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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Balmoral Castle and Estate, Ballater

Attractions in Aberdeenshire

Situated in the wonderful scenery of Royal Deeside, the Balmoral Estate is one of the Queen's residences. Visit the ballroom and formal gardens or go on a landrover safari and guided walks.


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National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Attractions in Edinburgh

This magnificent museum tells the story of Scotland; its land, people and culture; through the rich national collections. The stunning themed galleries cover landscape and wildlife, early people, the kingdom of the Scots, industry and empire, Scotland transformed and the 20th Century.


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The MacRobert Centre, Stirling

Attractions in Stirlingshire

The MacRobert Centre is a premier children's art venue and Scotland's first dedicated children's theatre. It includes projection facilities for animation and other film work produced by children and there is a fully supervised crèche involving children in art activities.


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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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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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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


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Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh

Attractions in Edinburgh

This is Scotland's most popular wildlife attraction, with more than 1,000 animals, including meerkats, pygmy hippos, tigers, lions and blue poison arrow frogs. Set in beautiful parkland the zoo has the world's biggest penguin pool.


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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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The Piping Centre, Glasgow

Attractions in Ayrshire

The Piping Centre houses the National Museum of Scotland's fine collection of bagpipes, making it the most authoritative display of its kind. The priceless collection is presented in a lively audio-visual format that is as entertaining as it is enlightening.


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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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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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