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Ready, Set, Swing at Topgolf Glasgow
29th September 2026
In their bays, you get all the fun of golf, without the intimidating stuff. Whether you’re an aspiring golf pro or picking up a club for the first time, Topgolf is fun for everybody. Their giant targets make it easy to score no matter your swing and clubs are always complimentary. Play their family...
Child flu vaccine: help beat flu with a wee scoosh
28th September 2026
Flu can be serious, even for healthy children and young people. That’s why, every year in Scotland, the vaccine is offered to: • children and young people in primary and secondary school • children aged 2 to 5 years on 1st September 2026 (and not yet in school). The vaccine is...
Meet Santa, Enjoy a Pantomime and Make Magical Memories at New Lanark
27th September 2026
Families are invited to experience a full day of festive fun at New Lanark's Christmas Experience 2026 on selected dates from 28th November to 24th December. Designed especially for children aged 1 to 8, every ticket includes a magical visit with Santa in his festive grotto, where each child receives...
Glasgow's Winter Wonderland
26th September 2026
Capture the magic of the festive season and experience Christmas, Glasgow style, at Winter Wonderland at St Enoch and Glasgow Green this festive season. Glasgow Green will be transformed into a spectacular festive destination, packed with entertainment, attractions and experiences for all ages. Take...
Every family deserves support
25th September 2026
When Claire became a mum, finding work that fitted around family life felt impossible. Between school runs, caring responsibilities and everyday pressures, she wasn't sure where to start. She then heard about a free service available to parents in North Lanarkshire called Working for Families and...
Family fun at Kilmartin Museum this half term
24th September 2026
Visit Kilmartin Museum this half term. The staff are there to help you make the most of your visit, and this award-winning museum helps you to discover the stories behind Scotland’s ancient landscape. An autumn-themed children’s museum trail and their regular stamper trail are included with...
Aladdie comes to Cumberland Theatre
22nd September 2026
Aladdie is a boy who’s so poor, he hasnae even got a name. With his best pal Peely Wally, a ginormous singing pigeon, he lives in Bubblenauld, a place not unlike Cumbernauld, only sillier, soapier and supremely singalongsongier. When nasty Uncle Rab Anazer threatens his mum Widow Manky’s...
Scotland vs Czechia at The Marbill Coaches Stadium
15th September 2026
It’s all eyes on Brazil 2027, as the Scotland Women’s National Team aim to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Their play-off semi-final is against Czechia and the home leg of this fixture takes place on Tuesday, 13th October at The Marbill Coaches Stadium in Paisley, home of St...
Every Primary School in Scotland to receive free singing resource as The National Youth Choir of Scotland celebrates 30 years
14th September 2026
The National Youth Choir of Scotland (NYCOS) is marking its 30th anniversary by launching an ambitious initiative designed to help bring singing back into classrooms across the country. Arriving in schools from September, NYCOS Singing Time is a free online resource that will be gifted to every primary...
SUPERPARK GLASGOW IS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED!
8th September 2026
Ribbon is cut at UK's first SuperPark at Braehead Renfrewshire which is now open In a special VIP ceremony, Harry Nimmo, the Honorary Consul of Finland to the UK, cut a ribbon to officially open SuperPark Glasgow. Joining him in the celebrations were local families, dignitaries, media representatives...