Scotland really does have a lot of passionate fans. It could be the feisty history, the strange food, or even the rugged characters. It could also be the stunning lochs, the pine forests, and even the craggy castles. That being said, it is important to understand that whatever draws adults there, the same doesn’t apply to younger travellers. That being said, the activities for younger kids are equally as compelling, and if you want to give your kids the best experience then you will not want to miss out on this adventure.
Ghost Stories
Scotland is very old, to say the least. It is also full of ghost stories. It seems like everywhere you go, you will hear about dead people. You will hear stories about drowned witches, vengeful highwaymen, and even grey ladies. You will also hear stories about grave robbers too. If you are brave enough to venture through some of the haunted streets, or if you have kids who have a thirst for adventure, then you won’t want to miss out on this at all. Holidays in Scotland are now more affordable than ever too, so be sure to check them out.
Highland Games
Scotland is very famous for the invention of golf. That being said, Scots have also invented a lot of Highland games that didn’t quite catch on as much. A lot of these games consist of showcasing brute strength. If you look at the caber toss, you will see that you have to balance a 175lb pine pole on your palms. You then have to hurl it. With the hammer throw, you have to stand in one place and whirl around, as you try and chuck a 12lb hammer as far as you can. One thing that you need to know about the highland games is that they tend to have a lot of dancing as well so if your kids like to get involved, you won’t want to miss out on this.
Funny Phrases
George Bernard Shaw famously once said that America and England are two countries that are divided by a very common language. This is the same for Scotland as well. If you look at the Scottish vernacular, you will soon see that they refer to highland cattle as being “hairy coos”. Anything that is small and irritating would be a “wee beastie”. Little phrases like this can be very entertaining to kids, not to mention that it can also help them to understand the Scottish culture a little more too.
Loch Ness Monster
Modern sonar might have eliminated the possibility of there being a huge but abnormally shy dinosaur, but at the end of the day, the myths and legends remain. If you have kids of any age, then they may be interested in trying to spot the monster for themselves. You will want to try and make sure that you plan your trip ahead so you can go on a nice clear day though, as this will give your kids the best chances of spotting something that could be lurking in the depths.
