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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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
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.
Discovery Point, Dundee
Attractions in Dundee
Discovery Point is home to Captain Scott's ship, Discovery, which was built in Dundee for his expedition to the Antarctic and the Verdant Works. It has original working machinery and computer and hands-on displays
Dewars Centre, Perth
Attractions in Perthshire
Come and brush up on your curling skills or take a deep breath and learn to skate for the first time. Everyone is catered for, including the little ones, with Tiny Tots on Ice.
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.
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.
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.
Sensation Dundee Science Centre, Dundee
Attractions in Dundee
If you thought science was boring, this centre may help you rethink. The hands-on experiments, live workshops and investigations bring science to life. Discover how we use our five senses to interact with the world around us in 12 specially designed exhibits.
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.
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.
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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