Attractions in Scotland

Explore a variety of attractions in Scotland and hear tales of kings and queens, see striking cliff-top castles and reveal science’s latest inventions. Whether you want to step onboard a Royal yacht in Leith, climb over 150 steps up St Rules Tower for views out across Fife or try your hand at keyhole surgery in Dundee, there are plenty of attractions in Scotland to fill the days, weeks and months of your trip.

Each region of Scotland has plenty of attractions, which cover history, science, religion, wildlife and much more. Take a look at the gardens of Argyll, the castles of Ayrshire and find whisky distilleries and literary landmarks across the country.

The attractions in Scotland are well worth a visit - you never know what stories you might uncover.

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View of Lochranza Castle at sunrise

Boat trips, Burns and country parks

Ayrshire & Arran boasts a number of great attractions that includes castles, boat trips and museums.

Looking over to people driving past the lions of Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling

Safaris, historic houses and great outdoors

This region boasts attractions including historic houses, a wildlife park filled with exotic creatures, and an adventure park.

Looking on the The gothic-style tower of Mount Stuart, Isle of Bute

Jails, trails and castles

Discover the variety of attractions in Argyll & The Isles with museums, historic monuments and gardens.

Edinburgh Castle and the Ross Fountain, Princes Street Gardens

Capital city & countryside attractions

See Scotland's Crown Jewels, be spooked by ghosts and step aboard a Royal yacht in Edinburgh & the Lothians.

Woman looks up to sharks and other fish at Deep Sea World

Underwater creatures

Fife has great attractions for little and big kids - see creatures of the deep and other animals and go 100 ft underground.

The white-fronted facade of Blair Castle in rich green surroundings

Great castles to explore

Explore Scotland's historic castles, fortresses and tower houses and discover the turbulent history at first hand.

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  • The garden at House of Dun, outside Montrose, Angus

    Explore Scotland's gardens and parks

  • A statue of Peter Pan in Kirriemuir, Angus

    Discover literary landmarks in Scotland

  • Looking at bicycles across the walls inside the Scottish Cycle Museum, Drumlanrig Castle, Dumfries & Galloway

    Explore Scotland's sports attractions

  • Outside Strathisla Distillery, Moray

    Discover Scotland's national drink in distilleries

  • A boy feeds the ring tailed lemurs at the Five Sisters Zoo, Polbeth, West Calder

    Enjoy family days out in Scotland

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The inscription on a memorial cairn at Culloden Visitor Centre marking the site of the Battle of Culloden in 1746 near Inverness
Historic sites

Discover Scotland's past at historic sites ranging from battlefields to crumbling ruins and Edinburgh's medieval Old Town.

Looking up to Edinburgh Castle at the top of Arthur's Seat
Castles

Plan a trip around some of Scotland’s fascinating castles with ideas on what mysterious ruins and imposing properties to visit.

A couple gaze out over Edinburgh from Carlton Hill
Scottish city breaks

Scotland's cities are excellent destinations and offer a winning blend of culture, history, shopping and dining.

A variety of cars of show inside the Riverside Museum
Free things to do

The dynamic cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow boast a number of free attractions from the Fringe to art galleries and museums.