Discover a collection of guides and reviews about Scotland’s best historic buildings and sites.
The battle of Culloden was the last pitched battle to be fought on British soil, which saw the Jacobite uprising come to a final bloody end in 1746.
The battlefield is open to visitors and features a large museum with interactive exhibits, a restaurant, and a viewing platform.
Discover everything you need to know about Culloden Battlefield with this complete guide.
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The 18th-century New Abbey Corn Mill is one of the few mills in Scotland that still uses a water wheel to operate oat-grinding machinery.
The mill is managed by Historic Environment Scotland and is open for self-guided tours. Discover what it’s like to visit the historic attraction in this guide which features an overview and visiting advice.
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For over 150 years The National Wallace Monument has fascinated visitors with its exhibits that tell the story of Sir William Wallace.
The monument is situated on a hill overlooking Stirling and stunning views of the surrounding countryside can be seen from the top-level viewing platform.
Inside the monument are a series of rooms that feature interactive displays about Wallace and his battles, while a café and gift shop can be found at the attraction’s entrance.
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Gretna Green Blacksmiths Shop near Dumfries has been the destination for young lovers to elope and get married since the 18th century. The site of the original wedding venue is now a tourist attraction that contains a museum, café, gift shop, and a lovers maze.
Discover Gretna Green Blacksmith’s Shop in this complete guide which includes an overview and useful visiting advice.
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The 18-metre Glenfinnan Monument commemorates the Jacobite uprising of 1745. It was built on the northern end of Loch Shiel in 1815 and is now managed by the National Trust for Scotland.
Discover this fascinating historic monument and the stunning landscape it’s situated in with this complete guide.
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Underneath the streets of Gilmerton in Edinburgh lies Gilmerton Cove, a secret underground series of passageways and chambers that were carved into the sandstone by hand. To date, no one knows who built them. Or why.
Discover this fascinating historic tourist attraction with this guide which includes an overview and visiting advice.
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Hopetoun House is a magnificent country house near Queensferry, West Lothian, that was built between 1699-1701 and designed by Sir William Bruce.
Visitors can explore the grounds at their leisure and the house is open for guided tours. Discover Hopetoun House with this article which includes an overview and handy visiting tips.
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As you walk around the city of Edinburgh you may notice sections of an immense fortified wall in seemingly random locations.
The Flodden Wall is the protective boundary wall that once played a pivotal role in the city of Edinburgh’s history. Although many parts of the wall have been demolished there are a few sections that still remain standing.
Discover the Flodden Wall with this guide which contains an overview, visiting tips, and 360° photos.
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