Top Holiday Attractions in Scotland
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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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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.
Forest Hills Water Sports Centre, Aberfoyle
Attractions in Stirlingshire
The centre offers a range of ‘wet' and ‘dry' activities that can be combined or enjoyed individually. Water sports of all descriptions are available in addition to quad biking, mountain biking and 4x4 drives.
Lamont City Farm, Glasgow
Attractions in Ayrshire
Lamont City Farm is a vibrant community project located in Erskine. You can meet a wide variety of domesticated animals including sheep, goats, horses, ducks, hens, llamas and many more.
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)
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.
Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World, Edinburgh
Attractions in Edinburgh
Walk through an indoor tropical rainforest inhabited by thousands of the world's most beautiful butterflies. Also visit the unique Scottish honey-bee zone.
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)
Scottish Maritime Museum, Glasgow
Attractions in Ayrshire
Cyldebuilt charts the development of Glasgow and the River Clyde from 1700 to the present day. It tells the story of Glasgow's rivers, its ships and its people through award-winning audio-visuals, computer interpretation, hands-on displays and video.
Scotland's Secret Bunker, St Andrews
Attractions in Fife
Hidden beneath a farmhouse is a 24,000 sq ft secret nuclear bunker. Walk down the 150m entrance tunnel and through the 3 ton blast-proof doors to discover 24,000sq ft of secret accommodation. Up 70 300 staff would have lived here for up to 3 months at a time.
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.
Scottish Holiday Cottage search
Scottish Borders
Berwickshire, East Lothian, Edinburgh, Peebleshire, Roxburghshire, Selkirkshire West Lothian
Central Scotland
Fife, Kinross-shire, Stirlingshire
South West Scotland
Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Kirkcudbrightshire, Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, Wigtownshire
East Scotland
Aberdeenshire, Angus, Banffshire, Morayshire
West Scotland
Argyll, Dumbartonshire, Isle of Arran, Isle of Bute, Isle of Islay, Isle of Mull
Scottish Highlands
Caithness, Inverness-shire, Isle of Raasay, Isle of Seil, Isle of Skye, Orkney Island, Ross-shire, Sutherland, Wester Ross
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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