The Scotland Attractions Guide
Find places to visit and things to do in the Lothians.
When you think of places to visit in Scotland you might be like the majority of tourists and have all the big-hitters first and foremost in your mind. Edinburgh. Glasgow. The Highlands. The Isle of Skye.
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This lovely walk across the rolling countryside of East Lothian will take you from a starting point at the birthplace of Scotland’s national flag to the 95-foot Hopetoun Monument on Byres Hill in the Garleton Hills area near Haddington.
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Edinburgh’s annual Hogmanay festival is one of the biggest celebrations of the new year in the world where an incredible 100,000 visitors (on average) descend on the city to enjoy three days of spectacular events.
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There’s a huge number of things to do in Edinburgh which offer locals and visitors alike a great time, whether it’s climbing to the top of an extinct volcano, wandering down the atmospheric medieval streets that join the Royal Mile or exploring the grandest castle in Europe, all in a compact city that’s easy to navigate and oozes culture and history from every nook and cranny.
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The Out About Scotland complete guide to the 10 best things to do in Edinburgh on a Rainy Day – city information, the weather, and the best attractions.
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One of the best botanic gardens in the UK is located in Edinburgh, and a short bus ride from the city centre will allow you to explore over 13,000 different plant species in the most beautifully landscaped and manicured grounds you’re ever likely to see.
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Dirleton Castle is a medieval fortress in East Lothian that you’ve probably never heard of, and yet it offers a fascinating glimpse into Scotland’s past that’s certainly worthy of a visit if you’ve got any interest in historic sites.
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Tucked away in the Midlothian countryside overlooking the River Tyne stands Chrichton Castle, the 14th-century former home of the Chrichton family and the Earls of Bothwell.
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Set over 82 acres of parkland on the south-facing slope of Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh zoo is the second most popular tourist attraction in Scotland after Edinburgh Castle. Owned by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), the zoo was constructed in 1913 and today sees visitor numbers totalling over 600,000 each year.
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Edinburgh’s Christmas has grown from a small collection of German market stalls in Princes street into one of the country’s biggest festival events, where Christmas is celebrated with a dizzying array of fun-filled activities and shows for families of all ages.
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The world-famous Edinburgh Castle doesn’t really need an introduction as pretty much every visitor to Scotland will have researched it at some point before leaving home, which is perfectly understandable as it’s Scotland’s most-hyped tourist attraction.
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Visitors to the quiet coastal town of North Berwick will be well rewarded if they take a 3-mile journey further around the coastline to see one of the grandest medieval castles that can be found anywhere in Scotland.
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