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Guides to days out with kids
Longer reads pulling together the places on the map, for the questions that come up before you’ve even picked a spot.
Free days out in Glasgow with kidsGlasgow has more free family attractions than anywhere else in Scotland. Here's how to string a week of them together without spending a penny on entry.Free days out in Edinburgh with kidsBetween the National Museum and a run of good beaches, Edinburgh's free options go well beyond the castle you have to pay to get into.The best rainy day activities in ScotlandScotland's weather does not care about your plans, so here is a shortlist of indoor days out that hold up whatever it is doing outside.The best family beaches in ScotlandYou don't need the Mediterranean for a proper beach day. Here's what to check before you load the car with buckets and spades.The Highlands with kids: a first-timer's guideThe Highlands reward you for going, but the distances catch people out. Here's how to plan a trip that doesn't spend it all in the car.Castles kids will actually enjoyNot every castle holds a five-year-old's attention. These are the ones built to, with interactive exhibits, grounds to run in, or both.