Attractions & Activities in Edinburgh, Glasgow & Southern Scotland

Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Edinburgh Zoo was opened to the public on 22 July 1913, and was incorporated by Royal Charter later that year. The largest and most exciting wildlife attraction in Scotland,... more

Murdoch's Lone, Alloway, Ayr, Ayrshire

Burns National Heritage Park has attracted visitors for 200 years, with its stunning scenery and special connection with the life and works of Robert Burns. Experience the... more

Waverley Excursions Ltd, 36 Lancefield Quay, Glasgow, Glasgow City

Discover unique coastlines, dramatic gorges, mystical islands and famous seaside resorts aboard historic ships: Waverley – the last seagoing paddle steamer in the World and... more

Bo'ness Station, Union Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian

At Bo´ness & Kinneil Railway (Scottish Railway Preservation Society), savour the nostalgia of the railway age - the living museum of Scotland´s Railways. Trains hauled by... more

Heritage Way, Coatbridge, Lanarkshire

Summerlee Industrial Museum's 22 acres are based around the site of the 19th century Summerlee Ironworks and a branch of the Monklands canal. Features are: Scotland´s only... more

31 Market Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Edinburgh Dungeon - deep in the heart of Scotland, buried beneath the paving stones of Edinburgh, lies the world´s most chillingly famous horror attraction. Step through its... more

Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle is famous worldwide as an icon of Scotland. Once the home of kings and queens it is now the country´s premier visitor attraction. It boasts a magnificent... more

354 Castle Hill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Visit the new Scotch Whisky Experience for a sensational journey! Take a swirling, bubbling barrel ride through a replica distillery as you become part of the whisky making... more

1 High Road, Motherwell, Lanarkshire

Motherwell Heritage Centre was opened in 1996. It has since received a VisitScotland `4 Stars´ award and a Scottish Museums of the Year award for its audio-visual displays. In... more

49 Oakshaw Street West, Paisley, Renfrewshire

Architecturally stunning, the Observatory was built by the Coats family in 1883 and is a working Victorian Observatory. Displays on astronomy, astronautics, seismology and... more

45 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Edinburgh´s Scariest Haunted Underground Ghost Tours as featured on ´Most Haunted Live´ on Halloween 2006 and again on Halloween 2008. Acclaimed as their scariest location... more

Castle Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City

Glasgow is an active Christian church. The architecture is enjoyed by everyone that visits. Throughout the year there are numerous events, including Music Recitals.... more

Berwick-upon-Tweed, Scottish Borders

Paxton House is one of the finest 18th century Palladian country houses in Britain, built to the design of John Adam with a Regency extension by Robert Reid. The twelve period... more

Carrochan, Carrochan Road, Balloch, Glasgow City

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park is an ideal outdoor classroom that offers fantastic opportunities for learning, first hand experiences and most importantly…fun. ... more

Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell, Lanarkshire

M&D´s Theme Park. At Scotlands biggest and best value Theme Park there is something for everyone. M&D’s is spread over 20 acres in the beautiful Strathclyde Country Park ... more

Blackford Hill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Visitor Centre is open for pre-booked group visits and for special events, providing a window into the world of astronomy. Enjoy a tour of the... more

Dobbies Garden World, Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Mid-Lothian

Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World is creeping. It´s crawling. It´s a jungle in there! An indoor tropical rainforest with thousands of beautiful exotic butterflies and plants.... more

Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Our Dynamic Earth is the Mother Earth of all adventures, taking you on a journey of discovery, in around and across our planet. You´ll travel back in time to witness the Big... more

Greenock Road, Largs, Ayrshire

In Vikingar storytellers bring to life the history of Vikings in Scotland. Learn about the Vikings´ life and culture from the earliest Viking raids to their defeat at the... more

Ocean Terminal, Leith, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

For over forty years Britannia served the Royal Family, travelling over one million miles on 968 official visits. Now you are welcome on board, to discover the heart and soul... more

c/o County Buildings, Wigtown, Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway

Wigtown is Scotland's National Book Town with over a quarter of a million books to choose from, old and new. There are over 19 bookshops along with art galleries, gift shops... more

2/6 Whitletts Road, Ayr, Ayrshire

Hosts the best racing in Scotland under both codes, with the Scottish Grand National meeting in April the jumps highlight, and the Western Meeting in September, which... more