7 Magical places to stay that your kids will love

If your child would love to be one of the faerie folk... choose a magical, child friendly woodland lodge.

From Glen Dye Cabins & Cottages to Cairngorm Lodges, on the edges of the Cairngorms National Park, kids will have hours of outdoor fun building faerie dens in the mature woodland that surrounds the cabins.

If your child would love to be a prince or princess... choose a castle or a grand country estate.

Such as Crossbasket Castle Hotel, a beautifully restored 17th-century retreat near Glasgow with elegant rooms and riverside grounds; or Crieff Hydro in Perthshire which boasts beautiful interiors, chandeliers and plenty of entertainment for young royals, from pony rides and tree-top adventures to swimming and organised activities.

If your child would love to be a farmer... choose a farm stay.

Get a feel for what it’s like to live on a working farm at Newton Farm Holidays in Angus or Guardswell Farm with its rustic cottages and off-grid huts in Perthshire. Go on a family farm tour and meet the animals, including goats, cows and sheep, book an alpaca experience or order a picnic and eat al fresco on the farm.

If your child would love to be a sailor... choose an adventure on the water.

With a dramatic shoreline and magical islands to explore, you can see Scotland from a completely different perspective aboard a yacht. Kids will love the freedom of (safely) being out on the open ocean and you might even spot dolphins swimming alongside.

If your child would love to be a chef... choose home-from-home self-catering.

Have a fun day out exploring the local shops and help your kids choose fresh Scottish ingredients to make a meal for the whole family. It’s a great way to get your kids trying locally sourced food, such as crisp vegetables, tangy cheese and succulent meat - plus they’ll get a massive sense of achievement from helping to prepare the meal.

If your child would love to be a time traveller... choose a historic cottage.

Stay at Dovecot Cottage in the Scottish Borders, where period charm meets modern comfort, or at the centuries-old blackhouses at the Gearrannan Blackhouse Village in the Outer Hebrides, where kids can step back in time while still enjoying cosy modern conveniences like underfloor heating.

If your child would love to be a wildlife explorer... choose self-catering in a countryside location.

Try Silversands Holiday Park near Lossiemouth, where dunes and coastal paths promise endless hours of outdoor fun. There's also a playground, sports court and indoor pool. Or experience the postcard-perfect location of Harvest Moon Holidays. Kids can hunt for shells on the idyllic stretch of beach, cycle through woodland, and keep their eyes peeled for rare birds. They'll adore the safari-style tents and wooden treehouses too.