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National Museum of Scotland
Set on Edinburgh’s Chambers Street, National Museum of Scotland is a treasure trove of ancient artefacts and precious objects. It’s the most popular attraction in the UK outside of London and offers a great, year-round programme of temporary exhibitions. Don’t miss the 10 recently opened galleries covering science, design and fashion.
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a true icon of Scotland and has dominated the skyline of the capital for centuries. Unusually, it’s set atop of an extinct volcano. It takes the title of Scotland’s most-visited paid-for attraction.
Scottish National Gallery
Edinburgh Scottish National Gallery houses Scotland’s national collection of fine art from the early Renaissance to the end of the 19th century. The walls are adorned with masterpieces, from Raphael, Velázquez and Vermeer to Monet, Cézanne and Van Gogh, as well as works of Scottish artists.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow
You’ll want to keep coming back to this museum time and time again. Set next to a classic Victorian park by the River Kelvin in Glasgow’s west end, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum houses a staggering 8,000 objects in over 22 beautiful galleries.
St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh
Located halfway down the historic Royal Mile, the framed crown spire of St Giles’ Cathedral is one of the most recognisable features of Edinburgh’s skyline.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Founded in 1670 and considered to be one of the finest gardens in the world, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh offers 72 acres of peace and tranquillity and is only a stone’s throw from the bustling city centre.
National War Museum, Edinburgh
Set within the walls of Edinburgh Castle, the National War Museum is filled with exhibits and artefacts that tell the tale of the impact of war on Scotland’s history, identity and reputation abroad.
Regimental Museum of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
Also based within Edinburgh Castle, the Regimental Museum covers over 300 years of history of the only Scottish cavalry regiment in the British regular army. You’ll see weapons, uniforms, medals and paintings right from the beginning in the late 1600s to the modern day stories of regimental personalities such as explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Housed in the stunning neo-classical building in Glasgow’s Royal Exchange Square, at the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) you can gaze upon contemporary artworks that are the result of the interests, influences and working methods of artists from around the world.
Stirling Castle
Not only one of the finest and best-preserved Renaissance buildings in the whole of the UK, Stirling Castle was also the favoured residence for many of Scotland’s kings and queens. This castle was pivotal in Scotland’s often-troubled history and changed hands many times, due to its strategic position I the centre of the country. It is often referred to as the gateway to the Highlands.
The Falkirk Wheel
A feat of engineering, The Falkirk Wheel is the world’s only rotating boatlift, and is used to connect the Forth & Clyde and Union canals in central Scotland. Take a boat trip on it and experience soaring through the air.
The Helix, Falkirk: Home of The Kelpies
The Helix is an exciting new parkland providing activities such as cycling, walking, watersports and much more. The Helix is also home of The Kelpies, two 30-metre-high horse head sculptures which are a true feat of engineering, the largest equine sculptures in the world
Urquhart Castle
A much-loved and photographed castle thanks to its setting by Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle covers over 1,000 years of drama. Explore Grant Tower and the gloomy prison cell, and hear stories of how St Columba may have worked miracles here in the sixth century.
Glenfinnan Monument
This iconic monument in the Highlands was created to honour the fallen Jacobite clansmen, right back in 1815. Still standing tall today, take a guided tour to the top of the Glenfinnan Monument and hear the stories behind this poignant reminder.
Calanais Visitor Centre
Located in the west coast of Lewis, the 5,000 year old Callanish Stones are famous all over the world. The Calanais Visitor Centre contains an interactive Story of the Stones exhibition, which explores how the standing stones were built and used and what they have meant to people through the centuries
Isle of Skye
The largest of the Inner Hebrides, it’s an island which boasts some of the most breathtaking Highland landscapes imaginable. Across Skye you’ll find precarious peaks, jutting ridges, imposing pinnacles and sweeping glens which are nothing short of majestic.
Even if you’ve not already looked upon Skye with your own eyes, there’s a good chance you’ve already seen it on the silver screen. The island has been captured in dozens of feature films, from big-budget blockbusters to critically-acclaimed arthouse productions.