McCaig’s Tower is situated on a hill overlooking the centre of Oban, where visitors are rewarded with panoramic views across the town and the islands beyond.
The ‘tower’ is actually a circular wall ringed with open windows that was built as a monument to the wealthy McCaig family in the early 1900s, but today it’s best known as a landmark and a point of interest for tourists.
The Royal Yacht Britannia is the former royal yacht of HM Queen Elizabeth II which is located in the Ocean Terminal shopping centre at Leith in Edinburgh.
The yacht is one of Scotland’s premier tourist attractions and visitors can explore it on a self-guided tour that takes them through the main dining hall, the royal family’s private quarters, and the engine room.
The Scotch Whisky Experience is located a short distance from Edinburgh Castle esplanade on The Royal Mile.
The attraction takes visitors on a tour of Scotland’s whisky industry with an interactive whisky barrel ride, a guided tour of the world’s largest whisky collection, and bespoke whisky tastings.
Discover The Scotch Whisky Experience with this guide which features an overview, handy visiting tips, and a 360° virtual tour.
The Kelpies are two 30-metre steel sculptures of horse heads that stand in a custom-built extension of the Forth and Clyde canal near Falkirk.
The sculptures are based on Clydesdale horses that were used extensively for heavy farming and industrial work in the 18th and 19th centuries, but they also represent water kelpies, which are prevalent in Scottish mythology.
Cramond Island is a tidal island in the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh that is reached via a long walkway that is, in fact, the remains of a WWII anti-tank barricade.
The island is mostly covered in grassland, although there are a couple of small beach areas on the side facing Cramond village.
Discover why Cramond Island is a popular destination for tourists in this guide, which includes an overview and handy visiting advice.
The Crieff Hydro is a popular resort in the Perthshire countryside that offers a range of health-based activities as well as large grounds for walking and relaxation.
The hotel boasts over 200 bedrooms and over 50 self-catering properties, as well as restaurants, cafes and bars that are open to both overnight guests and day visitors.
The Isle of Islay is one of the largest West Coast islands in the Southern Hebrides.
Islay is a popular tourist destination thanks to its diverse wildlife, attractive country villages and stunning coastline, but it’s most famous for the distinctive whisky that’s flavoured with locally-sourced peat.
Discover this mesmerizing isle with this complete guide, which includes an overview and lots of useful visiting advice.
Pressmennan Wood is a woodland in East Lothian that features a large lake (one of only four designated lakes in Scotland) and peaceful walks along several trails.
The 212-acre site is managed by the Woodland Trust which has saved the native broadleaf trees from invasive Rhododendrons planted by the Victorians.
The trust also maintains the paths that thread their way through Pressmennan Wood, allowing visitors to have good access no matter the time of year.
