Discover a collection of guides and reviews about Scotland’s best historic buildings and sites.
The Necropolis is a Victorian garden cemetery sited on a hill overlooking Glasgow Cathedral. It is the final resting place of fifty thousand people and it was one of the first multi-faith graveyards in the world.
The Necropolis is well-known for the elaborate monuments and gravestones that cover the 37-acre site. It is free to visit and guided tours are available on request.
Discover the Glasgow Necropolis with this complete visitor guide.
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The Tall Ship is a 19th-century fully-restored sailing ship and museum moored up at Pointhouse Quay next to The Riverside Transport Museum in Glasgow.
The floating museum features a restored interior with authentic displays of life at sea in the Victorian era. The attraction also houses a shop and a café. It is currently free to visit.
Discover the Tall Ship with this complete visitor guide.
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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.
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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.
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Calton Hill, located close to Princes Street, features a collection of Edinburgh’s most famous landmarks situated within a few hundred feet of each other.
A visit to the site allows visitors to explore the city observatory (now an exhibition, art gallery and restaurant), the National Monument, the Dugald Stewart Monument and Nelson’s Monument.
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Fort George was built in 1746 in the wake of the Battle of Culloden, and it is recognized as one of the largest 18th-century fortifications in the world.
The fort is still in use today by the British Army, but it is also open for tourists to explore thanks to Historic Environment Scotland which maintains the on-site museums, munitions depot, and collections of historic weaponry.
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Duff House is a magnificent Georgian mansion situated in the north-Scotland coastal town of Banff. The mansion is home to a large collection of artworks and is managed by Historic Environment Scotland.
Discover this grand mansion house with this guide which includes an overview and helpful visiting advice.
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Step back in time with a visit to Dallas Dhu distillery, the 19th-century whisky distillery that became a tourist attraction after spirit production ended in 1983.
Discover the historic attraction in this guide which includes an overview and helpful visiting advice.
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