For many years I had not even heard of the Five Sisters Zoo or even knew it existed. We only live about 15 minutes away by car so we had no excuse really. We all love animals and when we did eventually find time to go we were not too impressed. To use it felt …
Kings and Knights At Stirling Castle
In all honesty, I have only ever been to Stirling Castle on a school trip back in Primary School! We always pass the castle on the way to Callandar or on our way to Blair Drummond Safari Park. My eldest son has always mentioned the castle when we pass so when I was looking for …
Budget Friendly National Museum of Scotland
I will let you into a little secret…I find museums boring. Yes I know I really shouldn’t but for some reason I do. Saying that I really liked the National Museum of Scotland. The place is absolutely huge! The last time I went was over 20 years ago so a lot has changed in the …
Out Walking At Chatelherault Country Park
As a family, we have been countless times over the years to Chatelherault Country Park. It is a great place to get the kids outdoors and let them enjoy themselves. There are roughly 10 miles of walks that you can do along the River Avon and through the ancient woodland that surrounds the area. If …
Great Day Out At The Glasgow Science Centre
Glasgow Science Centre is roughly 40 mins from where we live. I have been a handful of times before I had children and my eldest has been 3 or 4 times. It’s great if its raining and we have never been round the whole place in one go. So much to do and see and …
Summerlee Museum Is Family Friendly and a Budget Friendly Day Out
In all honesty, I had never heard of the Summerlee Museum, it was my dad who told me about it and so I decided to take my eldest son and along for a few hours. My son loved it and he especially enjoyed the tram ride. Summerlee Museum Review About Summerlee Museum The Summerlee Museum is about Scottish …
Deep Sea World in North Queensferry, Scotland
Personally I have been to Deep Sea World several times, with and without children. On the times I have taken the children I have found it’s a good place to spend a few hours looking around and watching the Sharks and also the seals been fed. I’m not sure I could personally spend more than …
New Lanark with Children – Family Day Out Lanarkshire
We’ve been to New Lanark many, many times over the years. Why? The answer is pretty obvious: walking in the Scottish woods! A visit to the World Heritage Site of New Lanark is a must for families and couples alike who love nature. It is also the gateway to the famous Falls of Clyde. This …