Kids, Days Out
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| 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 see www.dancebase.co.uk for full details. | |
| 29 Jul–2 Aug, 5 Aug–9 Aug, 16 Aug (Times vary) | Dance Base, Edinburgh |
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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 |
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| Bring your wellies and discover what sorts of creatures live below the surface of Castle Fraser's pond. | |
| 30 Jul 10.30am–12.30 & 2.00–4.00 | Castle Fraser, Inverurie |
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| From newborns and toddlers to big kids and mums-to-be, this fair is for anyone who's ever worn a nappy. | |
| 24 Apr 2009–26 Apr 2009 | SECC, Glasgow |
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| 'Viva Espana': a Spanish themed circus with amazing clowning, acrobatics and equestrian displays from tiny Falabellas to majestic Palominos. | |
| 24 Jul–27 Jul (Times vary) | Scott Ellis Playing Fields, Kilmarnock |
| 29 Jul–31 Jul (Times vary) | Kelburn Castle and Country Centre, Largs |
| 2 Aug–5 Aug (Times vary) | Agnew Park, Stranraer |
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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 |
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| Craft activities for kids. | |
| 6 Aug 2.00 | Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn |
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| Follow the bird quiz trail, make a bird box and watch your new feathered friends feed. | |
| 7 Aug 10.00am & 2.00 | Crathes Castle, Banchory |
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| Find out all sorts of myths, legends and folklore on this walk round the grounds of Paxton | |
| 7 Sep 1.30–3.30 | Paxton House, Berwick Upon Tweed |
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| 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. | |
| Saturdays, Sundays Sat 10.00am–4.45; Sun 12.00 & 4.45 | City Art Centre, Edinburgh |
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| Join the rangers for a sandy and crafty wader along the beach. | |
| 27 Jul 2.00–3.30 | Culzean Castle, Maybole |
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| Join the ranger for an exploratory session into the world of creepy crawlies. | |
| 7 Aug, 21 Aug 2.00–3.30 | Culzean Castle, Maybole |
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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 |
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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 |
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| Go bananas exploring the world of great apes, with hands-on activities and photography. All ages. | |
| 1 Jul–31 Oct 10.00am–5.00 | Sensation, Dundee |
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| Make a mobile covered in blossoms taking inspiration from the Japanese garden. | |
| 28 Jul 10.30am–12.30 & 1.30–3.30 | Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh |
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| Use green screen and Bluetooth to make a mini animated movie. Ages 8+. | |
| Thursdays 1.00–3.00 | Platform, Glasgow |
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| Creative play involving drama, storytelling, visual arts, music and movement. Ages 3-5. | |
| 29 Jul–1 Aug, not 30 Jul 10.00–11.00am | The Giant Workshop Space, Glasgow |
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| Make a short film using stop-motion animation. Ages 8+. | |
| Tuesdays 1.00–3.00 | Platform, Glasgow |
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| A treasure hunt and quiz in and around the castle grounds. Completed forms will be entered into a prize draw. | |
| 1 Jul–31 Aug 10.30am–5.00 | Culzean Castle, Maybole |
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| 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. | |
| Mondays–Fridays (from 4 Aug) (Times vary) | The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow |
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| Explore the undergrowth and explore the weird world of the mini-beasts which live there. Booking Essential. | |
| 7 Aug 2.00–4.00 | Shore Car Park |
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| Scotland's most famous queen returns to tell her own tale of tragedy, treason, turmoil and martyrdom in this living history presentation. | |
| 2 Aug–3 Aug 11.00am, 12.00, 2.00 & 3.00 | Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh |
| 16 Aug–17 Aug 11.00am, 12.00, 2.00 & 3.00 | Stirling Castle, Stirling |
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| Follow the Gruffalo's tracks into the deep dark wood. All children must be accompanied. | |
| 28 Jul 2.00–3.30 | Shenval, Drumnadrochit |
| 30 Jul 2.00–3.30 | Abriachan Community Woodland, Inverness |
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| Put on your best detective face and join the ranger for a scavenger hunt. | |
| 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug 3.00–4.00 | Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe |
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| Visit Santa, receive an early Christmas present and then join in with the Christmas crafts. | |
| Saturdays, Sundays (from 29 Nov) Sat & Sun 10.00am–5.00 | Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Livingston |
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| Fun activities at the castle for 7 - 11 year olds. | |
| Tuesdays 2.00–3.30 | Brodick Castle and Country Park, Isle Of Arran |
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| Learn about the crazy upside down world of these surprisingly furry flyers. | |
