The best family-friendly activities in Scotland for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Embark on a breathtaking journey from Edinburgh through the majestic Scottish Highlands. Travel across the Glenfinnan Viaduct by train*, see rugged landscapes, explore the enchanting...

Learn about the alleys where the 17th century people lived in the city of Edinburgh, but especially how they died during the Black Death, and...

Travel northwest from Edinburgh on this small-group tour for an unforgettable day of stunning mountains, lochs, and ancient Scottish castles. We will take you through...

Glasgow's Stills are flowing again at The Clydeside Distillery; the city of Glasgow's first dedicated Single Malt Whisky Distillery in over 100 years. Discover fascinating...

Ah, Edinburgh! They don't call it "The Jekyll & Hyde City" for nothing. During the day, a respectable figure, with its astonishing architecture and wondrous...

Join our small-group walking tour and visit Edinburgh in one day. Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, New Town, the National Gallery of Scotland and the inside...

Sharp geological formations, crumbling coastlines and wind-swept valleys: Skye is mother-nature at her dramatic best. And on this day-tour you explore the best of it...

The tour describes the regime in Scotland's only "Convict" prison. The tour describes how it housed Britain's first "state owned" railway and you will see...

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) for a classic one day tour to Loch Ness. Traveling through spectacular...

Step into Scotland's rich and mysterious past on this captivating walking tour, as you explore haunted locations and uncover chilling stories and secrets hidden along...

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and travel to the amazing and mysterious 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, across...

This is the undisputed tour for history lovers. We journey through Scottish history stopping at Dunfermline Abbey, Stirling Castle and finally Rosslyn Chapel and tell...

Explore Edinburgh through food and drink. On this walking tour, your local guide will share the story of the city and you'll enjoy stops along...

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond...

* Includes entrance to Vindolanda Roman Army Museum (or Homesteads Roman Fort should Vindolanda be closed). Travel through 2,000 years of history as you visit...

Join the only Edinburgh Castle guided walking tour that guarantees a local guide wearing a Scottish kilt! Explore Scotland’s most famous fortress with a local...

Take a small-group day trip from Edinburgh to the beautiful Scottish Highlands and get to know Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park and Stirling Castle. The...

*Includes entrance fee for Stirling Castle and cruise on Loch Lomond Envision gory battles thrashing against the grand walls of Stirling Castle. Follow in the...

Go for a gander on a tour which reflects the energy and welcoming nature of Glasgow itself. All tours are conducted by myself, Johnny --...

Explore the facinating Isle of Skye on a full-day trip from Inverness Taking in spectacular Highland scenery, your tour passes Loch Ness and the picturesque...

*Includes tour and tasting at Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery. Fancy sampling a wee dram o' whisky and exploring the rugged landscape of the Scottish Highlands? Combine...