Easter is fast approaching. So we have hatched a list of some of the best Easter egg hunts in Dundee, Angus, Perthshire and Fife.
Easter Sunday 2025 is on April 20, and hunts for children are taking place across Courier country – some of them throughout the school holidays.
Easter egg hunts in Dundee and Angus
Pathhead Farm, Kirriemuir
April 20
An Easter hunt forms part of Pathhead Farm’s Easter family fun day. There will also be crafts, games, stalls, races and inflatables. Or you can add a tractor and trailor or pony ride to your visit.
Book tickets online.
Murton Farm Tearoom and Nature Reserve, Forfar
Daily April 5 to 21
Follow the Easter trail around the nature reserve at Murton Farm. Children will be given tasks to do and a problem to solve during a self-led walk of just over a mile.
There’s also an Easter crafts workshop on April 9.
For the trail, pre-book online or pay in the tearoom on the day.
Lochee Park, Dundee
April 19
There will be chocolate aplenty at an Easter family fun day in Lochee Park. There will also be live entertainment, a funfair, street soccer, face painting and more.
Barry Mill, Carnoustie
April 18 to 20
Follow the Easter egg trail around Barry Mill and up towards the Millpond, answering clues to claim a prize.
There’s also face painting with Kirsten Constable Art and on Saturday and Sunday cake stalls with Artisana Brownies and Baked by Michelle.
Book tickets online.
Forgan’s, Broughty Ferry
April 20
Enjoy a buffet breakfast with Peter Rabbit on Easter Sunday. Kids can also get photos taken with the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs, paint eggs and make Easter bonnets.
And if that’s not enough, they can get their face-painted as an Easter character.
Tables must be booked in advance.
House of Dun, Montrose
April 18 to 21
An Easter egg trail will have children hunting round the grounds of Georgian House of Dun.
If they crack the puzzle they get a chocolate reward.
Book tickets online.
Easter egg hunts in Fife
Scottish Deer Centre and Wildlife Park, Cupar
April 5 to 20
The highly popular Easter grotto returns to the Scottish Deer Centre and Wildlife Park.
Meet the Easter Bunny in the burrow and use a map to hunt for eggs hidden around the park.
No booking required. The park continues is pay as you please entry system but there is a fixed entry price for the grotto.
Craigtoun Country Park, St Andrews
April 19 and 20
Craigtoun Easter Fayre includes the traditional Easter Bunny Trail and Easter crafts. There will also be entertainment and craft stalls.
Falkland Palace
April 18 to 20
Clues are hidden around the grounds of Falkland Palace. Children must follow the Easter egg trail to find and solve them.
Those who do will win a chocolate prize.
Book tickets online.
The Buffalo Farm, Kirkcaldy
April 5 to 21
Combine an Easter egg hunt with cuddling a pygmy goat at The Buffalo Farm. Children can also meet the farm’s bunnies, lambs, chicks and buffalo calves.
There’s also a scavenger hunt and egg-painting competition.
Book tickets online.
Hill of Tarvit Mansion and Garden, Cupar
April 18 to 20
The Easter Bunny has hidden some clues around the garden of Hill of Tarvit. Children must hunt for them and solve them. He has also left a chocolate prize for those who figure it out.
Book tickets online.
Kellie Castle, Pittenweem
April 18 to 20
Follow the Easter trail round the castle grounds and solve the Easter Bunny’s puzzle. Children’s prize is a chocolate treat.
Book tickets online.
Easter egg hunts in Perth and Kinross
Birnam Arts, Dunkeld
Daily April 5 to 21
Peter Rabbit has hidden eggs around the Beatrix Potter Exhibition and children are challenged to find all 12.
The egg hunt is included with entry to the Beatrix Potter Exhibition. Book online or pay on the day in the shop.
Black Watch Castle Museum, Perth
April 19
Follow a trail through the castle gardens to find the hidden golden egg. Children must solve a final clue to reveal a secret word and claim their prize.
Or they can follow the Bunny Brigade Trail inside the gallery, while learning about the historic recruitment of the Black Watch.
There’s also cookie decorating, crafts, games and activities.
Tickets can be booked online.
The Hideaway, Comrie
April 19
Kids can enjoy the Easter egg hunt while parents browse the home and garden shop.
There will also be crafts, live saxophone music and fresh, homemade hot cross buns.
Starts 12pm, just turn up.
RSPB Scotland, Loch Leven
April 5 to 21
Get a trail sheet from the visitor centre and head off round the loch to hunt for the trail board and complete fun activities as you go.
A prize will await you on your return.
Get tickets online or at the visitor centre.
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