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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The Piping Centre, Glasgow

Attractions in Ayrshire

The Piping Centre houses the National Museum of Scotland's fine collection of bagpipes, making it the most authoritative display of its kind. The priceless collection is presented in a lively audio-visual format that is as entertaining as it is enlightening.


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The Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk

Attractions in Stirlingshire

For a truly uplifting experience, visit the world's first and only rotating boat lift, linking two canals. There is a fascinating visitor centre with interactive exhibits and a viewing gallery.


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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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National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Attractions in Edinburgh

This magnificent museum tells the story of Scotland; its land, people and culture; through the rich national collections. The stunning themed galleries cover landscape and wildlife, early people, the kingdom of the Scots, industry and empire, Scotland transformed and the 20th Century.


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British Golf Museum, St Andrews

Attractions in Fife

Ever wondered where the word golf comes from? Why there are 18 holes on a golf course? Why golfers shout ‘fore'? Here you'll learn the answers and many more interesting facts besides. The museum tells the story of British golf from its origins to the present day.


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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.


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Deep Sea World, North Queensferry

Attractions in Fife

Explore the undersea world at the triple award-winning National Aquarium of Scotland. Situated on the banks of the Firth of Forth, below the Forth Bridge, this spectacular attraction is perfect for a family day out.


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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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Aberfeldy Watermill, Aberfeldy

Attractions in Perthshire

The mill built in 1825 and renovated in the early 1980's ahs had further renovations to open it in this present form. The original machinery has been retained and the huge 5m waterwheel can usually be seen in operation generating electricity to power its lighting.


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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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