Cheap family days out: Scotland
Visit historic Scotland
Historic Scotland are offering 6 months membership free when you buy 12 months. Once you're a member you get free access to over 70 properties in Scotland, including Edinburgh Castle and Linlithgow Palace. This could save you money if you visit Scotland regularly.
Price:
Family membership is £6.16 per month when you sign up for 12 months.
Contact details
Visit: www.6monthsfree.co.uk
Breadalbane Folklore Centre, Killin, Perthshire
Breadalbane is a historic village in a gorgeous setting. The kids will enjoy hearing about Scottish history and magical stories about the clans of old - which do you descend from?
Price:
Children - £1.80
Adults - £2.75
Concessions - £2.20
Family ticket - £7.30
Contact details
Visit: breadalbanefolklorecentre.com
Tel: 01567 820254
The Isle of Cumbrae
From Largs take the 10 minute ferry across to the Isle of Cumbrae where the kids can go 'guddling' on the award winning beaches, play a game of crazy golf, have a knickerbocker glory in the Ritz cafe or take a walk to Lion rock.
Price:
Ferry Cost: £15.05 (17.65 peak) for a car or £3.50 (£4.00 peak) per passanger
Times: Ferry runs every 15 minutes from 9:15 am to 8:15pm
Contact details:
Visit: millport.org for more information.
Scottish Football Museum, Glasgow
If your kids are football crazy, make a day of it and learn all about the history of Scottish football at this museum. There's also an optional stadium tour you can go on for a bit extra cash.
Price:
Adults: £6.00
Children & concessions: £3.00
Contact details
Visit: scottishfootballmuseum.org.uk
Tel: 0141 616 6139
Macduff Marine Aquarium, North-East Scotland
Take the kids to see a variety of deep sea fish and jellyfish
Price:
Adults - £5.40
Children - £2.70 (aged 3 -15)
Seniors - £3.35
Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) - £14.85
Contact details
Visit: macduff-aquarium.org.uk
Tel: 01261 833369
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