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Scotland Attractions

Castles, distilleries and Highland landmarks across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Speyside and the Highlands.

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh

A historic fortress on Castle Rock, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels and part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site.

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Stirling Castle

Stirling

A royal castle on a volcanic crag, former residence of Scottish monarchs including Mary, Queen of Scots.

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Eilean Donan Castle

Dornie, near Kyle of Lochalsh

A restored island castle on Loch Duich, among the most photographed in Scotland.

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Glenfinnan Monument & Viaduct

Glenfinnan, near Fort William

An 1815 monument marking the 1745 Jacobite rising, next to the Glenfinnan Viaduct, famed for its Harry Potter film appearances.

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Culloden Battlefield

Near Inverness

Site of the final Jacobite rising battle in 1746, with a visitor centre and museum.

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The Kelpies

Free entry

The Helix, Falkirk

Two 30-metre steel horse-head sculptures by Andy Scott, set in parkland between Falkirk and Grangemouth.

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Glasgow Science Centre

Glasgow

An interactive science museum on the River Clyde with a Science Mall, IMAX cinema and Glasgow Tower.

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Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh

An 82-acre zoo home to over 2,500 animals, run by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.

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Glenfiddich Distillery

Dufftown, Speyside

A working single malt Scotch whisky distillery offering guided tours and tastings (over-18s only).

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Our Dynamic Earth

Edinburgh

A science centre and planetarium telling the story of Earth's geological and natural history.

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Highland Wildlife Park

Kincraig, Cairngorms National Park

A safari-style wildlife park featuring native Scottish and other cold-climate species.

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Glencoe

Free entry

Glencoe, Lochaber

A dramatic Highland glen and National Nature Reserve, with an eco-visitor centre and ranger point.

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