Kids Go Free

Kids Go Free – Days Out by Train

Plan a family day out with ScotRail on the Borders Railway and enjoy special discounts! Hop on the train at Edinburgh Waverley or right along the line and discover special offers for great family days out. Simply head over to Scotrail’s Journey Planner to book your tickets.

Attractions with Special Offers

Enjoy a fun family day out in the bonny Scottish Borders this summer. Take advantage of the fantastic ScotRail 'Kids for a Quid' scheme and hop on the Borders Railway. If visiting any of the five participating businesses, just show your rail tickets and get one free child entry for each full price, standard adult admission.

Trimontium Museum

History & Heritage

Trimontium Museum explores one hundred years of Roman occupation through the stories told by some of the extraordinary finds from this key fort near Melrose.

Melrose

The Great Tapestry of Scotland

Arts & Culture

The Great Tapestry of Scotland gallery & visitor centre is where the people's story of Scotland begins. It is home to exhibits, workshops, a shop & a cafe.

Galashiels

Abbotsford

Visitor Attractions

The extraordinary home of Scottish legend Sir Walter Scott, the man who gave us the historical novel, popularised tartan & rediscovered Scotland’s Crown Jewels.

Melrose

National Mining Museum

Visitor Attractions

Housed in the wonderfully restored Lady Victoria Colliery, National Mining Museum Scotland tells the story of coal for Scotland.

Newtongrange

Arniston House

Family Attractions

Arniston has been home to the Dundas family since 1571. Join us for a Guided Tour, stay in one of our charming, holiday cottages or consider holding an event.

Gorebridge

Inspiring Days out Along the Borders Railway

Get out and explore the Scottish Borders and Midlothian by rail this summer with some fantastic family discounts. Dig into history and uncover fascinating stories on a great day out. Just show your rail ticket at any of the participating attractions and one child goes free for each paying adult. With many more free activities and adventures to be had, read on for some inspiration for you and your family this summer.

Scotrail - Kids for a Quid

Take the Train – Seven destinations in the South of Scotland

Explore Train Adventures to Midlothian

Plan Your Trip

More Family-friendly Days Out Ideas

Even the rail tickets are a bargain, with ScotRail's 'Kids for a Quid' offer, so plan your next family day out to the South of Scotland. There is lots more to see and do, all near the Borders Railway.

Hike & Bike Hub

Cycling

Hike & Bike Hub, right in Galashiels town centre, is where you will find bikes for hire and information about local walking & cycling routes.

Galashiels

The Wedale Bookshop

Arts & Culture

An independent bookshop in the ancient village of Stow, serving the Gala Water Valley, Galashiels, Lauder and beyond. On the A7 and the Borders Railway routes.

Stow

Eildon Hills

Low Level Walks

These distinctive hills have well marked routes for walking as part of longer routes or just as a day out in themselves

Melrose