Kingsbarns beach in St Andrews
© VisitScotland / Luigi Di Pasquale
Family Holidays in Scotland
Make memories on a family holiday in Scotland. Climb the castle walls, cycle along the coastline, or find a magical place to stay. Find great ideas for a family break, including itineraries for family trips, ideas for cheap and luxury family holidays, as well as fun family attractions and activities.
Find experiences
JavaScript needs to be enabled to see this product search form. You can turn this on in your browser settings.
Amazing things to do for families
Head out into the great outdoors, or explore museums, castles and science centres with our amazing family attractions, activities and experiences.
Scotland's Unmissable Family Attractions
Discover Scotland's unmissable family attractions, including castles, historic ships, zoos and wildlife parks and plan a memorable family day out!
9 Magical Landmarks & Attractions in Scotland
Discover beautiful landmarks in Scotland, so magical you won't believe they're real! Including fairytale castles, stunning gardens, and more.
Rainy Day & Indoor Activities in Scotland
Find top things to do on a rainy day in Scotland.
Dennis the Menace's Bla-mazing Holiday In Scotland
Discover blam-tastic family break ideas with Dennis Menace in Scotland.
14 Scenic Short Walks for Families
Family walking trips are a great way to embrace the great Scottish outdoors.
10 Crazily Fun Outdoor Activities for Kids
Make unforgettable family memories on these 10 outdoor adventures for kids that adults will love too, including cycling, gorge walking and zorbing.
What's on for families
Comics Uncovered exhibition
Delve into the fascinating history of comic books in the Bute Collection, tracing how this multi-modal form of storytelling developed.
Haddo Arts Festival
A festival of music, theatre, visual arts and workshops in the beautiful surroundings of Haddo House, a magnificent 18th century stately home.
Pumpkin Patch 2023
Arnprior Farm hosts Scotland’s original Pumpkin festival, with over 20,000 pumpkins to choose from over 3 weeks in October.
Paisley Halloween Festival
Paisley Halloween Festival will return with a spine-tingling programme of thrills and frights for all the family.
Partner Deals & Offers for Families
Scotrail Kids for a Quid
Travel with the kids, for just a quid.
Family Tickets on the Caledonian Sleeper
Enjoy a trip on the Caledonian Sleeper
Free Attractions
Holiday fun doesn’t have to cost a penny. Check out these free attractions.
Plan your family holiday to Scotland
Lennox of Lomond glamping accommodation
© Go Rural / Craig Stephen
Family-Friendly Accommodation
Scotland has some superb options for a family break from holiday parks to resort hotels. Make sure to book a few months in advance for the school holidays.
A family enjoy a day out at the National Museum of Scotland
Explore Family-Friendly trip ideas
Not sure where to go on a family break in Scotland? Check out these itineraries for family trips in the north, east or south west.
