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FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES, INSPIRATION FOR DAYS OUT & LOTS OF FUN

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Bellahouston Park

January 23, 2021January 22, 2021Leave a Comment on Bellahouston Park

Bellahouston Park is jammed full of art exhibits and sculptures. It’s a brilliant park and well worth a few hours exploration. The playpark at House for an Art Lover is great too. Absolutely one of our favourites in Glasgow.

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Things to do in Glasgow in Autumn

October 2, 2020October 7, 20201 Comment on 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.

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Blair Drummond Safari Park

August 5, 2020August 5, 20201 Comment on Blair Drummond Safari Park

Blair Drummond Safari Park is one of our favourite places for a day out. There are tons of animals to see from big elephants to teeny tiny ants, boats to go on, loads of bits to play in, shows, talks, and definitely don’t forget the astroglide.

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The Kelvin Walkway

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020Leave a Comment on The Kelvin Walkway

The Kelvin Walkway is a beautiful walk, stretching 10 miles along the banks of the River Kelvin from Kelvinhaugh all the way out to Milngavie. It’s a great, easily accessible walk where you really don’t feel like you’re in the middle of a big city.

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Dawsholm Park

June 15, 2020October 7, 2020Leave a Comment on Dawsholm Park

We have just started coming back to Dawsholm Park in the past weeks as lockdown has eased a bit, and we all absolutely love this park. It has open meadow spaces, massive trees, a bit of river to splash in and lots of little hidden bits to explore. It’s such an underrated park and the kids really feel like they’re on an adventure here. Great fun.

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Kids Visit Free with Scotrail!

February 21, 2020July 16, 20201 Comment on Kids Visit Free with Scotrail!

Everyone likes free stuff, don’t they? Well kids can get in free to a bunch of big attractions with Scotrail! Here’s how & some suggested places to visit!

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DIY Days Out: The Glasgow Subway

January 15, 2020July 16, 2020Leave a Comment on DIY Days Out: The Glasgow Subway

“Build” your own adventure day out on the Glasgow Subway. Great for rainy or sunny days. You can make it as low cost as you like. Choose your stops and make your own adventure day up from this list!

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Historic Scotland Family Membership

December 23, 2019December 23, 2019Leave a Comment on Historic Scotland Family Membership

Our 2020 days out are organised! A Historic Scotland membership would make the perfect gift for any family (or anyone) who likes getting out and exploring.

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Alternative Gifting: Annual Passes We Love

December 16, 2019December 21, 2019Leave a Comment on Alternative Gifting: Annual Passes We Love

One of the best things we started doing a few years ago was asking family to get the kids vouchers for days out or annual passes instead of toys. So here is a wee list of memberships that we’ve absolutely loved.

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Festive Family Fun In Glasgow… That Isn’t Meeting Santa!

November 4, 2019November 21, 2019Leave a Comment on 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!

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Firework Displays Around Glasgow: The 2019 Edition

October 24, 2019November 4, 2019Leave a Comment on Firework Displays Around Glasgow: The 2019 Edition

A wee run down of all the firework displays in and around Glasgow for fireworks night! Most are free. Loads of options to choose from!

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Outdoor Playgroups & Forest Schools in Glasgow

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019Leave a Comment on Outdoor Playgroups & Forest Schools in Glasgow

Outdoor playgroups & forest schools in Glasgow for kids 0 – 12. Climbing trees, playing with sticks and mud, den building, marshmallow toasting, all the rustic fun!

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Family Halloween Events Around Glasgow

September 4, 2019October 7, 2019Leave a Comment on 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.

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Mugdock Country Park

September 4, 2019September 4, 2019Leave a Comment on Mugdock Country Park

We always have a great time at Mugdock Country Park. It’s a huge open space to explore with a great castle and a nice wee playpark. Totally free as well, with free parking.

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The Wallace Monument

September 1, 2019September 1, 2019Leave a Comment on The Wallace Monument

The Wallace Monument has beautiful views, height, stairs to climb, interesting exhibits on the way up, lots of history and a really nice wee walk to get there and back. We all really enjoyed it.

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Kelburn Country Park

August 19, 2019August 21, 2019Leave a Comment on Kelburn Country Park

Kelburn Country Park is a fantastic place to spend a day. The Secret Forest is one of the most magical things I’ve done with the kids. The whole place is rustic and lovely and the glen is beautiful. A great day out with the kids.

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Things To Do In Glasgow When It’s Raining

August 7, 2019August 7, 2019Leave a Comment on 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…

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The best beaches near Glasgow

August 4, 2019October 4, 2019Leave a Comment on The best beaches near Glasgow

I LOVE a beach trip. I’m not really fussed about it being sunny to go to the beach but since it currently is that fantastically sunny bit of Scottish summer, I thought I’d share our faves.

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Daytrip: Millport On The Ferry

August 3, 2019August 22, 2019Leave a Comment on Daytrip: Millport On The Ferry

A trip to Millport is a bit nostalgic for me as it’s something I did with my parents as a kid. There was nothing to it but playing on beaches and having a bag of chips, but we had a really wonderful day out.

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Our Favourite Fun Swimming Pools Around Glasgow!

July 25, 2019August 8, 2019Leave a Comment on Our Favourite Fun Swimming Pools Around Glasgow!

My kids don’t mind where we go for a swim as long as they can splash and jump in, but some pools are definitely better than others. So I thought I’d share our favourite “fun swimming” pools that my kids enjoy.

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