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Attractions & Activities in Edinburgh, Glasgow & Southern Scotland

Attractions and Activities in Edinburgh, Glasgow & Southern Scotland, such as The Royal Yacht Britannia and Coats Observatory are listed below.

The Royal Yacht Britannia

The Royal Yacht Britannia, Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Ocean Terminal, Leith, Edinburgh

The Royal Yacht Britannia served the royal family for over 40 years, its various international trips notching up a million nautical miles and in the process making it one of the most famous vessels of all time (and I suppose the fact that Diana... more

Coats Observatory

Coats Observatory, 49 Oakshaw Street West, Paisley, Renfrewshire

49 Oakshaw Street West, Paisley

Architecturally stunning, the Observatory was built by the Coats family in 1883 and is a working Victorian Observatory. Displays on astronomy, astronautics, seismology and meteorology. Meteorological and astronomical information has been recorded... more

Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh

Busy, tourist-heavy Edinburgh can feel a little claustrophobic after a while so it's a nice idea to hop on the bus from Princes Street and head out to the 33 acres of parkland that is Edinburgh Zoo. Many make a beeline for the zoo just for the... more

The Scotch Whisky Experience

The Scotch Whisky Experience, 354 Castle Hill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

354 Castle Hill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh

Visit the 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 process. Along the way you’ll hear the stories behind this magical craft, with... more

Auld Reekie Tours

Auld Reekie Tours, 45 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

45 Niddry Street, Edinburgh

There’s almost no better place in the world to have the living daylights scared out of you than above and beneath the history-soaked streets of Edinburgh. So expect a fair few shocks when signing up for an Auld Reekie tour! Head underground to... more

Paxton House, Gallery and Country Park

Paxton House, Gallery and Country Park, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Scottish Borders

Berwick-upon-Tweed

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 rooms feature Adam interiors, a fine collection of Chippendale and Trotter... more

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Castlehill, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle pretty much ticks every box of what a child imagines a castle to look like. Perched grandly on Castle Rock, its powerful, brooding presence can be seen and felt wherever you are in the city and it rightly commands respect as the most... more

M&D´s Scotlands Theme Park

M&D´s Scotlands Theme Park, Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell, Lanarkshire

Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell

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 With over 40 major rides and attractions it really is ‘’Too Much Fun For... more

Ayr Racecourse

Ayr Racecourse, 2/6 Whitletts Road, Ayr, Ayrshire

2/6 Whitletts Road, Ayr

Known to host some of the best horse racing in Scotland, the Ayr Racecourse meets the mark both in flat racing and the jumps. The beautifully-located course close to the coast yet really easy to get to by air, rail or road is home to the Scottish... more

Paddle Steamer Waverley

Paddle Steamer Waverley, Waverley Excursions Ltd, Glasgow, Glasgow City

Waverley Excursions Ltd, 36 Lancefield Quay, Glasgow

Discover unique coastlines, dramatic gorges, mystical islands and famous seaside resorts aboard historic ships: Waverley – the last seagoing paddle steamer in the World. Marvel at the spectacular West Coast of Scotland with breathtaking mountain... more

Royal Observatory Visitor Centre

Royal Observatory Visitor Centre, Blackford Hill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Blackford Hill, 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 Observatory Dome housing one of the biggest telescopes in Scotland or... more

Vikingar

Vikingar, Greenock Road, Largs, Ayrshire

Greenock Road, Largs

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 Battle of Largs in 1263.... more

Glasgow Cathedral

Glasgow Cathedral, Castle Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City

Castle Street, Glasgow

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

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Murdoch's Lone, Ayr, Ayrshire

Murdoch's Lone, Alloway, Ayr

A sort of Graceland for Robbie Burns fans, the Burns National Heritage Park is made up of several sites (all within walking distance) which shed light on the life and times of Scotland’s most seminal wordsmith. The natural starting point is the... more

Wigtown, Scotland's National Book Town

Wigtown, Scotland's National Book Town, c/o County Buildings, Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway

c/o County Buildings, Wigtown, Newton Stewart

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 and craft shops.... more

Edinburgh Dungeon

Edinburgh Dungeon, 31 Market Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

31 Market Street, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Dungeons is not for the faint-hearted. But it is a real hoot. Conjure up all the most gruesome, nastiest moments in the city’s history (we’re thinking witch-hunting, grave robbing, cannibalism here) and serve with a dash of macabre humour... more

Bo´ness & Kinneil Railway (Scottish Railway Preservation Society)

Bo´ness & Kinneil Railway (Scottish Railway Preservation Society), Bo'ness Station, Bo'ness, West Lothian

Bo'ness Station, Union Street, Bo'ness

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 steam locomotives and heritage diesels take passengers from Bo´ness Station by... more

Our Dynamic Earth

Our Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Holyrood Road, Edinburgh

Dedicated to the forces of nature, Our Dynamic Earth’s setting in Edinburgh, beneath the volcanic rock formation known as Arthur’s Seat, couldn’t be more appropriate. You’ll journey across the planet, experiencing a simulation of The Big Bang, a trek... more

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Carrochan, Balloch, Glasgow City

Carrochan, Carrochan Road, Balloch

The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park takes in a whopping 720 square miles and offers simply spectacular scenery in which you can do a myriad of activities, from golfing and hiking to following the legend of Rob Roy. The area is to the north... more

Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World

Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World, at Dobbies Garden World, Lasswade, Mid-Lothian

at Dobbies Garden World, Melville Nursery, Lasswade

Fancy seeing a glowing scorpion display, feeding a snake or doing lunch with some quail? Achieve all three at the Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World which is the world’s longest running exotic butterfly house complete with indoor rain forest... more

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