East Dunbartonshire School Holidays

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Updated on: January 16, 2024
Published on: January 16, 2024
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If you’re in search of the East Dunbartonshire School Holidays, you’ve landed in the right place! Whether you’re a parent in East Dunbartonshire or you’re an outsider looking to plan a quiet holiday during term time, we’ve got all the most up-to-date school holidays and term dates for 2023/2024 to 2024/2025 down below. You’ll be booking your holiday dates in no time!

Psst, if you carry on reading we’ve got some ‘things to do’ suggestions during the school holidays…

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East Dunbartonshire School Holidays 2023-2024

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December 2023 and January 2024

Last day of term: Friday 22nd December
Christmas and New Year: Monday 25th December to Friday 5th January 2024
Pupils and teachers return: Monday 8th January 2024

February and March 2024

February half-term: Monday 12th February to Tuesday 13th February 2024
Pupils and teachers return: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last day of term: Thursday 28th March 2024
School Closed (Easter break): Friday 29th March to Friday 12th April 2024

April 2024

Pupils and teachers return: Monday 15th April 2024

May 2024

May Day (closed): Monday 6th May 2024
Pupils and teachers return: Tuesday 7th May 2024
May weekend: Friday 24th May to Monday 27th May 2024
Pupils and teachers return: Tuesday 28th May 2024

June 2024

Last day of school: Wednesday 26th June 2024

East Dunbartonshire School Holidays 2024-2025

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August 2024

In-service day: Tuesday 13th August 2024
Pupils return: Wednesday 14th August 2024

September 2024

September Weekend: Friday 27th September to Monday 30th September 2024
Pupils return: Tuesday 1st October 2024

October 2024

October half-term: Monday 14th October to Friday 18th October 2024
Pupils return: Monday 21st October 2024

December 2024 and January 2025

Last day of term: Friday 20th December 2024
Christmas and New Year: Monday 23rd December 2024 to Friday 3rd January 2025
Pupils and teachers return: Monday 6th January 2025

February 2025

February half-term: Monday 17th February to Tuesday 18th February 2025
Pupils and teachers return: Thursday 20th February 2025

April 2025

Last day of term: Thursday 4th April 2025
School Closed (Easter break): Friday 7th April to Friday 21st April 2025

Pupils and teachers return: Tuesday 22nd April 2025

May 2025

May Day (closed): Monday 5th May 2025
Pupils and teachers return: Wednesday 7th May 2025
May weekend: Friday 23rd May to Monday 26th May 2025
Pupils and teachers return: Tuesday 27th May 2025

June 2025

Last day of school: Wednesday 25th June 2025

Things to do in the East Dunbartonshire School Holidays

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East Dunbartonshire is known for its outstanding natural environment and it also borders the popular city of Glasgow. There are lots of magical walks, cool attractions and activities you can plan to visit in the upcoming school holidays, teacher training days, and weekend breaks.

Mugdock Country Park

Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow

Mugdock Country Park is an excellent FREE attraction to visit during the school holidays. Take a bike ride down the 2.5-mile cycle paths then treat yourself to a cuppa or slice of cake in the cafe. Kids can run wild in the children’s play area with an adventure assault course! For just £2 you can buy an orienteering pack and go exploring. There is also archery and many other excellent fun family activities on offer.
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Craigallian Road, Near Milngavie,
Glasgow,
Glasgow and Strathclyde,
G62 8EL,
Scotland

Opening Times

Open everyday from 9am - 5pm

Pricing

Free admission

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Gruffalo trail in woods

The Gruffalo Trail at Kilmardinny Loch

This beautiful body of water is surrounded by plenty of lush greenery, smooth walking footpaths, oh, and the occasional Gruffalo character. You can find these adorable wooden characters next to benches, peering over trees and dotted along the path.

Meet all your favourite Julia Donaldson characters like the Owl and the Fox, and Mouse as well as smaller sculptures like mushrooms, bugs, flowers and other living entities from the storybook.

The loch itself takes about 10-20 minutes to walk and is the perfect nature day out! For more nature-themed days out check out our articles on the Hub. We’ve got everything from Forest Walks Near Me, Woodland Walks Near Me, River Walks Near Me, Lakes Near Me, and. so much more!

Shape Location Get directions

Unnamed Road, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 3NW

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday 24 hours

Pricing

Free

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Delta Force Paintball, West Glasgow

Get the whole family in stealth mode and prepare for a paintball war… Trek through movie-set-like courses and blast away! There are 6 action-packed game scenarios, including 2 double-decker buses, a pyramid and a large fort! You’ll be ducking, diving and nervously giggling all the way around. This attraction is also accessible so everyone can get involved in the chaos! Delta Force is suitable for kids aged 8+.
Shape Location Get directions

Turningshaw Rd, Johnstone PA6 7BP

Opening Times

Open 8am - 5pm everyday

Pricing

Entry + Delta Force Kit £9.99

100 Paintball £11.99

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The Lemond Gallery

Browse contemporary art collections at The Lemond Gallery and check out the latest exhibition events. Art is a great way to inspire and spark creativity in your young ones.
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The Lemond Gallery
4 Thorn Road
Bearsden Glasgow G61 4PP

Opening Times

Open 11am - 5pm every day but check the website in case there are events on as opening times will vary.

Pricing

Free entry

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Glasgow science museum

Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow

A 30-minute drive from the East Dunbartonshire Council House, the Glasgow Science Centre is an excellent place to take your kids. Book a flight simulation experience, watch the Apollo remastered exhibition or learn about the human body! Whatever your nat for science, you’ll love every exhibit with its dazzling interactive features that will keep your tots engaged all day long.

Shape Location Get directions

50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1EA

Opening Times

General admission:

Adult (16-59) £12.50

Child (under 16) £10.50

Concessions (60+, student, unemployed) £10.50

Under 3's go free

Pricing

Wednesday - Friday 10am - 3pm

Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm

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Found this article helpful? Make sure to check out our attraction pages for more things to do in the East Dunbartonshire area. Until then we have plenty of articles that may interest you.

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