Author: Craig Neil

Caithness & SutherlandRegions of ScotlandThe Highlands

Castle Varrich Visitor Guide

Perched on top of an exposed promontory on the Kyle of Tongue sits Castle Varrich, a small fortified tower that offers superb views of Ben Loyal mountain from its sturdy viewing platform.

The castle is easily accessed from a well-managed footpath that runs from the village of Tongue through woodland and fields.

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Central Scotland & TaysideRegions of Scotland

The McManus Visitor Guide

The 1867-built McManus is Dundee’s main art gallery and museum. It is located close to City Square and takes visitors on a journey through 400 million years of history.

The museum features exhibits and artefacts from the region surrounding Dundee as well as further afield in Scotland. Entry is free.

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Glasgow East EndGlasgowRegions of Scotland

Glasgow Green Visitor Guide

Glasgow Green is a 55-acre park set in the centre of Glasgow. It is the oldest park in the city and is also home to the People’s Palace social history museum.

Popular events including the TRNSMT music festival and the World Pipe Band Championships are staged in the park annually while the remainder of the year sees the grounds used for leisure activities for the city’s residents.

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Glasgow West EndGlasgowRegions of Scotland

The Hunterian Museum Visitor Guide

The Hunterian Museum, located in the University of Glasgow, features a collection of exhibits from the fields of zoology, geology, archaeology, and more.

The museum is a popular free attraction that’s often overlooked by visiting tourists as it is located within the city’s university complex.

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Central Scotland & TaysideRegions of Scotland

V&A Dundee Visitor Guide

The V&A Dundee is a design museum on the city’s waterfront that celebrates Scotland’s design heritage and promotes Scottish design talent.

Entry to the permanent exhibitions is free but there are frequent temporary exhibitions that have a small charge. The attraction is situated next to the restored sailing ship Discovery.

Discover the V&A Dundee design museum with this complete visitor guide.

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