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Things to do in Scotland

Across Scotland there are 126 days out recorded in 4 towns, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and gardens. Airdrie has the most to choose from, followed by Aberdeen and Hamilton.

The mix includes 103 free to visit, 16 indoor and 109 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Better-known places in Scotland include Pets Corner, Wynford Farm Park, Calderglen Zoo, Tollcross Children's Farm and Active Kids Adventure Park, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

What’s on offer in Scotland

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Drumpellier Country Park and Westend Park.
    53 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Boomerang and Darnhall Park.
    41 places
  3. 03
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Hillrigg Organic Allotments and Calderbank Regeneration Group.
    7 places
  4. 04
    Play Centres
    Indoor play for younger children — including Wonder World and Jump In.
    6 places
  5. 05
    Animals & Wildlife
    Animal encounters — including Pets Corner and Wynford Farm Park.
    4 places
  6. 06
    Theme Parks
    Rides and family attractions — including Active Kids Adventure Park and Codona's Amusement Park.
    3 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Scotland?

This guide maps 126 places to visit across Scotland, spread across 4 towns. Browse the areas on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Scotland?

Recognisable names in Scotland include Pets Corner, Wynford Farm Park, Calderglen Zoo and Tollcross Children's Farm. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Scotland?

103 of the places listed for Scotland are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Scotland on a rainy day?

16 indoor options are recorded across Scotland — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Scotland kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.