We were dropped off in Rothesay by The Waverley on Saturday and spent a little while exploring this lovely wee town. Super family friendly and loads to do!
6 Beautiful Family Walks Around Glasgow
Here are a couple of lovely places around Glasgow for a wander with the family. Places to enjoy nature and the outdoors. See a waterfall here and there, a wee highland cow or two…
Moyra Janes Brasserie: Hearty Grub & the Best Hot Chocolates
This is a little local place that the kids absolutely love going to for lunch or a wee hot chocolate and cake. Moyra Janes is a welcoming wee haven tucked away in Pollokshields, serving up the best lentil soup around.
Sunday Strolls: Alva Glen
Nestled within the Ochil Hills, Alva Glen in Stirlingshire is an ideal wee nook for a scenic Sunday stroll.
Cosmo World Buffet: Easy Family Dining
Cosmo World Buffet has a wide variety available and it’s very family friendly. The chocolate fountain is a big bonus for the kids too.
Sunday Strolls: Glen Finglas Reservoir
The Glen Finglas reservoir spills over the dam into a stunning cascading waterfall. It isn’t a long walk, so don’t go expecting to be here all day, but there is loads to do in this area, and even within Glen Finglas itself. Plan a few stops and turn it into a lovely wee daytrip! Glen …
Smart Gym CIC: The family and budget friendly gym
Smart Gym CIC is a gym built for parents. With a creche, soft gym space for kids to play in while you work out.
Glasgow’s Best Low Cost Family Activities: The Indoor Edit
Glasgow has loads of indoor places and activities that are either completely free to visit, or pretty low cost. Here’s a list of some of our favourites we’ve visited in the past few years!
Things To Do In Glasgow In Springtime!
We’ve been enjoying lots of time outdoors lately which has inspired me to make a little list of things to do with kids this spring. I’m going to use it as a little bucket list for the next couple of months. I hope it’s useful for you too!
Robertson Park, Renfrew
Robertson Park is a great little park to spend a few hours. The playpark is varied, the skate park is good, there’s open space for running around. Plus there’s a cute wee pond with swans and ducks.
Family friendly hill walks near Glasgow
A list of hill walks within driving distance of Glasgow, all suitable for little legs. Some higher ascents, some longer distances, some easier & some a bit more tricky.
Things To Do In Glasgow When It’s Raining
Here are a few of our fave indoor spots to hang out & play & get you through the summer rain. Rainy day fun in Glasgow. Some alternatives to soft play…
The best country parks for a daytrip
A list of wide open spaces where you can explore and take a big deep breath away from the city. Country Parks within an hour of Glasgow.
Burgers at Brew Dog
We love a good burger, so a trip to Brewdog is always an absolute treat. The food is great and the kids always eat every bit of it. Highly recommend the buffalo cauliflower wings.
Festive Family Fun In Glasgow… That Isn’t Meeting Santa!
Santa is everywhere in December & I think seeing him too much can sometimes take a bit of magic away. Especially for slightly older kids. So here some of my fave non-Santa related festive activities if you want to avoid the man in red!
Taste Perthshire
Taste Perthshire is a great stop on the A9 whether you are looking for some food, for a cuppa, or to meet some friendly highland cows.
The Enchanted Forest, Pitlochry
We were asked along to the preview night of The Enchanted Forest in Pitlochry and we had the best time. Spectacular visuals, wonderful show!
Things to do in Glasgow in Autumn
Things to do in Glasgow in Autumn for families. Free stuff, outdoors, indoors, cosy times at home… Loads of ideas for activities and events this Autumn.
Family Halloween Events Around Glasgow
All the best Halloween events in Glasgow for families. Halloween family parties, spooky walks & trails, creepy crafts, movies and some brilliant daytrips.
Valley View at Gouldings
Valley View at Gouldings is a great day out in the Clyde Valley. There is loads to keep the kids entertained and lots of space for them to run free.