Scotland for Families

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Pony trekking near Lochgoilhead, Argyll and Bute.

What to See & Do

There's so much to see and do in Scotland you'll be spoilt for choice.  Whether you're relaxing in the Highlands or taking a short break in the Borders, you'll find plenty of ways to wile away your days. Whether the children want to take on a theme park, go wildlife watching or simply roam around the countryside there's something for everyone...whatever their age!


Walking

Family Walks

With wide open spaces and beautiful scenery, where better to get the children excited about a walk in the countrside. Get them out in the fresh air and you'll be surprised what they'll find to amuse themselves!

Find out about family walks...

Cycling

Family Cycling Routes

With routes and trails to suit all abilities, Scotland is just the place for a bit of cycling. From mountain tracks to country lanes, from the coastline to the lochside, whether you want to pass historic castles or glorious gardens, you'll find a route to suit the whole family.

Find some family cycling routes...

Wildlife watching at the Montrose Basin.

Wildlife Watching

Everybody has some type of wildlife they'd like to catch a glimpse of on a holiday in Scotland. What would you be looking for? You could take a boat trip on the Moray Firth and try to spot Bottlenose Dolphins or follow the Red Squirrel Trail through Dalbeattie Forest.

Find out about wildlife...

Victoria Street in the old town, Edinburgh.

CityFamily

Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness and Stirling are all modern, dynamic, thriving centres which encapsulate all that is best about Scotland, and where there are plenty of family friendly activities to keep everyone amused.

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Adventure

Adventure


Walking

Walking


Cycling

Cycling


Sailing

Sailing


Wildlife

Wildlife


Cities

Cities



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