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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Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Livingston

Attractions in West Lothian

This is an innovative museum exploring the history and environment of West Lothian with award-winning children's activities and interactive displays. The centuries-old farm buildings are home of a variety of friendly animals that the children can see and pet.


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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.


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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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Satroshpere, Aberdeen

Attractions in Aberdeenshire

Satrosphere is Scotland's first science and discovery centre. Satrosphere offers fun for families and grown-ups alike who love to explore, experiment and find out how the world works. Look into infinity, light up a plasma dome, step inside a bubble or make a skeleton ride a bike.


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Dumfermline Abbey and Palace, Dunfermline

Attractions in Fife

The elegant ruins of Dunfermline Abbey are what are left of a great Benedictine abbey founded by Queen Margaret in the 11th Century. Robert the Bruce was buried in the choir and the royal palace next door, also partially ruined, was the birthplace of Charles I.


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Stirling Castle, Stirling

Attractions in Stirlingshire

Stirling Castle is considered by many to be the grandest of Scotland's castles perching on a rocky outcrop. There is a medieval kitchen display and an exhibition on what life was like in the Royal Palace.


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Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow

Attractions in West Lothian

Set in its own park and beside Linlithgow Loch, this is a magnificent ruin of a great royal palace. A favoured residence of Stuart royalty, it was the birthplace of both James V and Mary, Queen of Scots.


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Callendar House Museum, Falkirk

Attractions in Stirlingshire

Callendar House is an imposing mansion with a 600-year history, where you can go back in time to experience life in the 1820's. There is also extensive parkland with many activities available.


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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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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Attractions in Edinburgh

Founded in the 17th Century as a ‘physic garden', growing medicinal plants, the Royal Botanic Garden is now acknowledges to be one of the finest in the worlds where unusual and beautiful plants can be found. It's a place to rest and relax away from the city's hustle and bustle.


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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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