Here’s a list of some fantastic local locations hosting Easter egg hunts for kids.
We have hatched a list of some of the best Easter egg hunts in Dundee, Angus, Perthshire and Fife.
Easter Sunday 2024 falls on March 31 this year.
Easter egg hunts in Dundee and Angus
Mains Castle, Dundee
March 30
Cee Cee Entertainments have planned a fun-filled day with an Easter theme for the whole family.
There will also be a hunt for Easter eggs and a visit from Peter Rabbit.
In addition, there will be refreshments, face painting, colouring, and arts and crafts.
For the £5 per child egg hunt, reservations are required. A £10 unlimited wristband is also available to enter the inflatable fun day.
Pathhead Farm, Kirriemuir
March 31
Children of all ages are invited to Pathhead Farm, which will feature a day long event. Every child attending the event will receive a real chocolate egg from the Easter egg hunt.
And a fun-filled line-up of events including face painting, an egg and spoon race, egg painting, and stalls showcasing local foodies and crafters.
The cost of admission is £15; a pony ride is an additional £5.
Brechin Castle Centre, Brechin
Daily 29 March to 14 April
A dragon egg-sized hunt that will transport kids back to mediaeval times is being held at Brechin Castle.
There will be numerous activities and games where you can win prizes. Park/Trail fees range from £7 to £9, with free admission for children under two.
House of Dun, Montrose
March 29 to 1 April
Follow the Easter egg trail around the grounds of House of Dun, collecting clues along the way to claim your chocolate prize. Children’s tickets cost £4, and adults go free.
Easter egg hunts in Fife
Scottish Deer Centre, near Cupar
March 21 to April 1
The Easter Bunny will return to meet children at a grotto in the Scottish Deer Centre. There’s also a map to help kids hunt for Easter eggs around the park and win a prize.
No booking is required. The park currently has a pay-as-you-please entry fee but it is £7.50 per child for the grotto.
There will also be Bubble Tea from the Bubble Bar supplied in the grotto.
Crail Legion Hall, Anstruther
March 30
Crail Legion Hall will be hosting an Easter egg hunt where you can earn points when you find a code or complete a challenge. There are plenty of prizes including an egg for each child, there are lots of activities including an egg toss, Easter bonnet competition and egg decorating.
The Easter Bunny will also be returning to meet and greet the children. Make sure to preregister to attend the egg hunt.
Dunnikier Park, Kirkcaldy
March 31
Dunnikier Park’s Easter egg hunt includes exploring the woods and all the twists and turns in search of hidden Easter eggs. The walk takes approximately two hours, and the event is free, but booking is required.
Easter egg hunts in Perthshire
Birnam Arts, Dunkeld
March 30 to April 14
In Peter Rabbit’s Easter Egg Hunt, 12 eggs are hidden around the Beatrix Potter Exhibition. There’s also Easter-themed colouring to do.
Entry with the normal exhibition ticket is available at the shop counter or online.
Black Watch Castle Museum, Perth
March 25 to April 14
Hunt for eggs the Easter Bunny has lost in the castle gardens, follow a trail of six golden eggs around the gallery, unlock a secret code and win a prize, decorate some Easter cookies and make bunny headbands.
Tickets are £10 per child with accompanying adult free and include entry to the museum.
The Hermitage, Dunkeld
Daily March 29 to 31
Follow in the footsteps of the Hermitage Easter Bunny. Collect clues using a woodland trail map – collect your map on arrival to solve the puzzle and win your prize. There are just 5 slots per day, over 3 days. There is also face painting and colouring in activities.
Tickets are £4 each.
Active Kids, Perth
29 March to 31 March
The Easter Bunny will be visiting kids in the park and stopping to pose for photos.
Hidden eggs will be throughout the park; follow the trail to locate them. Make sure to bring your decorated eggs and Easter bonnets to be judged in a competition. The event is free of charge.
There will also be Easter face painting available at a reasonable price.
