Events

Singing Kettle Jungle Party
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Open: Thursday 18th July-Sunday 21st July (14.00 Thursday; 11.00, 14.00 Friday and Saturday; 12.00, 15.00 Sunday)
Age: All
Cost: &#;25 family, £9 individual, £7 concessions
Other info: Visitors are invited to come dressed as animals. Audio described and sign language interpreted performance on Saturday 20th July at 14.00.

Spookmaster - scary stories for children
The Stand 2, North St Andrews Street, Edinburgh
Open: 15.30-16.15, Saturday 3rd August-Monday 26 August
Age: All
Cost: £5; £3 concessions
Other info: No show on 12th August

Teddy Bears' Picnic
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Open: Sunday 21st July
Age: Open to all who love teddies
Cost: Free
Other info: Contact Ranger Service for start time on 0131 556 1761 or at hsrangers@scotland.gov.uk

Active

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 activities
Other info: Activities available include crazy golf, bouncy castles, a model railway and a boating pond.
Call 0141 840 2908

Discovery

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

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