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Stuck for ideas on where to go and what to do?
Whether you want a fast-actioned day or a restful day with some exotic animals, A Grand Day Out has all the information for you to decide on how best to entertain the family, and there's something for everyone!
Please visit the A Grand Day Out map for all places to visit in your area!
This Week's Grand Day Out Ideas...
Diddy-Dirty Money are coming to Glasgow for one night only and we have a pair of tickets to give away! MTV Crashes … Glasgow in partnership with Glasgow City Marketing Bureau and EventScotland, will see P-Diddy's new collective, Diddy-Dirty Money play an up close and personal gig at the city's Old Fruitmarket. Click here to enter.
A great introduction to cycling in the Borders is the 4 Abbeys Cycle Challenge, a charity cycle in aid of Children 1st. There are 2 options - the more strenuous is the 55 mile 4 Abbeys Route and the family-friendly 11 mile meander.
Come along for a day of hay bales, music and dancing at Bowhill’s first harvest festival. Don't miss the star attraction, the Scarecrow Competition. The competition is free to enter and the winning scarecrow receives £100! Visit the Bowhill website for some handy hints of making a scarecrow!
Join the resident game keeper at Philiphaugh Estate, in a search for edible fungi. Learn about different varieties and what their uses are.
Autumn is a great time to get out and explore Scotland. With plenty of things going on, you'll find plenty to do. Treat yourself to an overnight stay or weekend break with a host of special accommodation deals running throughout the autumn season.
Get out and experience the best of Scotland in Autumn with a wide range of buy one, get one free and buy one, get second half price, from Bedlam Paintball to Treasure Trails Southeast.
An action-packed day for all the family at the Kelso Races. With fairground rides, pony rides, face painting and a circus workshop, as well as 7 exciting horse races. Children 16 and under (accompanied by an adult) go free!
Come along to the orchard at Priorwood and check out a a variety of over 20 different apples. As part of National Apple Week, you'll be able to buy fresh apples, as well as a selection of homegrown vegetables. A great way to stock your kitchen for some autumn cooking!
An excellent opportunity to try your hand at printing, by incorporating everyday things that people no longer use. Try a variety of activities including making gift bags, printed pictures and photo frames. Spaces are limited so pre-booking is essential. Call 0844 4932259.
Are you brave enough to explore the grounds of Bowhill Estate in the dark? If so, wrap up warm and don't forget your torch as you'll be meeting up with some past Buccleuch family members, friends and foes.
