Category: Day Out

Indoor inflatable adventure centre - think giant bouncy castle, but with slides, tunnels and "Ninja Warrior" type-obstacles. Fun for kids and adults alike. If you're worried about wee ones getting squashed, they offer sessions specifically for pre-schoolers on weekend mornings. Food can be purchased from the cafe on-site.

Free-to-enter museum examining the life and legacy of Scottish explorer David Livingstone. The museum is set in extensive grounds, with walks and a children's play park. There is also a cafe with high chairs and a children's menu, and a small gift shop. Note this review only covers the facilities in the cafe/gift shop - there are additional facilities within the museum itself.

Play cafe aimed at pre-school children. Hot and cold drinks, cakes and light meals are available. No separate breastfeeding area, but their website states they are breastfeeding friendly and both sofa and dining-chair style seating is available in the cafe area. SeeSaw has a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, and I would feel comfortable feeding my child by any means here.

The National Gallery showcases a huge variety of art historical artworks, both Scottish and international. Admission is free. Family-friendly features include a buggy park (requires a coin to operate, similar to a swimming pool locker), baby changing facilities, and regular exhibitions aimed at children. There are no dedicated breastfeeding facilities, but staff told me that they would be happy to open up a room in the education area on the first floor if it was not in use. The venue also runs free, drop-in Family Fridays during term time; see their website for the most up-to-date information.

Wind farm on the outskirts of Glasgow, with free parking and a number of signposted walks. The site features a visitor centre, with a cafe and interactive exhibitions. A number of child-friendly activities run at the centre - see website for details. The website states that the visitor centre is a breastfeeding-friendly venue, and that they can heat baby food and drinks in their cafe. When we spoke with staff, they advised that there was no specific breastfeeding room, but that the learning hub could be used if it was free.

We had a lovely day out at this social enterprise-run venue on the outskirts of Lanark. There is a cafe with an excellent selection of cakes, as well as light meals. There is also a shop with a cute selection of nature-themed items and plants for sale. We enjoyed exploring the playground and delightful nature trail. The cafe displays Breastfeeding Friendly accreditation.

Farm-themed family park, probably best suited to children from toddlerhood up to the end of primary school. The venue features a cafe, gift shop, walks and lots of indoor and outdoor play areas. Visitors can interact with different farm animals, including goats, donkeys and llamas. Animal feed is available for purchase. There was no obvious feeding room on site, though sadly we had to leave early as Wee One wasn't feeling well so I didn't get a chance to check with staff - I will update this on a future visit.

Free-to-enter art gallery and museum, set in the grounds of Pollok Country Park. There is a small cafe on the ground floor, and a larger cafe/restaurant on the lower ground level. Paid parking is available nearby (free to blue badge holders). There is also an adventure playground next to the carpark. Family events run throughout the year, see venue website for details.

The venue displays Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland accreditation, and staff were knowledgeable about breastfeeding options when we asked.

Visitor centre located in Balmaha, part of the Loch Lomond And The Trossachs National Park. Paid parking is available at the visitor centre. Two main walks start from the car park, one up Conic Hill, and the other following the Millenium Forest Path. There is also a small children's play area. There is a 50p charge for using the visitor centre toilets, including baby changing - payment is by contactless tap on the entrance barriers.