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

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Things to do in Glasgow in Autumn

October 2, 2020October 7, 2020
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The Kelvin Walkway

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020
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Our Favourite Playparks in Glasgow

July 5, 2017July 16, 2020

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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Lamont Farm Project

August 22, 2019August 22, 2019Leave a Comment on Lamont Farm Project

Lamont Farm Project is very small and very rustic, but it’s a great place to spend an hour wandering round and seeing some cute animals. The little man really enjoyed it here, patting the friendly cat and the rabbits. Sweet little place.

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Reidvale Adventure Play Area (RAPA)

August 21, 2019August 21, 2019Leave a Comment on Reidvale Adventure Play Area (RAPA)

Reidvale Adventure Play Area is a really wonderful wee community driven place right in the heart of Dennistoun. There’s so much for kids to do and loads of space for them to just play and be kids.

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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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Fullarton Fairy Trail

August 10, 2019August 22, 2019Leave a Comment on Fullarton Fairy Trail

The Fullarton Fairy Trail is a really sweet little activity. There are fairy doors to fin, a nice playpark at the end and Troon Beach is only a 5 minute drive away. A lovely wee afternoon out, and it’s totally free!

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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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Boden Boo

July 25, 2019August 22, 2019Leave a Comment on Boden Boo

Boden Boo is a nice spot for a picnic by the water. It’s pretty clean and we all had a great time splashing at the edge of the water and playing in the sand. And it was only a 17 minute drive home!

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Rollerstop Roller Disco

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019Leave a Comment on Rollerstop Roller Disco

We went to check out Rollerstop a few weeks ago and we all had a fantastic time. The disco was great fun, and the staff were absolutely amazing. Our new favourite place for a rainy day!

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Flip Out

March 26, 2019August 22, 2019Leave a Comment on Flip Out

We went along to check out the new inflatable play area at Flip Out Glasgow as a wee after school treat the other day. There are a ridiculous number of things to bounce on and we had so much fun. All of us!

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Things To Do In Glasgow In Springtime!

March 6, 2019August 21, 2019Leave a Comment on 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!

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10 of the best… Family Days Out Around Stirlingshire

March 4, 2019March 8, 2019Leave a Comment on 10 of the best… Family Days Out Around Stirlingshire

This is a guest post by Karen over at Mothering and Other Stories. She’s got some great ideas for days out in Stirlingshire!

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Strathaven Park and Model Railway

February 21, 2019March 6, 2019Leave a Comment on Strathaven Park and Model Railway

Strathaven Park and their model railway is one of my favourite memories from last year. It’s such a fun activity. Along with the playparks and having our picnic we had a fantastic afternoon out here.

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Glasgow’s Best Low Cost Family Activities: The Indoor Edit

February 19, 2019May 19, 20203 Comments on 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 5 years!

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Swimming with young kids: all about the organisation

February 13, 2019May 30, 2019Leave a Comment on Swimming with young kids: all about the organisation

We’ve been going to Turtle Tots swimming lessons for a while now, and getting everything ready the night before makes a huge difference to my stress levels!

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A Speedboat Trip Up The Clyde for a Doughnut

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019Leave a Comment on A Speedboat Trip Up The Clyde for a Doughnut

This speedboat trip up the Clyde to Krispy Kreme was a special treat for Father’s Day last year. It was exhilarating and we all loved it. The pit stop for doughnuts in the middle was perfect. A brilliant afternoon out!

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A Family Holiday to Forest Holidays Deerpark

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019Leave a Comment on A Family Holiday to Forest Holidays Deerpark

Forest Holidays Deerpark is one of the most relaxing places I’ve ever been. The cabins are perfect. The forest ranger and his activities were fantastic fun and the forest is quiet and still and a beautiful place to stay. It’s a great holiday to unwind and spend quality time.

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