• Animal Encounters: Animal Explorer

    Floors Castle Floors Castle, Kelso, United Kingdom

    Calling all young explorers! Get up close and hands-on with some awesome exotic animals. Meet the likes of Snakes, Tarantulas and Giant Snails to name just a few of the amazing creatures you get to meet as you learn all the fun, fascinating facts about them from our Zoolab animal expert!   45 minute sessions […]

  • Animal Encounters: Witchcraft & Wizardry

    Floors Castle Floors Castle, Kelso, United Kingdom

    ‘Eye of newt, and wing of bat, I will feed you to my cat!!!!’… Witches and Wizards were famous for their animal companions, both in their spells and their potions. Step back in time for this animal encounter show as we explore some of ‘ye olde’ remedies and superstitions for these creatures in Medieval times. […]

  • Animal Encounters: Native Species

    Floors Castle Floors Castle, Kelso, United Kingdom

    Learn all about the amazing Native Species we have living here in the UK. What better way to learn about them than meeting some of their bigger, brighter, exotic cousins, such as Corn Snakes, Tree Frogs and Tarantulas. This show will hopefully inspire you to take a look around and see what nature you can […]

  • Animal Encounters: Weapons & Armour

    Floors Castle Floors Castle, Kelso, United Kingdom

    Compare the weapons and armour that us humans have used in battles of the past with the amazing attack and defence arsenal and methods of some amazing animals. Meet the likes of Scorpions, Snakes and Cockroaches as we take a look at all the awesome ways they can protect themselves and attack their enemies in […]

  • Animal Encounters: The Zagaro

    Floors Castle Floors Castle, Kelso, United Kingdom

    The Zagaro, takes us on a trip through the deep, dark wood. This fun story session is a tale about The Zagaro, a scary monster with body parts just like some of the animals our brave explorer meets on their adventures. You’ll get to meet the very same creatures too, the likes of Millipedes, Snakes […]

  • Animal Encounters: Creepy Castle Critters

    Floors Castle Floors Castle, Kelso, United Kingdom

    Unlike today, historic castles were colonised by all sorts of creepy critters. In this session, you will take an imaginary journey around the Floors Castle of the past, bumping into some awesome animals along the way. Get the chance to touch and hold the likes of Spiders hiding in the castle kitchen, Snakes slithering around […]

  • Family Day – March Hare Trail

    Abbotsford House Abbotsford, Mellrose, United Kingdom

    Let off some steam and go mad as March hares this Easter as you explore our Witch Corner folklore trail! Find the March hares around the trail and crack our child-friendly brain teasers as you go to collect your edible prize. This trail is included in our usual ticket prices and is FREE to annual […]

  • St Peter’s Primary School Spring Fayre

    St Peter's Primary School Parsonage Road, Galashiels, United Kingdom

    The Parent Council for St Peter's Primary School, Parsonage Road, Galashiels, are holding a Spring Fayre on Friday 30th May, 12.15 - 3.00pm. We are fundraising for the Playground Improvement Project and will have Face Painting, a Sweetie Stall, Toy and Book Stall, Entertainment Styage, Community Stalls and the Emergency Services will also attend. Hope […]