The Isle of Mull is the second-largest island in the Inner Hebrides and features famous attractions including Tobermory village, Ben More, and Iona Abbey.
The island is a popular alternative to Skye as it offers almost as many attractions but is less busy and is easier to get to from Oban.
Discover this stunning west coast island with this guide, which features information about the top attractions as well as immersive 360° photos.
The small but beautiful Isle of Eigg is part of the Small Isles chain which lies 10 miles (16.09 km) off Scotland’s west coast next to the Morar Peninsula.
Access is via a one-hour ferry from the port village of Mallaig on the mainland, which makes it ideal for day trippers, especially cyclists who can ride along the pretty single-track road to explore the centre of the island and the two golden beaches – the Singing Sands and Laig Beach.
Dunstaffnage Castle is perched on top of a rock overlooking the Firth of Lorn. It is located close to Oban and makes an ideal stopping-off point for visitors waiting for a ferry to the west coast islands.
The castle was built in 1240 AD as the stronghold of the MacDougall clan, but it’s now managed by Historic Environment Scotland. Discover Dunstaffnage Castle with this article which features an overview and 360° photos.
Loch Morlich is a stunning freshwater loch located deep in the heart of the Cairngorm mountain range and Glenmore forest. The loch features a sand beach, a sports centre, and a yacht club.
There are lots of paths surrounding the loch that run through the forest, and the Glenmore Forest Visitor Centre and the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre are just a 10-minute walk away.
Dunfermline Abbey is located in the heart of Scotland’s ancient capital, where it’s best known as being the final resting place for many of the nation’s royals, including Robert the Bruce.
The abbey borders a large public park and is within a short walk of Dunfermline high street.
Discover Dunfermline Abbey in this guide, which includes an overview and detailed visiting information.
The 15th-century Castle Campbell is located on top of an outcrop overlooking the National Trust for Scotland-managed Dollar Glen in Clackmannanshire.
The medieval castle is situated near the town of Dollar where it served as the ancestral home of the earls and dukes of Argyll, until being passed into the care of Historic Environment Scotland.
Discover this beautiful part of Scotland with this complete guide which includes an overview and must-know visiting advice.
Dirleton Castle in East Lothian served three Scottish noble families for over 400 years. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction managed by Historic Environment Scotland.
Discover the castle and gardens in this guide which includes an overview and handy visiting tips.
Crichton Castle – situated in the rolling countryside of Midlothian – was built in the 1300s for the once-powerful Crichton family.
The majority of the structure is roofless and in ruin, but visitors are welcome to explore it on a self-guided tour thanks to the restoration work undertaken by Historic Environment Scotland.
