This year's Doune The Rabbit Hole is set to be a family-friendly affair as the intimate music and arts festival strikes a balance between festival and family fun by offering an array of family-friendly activities and events that all ages can enjoy.

Taking place at Stirlingshire's idyllic Cardross Estate from August 21^st - 23^rd, this small music and arts extravaganza offers people of all ages, from babies to golden retirees, an eclectic mix of local and international music, crafts and a family-friendly culture that makes Doune The Rabbit Hole a unique music event in Scotland.

As well as welcoming Scottish and international acts including San Francisco indie band Deerhoof and Shooglenifty, an Edinburgh Celtic fusion band, Doune The Rabbit Hole has a vast selection of creative and engaging family activities.

Entertainment includes Beardy Weardy's DIY Resplendent Adornments, a workshop where people can make wacky festival costumes from recycled materials. Learn about balance, wobbling and spinning with giant hula hoops, spinning plates and unicycles at Spinning Jenny's Circus Skills. Free face painting, drama games, puppet making and "free play' kids space will also be available to children on site.  The will also be a Mad Hatter's Tea Party where general silliness is a must!

Ailsa Nicol, Families Coordinator from Doune The Rabbit Hole said:

"All the workshops at Doune The Rabbit Hole are designed so the whole family can take part, so whether you fancy joining the drumming circle, making badges or trying your hand at some clay creations, there will be lots of choice to keep you entertained. I cannot describe how much kids enjoy themselves at festivals. The music, the arts, the wall-to-wall entertainment at their finger-tips, what's not to love!"

With an event capacity of only 1000, Doune The Rabbit Hole organisers pride themselves on being one of the country's smallest festivals, giving the event a uniquely intimate and friendly atmosphere.

Jamie Murray, Director of Doune The Rabbit Hole Community Interest Group commented:

"We are incredibly excited to welcome such a diverse and exciting line-up of musical acts at this year's Doune The Rabbit Hole, but equally we are proud of our ability to offer families and people of all ages, from toddlers to pensioners, a brilliant festival experience. We offer free tickets to children aged 12 and under which underpins our commitment to embracing a family-friendly culture. The support we have received from Event Scotland has allowed us to extend our family offering this year which we are very grateful for."

For ticket information and to find out more about Doune The Rabbit Hole 2015, visit www.dounetherabbithole.co.uk