Edinburgh Zoo is set in 82 acres of beautiful parkland on Corstorphine Hill in Edinburgh. The zoo was the first in the world to house and breed penguins but it is best known today as the only zoo in Britain that keeps pandas.
The zoo features children’s play parks, cafés, and gift shops in addition to the animal enclosures where you can see species ranging from meerkats to chimpanzees.
The Nevis Range Mountain Gondola runs 650 metres up Aonach Mor – the 8th highest mountain in the UK – where it offers stunning views across the Highlands.
The gondola was purpose-built to transport skiers to the mountain summit but it is equally used by hillwalkers that want to explore the Nevis range.
Inchmahome Priory is a ruined monastic sanctuary located in an idyllic setting on an island in the lake at Port of Menteith, Stirlingshire.
The historic attraction is managed by Historic Environment Scotland and is open to the public for self-guided tours.
Discover Inchmahome Priory with this complete visitor guide.
Edinburgh’s Christmas is a winter festival held in the centre of Scotland’s capital city from late November to early January each year.
The event features a German market, theatre shows, and a funfair that includes a variety of theme park rides. The main areas of the event are staged in Princes Street Gardens and George Street.
Edinburgh Castle is Scotland’s most-visited attraction, drawing over 2 million tourists annually. The castle is located on Castle Rock at the upper end of The Royal Mile, approximately one mile from Holyrood Palace.
The castle boasts cafés, a restaurant, museums, exhibitions, and displays including the Honours of Scotland (the nation’s crown jewels).
Discover this incredible Scottish castle in this complete guide which features an overview and useful visiting advice.
The Bracklinn Falls are a series of waterfalls situated within thick woodland near Callander in Central Scotland. Visitors to the site can follow a popular walking trail that follows the Keltie Water which offers close-up views of the falls.
Discover the Bracklinn Falls with this complete visitor guide.
Aberdour Castle in Fife is one of the oldest standing stone castles in Scotland and has served as the residence of Scottish noble families since the 1100s.
Today, it is managed by Historic Environment Scotland and is open to the public for self-guided tours.
Discover Aberdour Castle with this complete visitor guide.
The Isle of Arran on Scotland’s southwest coast is home to popular attractions including Goatfell mountain, Brodick Castle, Brodick town and Machrie moor.
Discover this stunning island with this comprehensive guide and learn why it truly lives up to its nickname ‘Scotland in miniature’.
