Useful guides and reviews that tell you everything you need to know about Scotland’s top family tourist attractions.
Loch Lomond Shores is a shopping and leisure complex located at the southern end of Loch Lomond in the town of Balloch.
Visitors will discover a multitude of activities at the site including several high-end shops, cafes and restaurants, a sea life centre, a bird of prey centre, woodland walks, a food and craft area, a steam shop, and watersports equipment hire.
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions – located near Edinburgh Castle – is one of the oldest purpose-built attractions in Scotland.
Visitors can experience six floors of interactive displays with exhibits that showcase optical illusions including holograms, a mirror maze and a spinning vortex tunnel.
The Glasgow Science Centre is situated on the River Clyde waterfront in Glasgow. The family-friendly attraction features a science mall, a 127-metre viewing tower and an IMAX cinema.
Discover one of Glasgow’s top tourist attractions with this guide which features an overview and useful visiting advice.
The Falkirk Wheel is situated 23 miles from Edinburgh and Glasgow. As the world’s only rotating boat lift it has become a popular tourist attraction since opening in 2002.
The wheel lifts boats 115 feet into the air between Scotland’s Forth & Clyde and Union canals and visitors can experience it in action on a 60-minute journey across both waterways.
Discover the Falkirk Wheel with this complete visitor guide.
East Links Family Park in East Lothian is a family adventure park where kids of all ages can run, jump, slide and bounce in a variety of fun activities. The animal-themed park borders the John Muir Country Park and Belhaven Bay near Dunbar.
Discover one of East Lothian’s top family attractions in this comprehensive visitor guide.
The Jacobite steam train has been described as one of the greatest train journeys in the world. Covering 84 miles, the Jacobite travels from Fort William to Mallaig on the northwest coast of Scotland.
Visitors can sit back in the historic carriages and experience the best of the Scottish Highlands, from lochs and mountains to forests and glens. Discover The Jacobite steam train in this guide which includes an overview and useful visiting tips.
