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Edinburgh Festival 2011
By Fiona McKim on 28/07/2011 11:07:09
Our pick of the best family-friendly shows at this year’s Edinburgh Festival
family science show with mad Professor Kaos and his lab rat Dr Dude. Entry is free so make sure you arrive early to the Laughing Horse at The Counting House to ensure your seated out of the danger zone!The Amazing Bubble ShowAugust 4–29Float away
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
By Melissa Viguier on 28/05/2012 18:42:04
For a terrifically tropical family day out, try the brilliant botanic gardens in Edinburgh
If you need a break somewhere far-flung and exotic (but without all the travelling, packing and expense), then go for a sensory adventure instead. The perfect place to do this is in the greenhouse network at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 17/06/2011 13:36:31
Some unusual guests are staying in the gardens this summer...
Starting life in the 17th-century as a physic garden from whence apothecaries would harvest medicinal ingredients, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has grown to become one of the world’s finest plant collections and a leading centre for scientific
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National Museum Of Scotland
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 15:46:53
A brand new children's gallery is among the treasures on offer at this Edinburgh museum this summer
, marvel at the world’s creatures in the Natural World gallery, chart the achievements of famous Scots in the Discoveries gallery and explore and find out about life on islands in the Pacific Ocean in the Facing The Sea gallery.Star attractions The museum
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Hallowe'en happenings in Scotland
By Fiona McKim on 02/10/2011 12:08:18
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
cottage restaurant will be providing themed lunches and teas throughout the day.For more fun family days out, see our pick of the best autumn activities in Scotland
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New Year Cheer, Both Far And Near
By Fiona McKim on 19/12/2011 16:49:55
Welcome 2012 in style with our pick of Britain’s best events for families
this party offers a delicious three course meal (a children’s menu will be available) followed by a distinctly parent friendly disco-themed boogie wonderland dancing session with a live band.New Year’s Day ParadeKick off 2012 with an all-singing, all
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Jolly January Outings in Scotland
By Zoe Dickens on 04/01/2012 13:55:05
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
2Postpone the New Year diet one more day by enjoying a hot mince pie and drink on the traditional Strathspey steam-engine. Bask in the vintage glow of this old-fashioned train as you take in the breath-taking views of the Highlands' winter landscape
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Easter Days Out In Scotland
By Fiona McKim on 27/03/2012 15:34:16
Have a crack at one of these fun family events
for this self-led wildlife quiz, encouraging children to take a closer look at nature.Spring chickensApril 3, 4Edinburgh’s Imagination Workshop will be the venue for these creative workshops, aimed at young children. Use Papier-mâché to create a mother hen
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The Best Days Out... ever!
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 17:44:13
Hip, hip hooray! From cool castles to super safari parks and everything in between, we've scoured the UK to bring you the best family days out for summer holidays filled with fun
, BuckinghamshireRoyal Botanic Garden EdinburghSeven Stories, Newcastle Upon TyneThe Lost Gardens of Heligan, CornwallWarwick Castle, WarwickshireWoburn Safari Park, BedfordshireYork MazeYorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield
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Summer Events for Scotland
By Ciara Munnelly on 04/07/2011 11:21:00
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
and Arts Centre, Peebles.The Amazing Bubble ShowAugust 4–29Float away with an afternoon of mesmerising bubble entertainment at C Too, Edinburgh every day during the Fringe Festival. Gigantic bubbles, bubbles with people inside them, edible bubbles, square
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