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Glamis Castle , By Forfar
Home of Her Majesty the Queen Mother and birthplace of Princess Margaret. Duncan's Hall in the oldest part of the castle is the legendary setting for Shakespeare's famous play Macbeth.
Large gardens, nature trail, licensed restaurant, gift shop, gallery shop, garden shop, picnic area, children's playground and ample parking area.
www.glamis-castle.co.uk
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Scone Palace, Perth
Scotland's treasure house - crowning place of the kings of Scotland and home of the Stone of Scone. Glorious historic grounds. Rolling lawns, informal gardens, veteran agricultural machinery, giant trees, highland cattle, adventure playground, picnic park, gift shop, home baking and coffee shop.
www.scone-palace.co.uk |
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Blair Castle, Blair Atholl
A white turreted baronial castle, seat of the Duke of Atholl. Notable collections of furniture, pictures, embroidery, arms, porcelain and Jacobite relics. Extensive grounds, nature trail, deer park, restaurant, gift shop, pony trekking and picnic area.
www.blair-castle.co.uk |
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Discovery Point, Discovery Quay, Riverside Drive, Dundee
Spectacular exhibits and special effects vividly recreate historic voyage of Royal Research Ship. Step aboard RRS Discovery herself for the last great ship adventure. "Locked in the Ice" film show. Restaurant.
www.rrsdiscovery.com |
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Strathmore Golf Centre
A popular place for a meal is the nearby Strathmore Golf Centre, which welcomes children and is open from 8 o'clock until late evening every day. With its friendly atmosphere, Strathmore immediately makes visitors feel at home - and has a 9-hole and an 18-hole course, so experts and novices alike can test their skill at golf!
www.strathmoregolf.com
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Edradour Distillery, Moulin, Pitlochry
Smallest distillery in Scotland. Free guided tour and tasting. Audio visual presentation, exhibition and shop.
www.edradour.co.uk |
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The Famous Grouse Experience, Crieff
Scotland's favourite whisky at Scotland's oldest distillery, combining the traditional distillery visit with a new and exciting sensory experience. Free tasting, gift shop, gift shop, dramming bar and restaurants. Come along and enjoy Scotland's favourite dram.
www.famousgrouse.com |
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Caithness Glass Visitors Centre, Crieff
Glassmaking visitors centre. See the paperweight makers in action, visit the paperweight collection gallery, factory shop and licensed restaurant. Children's play area. Free parking.
www.caithnessglass.co.uk |
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Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre, Dunkeld
Visitor Centre and observation hide by lochside. Breeding Osprey, wildfowl and other birds viewed from hide. Centre with wildlife displays, monitor and shop.
www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/
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Glen Isla
Glen Isla is the most westerly of the five Angus Glens and the only one where the road exits to the north, as well as the south, so you can drive through the Grampian hills to Braemar and Deeside.
www.angusglens.co.uk/isla |
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LEISURE PURSUITS |
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Blairgowrie Recreation Centre, Beeches Road, Blairgowrie
20m swimming pool with fun sessions. Ask at desk for timetable. Also games room with indoor football, badminton, hockey, tennis, basketball, etc. Trampolines, bouncy castle, sunbed, fitness suite and coffee bar. www.visiteastperthshire.co.uk/
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Perth Leisure Pool, Glover Street, Perth
Perth's water wonderland remains one of Scotland's most popular aquatic attractions. The 6 pools provide something for all ages and abilities. The free form Leisure pool includes 2 flumes, a wild water channel, outdoor lagoon, poolside whirlpools & bubble beds. The kiddies lagoon provides a shallow area as well as a slide for younger children, and there is also a children's water playground and 25m training pool.
Other facilities include the health suite, fitness room, Boomerang play park, Crusoe's cafe and ice cream parlour.
www.liveactive.co.uk/index.php?option=
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Ice Arena, Dundee
Get your skates on and join in the fun on the ice pad, ice hockey, curling and skating tournaments held at the state of the art multipurpose ice arena offering an excellent skating venue for all ice users. Sports bar and fast food refreshments available.
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Cineworld, Camperdown Leisure Park, Dundee
Visit Dundee's UGC multiplex cinema with shop, snack bar and licensed bar. See local newspaper for latest films.
www.cineworld.co.uk |
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Croft-na-Caber
Nestling on the banks of the River Tay, one of Scotland's most beautiful Lochs, Croft-na-Caber is Scotland's premier watersports and activities centre, offering an unsurpassed range of exhilarating outdoor pursuits. Come and enjoy a relaxing cruise on Maid of the Tay, with fantastic views of Ben Lawers, Ben More and Stob Binnein.
www.breadalbane.com/business/croft-na-caber.htm |
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Highland Adventure Safari
Climb aboard this Land Rover Safari for an exclusive adventure experience. See a secret Scotland at heights of nearly 3000ft exploring the beautiful scenery of Highland Perthshire. This is Europe's last wilderness.
www.highlandsafaris.net/leisure |
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CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES |
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Noah's Ark, Glendevon Farm, Western Edge, Perth
Specially equipped children's soft-play barn for under 12's. There are three separate areas; up to 3 years, under 5's and 5-12's. Facilities include Trampolines, Ceramic Studio, karting and 10 pin bowling alley. Three party rooms, cafeteria and picnic area are all provided. Open all year. 7 days a week.
www.noahsarkoutdooractivities.co.uk |
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Blair Drummond Safari Park
For a fun day out for all the family, there's nothing quite like a day out at the zoo. There are Bears, Chimpanzees, Lechwe, Meerkats, Penguins, White Rhino, Bison, Elephants, Lemurs, Ostriches, Sealions, Zebras, Camels, Giraffes, Lions, Otters, Tigers and much, much more! Also, there are pedal boats, Adventure Playground, Gift Shop, Dogems, Astraglide.
www.blairdrummond.com |
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Camperdown Leisure Park, Dundee
Adventure play area with wildlife zoo, home to around 50 species of animal. Golf and tennis are all provided in open parkland with excellent picnic spots for a fantastic fun filled day.
www.camperdownpark.com |
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Beatrix Potter Exhibition, Birnam by Dunkeld
Learn from Beatrix's connection to Dunkeld and Birnam and the inspiration she drew from the area. Children's activities, shop, cafe, exhibition and performances. Admission free.
www.perthshire.co.uk/index.asp?pg=231 |
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Sensation, Dundee
Science centre devoted to the five senses with over 60 hands-on exhibits to explore. Also dozens of specially designed interactive exhibits which bring science to life. Ideal family outing offering fun and education.
www.sensation.org.uk |
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Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre, Comrie
Award winning wildlife attraction high in the Perthshire hills with animals, native and exotic. Hatchings everyday from Easter - October. Woodland walks, facilities for disabled, ample free parking.
www.auchingarrich.co.uk |
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Avertical World Blinshall Street, Dundee
Avertical World is Tayside's first dedicated indoor climbing centre offering over 200 routes for all grades, roped area, bouldering (unroped area), training area, gear sales, tuition and refreshments. The centre runs courses and youngsters from the ages of five can use the centre alongside an adult.
www.averticalworld.co.uk |
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St Andrews Aquarium, St Andrews, Fife
Be fascinated by the world of water at St Andrews Aquarium, with over 30 displays and home to over 100 species of sea life; see the amazing tropical displays, home to a wide range of fish. Restaurant and Gift shop.
www.standrewsaquarium.co.uk |
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