3 Scottish destinations among the best UK family days out
The destinations were named alongside popular attractions across the country, including the Jurassic Coast in Dorset and Warwick Castle in Warwickshire.
Why these attractions in Scotland have been named among the best family days out in the UK
These are the three Scottish spots that have been named among the best family days out in the UK by The Times.
Cairngorm Mountain resort, The Highlands
Located in the "wild heart" of the Highlands, Cairngorms Mountain resort is a "guaranteed family hit".
Kids can explore an adventure playground or go down the tubing slides, while older children can "blaze a trail" at the mountain bike park.
For wildlife lovers, there is a two-hour guided hill trip to see, feed and take photos with the UK's only free-roaming reindeer herd.
Here, there's also a chance to spot native wildlife such as the tiger moth and rock ptarmigan.
Urquhart Castle, The Highlands
Urquhart Castle (Image: Getty Images) Urquhart Castle, which is set dramatically on a rocky outcrop overlooking Loch Ness, should "fire the imagination of any little one," according to the publication.
From the "murderous physics" of a full-size trebuchet to a dark and grim prison cell, there is plenty to see and do.
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Discovery Point, Dundee
Discovery Point and V&A in Dundee (Image: Getty Images) The Royal Research Ship Discovery, a three-masted barque used by Captain Scott on his Antarctic voyage in 1901, is docked at Dundee and open to visitors.
Those coming here can climb aboard to learn about its fascinating history and ongoing restoration.
After its famed expedition, it was used as a merchant ship and again as a research vessel before spending decades as a training ship and hostel for Sea Scouts.
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