Drop into a VisitScotland Information Centre
There are 100 VisitScotland Information Centres throughout Scotland, and with most of them open all year round, there's no doubt one will be close by wherever you are to help you make the most of your visit and get the best out of Scotland - they’re not just for tourists!
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 or the Places To Visit page for all places to visit in your area!
This Week's Grand Day Out Event Ideas...
Doors Open Days, taking place across the country in September, gives you access to hundreds of fascinating buildings that are normally closed to the public. Take a behind the scenes tour of the Scottish Mining Museum or visit Dalkeith House. (Free Entry)
Scotland’s largest annual festival of visual art - taking place in galleries, museums and visual art spaces all around Edinburgh. (Paid & Free Entry)
Duathlon event attracting hundreds of elite and age group competitors from around the world. Come along and cheer them on! Enjoy a coffee and cake in the nearby Palace of Holyroodhouse coffee shop. (Free Entry)
Celebrating the stunning scenery of the Scottish Borders, the theme of this year's walking festival is exploring the Tweed Valley. Enjoy walks in and around Peebles, Innerleithen, West Linton and Selkirk in this 9 day established festival. (Free & Paid Entry)
Enjoy the end of another festival season with this spectacular fireworks display above the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Watch the skyline light up in this unmissable display. Ifyou can’t make it to the concert, go to Inverleith Park for stunning views and live broadcast of the concert. (Free & Paid Entry)
Indulge your passion for Scottish real ales! Enjoy beer from some of the local brewers and the famous Lade Inn Real Ales. Meet the brewer days and beer tasting sessions to look forward to! (Free Entry)
Annual festival of drama, music, craft, talks and demonstrations, celebrating the culture and community of Peebles. (Free & Paid Entry)
Annual, popular Folk Festival taking place in this historic town. Old Blind Dogs headlining the Saturday concert. Excellent access by train from Edinburgh - only 20 minutes! (Free & Paid Entry)
Biggest climbing competition in the international calendar at the Edinburgh International Climbing arena. Worth watching and to combine the day with a day out in West Lothian. Enjoy a walk along the nearby Union Canal. (Paid Entry)
The Lewis Chessmen: Unmasked. Excellent exhibition uncovering more on this significant archaeological discovery. (Paid Entry)
