.00am–4.00
Secret Buildings: Comic Book Course A summer art school from the Mackintosh Church that takes inspiration from Glasgow's hidden buildings to help you create a comic book. Ages 8-14.
Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Rossie Braes, Montrose
Date Event
30 Jul
10.30am–12.30
Clever Camouflage Try your hand at camouflage at this ranger-led children's event. Wear wellies and outdoor clothes. Booking essential. Ages 8-12.
6 Aug
10.30am–12.30
Children's Activities: Pondamonium Discover the variety of creatures living in the purpose built dipping pond. Please wear old clothes and wellies. Ages 8-12.
Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road Milngavie, Glasgow
Date Event
13 Dec
9.00am–4.00
Junior Rangers - Environmental Trip Enjoy a wild day out to a mystery countryside location. Ranger-led activities for 13-18 year olds. Booking essential.
Museum of Transport, Kelvin Hall 1 Bunhouse Road, Glasgow
Date Event
Sundays (from 3 Aug)
11.30am–1.00 & 2.00–3.30
Back to the Drawing Board 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…
National Museum of Flight, East Fortune Airfield
Date Event
Wednesdays
10.00am–12.00 & 1.00–4.00
Radar Room An exhibition of radio, radar and avionics run by volunteers. Why not try to send a message in Morse code?
2 Aug–3 Aug
11.30am–4.00
Teddy Bears' Picnic If you go down to the museum today you'll be sure of a big surprise. Remember to bring your teddy bear with you so he can join in the fun and games…
National Museum of Rural Life, Wester Kittochside Philipshill Road, East Kilbride
Date Event
30 Jul, 6 Aug
11.30am–1.30 & 2.00–4.00
Activity Wednesday Why stay inside playing computer games when you can be in the great outdoors building dens, learning survival skills, making cool arty stuff and…
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
21 Jul–1 Aug
10.00am–5.00
Summer Science Bitesize science with five-minute introductions to all sorts of interesting phenomena. Ages 5+.
Saturdays, Sundays
11.45am, 12.45, 1.45 & 2.45
Connect: Super Science Shows A revolving series of family science shows: 'Alex's Amazing Adventure'; 'Fantastic Forces'; or' Sounds Amazing!' Limited places. Ages 5+
27 Jul
12.45, 1.45 & 2.45
Songs and Stories of a Changing Nation Stuart McHardy offers up some tales and songs in an event to accompany the new exhibition 'Scotland: A Changing Nation'
Thursdays–Saturdays
10.30am–12.30 & 2.00–4.00
Steam-engine History comes to life in the forms of a steam engine driver, Edinburgh doctor from the 1800s and a lady sentenced to the stocks.
2 Aug
10.30am–4.00
Extremes Event: Worn Out? Worn Art! Trina O'Hara leads a workshop that makes the most of recycling, just like the Tlicho peoples of sub-arctic Canada. Ages 5+.
3 Aug
11.15am, 1.15 & 2.15
Extremes Event: Tales from the Subarctic Stories and harp music from Heather Yule. Ages 5+.
Newcastleton, Dykecroft Car Park, Newcastleton
Date Event
30 Jul, 6 Aug
10.00am–12.30
Forest Junior Rangers Club Activities for kids on the themes of forestry and the environment. Suitable for under 11s, accompanied by adults. Booking essential.
Park Farm, Dumfries
Date Event
16 Aug
12.00–4.00
Dumfries Pride Dumfries gets its first ever Pride events and plans to celebrate in style with a main stage line-up consisting of Michelle McManus, Rozalla, Lorna…
Paxton House, Paxton, Berwick Upon Tweed
Date Event
Tuesdays
1.30–3.30
Paxton Ted's Super Funday Join Paxton Ted for an afternoon of traditional games, sports, races, tug o'war, teddy trails and nature trails.
Fridays
1.30–3.30
Victorian Fridays Come and try children's games and toys from the Victorian era.
7 Sep
1.30–3.30
Myths, Legends and Folklore Find out all sorts of myths, legends and folklore on this walk round the grounds of Paxton
Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth
Date Event
21 Jul–31 Jul
(Times vary)
Summer Shorts A series of fun activities to keep kiddiewinks out of trouble . . . and the rest of the family, too. Activities include face painting, circus…
16 Aug
10.00–10.30am; 10.45–11.15am; 11.30am–12.00; 12.15–1.00
Mini Music Makers Games songs and activities using music with Katie Groffet and her puppet companions. The time slots are for 0-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-3.5 years and…
Pitmedden Gardens, Pitmedden, Ellon
Date Event
6 Aug
2.30–4.00
Children's Walk: Butterflies, Bugs and Beasties An exploratory walk aimed at 5 - 12 year olds. Some of the trails are unsuitable for pushchairs.
Platform, The Bridge 1000 Westerhouse Road Easterhouse, Glasgow
Date Event
Tuesdays
1.00–3.00
Animation Sessions Make a short film using stop-motion animation. Ages 8+.
Wednesdays
1.00–3.00
Junior Animation Sessions Make a short film using stop-motion animation. Ages 6-10.
Thursdays
1.00–3.00
Mobile Movie Mania Use green screen and Bluetooth to make a mini animated movie. Ages 8+.
4 Aug–8 Aug
(Times vary)
FAME Fun Arts Meets the East End for a performing arts summer school hosted by PEEK. Ages 5-9: 10.30am-12.30pm; Ages 10-16: 1.30-4pm.
Pollok Country Park, Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow
Date Event
2 Aug
10.00am–5.00
Pollok Family Day Pollok Family Day offers a host of entertainment acts and activities to satisfy even the most demanding family member - and best of all it's free!
Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes
Date Event
12 Aug–13 Aug
9.00am–3.00
Summer Dance Workshop A great chance to try out various types of dancing. No experience is necessary and children are asked to bring their own lunch and wear suitable…
Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Inverleith Row, Edinburgh
Date Event
10 Aug
12.00–4.00
Sunday Science: Insect Eaters Learn all about plants with bite. Ages 5+.
10 Aug–17 Aug
1.00–1.45
Albert and Friends Instant Circus A week of music and clown mayhem from Albert the Clown. Suitable for all ages. Please bring a rug to sit on.
17 Aug
2.00–3.00
Talking Trees Storytelling Tales of magic, mystery, trees and travel for children of all ages (5+).
23 Aug
12.00–4.00
Real Life Science: Living in Glass Houses Put water under the microscope and learn about all the microscopic organisms it contains with Prof David Mann and Dr Katherine Evans. Ages 8+.
Royal Botanic Garden, 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh
Date Event
23 Aug–24 Aug
10.00am–4.00
Homes for Wildlife Find out from the RSPB what you can do to attract wildlife into your garden. Ages 5+.
RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch
Date Event
17 Oct
10.00am–2.00
Build a Bug a Home Using natural materials, build homes for the animals and insects that need somewhere to sleep over the winter. Please book in advance.
Safari Lodge, Dull, Aberfeldy
Date Event
6 Sep Nature Detectives Try your hand at pond dipping and come face to face with our largest land mammal. Fun for all the family.
Scotland Street School Museum, Museum of Education 225 Scotland Street, Glasgow
Date Event
27 Jul
1.00–2.30
Sundays @ Scotland Street A new drop-in family club held every second Sunday offering crafty activities inspired by the past. Children must be accompanied. Ages 5-12.
Scott Ellis Playing Fields, Kilmarnock
Date Event
24 Jul–27 Jul
(Times vary)
Zippo's Circus 'Viva Espana': a Spanish themed circus with amazing clowning, acrobatics and equestrian displays from tiny Falabellas to majestic Palominos.
Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore, Loch Tay
Date Event
6 Aug
11.00am–4.00
Iron Age Olympics Test your sporting prowess, Iron Age-style, with classes for spear throwing, archery, caber-tossing, fire races and more, all in period costume.
19 Oct
11.00am–4.00
Bracken Festival Major bracken harvest featuring thatching, wizard wands, wicker sculptures to stuff, fairy crowns and masks for Halloween. Bring a sack full of…
Scottish Mining Museum, Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange
Date Event
27 Jul
11.00am–4.00
Family Fun Day There's much more than miners at the museum: a day of pony rides, puppet shows, bouncy castles, face painting, Harley Davidsons, bands, dancers…
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
5 Aug–24 Aug, not Mondays
5.00
Kidnapped: When Kilts Were Banned Based loosely on RL Stevenson's production, Donald Smith's script takes in the story of two blokes and no kilts. Ages 8+ 'Part of the Edinburgh…
12 Aug–24 Aug, not Mondays
7.00
Jekyll and Hyde: A Specimen A devised piece by the team behind 'Kidnapped: When Kilts were Banned' that explores the facts behind the fiction of Robert Louis Stevenson's…
SECC, Finnieston Quay, Glasgow
Date Event
24 Apr 2009–26 Apr 2009 The Scottish Baby Show From newborns and toddlers to big kids and mums-to-be, this fair is for anyone who's ever worn a nappy.
Sensation, Greenmarket, Dundee
Date Event
1 Jul–31 Oct
10.00am–5.00
Great Apes - How Great Are You? Go bananas exploring the world of great apes, with hands-on activities and photography. All ages.
1 Jul–31 Oct
Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00
Junior Exhibition: Fossils and Funny Bones @ Sensation Discover the magic of pre-historic worlds through playful and imaginative games and activities. Ideal for children aged 3 - 6.
Shenval, Glen Urquhart, Drumnadrochit
Date Event
28 Jul
2.00–3.30
Meet the Gruffalo Follow the Gruffalo's tracks into the deep dark wood. All children must be accompanied.
Shore Car Park, Portree Isle of Skye
Date Event
7 Aug
2.00–4.00
Hideous Habitats - The Woods Explore the undergrowth and explore the weird world of the mini-beasts which live there. Booking Essential.
Sinclairtown Library, Loughborough Road, Kirkcaldy
Date Event
30 Jul
4.00
Tangled Tails Listen to some animal adventures and make your own handicrafts.
St Andrews Museum, Kinburn Park Doubledykes Road, St Andrews
Date Event
5 Jun–31 Aug
10.00am–5.00
Your Ocean A travelling exhibition from The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.
Staffin, Staffin, Portree
Date Event
31 Jul
2.00–4.00
Hideous Habitats - The Seashore Meet some stingy sea anemones and squidgy sea slugs. Remember to wear your wellies. Booking essential.
Stirling Castle, Old Town, Stirling
Date Event
16 Aug–17 Aug
11.00am, 12.00, 2.00 & 3.00
Mary Queen Of Scots Scotland's most famous queen returns to tell her own tale of tragedy, treason, turmoil and martyrdom in this living history presentation.
Strathspey Railway, Aviemore Station Dalfaber Road, Aviemore
Date Event
25 Oct–26 Oct
10.00am–5.00
Wizard Weekend Halloween train journey with witches, wizards and scary birds onboard. Children in fancy dress ride for free.
13 Dec–14 Dec
11.00am–2.00
Santa Express Santa is on board the steam train from Aviemore, Boat of Garten or Broomhill Stations with presents for the children. Hot mince pies and drinks for…
The Tall Ship at Gl