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Take part in country and outdoor activities including den-making, ranger walks, photography and a visit to the Garden Detectives exhibition. Make a day of it with a picnic and trips to our Farm Explorer. Booking essential - call 0300 123 6789 to reserve a place. Family tickets for 2 adults and 2 children £17. National Museums Scotland Members free.
Mondays - Den building. Would you be able to make a shelter if you were stranded in the wild? Pick up den building skills at the National Museum of Rural Life. Primary School age.
Tuesdays - Orienteering. Dont get lost! Find out how to navigate around the countryside at the National Museum of Rural Life. - Age 8 - 11
Wednesdays - Photography Sessions - Take digital photographs of the landscapes, plants and animals at the National Museum of Rural Life - make postcard prints of your favourites to take home - Primary School age.
Thursdays - Enviro-art - Take part in an environmentally themed art or craft session at the National Museum of Rural Life - we'll be making different things using natural materials - Primary School age.
Fridays - Ranger Walks - Pick up skills and learn about the countryside on one of our ranger led walks.
Saturdays - Enviro-art - Take part in an environmentally themed art or craft session at the National Museum of Rural Life - we'll be making different things using natural materials - Primary School age.
Sundays - Bug Hunt - See what creepy crawlies, wrigglers and wigglers can be found in the grounds of the National Museum of Rural Life - Primary School age.
LocationContact and BookingDates and TimesSat, 30 June 2012 - Sun, 12 August 2012
Times 11.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 16.00
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Baby Changing
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Type: Hotels
Location: East Kilbride (Map)
Holiday Inn Glasgow in East Kilbride offers guests a pleasant stay whilst they enjoy the nearby delights of Lanarkshire and Glasgow
Holiday Inn Glasgow - East Kilbride
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Type: Hotels
Location: East Kilbride (Map)
MacDonald Crutherland House is situated just 15 minutes from the heart of Glasgow, offering luxurious accommodation within beautiful countryside.
Macdonald Crutherland House Hotel
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Type: Hotels
Location: East Kilbride (Map)
Price: For rates, visit the Premier Inn East Kilbride website.
Centrally located, the Premier Inn East Kilbride Central offers great quality accommodation for all. Ideally located to experience the delights of Lanarkshire, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Premier Inn East Kilbride (Central)
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Type: Hotels
Location: East Kilbride (Map)
Price: For rates, please visit the Premier Inn East Kilbride Nerston Toll website.
New hotel offering great accommodation. Centrally located for all amenities in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, and Glasgow
Premier Inn East Kilbride (Nerston Toll)
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Type: Hotels
Location: East Kilbride (Map)
Price: For rates, visit the Premier Inn East Kilbride Peel Park website.
Situated in Peel Park, Premier Inn East Kilbride, is an excellent base for visiting the delights of Glasgow City Centre as well as the beautiful countryside of Lanarkshire.
Premier Inn East Kilbride (Peel Park)
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Type: Hotels
Location: East Kilbride (Map)
The Bruce Hotel enjoys a great location for visits to all of Lanarkshire's key attractions and to Glasgow and beyond and is situated just ten minutes from East Kilbride town centre.
The Bruce Hotel
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Type: Bed and Breakfast Scotland
Location: East Kilbride (Map)
Lovely 3 bedroom bed and breakfast accommodation with self catering cottages also available
East Rogerton Lodge
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Type: Gardens and Parks
Location: East Kilbride (Map)
Info: Visitor Centre: Summer (April to September) Monday to Friday 10.30am - 5pm. Weekends and public holidays 10.30am -5.30pm. Winter (October to March) daily 11am - 4pm.
Calderglen Country Park is a 4 star tourist attraction based in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire. Ideal day out for outdoor family activities.
Calderglen Country Park and Langlands Moss Nature Reserve
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Type: Family
Location: East Kilbride (Map)
Fun and unique riding experiences can be enjoyed at EK Park, East Kilbride’s indoor skate park.
EK Park
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Type: Family
Location: East Kilbride (Map)
Info: Everyday 10.30 - 17.00
Relax and enjoy ceramic pottery painting at Café Ceramico in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire.
Café Ceramico
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Type: Family
Location: East Kilbride (Map)
Info: Various
Come along to East Kilbride Ice Rink. General skating, family skating and curling are only a few of the sessions available. It promises to be a great day out for all the family.
East Kilbride Ice Rink
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Type: Gardens and Parks
Location: East Kilbride (Map)
Info: Please refer to http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
4 Star Visit Scotland activity centre based in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire. Ideal for fun filled family days out.
James Hamilton Heritage Park
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Type: Family
Location: East Kilbride (Map)
Info: The Visitor Centre is closed for the winter will reopen in March 2010.
Enjoy a great day out at Europe's largest Wind Farm.
Whitelee Wind Farm