As a child my parents would take me and my brothers pretty much every month to Loch Katrine for a cycle ride. Even now over 20 years later I love going to Loch Katrine for a walk or a cycle ride. The scenery is amazing and it is great for families as it has tarmac …
Easter Fun At RSPB Loch Leven
The RSPB Loch Leven has never really been a place I thought to visit with kids…especially not my two boys! However, we were invited along for a family fun day out for their Easter Weekend Event. My boys had so much fun and Big K was already trying to arrange a day to go back …
Family Walks Callander – Callander & the Falls of Leny
Callander is a great place for getting outdoors and is only an hour away from Edinburgh. If you are a lover of the outdoors, then you must visit Callander and its surrounding areas – you will not be disappointed. I go several times throughout the year for cycling and walking and my boys love it! …
Fairy Knowe and Doon Hill, Aberfoyle
One Sunday I decided to head to Aberfoyle to do a circular walk which is known as Fairy Knowe and Doon Hill. It is just under 3 miles in length, although it can be shortened by just returning to Aberfoyle once you have made your way back down Doon Hill. This route I think isn’t …
Edinburgh Castle With Kids
Edinburgh Castle is roughly 30 miles from where we live. However, I haven’t visited the Castle in about 15 years! So when I read the Castle was open on New Years Day I decided to drive through and go explore. My boys were 5.5 years old and nearly 2 years old at the time of …
Floors Castle With Kids
I have been to Floors Castle several times over the years since moving to Scotland in 1994. The last time we visited Floors Castle was a few years ago. We visited while on a weekend break in the Scottish Borders, and there was a huge event on while we were there. This gave our day …
My 4 Best Places to Visit in Edinburgh Area With Kids
It’s not very often that as a family we venture into Edinburgh, and there are many places to visit in Edinburgh with kids, that you are sure to wonder where to start! You will definitely need more than one day to explore and coming at Christmas time is even more special with the Christmas Markets …
Family Fun at the Wheels and Wings Show
I found out about the Wheels and Wings Show Via Jenny at Monkey and Mouse. Jenny had written a post about Whats on in Scotland in Sep 2016. After having a read and showing the information, I decided it would be a great day out. East Fortune is not too far from us. It is …