There's always lots to do for kids in Lanarkshire, but during school holiday periods things really move up a gear!

In both North and South Lanarkshire, there's a full programme on over the summer period of indoor and outdoor activities for both primary and secondary-school age children.

Pop into a local library, leisure centre or park visitor centre for full details on events in the area handiest for you.

Many activities are free, or only make a modest charge.
 

Guided Walks, Lanarkshire
 

Always popular are the guided walks by park rangers from Calderglen, Strathclyde, Drumpellier or Palacerigg country parks.

There's lots of 'hands on' activities too - kids will never be bored on one of the special parks' school holiday activities! These events are normally free, but appropriate outdoor footwear and clothing should be worn - summer or winter!
 

Leisure Centres in Lanarkshire
 

Leisure centres such as the Hamilton Water Palace, the Aquatec in Motherwell, the Time Capsule in Coatbridge or the Tryst in Cumbernauld all put on a host of wet and dry activities for kids.

Smaller towns such as Airdrie, Kilsyth, Strahaven and Blantyre also have their own great pools for splashy fun !
 

Great Heritage Centres 
 

Or step back in time at one of the area's great range of heritage facilities.

There's the famous New Lanark World Heritage Centre; a wonderful selection of local museums in Biggar; Low Parks Museum in Hamilton; Motherwell Heritage Centre as well as Summerlee - The Museum of Scottish Industrial Life - in Coatbridge, and the National Musem of Rural Life in East Kilbride.

All put on different activities for children, from taking part in Victorian-style washdays, traditional games and treasure hunts to competitions and craft-making.

All in all - rain or shine - there should never be a dull moment for kids in Lanarkshire over the school holidays. So get out there and enjoy !