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ARTS, CULTURE & TOURISM
Briarlands Farm
Blairdrummond, Stirling, FK9 4UP
Telephone: 01786 841309
email:
Fruit picking, animal handling and egg collecting
are just some of the outdoor activities that can be
enjoyed at Briarlands Farm. Just wait till the kids
see the outdoor play centre complete with cable
ride, mini diggers, sand pits and tractor go-karts,
plus there’s a football skills game to play and
animal paddocks to see. When the sun retreats
behind the clouds, there’s always the indoor
activities to entertain, including Busy Bees craft
area where kids can create sand art and engage
in deco-patch activities. No play centre would
work without a tearoom and Briarlands’ comes
in the form of The Farmer’s Den. A selection of
sandwiches and light bites can be savoured,
there are also toasties, soup of the day and a
kids’ menu. This includes the option of a picnic
bag that can be enjoyed indoors our out as the
weather permits.
ELIE HOLIDAY PARK
Shell Bay, Elie, Fife, KY9 1HB
01333 330 283
Situated right on the stunning coast of East Neuk,
Elie Holiday Park straddles sweeping green fields,
golden dunes and azure blue sea. The holiday park
at Shell Bay has won multiple awards and offers
extensive facilities, a programme of entertainment
and a wealth of wildlife and nature right on the
doorstep. Venture slightly further afield and you
can enjoy watersports, some of the best golf
courses in the world, walk on Lower Largo Beach
and wander through the picturesque village of
Elie. Dine in the on-site Kincaig View Restaurant,
relax with a drink in Ruddons Bar, or grab a take
away or coffee and cake in the Mirador Cafe. Kids
will love the Robinson Crusoe Adventure Park and
Smugglers’ Cove Games Room, as well as seal
spotting, forest exploring, paddling or scouring the
rockpools. The accommodation provides a cosy
and stylish home from home with stunning views.
BRIARLANDS FARM
