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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Glamis Castle, Angus

Attractions in Angus

This is a place of legends and fairy tales. It has been a royal residence since 1372 and was the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, birthplace of HRH Princess Margaret and legendary setting for Shakespeare's famous play Macbeth.


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Atholl Country Life Museum, Pitlochry

Attractions in Perthshire

This lively museum explores the reality of country life and the social history of the Atholl People. It uses details facts, 100 historical photographs and stories set in a wide range of imaginative displays.


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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.


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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 TallShip at Riverside, Glasgow

Attractions in Ayrshire

Built in 1896, the tall ship Glenlee circumnavigated the globe four times. Discover her rich history, depicted on board and gain a real sense of what it was like to live and work on board in her seafaring days. Special events include pirate crafts and seafaring superstitions.


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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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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)


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Scotland's Secret Bunker, St Andrews

Attractions in Fife

Hidden beneath a farmhouse is a 24,000 sq ft secret nuclear bunker. Walk down the 150m entrance tunnel and through the 3 ton blast-proof doors to discover 24,000sq ft of secret accommodation. Up 70 300 staff would have lived here for up to 3 months at a time.


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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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Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Attractions in Edinburgh

Experience the splendour and majesty of the legendary Edinburgh Castle! Perched on an extinct volcano, the castle has played home to many great events throughout history, and now you too can explore its amazing grounds and beat the queues with our fast track tickets. Enjoy a true piece of Scottish history with a phenomenal day at the amazing Edinburgh Castle! Location: Edinburgh (Scotland)


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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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