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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British Golf Museum, St Andrews

Attractions in Fife

Ever wondered where the word golf comes from? Why there are 18 holes on a golf course? Why golfers shout ‘fore'? Here you'll learn the answers and many more interesting facts besides. The museum tells the story of British golf from its origins to the present day.


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Scotkart, Glasgow

Attractions in Ayrshire

Experience the thrill, the speed and the buzz of Scotland's largest and fastest indoor go-karting centre. This indoor circuit features 200cc race go-karts. All the equipment, instruction and computer timings are included in the price.


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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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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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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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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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Knockhill Racing Centre, Dunfermline

Attractions in Fife

Get behind the wheel of a Formula First single-seater racing car to rally car, go off road in a 4x4 or be driven round the racing circuit by a professional. Alternatively, sit back and enjoy the races. Choose from British touring cars, superbikes, stock cars and Formula Woman.


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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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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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New Lanark World Herritage Site, New Lanark

Attractions in Lanarkshire

This beautifully restored conservation village was once Britain's largest cotton manufacturing centre and is the birthplace of Robert Owen's reforms and is World Heritage Site. Discover the life and work of social pioneer Robert Owen.


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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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