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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
Each year during the month of August, the Scottish capital becomes a vibrant cultural hub as it plays host to the biggest arts festival in the world. With everything from one-man Shakespeare monologues to stand up ventriloquists and urban ballet troupes on offer, allow us to offe...
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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
, rummage through the story bags and more…Not many people know this, but… During his time as a medical student in Edinburgh from 1825–26, Charles Darwin lived in a tenement building on the site of what is now the National Museum of Scotland.Don’t forget
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Fantastic city breaks in Europe
By Junior on 15/08/2011 12:49:30
These captivating European cities with their own unique, individual characters will impress your family
LondonWhat’s the vibe? A busy and buzzing metropolis full of sights and sounds. Mini city slickers will love Seeking out wonders in the city’s museums, such as the giant dinosaur bones in the Natural History Museum and the shrivelled mummies at the British Museum. Then, there are...
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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
Spooky HappeningsOctober 9–30Creeping amongst forbidding woods and old mill building at Almond Valley Heritage Centre, the bravest of your brood can collect clues and encounter the gruesome creatures that lurk in the shadows. Less courageous children can indulge their inner monst...
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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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Step to the beat
By Catherine Hudson on 03/08/2011 12:45:34
The all-new Puma DJ Junior trainers are, quite literally, music to your ears
's Edinburgh festival, including Baby Loves Disco - the perfect setting to try out musical shoes!
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In Scotland
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:10:27
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings north of the border
Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!November 29–December 3World-renowned choreographer, Matthew Bourne brings his sugar-coated spectacular to the Edinburgh Festival Theatre for a limited run before leaping off to London’s West End. Children and adults alike
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Splendid summer shopping centre activities
By Fiona McKim on 18/07/2011 10:48:55
Stay cool this summer with our pick of the best shopping centre activities
45 Days Of FunOpen Now–August 14There will be no excuse to stay indoors this summer with The Gyle, Edinburgh organising 45 days of free summer activities from 1st July. Children of all ages can get involved with activities ranging from free pop
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