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

Scotland, United Kingdom
Shetland Pony Express

Make the most of your day in the beautiful Shetland Islands without breaking the bank! Hop aboard our Ponies Express and enjoy the views as …More

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Make the most of your day in the beautiful Shetland Islands without breaking the bank! Hop aboard our Ponies Express and enjoy the views as...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$34
Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen

The battles, beauty, and whisky: This is your perfect introduction to Scotland. You shed a tear as you hear the tales and tragedies of Scotland’s …More

The battles, beauty, and whisky: This is your perfect introduction to Scotland. You shed a tear as you hear the tales and tragedies of Scotland’s...

12 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (153)
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$128
Edinburgh: St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife

Enjoy a relaxing one-day tour to St Andrews from Edinburgh. This tour allows for a relaxed journey, offering plenty of free time to explore St …More

Enjoy a relaxing one-day tour to St Andrews from Edinburgh. This tour allows for a relaxed journey, offering plenty of free time to explore St...

8 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$77
Inverness: John O'Groats, Dunrobin Castle & the Far North

Our 1 day John O'Groats tour from Inverness is the perfect way to visit the most notherly point on British mainland! See Loch Fleet, explore Dunrobin Castle …More

Our 1 day John O'Groats tour from Inverness is the perfect way to visit the most notherly point on British mainland! See Loch Fleet, explore Dunrobin Castle...

11 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$76
Discover Canyoning at Bruar Falls

Bruar is a very special place for canyoning in Scotland. It has exquisite waterfalls and rock features surrounded by beautiful pine forests. This canyoning experience …More

Bruar is a very special place for canyoning in Scotland. It has exquisite waterfalls and rock features surrounded by beautiful pine forests. This canyoning experience...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$114
Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle

Upon leaving Glasgow you will visit the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond where you can take a lovely 1 hour cruise across its waters, …More

Upon leaving Glasgow you will visit the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond where you can take a lovely 1 hour cruise across its waters,...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$67
1 Day Alnwick Castle, Holy Island & Scottish Borders

Explore the castles of the rugged ‘Viking Coast’ within Berwickshire and Northumberland as you cross the Border between Scotland and England. Step back in time …More

Explore the castles of the rugged ‘Viking Coast’ within Berwickshire and Northumberland as you cross the Border between Scotland and England. Step back in time...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$79
St Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife from Glasgow

The Kelpies monument captivates, standing at 100ft, the world's largest equine sculptures—tribute to Scottish industry's robust horses. In St Andrews, a different monument awaits—the cathedral, …More

The Kelpies monument captivates, standing at 100ft, the world's largest equine sculptures—tribute to Scottish industry's robust horses. In St Andrews, a different monument awaits—the cathedral,...

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation
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$81
6 Day Outer Hebrides, Isle of Skye & Glenfinnan Viaduct

Join us on an unforgettable journey across the Highlands and Islands, where we discover some of Scotland’s most iconic destinations, as well as the hidden …More

Join us on an unforgettable journey across the Highlands and Islands, where we discover some of Scotland’s most iconic destinations, as well as the hidden...

6 days Free Cancellation
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$1,721
Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Glasgow

Experience the Scottish Highlands on a small-group day tour from Glasgow, led by an expert local driver-guide renowned for engaging storytelling and deep local knowledge. …More

Experience the Scottish Highlands on a small-group day tour from Glasgow, led by an expert local driver-guide renowned for engaging storytelling and deep local knowledge....

11 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$88
Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Departing Edinburgh, travel north into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with a relaxed morning refreshment stop in the Highland town of Callander. The …More

Departing Edinburgh, travel north into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with a relaxed morning refreshment stop in the Highland town of Callander. The...

12 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (210)
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$90
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Loch Shiel Tour from Glasgow

A stunning day tour from Glasgow that takes us to locations from movies such as Skyfall, Highlander and Harry Potter. We’ll travel to Glencoe and …More

A stunning day tour from Glasgow that takes us to locations from movies such as Skyfall, Highlander and Harry Potter. We’ll travel to Glencoe and...

11 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$87
Edinburgh: The Kelpies, Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Trossachs

Your first stop is The Kelpies, two iconic 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures near Falkirk that celebrate Scotland's industrial heritage and the mythical water spirits of Scottish …More

Your first stop is The Kelpies, two iconic 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures near Falkirk that celebrate Scotland's industrial heritage and the mythical water spirits of Scottish...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$61
From Glasgow: Glenfinnan, Highlands and Loch Lomond

This tour from Glasgow offers a perfect mix of cinematic history, breath-taking landscapes, and cultural exploration. Highlights include the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct, featured in Harry …More

This tour from Glasgow offers a perfect mix of cinematic history, breath-taking landscapes, and cultural exploration. Highlights include the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct, featured in Harry...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$81
Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and follow in the footsteps of great Scottish heroes on this historic …More

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and follow in the footsteps of great Scottish heroes on this historic...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (370)
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$93
Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Experience Tour

Take a trip into whisky paradise on our 1 day Ultimate Whisky Experience tour from Edinburgh. Visit two distilleries; Dewar's and The Glenturret; and enjoy …More

Take a trip into whisky paradise on our 1 day Ultimate Whisky Experience tour from Edinburgh. Visit two distilleries; Dewar's and The Glenturret; and enjoy...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (245)
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$79
Edinburgh: The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Tour

Enjoy a one day tour visiting filming locations of the award-winning TV series, Outlander. Visit castles, palaces and mansions. Explore Linlithgow Palace, Outlander's Wentworth Prison; …More

Enjoy a one day tour visiting filming locations of the award-winning TV series, Outlander. Visit castles, palaces and mansions. Explore Linlithgow Palace, Outlander's Wentworth Prison;...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$83
Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands

Spend a day Nessie-hunting, take a cruise on the mysterious Loch Ness, explore the village of Fort Augustus, visit the ruined loch-side Urquhart Castle, admire …More

Spend a day Nessie-hunting, take a cruise on the mysterious Loch Ness, explore the village of Fort Augustus, visit the ruined loch-side Urquhart Castle, admire...

8 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$74
Dine & Drink at Four Hidden Gem Restaurants in Edinburgh

Edinburgh's first food tour in 2011 - Eat Walk is locally owned. We share the story of the city through food and drink and enjoy …More

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Edinburgh's first food tour in 2011 - Eat Walk is locally owned. We share the story of the city through food and drink and enjoy...

2 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (223)
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$179
Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh

On this incredible tour, we explore the beautiful Scottish Highlands seeing castles, lochs, sculptures and perhaps some ‘Hairy Coos’ along the way. Departing the historic …More

On this incredible tour, we explore the beautiful Scottish Highlands seeing castles, lochs, sculptures and perhaps some ‘Hairy Coos’ along the way. Departing the historic...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (315)
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$70
The Edinburgh's Harry Potter Walking Tour

Some cities inspire stories. Edinburgh built one. J.K. Rowling wrote much of Harry Potter here — broke, recently divorced, and raising a child — and …More

Some cities inspire stories. Edinburgh built one. J.K. Rowling wrote much of Harry Potter here — broke, recently divorced, and raising a child — and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$23
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