Crieff Hydro
Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland
Scotland's original family hotel and still the easiest weekend for parents: hand the under-12s to the kids club, ride a pony, try archery, swim, repeat. It isn't the plushest place on this list, but nothing beats it for keeping every age busy without ever getting back in the car.
For the children
- Kids' club
- Kids' activities
- Pool
- Golf
- Horse riding
- Nature activities
- Family dining
- Family rooms
- Dog friendly
- Spa
- Best for
- Toddlers to 12s, multigenerational groups
- Ages
- All ages
- Kids' club
- Big Country, ages 2–12; some childcare hours included
- Pool
- Victorian Baths and leisure pools
- Family rooms
- Family rooms and self-catering lodges and cottages
- Outdoors
- Horse riding, archery, off-road driving, woodland walks, golf
We only list facilities we could confirm on their website — something not listed may still be there.
Days out nearby
Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park ↗
~22 miles · ~30 mins
Safari park · ideal day trip
Scotland's only safari park mixes a drive-through reserve with a walk-around zoo, a boat trip to chimp island, pedal boats and an adventure playground. A full family day near Stirling.
~38 miles · ~45 mins
Aquarium · ideal day trip
Scotland's national aquarium sits beneath the Forth bridges, with one of the longest underwater tunnels in the world, sand tiger sharks and a seal sanctuary. Easy to reach from Edinburgh.
~45 miles · ~1 hr
Zoo · ideal day trip
A friendly, rescue-focused zoo with bears, lions and reptiles plus a big play area and indoor soft play. Small enough to enjoy without rushing, and a short drive from Edinburgh.
~46 miles · ~1 hr
Zoo · ideal day trip
A hillside zoo with a famous penguin colony, chimpanzees, koalas and a lemur walkthrough. Easy to reach from the city centre, it is a highlight of any family weekend in Edinburgh.
~48 miles · ~1 hr
Science centre · rainy day option
A journey through the planet's story, from volcanoes to ice caps and rainforest, with immersive shows and a planetarium dome beneath Arthur's Seat. A brilliant wet-weather plan in Edinburgh. Allow around two hours.
~49 miles · ~1 hr
Science centre · rainy day option
Floors of hands-on exhibits, a planetarium and live science shows on the Clyde waterfront. Children can test their bodies, build structures and play with light and sound. The tower next door adds a view over the city.
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Family facilities
- Highchairs
- ParkingEasy-access parking
A guide, not a guarantee. Shown only where the venue or a trusted source has told us. Not listed doesn't mean not available — check with the venue if it matters for your visit.
Researched by Tumble in October 2026 from each place's own website. Tumble doesn't take these bookings — prices, availability and children's club details change, so check with them before you book. Distances and travel times are approximate.