Born Free Forever
When: 6 Oct – 1 Jan Where: The Meadows, Edinburgh South Cost: Free Time: Various W: bornfree.org.uk Featuring stunning life-size, bronze lion sculptures to raise awareness and vital funds for lions. Visit the event website here: https://www.bornfree.org.uk/born-free-forever
Seek & Peek
When: Daily. Where: V&A Museum, Dundee. Cost: Free. Time: 10am-5pm. This colourful trail will take your family on a waterfront wander of discovery around the plaza, urban beach and gardens. W: vam.ac.uk
Selkie Trail
When: Daily. Where: V&A Museum, Dundee. Cost: Free. Time: 10am-5pm. Self-guided, family-friendly trail inside the museum where you can sketch, wander and find out fun facts about the architecture and design. W: vam.ac.uk/dundee/event/353/selkie-trail
Bodyworks Exhibition
Glasgow Science Centre 50 Pacific Quay, GlasgowWhen: Daily. Where: Glasgow Science Centre. Cost: Free with Science Mall ticket. Time: Various. Take on the role of the snot barrier, perform a virtual autopsy and bust some moves at the DNA disco – you’ll never look at your body the same way again. W: glasgowsciencecentre.org/discover/our-experiences/bodyworks
Edinburgh Treasure Trail
When: Various. Where: Edinburgh Old Town. Cost: From £9.99. Time: Various. Self-guided treasure hunt trail that covers the east end of the Royal Mile, twisting and turning through Edinburgh’s ancient streets. W: treasuretrails.co.uk/products/what-to-do-edinburgh-lothian
Love Gorgie Farm
When: Various. Where: Gorgie Road, Edinburgh. Cost: Free but donations welcome. Time: 9.30am-4pm. Get a hands-on experience of taking care of farm animals at the community-led charity. W: lovegorgiefarm.org.uk
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail
When: Various. Where: Loch Lomond Faerie Trail, Luss. Cost: Family Ticket £36. Time: 10am-4pm. Using an activity booklet, solve clues and questions to make your way round each point of the unique trail. W: lochlomondfaerietrail.com/seasonal-trails
Edinburgh Gang Show
Festival Theatre 13-29 Nicolson St, EdinburghWhen: Tues 1 – Sat 5 Nov. Where: Festival Theatre, Edinburgh. Cost: From £14. Time: Evenings 7pm, Sat matinee 2pm. Over 250 young people from South East Scotland Scouts and Girlguiding Edinburgh entertain with musical items and stunning performances. W: capitaltheatres.com
Tractor Tots
National Museum of Rural Life Wester Kittochside Philipshill Road East Kilbride, GlasgowWhen: Every Fri until 11 Nov (except 21 Oct). Where: National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride. Cost: £20 per three-session block. Time: 10.15am. A fun, focused experience for younger visitors, introducing them to the museum and farm with interactive play. Suitable for under 5s. W: nms.ac.uk/exhibitions-events/events/national-museum-of-rural-life/tractor-tots/
Magic Carpet Minis
National Museum of Scotland Chambers St, EdinburghWhen: Wednesdays through to 14th Dec. Where: National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh. Cost: £15 per child for block of 3. Time: 10.30am & 2pm. Explore the natural world, space and Scottish history through songs, stories, rhymes, objects and sensory play. W: nms.ac.uk/exhibitions-events/events/national-museum-of-scotland/magic-carpet-minis/