Heading into the summer holidays it can be tricky to keep children entertained with new ideas. With searches for ‘free family days out’ surging by 123% in just the past week, families are looking for exciting days out to keep young ones happy whilst watching the pennies. Scotland offers an abundance of free and low-cost attractions that make it an ideal destination for family day outings. From engaging museums that blend education with entertainment, to vibrant summer festivals brimming with lively atmosphere, there is something to captivate every member of the family.

It’s a record-breaking start for the new era of vacations. Fresh off the heels of revealing the first look at Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International saw its single largest booking day in its 53-year history when reservations opened for the cruise line’s first Icon Class ship.