Museum of Childhood

The 30 Best Places in Europe for Traveling With Children

"Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, is included on our list of family-friendly cities and its long-standing rival, Glasgow, has earned a spot too. Two musts for families are The Burrell Collection and Pollok Country Park in the southern part of the city. The museum, which was named the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2023, has many interactive exhibits and activities for children. Located on the banks of the River Clyde, the Glasgow Science Centre is a hit with its engaging exhibits on life, science, and the universe. If anyone in your family is fascinated with ships and trains, they can’t miss the Riverside Museum. One of Scotland's most popular tourist attractions, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum appeals to younger visitors with its armor collection and interactive exhibits. Unique performances by beautifully crafted kinetic sculptures take place at the Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre while The Hunterian, Scotland’s oldest museum, has a dizzying array of exhibits, covering everything from mummies to meteorites. The Forth and Clyde Canal played a key role in the development of Scotland in the 19th century. Today it’s also a place to kayak and paddleboard and Pinkston Watersports can help get you out on the water. At the Glasgow Wake Park, there are sessions for all levels of wakeboarders, including complete beginners. Glasgow is home to a number of wonderfully colorful works of outdoor art located on a “mural trail” with more than 30 stops. The city also has many excellent parks; locals’ favorites include Kelvingrove Park, Queen’s Park, and Bellahouston Park. Finally, you may want to add some of these activities to your schedule: A walk in the woods at Cathkin Braes, a park to the southeast of the city; a visit to stately Glasgow Green, the city’s oldest park; and a stop at the relatively newer skatepark at Kelvingrove Park. There are Highland cattle waiting to meet you at both the children’s farm at Tollcross Park and Pollok Country Park."