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Days out - Scotland

Visit a science museum with an IMAX theatre or learn about Vikings (in a sword-free environment).

• Active play
• Discovery
• Museums
• Theatre
• Wildlife

Active play

Barshaw Park
Glasgow Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire
Open Daily 8.00 until dusk
Age All
Cost Free to enter, but there is a small charge for some activitiesOther info Activities available include crazy golf, bouncy castles, a model railway and a boating pond.
Call 0141 840 2908

Discovery

Callendar House
Callendar Park, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, FK1 1YR
Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday (April-September only) 2pm-5pm (last admission 4pm)
Age All ages
Cost Adults £3; Children 6 and over £1 (under-sixes free); OAPs £1.50
Other info Scottish history brought to life, with staff in period costume and Georgian surroundings, recreating the daily routines of the past. Two permanent exhibitions take you on a journey through time and illustrate the story of Callendar House from the 11th century to the modern day. Olde-worlde teashop serving home-baked treats, and a museum shop for gifts.
Call 01324 503770 or visit the website and follow museum links to Callendar House.

Glasgow Science Centre
60 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1EA
Open 10.00-18.00 daily (theatre open from 12.00)
Age Not for very young children
Cost £12 (one adult, two children); £14 (two adults, one child); £16 (two adults, two children)
Other info Four floors of hands-on science exhibits, plus an IMAX and Space theatre.
Call 0141 420 5000 or visit the website

The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour
100 Stobcross Road, Glasgow G3 8QQ
Open 10.00 until dusk
Age All
Cost £9.95 family (2+2); £6.95 family (1+2); £3.50 adult; concs £2.95
Other info A tall ship dating from 1896, the Glenlee features exhibitions, activities and events, along with a cafe and additional children's facilities.
Call 0141 339 0631 or visit the website

Vikingar!
Barfields, Greenock Road, Largs, North Ayrshire KA30 8QL
Open 10.30-17.30 daily
Age All
Cost £12 family (2+2); £4 adult; £3 child
Other info A history of the Vikings in Scotland told through a series of multimedia exhibits. Vikingar! boasts a swimming pool, theatre/cinema, and children's soft play area (no swords allowed).
Call 01475 689 777 or visit the website

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