Scotland for Families
Brought to you by Scotland's National Tourist Board
Hints & Tips
A family holiday in Scotland could be one of the happiest times of your life, when you bring back memories to cherish and moments to look back on and smile. We’ve got some very handy hints and tips to make sure that this really is the case. Check out the weather forecast before you leave, look up lovely places to eat around the country, and keep the whole family smiling with our guide to travelling with kids. Relax – you are all going to have a holiday you’ll never forget – for all the right reasons.
Weather
Need the sun tan lotion? Get the forecast for the next five days for 25 places around Scotland, and find out all about Scotland’s sublime seasons and climate.
Don't worry about the weather...
Eating Out
Haggis with neeps and tatties, Arbroath smokies, clootie dumpling, Cranachan - great names, great food! Kids will love eating out in Scotland, so why not whet their appetite for some super Scottish fare.
Find out where's good to eat...
Travelling With Kids
Holidays with children should be fun for all the family, but getting there can be a test for everyone! Here's how to make every journey as magical as a trip on the Hogwart's Express with Harry, Hermione and a big bag of chocolate frogs.
Tips for travelling...
Tourist Information Centres
Whether you're on holiday or at a loose end, drop in to a Tourist Information Centre to find out what you could be getting up to. A Family Friendly brochure has been launched for the Outer Hebrides with listings of what to see and do, it will be available in all 5 Tourist Information Centres throughout the islands.
Find out about the Outer Hebrides...
Don't forget your passport!
Whenever you go on holiday it is important that you know about any passport and visa requirements, as they can vary greatly depending on your nationality and destination.
Find out about passport requirements...Children Welcome
A big welcome for little visitors! Find out about the new Children Welcome scheme.
Find out about Children Welcome...
Pre-School
Wondering what to do with the wee ones? Wonder no more, there's plenty to tickle their fancy.
More for pre-school children...
Primary
Teenager
With everything from surfing to shopping, they’ll never be bored, in fact they'll be spoilt for choice.
More for teenagers...
