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’.
Tantallon Castle is a red sandstone fortification dating from the 1300s which overlooks the beautiful coastline near North Berwick in East Lothian.
It is one of the oldest examples of a curtain wall castle in Scotland and is one of the top historic tourist attractions in the southeast of the country.
Discover Tantallon Castle with this complete visitor guide.
Holyrood Palace, located at the bottom of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, is the official Scottish residence of the British Monarchy. The palace was built in the 12th century and is located next to Holyrood Abbey and Holyrood Park.
Discover everything you need to know about Holyrood Palace in this complete visitor guide.
Jedburgh Abbey – situated in the Scottish Borders town of Jedburgh – is a striking example of Gothic and Romanesque architecture that was built nearly 1,000 years ago.
The abbey is managed by Historic Environment Scotland and is open to the public for self-guided tours.
New Lanark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated on the banks of the Falls of Clyde in Lanarkshire.
The now-restored 18th-century cotton mill was revolutionary at the time it was built due to its use of modern machinery and the social care given to the mill’s employees.
Today, New Lanark World Heritage Site is a popular tourist attraction featuring guided tours of the mill buildings, a hotel, a restaurant, and shops.
Stirling Castle sits on top of Castle Hill in the historic city of Stirling where it has served as both a military fort and royal palace for over 900 years.
Today, it is managed by Historic Environment Scotland and features guided and self-guided tours.
Discover Stirling Castle with this article which includes an overview, visiting advice, and 360° photos.
The medieval ruin of Saint Andrews Cathedral is located in the historic coastal town of St. Andrews. The cathedral is best known for the thirty-three-metre-tall St. Rules Tower which dominates the coastline in this picturesque region of Fife.
Discover St. Andrews Cathedral with this guide which includes an overview and helpful visiting advice.
Blair Castle – situated near Blair Atholl in Perthshire – has been the ancestral home of Clan Murray since its construction in the 13th century. The castle is privately-managed but is open to the public for tours.
Discover Blair Castle in this guide which features an overview and handy visiting advice.
