Family friendly days out in the Scottish Borders

One of the best ways to experience the Scottish Borders is from the water so why not hire a paddleboard or a kayak and get started?

Scotland's largest hedge maze. It's amazing...

Experience the Big Bang, volcanoes and earthquakes and the rainforest. And it's got a little iceberg.

Drop the kids off at one of their all day camps: they'll climb trees and have an adventure.

Nautical but nice. The half hour fast blast is popular but take a look at the Coastal Exploration trip.

The guide to the best places to go and things to do in and around the Scottish Borders.

Extraordinary adventures climbing magnificent trees, all with the safety of ropes and helmets and expert supervision.

Outdoor adventures for all the family.

Serenity Farne Island boat tours: seals, puffins, whales and a crew who really do know their stuff.

A great day out for all the family. Brewery, distillery, restaurant, grass sledging, rollerskating - there's a lot going on.

Family-friendly zoo on the west of Edinburgh. What we like: The pandas are the star attraction, but the penguins are great fun and there...

Alpaca trekking in the Cheviot Hills. What we like: It's just a lot of fun. You lead an alpaca round the hillside. There's scenery....

Owls, eagles, hawks, falcons and vultures. What we like: This is a great day out. The staff take a genuine interest in their work and...

Climbing and bouldering for all ages at Europe's largest indoor climbing arena. What we like: The Clip 'n Climb for children is fantastic...

Climbing, fencing, raft-building and more. What we like: Small group activities for children. Reasonably good value for larger groups....

The best place to learn about the notorious Border Reivers. What we like: There's a permanent gallery dedicated to the history of the...

Country house with lake and woodland walks. What we like: Outdoor activities, family days out, house tours full of history and art,...

The longest continuous section of the Roman wall. What we like: There's a good clue-solving quest around what remains of the fort and an...

Family-friendly tree top adventures for those with heads for heights. What we like: A great way to spend two or three hours in a...