Gask House, Farr, Inverness, IV2 6XG
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Families
There' a huge amount going on in the Highlands to keep you and your kids occupied!
Here's a few ideas!
Whin Park
There are 4 separate play areas, one with a zip-line, a boating pond with boats for hire and there is a narrow-gauge railway. The boat hire is seasonal so please check opening hours in advance.
Bellfield Park
This delightful, family-friendly park close to the River Ness, has a children's play park, a putting green, a paddling pool (seasonal), tennis courts and an ice-cream kiosk (seasonal opening hours). There is bike hire from here too. The tennis courts can be hired by non members.
Visit Nairn
Enjoy miles of sandy beach, crazy golf, children's water-play area, great beach cafes, a marina, lovely fish and chips in the town and a fab ice-cream shop on the High Street.
Landmark
This is a fantastic day out and it is not just for the kids! There are water slides, a tarzan trail, a sky dive and a dinosaur park with moving dinosaurs! There are so many other things to do AND we can offer guests 10%off a visit to Landmark if booking the visit between May 20th – June 30th and then August 21st – October 6th . Please contact us before booking.
Loch Ness Centre
The centre is undergoing a major transformation and is due to open in June 2023. There will be a unique 45-minute tour offering a truly immersive experience, allowing you to become part of the legend and unearth real stories about Loch Ness along the way. Take a walk through 500 million years of history to explore the myths of the loch, delve deep below the surface of its waters to uncover hidden secrets, and look into scientific research inspired by sightings of the Loch Ness Monster
Highland Wildlife Park
This is a wonderful place to visit if you are interested in wildlife. The park offers several opportunities to get close to wild animals some of which are native to Scotland! The three Snow Leopard cubs which were born in May 2022 can be seen in the wolverine enclosure.
But you must book your tickets in advance.
The availability of animals and tours can vary, so on arrival check the boards for Ranger Talks and animal feeding times.
It is worth taking a picnic as the café has a limited stock.
Dolphin Spotting
We recommend booking a boat trip with Dolphin Trips Avoch. It is good opportunity to see the dolphins up close.
Paintball and Lazer Combat
There are activities for all ages. The Lazer Combat can be outdoor or indoors depending on the weather.
Steam Train
This is a tremendous opportunity to travel on board a steam train. You can even book a light lunch or afternoon tea as part of your journey.
The route starts at Aviemore and ends at Broomhill, where the train 'turns around' for the return journey. The views of the Cairngorms are stunning.
Jacobite Steam Train
Better known as the Hogwarts Express, this route is often described as the greatest railway journey in the world! It's an 84 mile round trip starting at Fort William and ending at Mallaig.
** update** as of March 2024 please check with the operators in advance of your holiday, as the train might be not be running.
Little Landys
Mini Landrovers! It’s time to let the kids take the driving seat and head off on an exciting off-road adventure on a purpose-built 4×4 track designed specifically for the Little Landys and children.
Taking the wheel of a replica land rover, each young driver will have the chance to learn to steer and navigate the course tackling various obstacles along the way.
For children aged 6 to 11 years, children must be accompanied by a responsible adult to keep them right on track.
Get up close to Reindeer
The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd is Britain’s only free-ranging herd of reindeer. The roam freely in the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland. The herd of about 150 animals are carefully managed, so they are tame and friendly animals. They also have social diaries and are very busy in December as you can imagine. You can visit the reindeer on one of the daily guided hill trips.
Click on the button below to find out more and to book a Hill Trip.
Outdoor Activities
There is a host of exciting outdoor activities to try at the Rothiemurchus Estate. Falconry is just one.
Click on the link below and explore the range of outdoor activities on offer.
Is it Raining??
What about....
- ten pin bowling? https://www.rollerbowl-inverness.com/
- learn to play golf from a covered driving range https://fairwaysgolfcentreandrestaurant.com/facilities/driving-range/
- swimming, have fun in the flumes https://www.highlifehighland.com/il/swimming-pool/
- ice skating (but for summer 2023 check opening times first) https://inverness-ice-centre.co.uk/skating-diary/
- indoor tennis at Rothiemurchus https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/RothiemurchusandAviemoreTennisClub
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