Looking for things to do? This tourist map of Scotland highlights the best places to visit to help you plan the perfect Scottish sightseeing tour.
Whether you’re searching for attractions in Edinburgh, Glasgow, the Highlands or the Hebrides – this map has you covered.
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Even more things to do! Find the best attractions in and around Scotland’s cities with Google Maps of Scotland, or take virtual journey around Scotland with a collection of Virtual Tours.
You can also search for attractions in the Regions of Scotland
All Attraction Guides
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Glasgow City Centre Mural Trail: Complete Visitor Guide
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Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art: Complete Visitor Guide
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Glasgow Green: Complete Visitor Guide
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Glasgow Necropolis: Complete Visitor Guide
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Glasgow Science Centre: Complete Visitor Guide
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Glasgow Tourist Information & Travel Tips: Ultimate Guide
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Glasgow Travel Information – Essential Advice for Visitors
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Glen Etive: Complete Visitor Guide
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Glen Loin and Coiregrograin: Complete Visitor Guide
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Glen Ogle: Complete Visitor Guide
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Glencoe Visitor Centre: Complete Visitor Guide
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Glenfinnan Monument: Complete Visitor Guide
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Glentress Forest: Complete Visitor Guide
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Goatfell, Arran: Complete Visitor Guide
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Gosford House and Grounds: Complete Visitor Guide
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Gott Bay, Tiree: Complete Visitor Guide
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Gretna Green Blacksmiths Shop: Complete Visitor Guide
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Greyfriars Bobby Statue: Complete Visitor Guide
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Greyfriars Kirk: Complete Visitor Guide
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Gullane Beach: Complete Visitor Guide
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Hailes Castle: Complete Visitor Guide
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Highland Wildlife Park: Complete Visitor Guide
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Historic Attractions in East Lothian: Ultimate Guide
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Historic Buildings in Edinburgh: Complete Guide
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Historic Tourist Attractions in Edinburgh: Ultimate Guide
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Hogmanay Torchlight Procession, Edinburgh: Visitor Guide
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Holy Isle, Arran: Complete Visitor Guide
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Holyrood Palace: Complete Visitor Guide
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Holyrood Park, Edinburgh: Complete Visitor Guide
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Hopetoun House: Complete Visitor Guide
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How to Explore Edinburgh: Must-Know Tips & Advice
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How to Plan a Trip to the Scottish Highlands: Ultimate Guide
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How to Visit Outlander Filming Locations in Edinburgh
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Hushinish, Isle of Harris: Complete Visitor Guide
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Inchcolm Island: Complete Visitor Guide
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Inchmahome Priory: Complete Visitor Guide
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Inveraray Castle: Complete Visitor Guide
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Inveresk Lodge Garden: Complete Visitor Guide
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Iona Abbey: Complete Visitor Guide
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Islands in Scotland: Find Your Perfect Summer Getaway
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Isle of Arran: Complete Visitor Guide
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Isle of Barra: Complete Visitor Guide
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Isle of Benbecula: Complete Visitor Guide
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Isle of Coll: Complete Visitor Guide
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Isle of Eigg: Complete Visitor Guide
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Isle of Eriskay: Complete Visitor Guide
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Isle of Harris: Complete Visitor Guide
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Isle of Islay Whisky Distillery Tours: Ultimate Guide
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Isle of Islay: Complete Visitor Guide
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Isle of Jura: Complete Visitor Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most beautiful part of Scotland?
There is no single ‘most beautiful’ part of Scotland, but there are a few areas that are widely regarded as being particularly beautiful. These include the Isle of Skye (especially the Quiraing), Glencoe, Loch Lomond, Glenfinnan, and the Isle of Lewis and Harris.
Other places that are considered amongst the most beautiful in Scotland are Edinburgh for its atmospheric medieval buildings, Cairngorm National Park for its dramatic mountain ranges, and Pitlochry for its unspoilt forests.
What should you not miss when visiting Scotland?
Must-do’s for anyone visiting Scotland include Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, the Isle of Skye (especially the Quiraing, the Fairy Pools, and the Storr), Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Loch Ness, and the Cairngorm National Park.
Visitors on an extended tour of Scotland should try to include; Glasgow city centre, Stirling Castle, Ben Nevis, the Isles of Mull and Islay, and the North Coast 500 route.
What is the best area to stay in Scotland?
The best area to stay in depends on how long you intend to spend in Scotland and where you will be travelling to.
Edinburgh is a recommended place to stay to explore the city, the Scottish Borders, and Central Scotland.
Glasgow is a recommended place to stay to explore the city, the Trossachs, Strathclyde, and Dumfries & Galloway.
Portree is a recommended place to stay to explore the Isle of Skye.
Fort William is a recommended place to stay to explore the Highlands.
Inverness is a recommended place to stay to explore the North Highlands.
What is the best time of year to visit Scotland?
The best time to visit Scotland depends on where you will be visiting, however, May is usually warm, midge-free, has low average rainfall, and is cheaper as it is out of the peak tourist season.
The two largest cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow have many attractions within a small area which can be enjoyed at all times of the year, and Edinburgh, in particular, has superb Christmas festivals in December.
The Highlands are extraordinarily beautiful in summer (June to August) but they are often plagued by midges. May and September in the Highlands see warm temperatures, fewer midges, and fewer tourists than in summer. Winter is generally best avoided for all but the most hardened hillwalkers.