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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
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?
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…
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.
Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
26 Jul
10.00am–6.00		 Dynamic Earth Road Show The road show hits the Members Lawn at the zoo with a whole load of dino bounty: teeth, claws, tusks, skulls and poo. You can also pick up a goody…
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
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…
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…
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.

Found 169 events at 97 places.
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