Top Holiday Attractions in Scotland

Top holiday attractions in Scotland

Whether you are looking for something to keep you, your partner or a group of friends entertained our selection of holiday attractions in Scotland will give you some inspiration.

From thrills and spills at theme parks to the peace and relaxation of beautiful gardens there is something for everyone across Scotland. The attraction listings include museums, country houses, castles, cathedrals, farms, zoos and so much more.

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Highland Safaris, Aberfeldy

Attractions in Perthshire

An exciting way to experience the exhilaration and freedom of this beautiful part of the Highlands. Visitors can bring the great outdoors a little closer by trying out Land Rovers on Ecotours, wildlife-watching trips or an exciting off-road driving experience.


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Forest Hills Water Sports Centre, Aberfoyle

Attractions in Stirlingshire

The centre offers a range of ‘wet' and ‘dry' activities that can be combined or enjoyed individually. Water sports of all descriptions are available in addition to quad biking, mountain biking and 4x4 drives.


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Scottish Vintage Bus Museum, Dunfermline

Attractions in Fife

Possibly Britain's largest collection of historic buses dating from the 1920's to the 1980's. There are beautifully restored buses to see in the main exhibition hall as well as buses under restoration in the large workshops.


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Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

Attractions in Edinburgh

See how the Earth works. Take a walk though Scotland's geological history and travel back in time to follow the creation of planet Earth. Be shaken by a volcano, feel the chill of the polar ice and get caught in a tropical rainstorm. Look to the future – you decide what could happen.


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New Lanark World Herritage Site, New Lanark

Attractions in Lanarkshire

This beautifully restored conservation village was once Britain's largest cotton manufacturing centre and is the birthplace of Robert Owen's reforms and is World Heritage Site. Discover the life and work of social pioneer Robert Owen.


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Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park, Stirling

Attractions in Stirlingshire

See a fascinating collection of animals from all over the world including elephants, giraffes, lions, tigers and rhino. You can take a safari to Chimpanzee Island, watch the performing sea lion show or visit the Pet Farm.


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Sensation Dundee Science Centre, Dundee

Attractions in Dundee

If you thought science was boring, this centre may help you rethink. The hands-on experiments, live workshops and investigations bring science to life. Discover how we use our five senses to interact with the world around us in 12 specially designed exhibits.


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The Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk

Attractions in Stirlingshire

For a truly uplifting experience, visit the world's first and only rotating boat lift, linking two canals. There is a fascinating visitor centre with interactive exhibits and a viewing gallery.


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Scottish Railway Exhibition, Bo'ness

Attractions in West Lothian

The Scottish Railway Exhibition tells the story of the railways in Scotland. Carriages, locomotives and wagons are on display, including Glen Douglas and a royal saloon coach. The Bo'ness and Kinneil railway offers a 7-mile round trip by steam train.


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Plean Country Park, Plean

Attractions in Stirlingshire

This beautiful Victoria estate provided extensive woodland walks, parkland, a picnic area and great orienteering courses. There is also a fine walled garden and beautiful wild flower meadows


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Attractions with Wheelchair Access

Most UK holiday attractions now offer suitable wheelchair access and you will find on our listings that we have indicated where we believe they are accessible. However you should check prior to departure with the attraction for your specific needs.

Pet/Dog Friendly Attractions

Many of the attractions are dog friendly and so we have indicated where we believe they are pet friendly. Again, please check prior to departure with the attraction to make sure as rules do change.

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