Top Holiday Attractions in Scotland
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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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Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre, Comrie
Attractions in Perthshire
Set in 100 acres of Perthshire countryside, the centre has animals and birds from all over the world. Attractions include falconry displays, indoor and outdoor play areas, animal and chick handling, a unique bird hatchery and the Highland Castle Centre.
Scotkart, Glasgow
Attractions in Ayrshire
Experience the thrill, the speed and the buzz of Scotland's largest and fastest indoor go-karting centre. This indoor circuit features 200cc race go-karts. All the equipment, instruction and computer timings are included in the price.
Lamont City Farm, Glasgow
Attractions in Ayrshire
Lamont City Farm is a vibrant community project located in Erskine. You can meet a wide variety of domesticated animals including sheep, goats, horses, ducks, hens, llamas and many more.
Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary Oban, Oban
Attractions in Argyll
This attraction features seal rescue facilities, a superb aquarium daily feeding demonstrations, and much, much more! Meet the new resident North American Otters. Marvel at the playful antics of these endearing animals and find out about the latest conservation efforts to help all otters. The North American Otters were once the most widespread mammal on that continent, but as with other species pollution, habitat loss and road deaths has confined them to a fraction of their original range. Location: Oban (Scotland)
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Attractions in Edinburgh
The gallery provides a visual history of Scotland, told through portraits of those who shaped it; royals and rebels, poets and philosophers, heroes and villains. Mary, Queen of Scots; Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Sean Connery are all there.
Loch Lomond Sea Life Aquarium, Loch Lomond
Attractions in Stirlingshire
Housed in Drimkinnon Tower the Aquarium houses amazing creatures from perch and pike to tropical sharks. This year, come face to extraordinary face with the centre's newest residents from the Hammerhead shark family. A pair of Bonnethead sharks have joined the tropical sharks in the mighty ocean tank. These amazing and fascinating creatures use their spade-like heads to sweep back and forth on the seabed enabling special sensors to detect potential prey buried under the sand. Location: Loch Lomond (Scotland)
Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World, Edinburgh
Attractions in Edinburgh
Walk through an indoor tropical rainforest inhabited by thousands of the world's most beautiful butterflies. Also visit the unique Scottish honey-bee zone.
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.
Discovery Point, Dundee
Attractions in Dundee
Discovery Point is home to Captain Scott's ship, Discovery, which was built in Dundee for his expedition to the Antarctic and the Verdant Works. It has original working machinery and computer and hands-on displays
Famous Grouse Experience, Crief
Attractions in Perthshire
The stunning audio-visual tour takes you on an airborne journey with The Famous Grouse. Visitors swoop over numerous famous Scottish landmarks- from Lock Ness to Edinburgh Castle. Afterwards stroll along a nature trail or enjoy a picnic in the grounds
Scottish Holiday Cottage search
Scottish Borders
Berwickshire, East Lothian, Edinburgh, Peebleshire, Roxburghshire, Selkirkshire West Lothian
Central Scotland
Fife, Kinross-shire, Stirlingshire
South West Scotland
Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Kirkcudbrightshire, Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, Wigtownshire
East Scotland
Aberdeenshire, Angus, Banffshire, Morayshire
West Scotland
Argyll, Dumbartonshire, Isle of Arran, Isle of Bute, Isle of Islay, Isle of Mull
Scottish Highlands
Caithness, Inverness-shire, Isle of Raasay, Isle of Seil, Isle of Skye, Orkney Island, Ross-shire, Sutherland, Wester Ross
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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