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Apr16
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Seek Out Scotland

Welcome to Scotland’s for Families 2013

Scotland’s for Families is an unbiased online guide to some of the best venues, attractions, locations and activities in Scotland. We’ve visited the places and venues on the site, so you can get a better idea of what to expect, and to make a better decision whether you want to visit too. Five minutes here may be the difference between a good and a great day out, or it could avoid one of those nightmare visits that we’ve all had and would really like to avoid again.

The concept  behind Scotland’s for Families is pretty broad. We’ve tried to think about what families like to know – what the surfaces are like,  where the best views are, whether there are loos or not, and what’s nearby if you’re making a day of it. The information on this site should help all kinds of family days out.

We don’t use promotional blurb from venues. We research and visit the places listed, so if there’s something to be aware of, we’ll do our best to tell you.

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Dryhope Tower – worth a visit

Mar22
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Seek Out Scotland

Open: all year – visits should be tailored to the prevailing weather.

Entry: free

Location: off the A708, near Gordon Arms Hotel and the Eastern end of St Mary’s Loch.

If you like peering about towers and castles without guides and custodians, Dryhope might be up your street.

This isn’t one for small children or for a riotous  run about. You can access it off the Southern Upland Way track, but this goes through fields with livestock, so the rules about walking in the countryside apply!

Dryhope belonged to the Scott family. It was the childhood home of Mary Scott, “the Flower of Yarrow”, who later went on to marry the infamous Wat Scott of Harden: you can read a bit about him in the information boards inside the tower.

Renovated in 2003 in order to render it safe for snooping about in, you get great views from what is now the roof, and that involves going up a metal turnpike stair. If it’s windy, the wind makes a great keening noise as it funnels up the stairs.

Dryhope provides a great snapshot of the past and how people lived, and it’s just a tiny bit off the beaten track, which makes it a little bit special.

Free.
No toilets

Innerleithen is relatively close by (if you are travelling by car), with Robert Smail’s Print Works, St Ronan’s Well and a selection of cafés and hotels which serve food.

Image of Dryhope Tower: © Copyright Trevor Littlewood and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence


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25 year landmark for Science Festival

Mar22
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Seek Out Scotland

Edinburgh International Science Festival 2013. 23 March-7 April 2013

The Edinburgh International Science Festival launches on 23rd March. There is always loads for all ages to get stuck into and enjoy. The City Arts centre may be the best hub for families, but there are science-based events in various venues throughout the city. If you have a budding boffin – get along and find out what’s going on!

View the programme here

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National Museum of Costume closure

Feb12
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Seek Out Scotland

National Museums of Scotland have taken the decision to close the Museum of Costume at Shambellie House, and as such it will not re-open for the 2013 season.

 

 

Low visitor numbers and high operational costs are part of the reasons given in the press release: you can read more here.

Having spent happy hours at this museum, we’re sad to report this news.

 

 

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The Year of Natural Scotland

Jan17
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Seek Out Scotland

2013 is The Year of Natural Scotland – so let’s all get out there and enjoy Scotland!

 

 

As well as the natural landscape, there are the estates and land around our great built heritage – and it’s a great natural playground too (well, there’s no excuse not to get a bit fitter too…)

Remember, green spaces are everywhere, even in the heart of our cities.

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VIKINGS!

Jan17
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Seek Out Scotland

Go on a Viking to the Museum of Scotland!

The word, after all, was originally a verb to describe anything from a raiding mission to a trade mission – why not go on a Viking to find out more about the  people behind the word Viking.

Let’s face it, Vikings are popular with people of all ages – longboats, myths, fallacies about horned helmets and all.

Get to the truth with the great new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland.

 

The exhibition costs £9.00 (A) / £7.50 (Conc) / (12-15 years) £6.00 \ under 12s free.

Free drop-in family events include:

Viking Voyages (9-10 Feb 2013) 12noon-4.00pm
Design your own Viking and shield to join the longboat fleet.

Norse Nonsense (11-16th Feb 2013) 12noon-4.00pm

Viking-themed make and take event – plus there are Viking Gallery safaris

Sun 17th Feb 12noon-4.00pm

Meet the Glasgow Vikings – in their encampment …!

Paid family events include

So You want to Be a Viking (11-16 Feb 2013) 11.30, 2.00pm (45 mins)
Suitable for ages 5 years+

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Travelling during Christmas and New Year

Dec24
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Seek Out Scotland

Remember to check seasonal timetables for buses and trains if you are visiting Scotland or travelling to and from the country.

 

 

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good wishes …

Dec24
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Seek Out Scotland

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Scottish International Storytelling Festival

Oct22
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Seek Out Scotland

19th October – 28 October 2012

The shared treasures of traditional tales from around Europe are celebrated this year.

Some may be familiar, others less so. There are talks, lectures, training – and storytelling of course.

Full information, including the programme, can be found on the Scottish Storytelling Centre site . Venues include the Scottish Storytelling Centre, The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh and the Old Sheriff Court, Glasgow.

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Check out Museums for October Break events

Oct06
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Seek Out Scotland

With the weather being even more unreliable than usual,  museums and galleries can be essential visiting over the October Break. Many offer drop-in events – and many of those events are free.

Find information about the National Museums of Scotland (Museum of Flight, Museum of Costume, Museum of Rural Life, National Museum of Scotland and National War Museum)  here. The National Museum of Scotland has free entry, the others have an entry fee. entry to the National War Musuem is included in entry to Edinburgh Castle (HS property).

Image of National Museum of Scotland © Copyright Nigel Chadwick and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence

 

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