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Historic attractions in Scotland
If there's one thing we could really go on and on about, it's Scotland's history. But don't worry, it is certainly not boring - it's just that it stretches back thousands and thousands of years, meaning there is plenty to cover! Behind the famous buildings in Scotland there are some great stories - which hopefully you'll hear when you visit these Scottish heritage sites.
Stirling Castle
Historic attractions in Scotland
Excite your curiosity at these historical sites across Scotland. From Neolithic villages to historic abbeys, get a glimpse of life in eras gone by.
Rossyln Chapel
Rosslyn Chapel was founded in 1446 and has attracted and intrigued writers, artists and visitors ever since.
Arbroath Abbey
Explore the substantial ruins of a Tironensian monastery.
The Blackhouse, Arnol
This traditional Lewis thatched house is fully furnished, complete with an attached barn, byre and stackyard.
Gladstone's Land
The historic townhouse in Edinburgh takes you through three centuries of Gladstone’s Land history.
St Andrews Cathedral
Visit the remains of St Andrews Cathedral, which was once Scotland’s largest cathedral and most magnificent church.
Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop
Steeped in history and magical charm, Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop is where couples have come to marry since 1754.
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Scone Palace
Scone Palace was the crowning place of Scottish kings where Macbeth, Robert the Bruce and Charles II were crowned on the Stone of Destiny.
Landmarks and monuments in Scotland
Scotland's landmarks entice visitors from near and far. Whether you want to photograph some ruins or climb to the top of a historic monument, you really are spoilt for choice.
National Wallace Monument
An outstanding landmark and one of Stirling’s most striking visits - commemorating the life of Sir William Wallace.
Antonine Wall: Frontiers of the Roman Empire
Explore the Antonine Wall, once the Roman Empire’s most northerly frontier.
Culloden Battlefield
Visit the powerfully moving site of the final Jacobite Rising – the last and most harrowing pitched battle to be fought on British soil.
Heart of Neolithic Orkney
Around 5,000 years ago, the prehistoric people of Orkney began building monuments and landmarks out of stone.
Flowers in bloom in the gardens of Sir Walter Scott's Abbotsford House.
© Abbotsford House
Castles and palaces
Scotland is full of historical castles to discover, including medieval ruins perched on dramatic clifftops and opulent baronial mansions,
What's new?
Discover new ways to explore Scotland's complex and ancient history. Browse Museum Galleries Scotland's new interactive map, visit the Burrell Collection - winner of The Museum of the Year Award 2023 - and see the legendary Stone of Destiny at the new Perth Museum.
Facing Our Past
Take a look at the National Trust for Scotland project which looks at historic properties and their colonial connections
Scotland's UNESCO Trail
The first country in the world to bring together 16 UNESCO sites into one trail. Are you ready to discover the wonders within?
Museums Galleries Scotland map
Browse museums and galleries across Scotland with this interactive map.
The Scottish Crannog Centre
It's back! The Scottish Crannog Centre has officially re-opened its doors. Book tickets now for a journey back in time to Scotland's prehistoric past.
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