Cullen
Beach
The beach speaks for itself in Cullen. In one direction you have lovely sands and swimming areas and in the other direction you can walk along the rocks and paths as far as you wish (not ideal for buggies). Between the two is the harbour which parents with younger children often prefer because it is quite contained. The harbour is also quite sheltered. Both areas of beach have toilets.
Play Park
Next to the caravan site there is a small play park with a football pitch nearby.
Crannoch Woods
Just out of Cullen heading in the direction of Portsoy you will find the Crannoch Woods which have various different paths suitable for walking. There is a small loch in the centre of the woods. All the walks are clearly posted. Some of the paths are not ideal for prams or buggies.
Bin Hill
The Bin Hill offers walks for all abilities. The link below contains maps and more information.
http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/moray/bin-of-cullen.shtml
Banff
Duff House
Grounds : Great Kids Park within the grounds
1 April to 31 October ~ Open 11am to 5pm ~ Daily
Tearoom closes at 4pm, last serving 3.50pm
(1 Nov to 31 Mar - Thu to Sun 11am - 4pm)
Admission to Galleries
Full Price : £6.55, Concession : £5.45, Family : £16.70, Exhibition : £4.20
Admission to Shop and Tearoom on the ground floor is free.
Duff House offers a range of access provisions. A lift to gallery floors is available and wheelchairs can be provided on request. Induction loops for the hard hearing are available.
Buckie
Leisure Centre
South Pringle Street, Buckie, Moray, AB56 1PX
Telephone 01542 832841
Contact pool for opening times, these can vary thoughout the holiday season.
Tennis Courts
Situated next to the Leisure Centre
Skate Park
The skatepark is built in the old Tennis court at Ian Johnston's next to the swimming pool & Buckie Thistle FC.
Click here for a map link.
Elgin
Cooper Park
Cooper Park in Elgin offers a play area and park, duck/boating pond and also contains a skate park. The Library and Tourist Information office are also situated in the park.
Cinema
A small cinema is located in the town centre.
www.caledoniancinemas.co.uk
Ten Pin Bowling
Bowl 2000 is situated at 2 Moycroft Industrial Estate, Elgin, Moray IV30 1XZ Telephone: 01343 541444. As well as bowling lanes it has a soft play area and arcades which include pool tables and air hockey tables. It has a snack bar and a licensed bar.
www.bowl2000.com
Moray Leisure Centre
A swimming pool and ice rink are two of the many facilities at Moray Leisure Centre. Contact the centre or click on the link for more details. Moray Leisure Centre, Borough Briggs Road, Elgin IV30 1AP Tel : 01343 550033;
www.moray-leisure-centre.co.uk
Fochabers
Winding Walks
This circular walk heads up the side of the Small Burn with the option of taking one of the winding paths through the trees. It then visits the wooden gazebo at Peep's Viewpoint overlooking Fochabers. Click on the link for more information and map.
http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/moray/winding-walks.shtml
Baxters
Baxters is on the other side of Fochabers heading for Elgin. It has a small visitor centre suitable for older children. There is a play park which is safely contained and only accessible from the restaurant. Kids meals and boxes are available in the restaurant and microwaves are available to heat up baby food.
Fogie (Aberchirder)
Lhanbryde
Macduff
Aquarium
Macduff Marine Aquarium is open every day from 10am to 5pm. Last admissions are 4.15pm. The aquarium is closed only on the following dates: 25th, 26th, 27th, 31st December 2010; 1st, 2nd, 3rd January 2011
Prices
Adults : £5.65; Children : £2.80 (aged 3-15); Seniors : £3.50;
Family (2 adults, 2 children) : £15.60
Tickets are VALID ALL DAY so you can come and go as often as you like. RSPB members can visit the aquarium for free on Tuesdays between 1st April and 30th September 2010. Contact the aquarium for details of their special admission rates for groups of 10 or more and carers.
Mosstodloch
Play Park
This is a great play park suitable for all ages of children. It is on Garmouth Road which is a right turn off the main road going through Mosstodloch heading toward Elgin. It has picnic tables and a large playing field.
Chocolate Factory
Demonstrations and tasting are all on offer at the Olive Tree. To find out what is going on and what is available for your children's age group contact them at Olive Tree Chocolate Factory, 3 Mosstodloch Industrial Estate, Garmouth Road, Mosstodloch, IV32 7LH Tel: 01343 821188 Use link for more information.
http://www.olivetreeofelgin.co.uk
Portknockie
Portsoy
Loch Soy
Situated behind the Station Hotel you will find Loch Soy. You can enjoy a stroll, have a picnic or even fish in and around the small Loch. In the summer months you can be brave and hire a boat. There is a great play area here with some picnic tables.
Spey Bay
WDCS Wildlife Centre Spey Bay,
Moray IV32 7PJ Telephone: 01343 820339
http://www.wdcs.org/connect/wildlife_centre/story_details.php?select=63
The Centre is based in a wildlife haven that is home to ospreys, grey and harbour seals, otters, wildfowl and waders. Part of a 450 hectare nature reserve, it is a breathtaking and truly unique part of Scotland.
Attractions include: Underwater World experience, in the biggest Ice House in Scotland. Extensive education and outreach programme for children and schools. Walking on the beautiful Scottish Wildlife Trust Reserve. Watching otters, ospreys, seals and other local wildlife. Listening to live underwater sound from the sonobuoy and exploring the acoustic exhibition. Spot some of the biggest bottlenose dolphins in the world using binoculars and telescopes.
Admission is FREE! Opening times for 2010: 10.30am - 5pm.
Whitehills
Black Pots Park
This is a small play park next to Whitehills Caravan Site, good picnic place and never very busy.