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Family days out

Things to do in Highlands with kids.

Covering Inverness, Fort William, Aviemore, Nairn, Dingwall, Thurso, Wick, Ullapool, Portree, Grantown-on-Spey, Fortrose, Kingussie

The best family days out in Highlands — 93 places to explore, from soft play and farm parks to holiday clubs and theatre. Filter by age, price and indoor or outdoor to plan your day.

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Days out & attractions (42)Museums & galleries (28)Farms & animals (11)Multi-sport camp (7)Play parks (7)Free activities (6)Zoos & aquariums (3)Theatre & shows (3)Outdoor & adventure (3)

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Wheelchair access
Buggy friendly
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Makaton
4.8(196)

Multi-sport camp

3 Wise Monkeys Climbing Centre

Fort William

A climbing centre in Fort William offering indoor climbing with fitness facilities and a cafe.

Indoor & outdoor
5.0(370)

Multi-sport camp

A.C.E Target Sports Skye

Portree

Recreational center offering archery, axe-throwing, air rifle & clay target shooting.

Indoor & outdoor
4.7(59)

Days out & attractions

Aviemore Escape Rooms

Aviemore

Escape room challenges located in Aviemore's industrial estate offering puzzle-solving fun.

Indoor & outdoor
4.6(56)

Days out & attractions

Aviemore Ice Rink

Aviemore

Ice skating rink in the Highland Resort offering skating sessions for families and visitors.

Indoor & outdoor
4.8(551)

Days out & attractions

Aviemore Kart Raceway

Aviemore

Go-kart racing venue in Granish offering competitive track experiences for visitors.

Outdoor
4.9(45)

Museums & galleries

Behind the Radar

Inverness

Behind the Radar is a museum in Inverness exploring radar history and technology.

Indoor
4.8(776)

Days out & attractions

Broch of Gurness

Orkney

Ancient Iron Age broch ruins offering a glimpse into Orkney's prehistoric settlement history.

Indoor & outdoor
4.7(2212)

Days out & attractions

Cairngorm Herd

Aviemore

Cairngorm Herd is a nature preserve and park in Aviemore where you can experience wildlife in a natural setting.

Indoor & outdoor
4.6(2725)

Days out & attractions

Cairngorm Mountain Scotland

Aviemore

Ski and snowboard station offers a funicular railway and lifts, floodlit slopes and equipment hire.

Indoor & outdoor
5.0(63)

Farms & animals

Caithness Farm Park

Lybster

Caithness Farm Park is a working farm where visitors can see and interact with animals in a rural setting.

Indoor & outdoor
4.5(1503)

Days out & attractions

Castle of Mey

Thurso

Restored fortress dating from 16th century, with extensive gardens, farm animal centre and tearoom.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendly
4.6(168)

Museums & galleries

Castlehill Heritage Centre

Thurso

Castlehill Heritage Centre is a museum in Thurso showcasing local history and heritage.

Indoor
4.6(3761)

Days out & attractions

Cawdor Castle

Nairn

14th-century castle linked to Macbeth, as thane of Cawdor, with drawbridge, tapestries and gardens.

Indoor & outdoor
4.7(2960)

Forest & nature

Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve

Garve

Dramatic views within a mile-long canyon with waterfalls & a Victorian suspension bridge.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendlyFree
4.4(151)

Farms & animals

Craig Highland Farm

Plockton

Craig Highland Farm is a working farm in Plockton offering visitors a chance to experience rural Highland life.

Outdoor
4.8(425)

Farms & animals

Croft Cafe Highland Cow Tours

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Cafe and bakery in Kyle of Lochalsh offering cakes and food, with Highland cow tours available.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendly
4.9(29)

Days out & attractions

Cromarty Cinema

Cromarty

Cromarty Cinema is a movie theater showing films in the Scottish town of Cromarty.

Indoor & outdoor
4.4(51)

Museums & galleries

Dingwall Museum

Dingwall

Dingwall Museum is a museum in Dingwall showcasing local history and heritage.

Indoor
4.4(1601)

Days out & attractions

Dolphin Spirit Inverness

Inverness

Boat tours of the Moray Firth to spot marine animals like dolphins, otters & seals, plus birdlife.

Indoor & outdoor
4.8(755)

Outdoor & adventure

Dornoch Beach

Dornoch

Dornoch Beach is a scenic coastal spot in Dornoch where families can enjoy the seaside.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendlyFree
4.7(9397)

Days out & attractions

Dunrobin Castle

Golspie

Turreted, opulent castle, Clan Sutherland's home since the 1400s, with museum and falconry displays.

Indoor & outdoor
4.4(8474)

Days out & attractions

Dunvegan Castle

Isle of Skye

Oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland, with tours, gardens and boat-trips to seal colony.

Indoor & outdoor
4.6(3110)

Theatre & shows

Eden Court Inverness

Inverness

Eden Court is a performing arts theater in Inverness hosting theatre, film and live events for families.

Indoor
4.3(111)

Multi-sport camp

Fairburn Activity & Conference Centre

Muir of Ord

Modern simple rooms with Jacuzzis and free breakfast, plus licensed dining and outdoor activities.

Indoor & outdoor