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 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 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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Bedlam Paintball, Edinburgh

Attractions in Edinburgh

Get the ultimate adrenaline rush at Bedlam Paintball. Be prepared to utilise tactics, teamwork and quick thinking as you experience all the multiple game scenarios available.


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Calderglen Country Park, East Kilbride

Attractions in Lanarkshire

This is a large country park with a myriad of activities. The visitor centre has a good range of displays and a Hidden Worlds wildlife experience. There is also a children's zoo, conservatory, adventure playground and miles of fascinating trails to follow.


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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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Bannockburn, Stirling

Attractions in Stirlingshire

Situated at the site of the famous battlefield where Robert the Bruce routed the forces of Edward II to win freedom for the Scots from English domination, the centre contains an exhibition on the period of the battle and an audio-visual presentation of the battle.


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Scottish Motoring Heritage Centre, Glasgow

Attractions in Ayrshire

The centre's display tells the story of Scotland's motoring history with fine cars and unique archive film. Guided tours are available. The Motoring Heritage Centre is housed in the building that was once occupied by Europe's largest car manufacturer.


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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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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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Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Aberdeen

Attractions in Aberdeenshire

Discover what it is like to live and work on a massive oil platform in the middle of the North Sea. Using models, real equipment and computer display, the exhibitions bring the maritime experience to life. There are models of fast clipper ships and fishing displays.


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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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