Kelburn country centre is good day out. They sometimes have theme days - last time we went was Alice in Wonderland. There were charachters dressed up and treasure hunt through the grounds.

http://www.kelburncountrycentre.com/

thanks for that looks good, hope the kids will be old enough to appreciate it as theyre only 3 and 1 1/2.
Have you been to Loudoun castle if so is it as good as i've been told ?

there is another great theme park ...with 10 pin bowling alley ....and small repitle amazonia...at strathclyde park ...in between hamilton and motherwell...0nly 40 mins drive .....M & D'S

Went to Loudoun Castle few years ago. Was good day out although my youngest didn't have as many rides etc to go on as eldest. Only couple things for him - he was happy getting face painted and watching everything anyway . Hopefully more now for tots - am sure they're free so that's a bonus !

think M & D's looks more geared for older kids, loudon catle looks good as well as bonnielasses recommend park, also looking at heads of air park looks good for the young kids with sand pits tractor rides and animals etc.

M & D's website HERE, Loudon Castle website HERE

Pippy

In Ayrshire you're only a short drive from Glasgow, the Science Centre there is brilliant fun for kids of all ages, everything is interactive, so they can play with it all. Blairdrummond Safari Park is teh other side of Glasgow, but again brilliant for kids.

The beaches along the coast of Ayrshire are perfect for children, very sandy. Largs is a lovely seaside town, and you can get the ferry to Millport from there, I know a friend of mines childrens nursery do this every year as a day trip.

http://www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/ayrshire.htm May give you a few more ideas