| 22 Aug 7.30–9.00 | Castle Fraser, Inverurie |
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| Join in on a spider hunt and learn to love these leggy creatures. | |
| 13 Aug 2.30–4.00 | Crathes Castle, Banchory |
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| Make decorations for your tree as you wait to see Santa. | |
| 6 Dec–7 Dec | Low Parks Museum, Hamilton |
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| Take a four mile train ride pulled by Thomas The Tank Engine and enjoy loads of children's activities. | |
| 13 Sep–14 Sep 10.30am–4.30 | Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness |
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| Try your hand at palaeontology digging for dinosaurs in the education centre's excavation pit. What will you uncover? | |
| 14 Jul–10 Aug 10.00am–6.00 | Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh |
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| Musical firework extravaganza set to classical music, as well as a bonfire. | |
| 5 Nov 6.15–7.30 | Lochee Park, Dundee |
| 5 Nov 6.15–7.30 | Baxter Park, Dundee |
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| 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. | |
| 4 Aug–8 Aug (Times vary) | Platform, Glasgow |
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| Meet some stingy sea anemones and squidgy sea slugs. Remember to wear your wellies. Booking essential. | |
| 31 Jul 2.00–4.00 | Staffin, Portree |
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| Find out from the RSPB what you can do to attract wildlife into your garden. Ages 5+. | |
| 23 Aug–24 Aug 10.00am–4.00 | Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
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| An educational gander at some trees followed by art projects. Bring a packed lunch. | |
| 28 Jul 10.30am–3.00 | Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh |
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| Try your hand at composing nautical tales. | |
| Tuesdays, Thursdays 11.00am & 12.00 | The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour, Glasgow |
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| Learn all about plants with bite. Ages 5+. | |
| 10 Aug 12.00–4.00 | Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
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| Help create a home for some fresh water creatures. | |
| 31 Aug 2.30–4.00 | Dean Castle Country Park, Kilmarnock |
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| Anthea Naylor leads this one-day course in weaving techniques for parent and child. Booking essential. | |
| 6 Sep, 29 Nov 10.30am–3.00 | Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh |
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| A travelling exhibition from The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. | |
| 5 Jun–31 Aug 10.00am–5.00 | St Andrews Museum, St Andrews |
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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 (from 3 Aug) 11.30am–1.00 & 2.00–3.30 | Museum of Transport, Glasgow |
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| Visit Harry Potter land on this exciting off road land rover tour. | |
| 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug 3.00–4.00 | Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe |
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| An exploratory walk aimed at 5 - 12 year olds. Some of the trails are unsuitable for pushchairs. | |
| 6 Aug 2.30–4.00 | Pitmedden Gardens, Ellon |
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| Free entrance to house and grounds with Christmas craft market, puppet shows, Santa's grotto and other festive fun. | |
| 29 Nov–30 Nov 11.00am–4.00 | Traquair House, Innerleithen |
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| Easter fun in Bo'ness with steam trains and Easter eggs and children's entertainment. | |
| 10 Apr 2009–13 Apr 2009 11.00am–4.00 | Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness |
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| Stories and harp music from Heather Yule. Ages 5+. | |
| 3 Aug 11.15am, 1.15 & 2.15 | National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh |
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| An evening stroll around the park in search of creatures of the night | |
| 31 Jul 8.30–10.00 | The Hermitage, Dunkeld |
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| Games, scenery, stories and songs to accompany your picnic. | |
| Sundays Sun 12.00–1.00 | Crookston Castle, Glasgow |
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| A cookery workshop on food from China, Thailand and Japan, for budding chefs aged 10-15. | |
| 18 Aug–22 Aug 9.00am–3.00 | Cooking Mania, Edinburgh |
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| Make a short film using stop-motion animation. Ages 6-10. | |
| Wednesdays 1.00–3.00 | Platform, Glasgow |
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| Get stuck in with some hands-on activities then take your new creations home. Children must be accompanied. | |
| 7 Aug 10.00am–4.00 | The Giant Workshop Space, Glasgow |
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| 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 3.5-5 years respectively. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Organised by the National Youth Choir of Scotland. | |
| 16 Aug 10.00–10.30am; 10.45–11.15am; 11.30am–12.00; 12.15–1.00 | Perth Concert Hall, Perth |
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| Pick two days to get messy with modroc. Booking essential. | |
| 28 Jul–1 Aug 10.30am–12.30 | Imagination Workshop, Edinburgh |





