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Kids go Free at Hopetoun House

27th June-31st August 2025

Venue: Hopetoun House

This August, children aged 15 and under can explore Hopetoun House and Grounds absolutely FREE with a paying adult! Step into a world of grand architecture, woodland trails, and hidden adventures. Whether...

Monkeys: Our Primate Family

28th June-30th November 2025

Venue: National Museum of Scotland

This exhibition explores the remarkable lives of our primate relatives and demonstrates how they have adapted to survive in different habitats. The exhibition brings together more than 50 taxidermy specimens,...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ at Highland Wildlife Park

28th June-31st August 2025

Venue: Highland Wildlife Park

Explore the wonders of nature with The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ at Highland Wildlife Park this summer! From 28 June - 31 August, immerse yourself in Eric Carle's delightful world. Enjoy interactive activities,...

Wallace and Gromit Come to Dynamic Earth

30th June-31st August 2025

Venue: Dynamic Earth

In collaboration with the renowned creators at the multi-award-winning animation studio Aardman, this interactive experience promises a day filled with plenty of fun and invention. Perfect for cheese-lovers,...

Theatre & Cinema

Wallace and Gromit: A Grand Day Out

30th June-31st August 2025

Venue: Dynamic Earth

Join Dynamic Earth every day for a screening of ‘Wallace and Gromit: A Grand Day Out’ in the Planetarium. Enjoy this film as part of your Annual Pass admission, or on its own as a Planetarium Only...

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Great news for pupils and parents!

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