East Beach, Lossiemouth

Lossiemouth East Beach is situated on the shores of the coastal village of Lossiemouth in the Morayshire region of northeast Scotland.

This wide, golden expanse of clean sand is a popular spot for summer tourists, but it’s also worth visiting at all times of year for anyone looking for an enjoyable walk by the sea.

Spynie Palace

Spynie Palace, near Elgin in the Moray region of Scotland, was home to the bishops of Moray for over 500 years. The palace is managed by Historic Environment Scotland and is open to the public for self-guided tours.

Discover Spynie Palace with this guide which includes an overview, visiting advice, and 360° photos.

Tubing at Midlothian Snowsports Centre

The Midlothian Snowsports Centre is located in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh where it offers a variety of fun experiences from skiing and snowboarding to the exhilarating tubing runs that are a firm favourite with children and adults alike.

Discover what it’s like to hurtle down the slopes on one of these giant tubes in this complete visitor guide.

John Muir Country Park

John Muir Country Park – dedicated to the 19th-century conservationist John Muir – is located close to the town of Dunbar in East Lothian.

The park is one of the top visitor attractions in East Lothian and features grassland, pine woodland, and a wide golden-sand beach.

Discover John Muir Country Park in this guide, which includes an overview, 360° photos, and visiting tips.

Cove Harbour

The Southern Upland Way runs for 212 miles between the west and east coasts of southern Scotland. This section on the east coast is located a short distance from the coastal town of Dunbar.

The route starts at Cove harbour and continues along gorse-covered cliffs before finishing at Pease Bay which is best known for its family-friendly caravan park. Discover this beautiful stretch of coastline in this guide which includes an overview and useful visiting tips.

St. Andrews Aquarium

A visit to St Andrews Aquarium in Fife allows you to come face to face with a wonderful assortment of marine animals including crocodiles, seals, penguins and lionfish.

The aquarium has expert staff on hand that will answer any questions you have about the 120+ species on display, and you can even arrange a penguin and seal feeding session.

New Abbey Corn Mill

The 18th-century New Abbey Corn Mill is one of the few mills in Scotland that still uses a water wheel to operate oat-grinding machinery.

The mill is managed by Historic Environment Scotland and is open for self-guided tours. Discover what it’s like to visit the historic attraction in this guide which features an overview and visiting advice.

The National Wallace Monument

For over 150 years The National Wallace Monument has fascinated visitors with its exhibits that tell the story of Sir William Wallace.

The monument is situated on a hill overlooking Stirling and stunning views of the surrounding countryside can be seen from the top-level viewing platform.

Inside the monument are a series of rooms that feature interactive displays about Wallace and his battles, while a café and gift shop can be found at the attraction’s entrance.