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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St Andrews Aquarium, St Andrews

Attractions in Fife

Enjoy a sense of discovery and enjoyment at St Andrews aquarium, which welcomes you to the wonderful world of the sea and its inhabitants from shrimps to sharks, octopuses to eels, rays to seals.


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The Royal Yachet Britannia Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Attractions in Edinburgh

The Britannia experience starts in the visitor centre where you can discover her fascinating story. Then step aboard for a self-led audio tour of five decks, giving a unique insight into what life was like on board


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People's Palace , Glasgow

Attractions in Ayrshire

The People's Palace is Glasgow's social history museum and a chance to learn the story of the people and city of Glasgow from 1760 to the present. You can see paintings, prints and photographs displayed alongside a wealth of historic artefacts, film and computer interactive.


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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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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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Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow

Attractions in Ayrshire

The Glasgow Science Centre has hundreds of hands-on exhibits over three floors, where visitors can interact with real experiments and phenomena. The centre also includes a planetarium that offers the chance to see the thousands of stars that fill our night sky,


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Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

Attractions in Edinburgh

See how the Earth works. Take a walk though Scotland's geological history and travel back in time to follow the creation of planet Earth. Be shaken by a volcano, feel the chill of the polar ice and get caught in a tropical rainstorm. Look to the future – you decide what could happen.


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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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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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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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