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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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.
Loch Lomond Sea Life Aquarium, Loch Lomond
Attractions in Stirlingshire
Housed in Drimkinnon Tower the Aquarium houses amazing creatures from perch and pike to tropical sharks. This year, come face to extraordinary face with the centre's newest residents from the Hammerhead shark family. A pair of Bonnethead sharks have joined the tropical sharks in the mighty ocean tank. These amazing and fascinating creatures use their spade-like heads to sweep back and forth on the seabed enabling special sensors to detect potential prey buried under the sand. Location: Loch Lomond (Scotland)
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Attractions in Edinburgh
The gallery provides a visual history of Scotland, told through portraits of those who shaped it; royals and rebels, poets and philosophers, heroes and villains. Mary, Queen of Scots; Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Sean Connery are all there.
Museum of Scottish Country Life, Glasgow
Attractions in Ayrshire
Set in 170 acres of farmland, with a Georgian farmhouse and steadings, this museum gives an insight into the working lives of the people of Scotland.
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.
Kellie Castle & Garden, Pittenweem
Attractions in Fife
This beautiful castle was started in 1360, though much of the present building was built in the 16th and early 17th centuries. Don't miss the Victorian nursery with its fascinating collection of dolls and toys. Outdoor attractions include Victoria stables and a charming walled garden.
Plean Country Park, Plean
Attractions in Stirlingshire
This beautiful Victoria estate provided extensive woodland walks, parkland, a picnic area and great orienteering courses. There is also a fine walled garden and beautiful wild flower meadows
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.
Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore
Attractions in Perthshire
Visit Scotland's only authentic recreation of an Iron Age loch-dwelling. Discover why these ancient people built their homes out over the water and how they lived. Guided tours, exhibits, video and ancient crafts bring the past to life.
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 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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