Days out - Scotland

Museums

Art Gallery and Museum
Argyle Street, Glasgow
Open: 10.00-17.00 Monday-Thursday and Saturday; 11.00-17.00 Friday and Sunday
Age: All
Cost: Free
Other info: The most popular free visitor attraction in Scotland, displaying everything from fine art to dinosaurs.
Call 0141 287 2690 or visit the Glasgow website

Museum of Transport
1, Bunhouse Road, Kelvinhall, Glasgow G3 8DP
Open: 10.00-17.00 Monday-Saturday; 11.00-17.00 Sunday
Age: All
Cost: Free
Other info: This museum is stuffed with cars, trains, bikes, buses and boats.
Call 0141 287 2720 or visit the Glasgow website

Theatre

Fringe for Kids
(Presenting children's theatre, puppets and magic)
The Netherbone Centre, Edinburgh
Open: Monday 5th August-Saturday 17th August (times vary)
Age: All
Cost: £5; £3 concessions
Other info: For full details visit the official website

Wildlife

Calderglen Country Park Visitor Centre
Strathaven Road, East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire G7 0QZ
Open: 10.30-17.00 Monday-Friday; 11.30-18.30 Saturday-Sunday
Age: All
Cost: Variable, please call
Other info: This park offers a children's zoo, play area, nature trails, cafe and visitor centre.
Call 01355 236 644 for admission price