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Things to See and Do in Scotland
Where do we start?! There are probably a million and one ways to Park, or the UK’s only giant pandas at Edinburgh Zoo to the resident
fill your holiday with incredible things to do in Scotland. giant sea turtle at the SeaLife Loch Lomond Aquarium. Many of our top
So, how about grand castles? Train rides through majestic land-
scapes? Discovering whisky distilling secrets? An island hopping
attractions have animals and reptiles from all over the world, as well as
the rare local species from Scotland.
adventure? An afternoon in a gallery or a museum? Coastal It’s safe to say that when it comes to attractions in Scotland, you are
explorations? Cycling Tours? Night at the theatre? Munro bagging? bound to find many that you love. Take your pick from the country’s
Following a literary trail? White-water rafting? Shopping expedition? variety of incredible attractions and soak up a bit of culture, find things
We literally could go on, and on, and on, and on… but Scotland is to keep the kids entertained, or immerse yourself in Scotland’s past.
certainly the place to do all of these amazing things!
Scottish Attractions
Here are just some of the categories that you can explore on
your travels!
When it comes to places to visit, Scotland has some mighty fine op-
tions indeed. We wouldn’t be surprised if you wanted to experience
them all.
So what’s on offer? Hear tales of kings and queens, see striking
cliff-top castles and discover science’s latest inventions. Whether you
want to step on board a Royal yacht in Leith, climb over 240 steps up
the National Wallace Monument for views over a National Park or try
your hand at keyhole surgery in Dundee, there are countless ways to
fill days, weeks and even months at Scotland’s attractions.
Wildlife Attractions
Keeping the whole family happy on holiday can be hard work, espe-
cially if you’re juggling teenagers, toddlers and squabbling siblings.
What better way to create harmony than by coaxing the family out for
an animal-themed excursion? Happy memories await you at the many
wonderful wildlife attractions across Scotland.
Into the wild
Become an intrepid explorer at National Nature Reserves, vast wildlife
parks and forest trails which are teeming with wild things, allowing you
the chance to come face-to-face with Scottish animals and experience
their natural habitat first-hand, including lions, tigers and bears!
History and Heritage: Ships, abbeys, monuments, ancient stone
circles, brochs and forts.
Parks and Gardens: Green spaces in towns and cities, castle
grounds and botanical gardens.
Museums: Fascinating artefacts and fun interactive displays.
Architecture: Victorian tenements, Georgian country houses and
UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Food and Drink: Distilleries, breweries, farm shops, cookery
schools, markets and speciality shops.
Arts and Culture: Art centres, heritage centres, art studios,
historic theatres and much more.
Free Attractions: Museums, galleries, beaches, historic sites, parks
and gardens.
Galleries: Incredible artworks, touring exhibitions and beautiful
architecture.
Castles: fortresses, tower houses and crumbling ruins.
Family Attractions: Play areas, zoos, safari parks, science centres,
museums and farm parks. Nature Reserves, such as Deep Sea
World, Blair Drummond Safari, Highland Wildlife Park, Scottish
Seabird Centre, Scottish Deer Centre, Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect
World, just to name a few!
Whatever your reason for your visit to Scotland, there is certainly
something for everyone, so why not take a look for yourself.
If you would like any further information about Scotland, places to
stay, things to do, cycling events and trails
You can see lots of exotic species in Scotland, visit Highland Wildlife
please visit www.visitscotland.com