Traquair House dates from the 12th century, and looks and feels like a castle! It certainly has been used by kings and queens through the centuries. The owners (the descendants of the Maxwell Stuarts) of Traquair particularly welcome children and families, and the grounds of the house have adventure playground, tricky maze, animals and workshops. For the adults it even brews its own beer.

Its a beautiful location in the Borders, but only 35 miles from Edinburgh.

Their website can be found at www.traquairhouse.co.uk

One of the most innovative family-friendly hotels in Scotland. It has a spectacular location on a small peninsula on the banks of Loch Leven at the foot of Glencoe. The family rooms are thoughtfully designed with seperate alcoves for the children, with their own entertainment provided.

The hotel has an indoor pool, with outdoor adventure playground, and an indoor games room. It offers a seperate early dinner for children. In the summer months there are also organised events and activities with the in-house ranger.

Their website can be found at www.freedomglen.co.uk.

One of the most popular family-friendly resort hotels in Scotland. They make a big effort to provide a huge range of activities for children, which allow them to meet and play with other children, and which gives time for the parents to indulge themselves. One of the best ways to have a great family vacation!

They operate a Childrens club for 2-8 year olds through the summer months, as well as co-ordinated activities for older children, with many outdoor fun activities combined with Arts and Craft sessions, swimming and team games.

They offer a selection of family-friendly accommodation in the hotel, with inter-connecting and large family rooms, as well as their very popular timber lodges and seperate independent cottages in the ground of the hotel.

Morton of Pitmilly is a unique award-winning farm conversion, with comfortable accommodation around a central courtyard. It incorporates an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, video library and games room. Outside there is a children's play area, golf-practise net, tennis court and a large putting green. There is a custom farm trail, from where which you can spot wildlife such as ducks, pheasants, deer and heron.

Its a popular family vacation destination with many guest visiting year-after-year.

Stunningly situated by the sea, all bedrooms enjoy magnificent sea views and all are fully ensuite. Informal bistro lounge serving all day food and drink with outside decking area. Children’ menu’s and outdoor  play area.

New for 2007 - swimming pool and Finnish saunarium. Golf course and seaside walks nearby. The Hotel also boasts its own pier, where much of the fresh seafood is landed, and is a luxurious family  location to explore the West Highlands of Scotland. More details at www.hollytreehotel.co.uk.

Luxury forest lodges in a beautiful location, close to Fort William and Glencoe. They have put together an attractive family package, which allows use of a local leisure club with indoor swimming pool, in nearby Fort William, as part of the accommodation price.

Their website is at www.birchbrae.com

Family sized luxury self-catering house in farmland location, close to Kingennie Golf Course and Fishing.

Their website is at www.blawearie.com

A traditional resort hotel in the small town of Peebles, which specialises in offering activities and events for children. During the summer months there are coordinated and supervised events for children of different age groups.

The hotel offers family rooms, which have seperate or adjoining children rooms, which offer some privacy for both the parents and the children.

This small hotel in the village of Gifford offers a children-friendly restaurant. Behind the hotel there is a patio, boules court and children's play area.