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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
20 days out for under a tenner as Scots schools break up for summer holidays
The holidays don't need to pull on the old purse strings SCHOOL'S OUT 20 days out for under a tenner as Scots schools break up for summer holidays WITH the schools finishing up for summer, keeping the youngsters entertained without breaking the bank can feel like a monumental task. But fear not - Scotland is brimming with great budget-friendly activities for the kiddos. Advertisement 1 Here are 20 of the best activities to do this summer for less than £10 Credit: Alamy To help make the most of the long break, we've rounded up 20 of the best activities to do across Scotland all for under a tenner that promise to keep the boredom at bay. GET ACTIVE SMASH IT: Kids can enjoy free tennis camps. Visit RUNNING ON EMPTY: Junior Parkruns offer free 2km jogs across the country for ages four to 14. WHEELY FUN: Find safe family bike rides at 50-family-friendly-cycle-routes-uk. Advertisement SPLASH HAPPY: Cool off at a local splash park with water jets on a sunny day. IN THE SWIM: Some councils offer free swimming sessions during the holidays. Check your local pool, for example: CATCH OF THE DAY: For a quieter sporting day out, consider fishing. See EXPLORE AND DISCOVER MUSEUM FUN: Many museums offer free entry (check booking requirements). The National Museum in Edinburgh has free entry and interactive kids' activities. FIND A FOSSIL: Unearth ancient animal or dinosaur remains. Find locations at Advertisement FIND TREASURE: Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunt. Use the Geocaching app or visit Cheapest family holiday destinations for summer 2025 revealed FEELING TWITCHY: Spread your wings and try some birdwatching. Download a spotter sheet and build a bird feeder. A pair of binoculars wouldn't go amiss either. A NATIONAL TREASURE: Discover free-entry historic houses and gardens like Callendar House and Park in Falkirk. DOWN ON THE FARM: Visit your nearest farm for cheap or free entry. Kids under five go free at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride or it's £9 for an annual pass for youngsters. Dalscone Farm in Dumfries is also a hotspot - with entry fees starting at a tenner. TRAIL GRAIL: Look for family trails in your local town or spot statues or sculptures. Advertisement CREATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL PLANT A SEED: Check for free events at your local garden centre. Dobbies Garden Centres are offering free sensory workshops and families can enjoy low prices on soft play and kids can eat for just £1. BOOKWORM BONUS: Visit your local library for the annual Summer Reading Challenge. This year's theme is Story Garden which focuses on nature and the great outdoors. Kids earn rewards and a certificate for reading during the holidays. FIND FREE FOOD: Introduce youngsters to foraging. Look for wild strawberries in July and blackberries in August. GOING POTTY: has free fun, Harry Potter resources for rainy days. EVENTS AND FESTIVALS FREE FESTIVALS: Check out local event sites or your council website for free festivals. Find more options at Advertisement FLOAT YOUR BOAT: Look out for carnival parades and save money by bringing a picnic. UP, UP AND AWAY: The Strathaven Balloon Festival is a free, three-day event in Strathaven Park with hot air balloons, live music, a funfair and stalls. This year it runs from Auust 22-24.
Daily Record
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Woolly Weekend returns to Lanarkshire's National Museum of Rural Life
The free family event features YouTube star and BBC Landward presenter Cammy Wilson demonstrating both traditional and modern sheep-shearing techniques. The National Museum of Rural Life is inviting visitors to flock to the East Kilbride attraction next weekend for its popular Woolly Weekend event. Families and visitors of all ages can enjoy a packed programme of activities on Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25, that shines a spotlight on countryside life and rural traditions. Highlights include weaving and spinning demonstrations and the chance to meet alpacas and rare breed sheep. The event, which is free with museum admission thanks to the support of players of People's Postcode Lottery, also features YouTube star and BBC Landward presenter Cammy Wilson demonstrating both traditional and modern sheep-shearing techniques. Families can enjoy storytelling and sheep-themed crafts and follow a Dolly the Sheep trail through the museum. Inside the galleries, they can explore Scotland's agricultural past through fascinating objects that tell the story of rural life and speak to local crafters who will be demonstrating how they work with wool. Over 200 lambs have already been born this spring at the museum's historic working farm, a short walk away. There, visitors can also see new calves, rare-breed Tamworth piglets, Ayrshire and Highland cattle, hens and the farm's much-loved Clydesdale horses Gina and Anna. The Georgian farmhouse and gardens can also be explored and offer a glimpse into the home life of farmers over 70 years ago. Vicky McLean, general manager, National Museum of Rural Life, said: 'Woolly Weekend is one of our most popular events and is a fantastic way to connect people with the skills, traditions and animal breeds that are such an important part of Scotland's rural heritage. From watching Cammy Wilson in action to seeing new-born lambs or learning how wool is transformed from fleece into fabric, it's a weekend packed with discovery and delight for the whole family.' Woolly Weekend at the National Museum of Rural Life runs from 10.30am till 15.30pm. The Gourmet Street Food van will be in the picnic field on both days and the Thorntonhall ice cream van will also offer delicious treats for visitors to enjoy. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
