OUR 12 RECOMMENDED THINGS TO DO FOR FAMILIES

Mugdock Country Park is a country park and historical site located partly in East Dunbartonshire and partly in Stirling, in the former county of Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is to the north of Glasgow, next to Milngavie

The Glasgow Activity Zone is perfect for children of all ages. With indoor family activities ranging from Climbing, Golf to the soft play area you're sure to find something for everyone

Xscape Glasgow is home to one of Europe's largest indoor 'real' snow slopes, featuring beginner ski and family tobogganing sessions. Appropriate clothing can be hired if necessary. Other attractions at Xscape Braehead include a climbing wall, cinema, tenpin bowling and Soccer Circus

Glasgow Botanic Gardens is an Arboretum and public park located in the West End of Glasgow, Scotland. It features several glasshouses, the most notable of which is the Kibble Palace

Waverley Paddle Steame is the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world. Magnificently restored with towering funnels, timber decks, gleaming varnish and brass. See and hear the mighty engines – they will provide a whiff of nostalgia for some but are sure to impress all

Jurassic Jungle offers a completely unique experience for both children and parents, with its state of the art play facilities, unique dinosaur themed environment and lots of comfortable seating

Scotkart Clydebank - Whether you are a novice or Formula 1 star you will find a visit to ScotKart Indoor Kart Racing rewarding and memorable experience as you learn how to master the 40MPH karts and demanding circuits

The People's Palace, set in historic Glasgow Green, is home to a collection of historical artefacts, photographs, prints and film, which gives an unrivalled insight into how Glaswegians lived, worked and played from the 18th to the 20th Century

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum houses one of Europe's great art collections. It is amongst the top three free-to-enter visitor attractions in Scotland and one of the most visited museums in the United Kingdom outside of London

Sharmanka Kinetic Gallery and Theatre - Hundreds of carved figures and pieces of old scrap perform an incredible choreography to haunting music and synchronised light, telling the funny and tragic stories of the human spirit as it struggles against the relentless circles of life and death

IMAX Theatre - The difference between the IMAX Experience and watching a film at a conventional cinema is the feeling that you don't merely watch a film - you feel as if you are actually there - inside the human body, fighting for survival in Antarctica or plunging into the depths of the sea

Emirates Arena - The Indoor Arena is a custom built arena ideal for hosting any number of sporting events. It has capacity for up to 7,000 spectators and will stage the badminton in the Commonwealth Games