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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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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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)


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Kellie Castle & Garden, Pittenweem

Attractions in Fife

This beautiful castle was started in 1360, though much of the present building was built in the 16th and early 17th centuries. Don't miss the Victorian nursery with its fascinating collection of dolls and toys. Outdoor attractions include Victoria stables and a charming walled garden.


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Edinburgh Dungeons, Edinburgh

Attractions in Edinburgh

Transport yourself back to the darkest moments in the Scotland's history within the deep depths of the Edinburgh Dungeon. Everything that you see is based on real historical events from the gruesome tale of Burke & Hare, to Edinburgh's Great Fire, torture and the plague.  With a chilling boat ride into the lair of cannibal Sawney Bean the Edinburgh Dungeon provides a thrilling and fun experience that will leave your family screaming for more! Are you brave enough? Location: Edinburgh (Scotland)


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National Museum of Flight, East Fortune

Attractions in East Lothian

Man's fascination with flight is celebrated at this protected WWI and WWII airfield. See R34 airship which took off from East Fortune on a record-breaking transatlantic flight in 1919.


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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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J M Barrie's Birthplace, Kirriemuir

Attractions in Angus

J M Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan, was born here in 1860, one of a handloom weaver's ten children. See the imaginative exhibition and discover how the outside wash house served as Barrie's first theatre.


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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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The Cadies and Wichery Tours, Edinburgh

Attractions in Edinburgh

Witchery Tours take a lights-hearted look at tales of witchcraft, plague and torture. Explore the eerie alleyways and creepy courtyards of the Old Town with your ghostly guide, who will blend history with humour and fact with fable.


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Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther

Attractions in Fife

The Scottish Fisheries Museum tells the story of Scottish fishing and its people form the earliest times to the present. There are many fine paintings and photographs on display as well as a variety of real and model boats, fishing gear and other accoutrements.


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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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