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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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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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.


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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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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.


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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)


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The MacRobert Centre, Stirling

Attractions in Stirlingshire

The MacRobert Centre is a premier children's art venue and Scotland's first dedicated children's theatre. It includes projection facilities for animation and other film work produced by children and there is a fully supervised crèche involving children in art activities.


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Scottish Railway Exhibition, Bo'ness

Attractions in West Lothian

The Scottish Railway Exhibition tells the story of the railways in Scotland. Carriages, locomotives and wagons are on display, including Glen Douglas and a royal saloon coach. The Bo'ness and Kinneil railway offers a 7-mile round trip by steam train.


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Stirling Castle, Stirling

Attractions in Stirlingshire

Stirling Castle is considered by many to be the grandest of Scotland's castles perching on a rocky outcrop. There is a medieval kitchen display and an exhibition on what life was like in the Royal Palace.


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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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