Historic Attractions in Scotland
Subcategory: Castles & Stately Homes, Heritage Centres & Ships, Historic Buildings, Lighthouses or Towns & Villages
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
The town’s most important gate, the Netherbow Port stood in the middle of the High Street just below John Knox’s house.
Ardchattan House, Canalside, Fort Augustus, PH32 4BA
Opened in 1822 this was one of the great engineering undertakings of its day. The five locks at Fort Augustus are...
Scotland, UK
Lit in 1897 and decommissioned in 2007, Tod Head lies south of Stonehaven and near Catterline, a picturesque, though often...
Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ
The Royal Yacht Britannia is permanently moored in Edinburgh's historic port of Leith, only 2 miles from the city centre.
Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR
One of Britains most spectacular Victorian Gothic houses, with 300 acres of landscaped gardens. Guided tours.
Cromarty, Ross-shire, IV11 8XA
Into a life tragically cut short at the age of 54, Hugh Miller packed careers as a stonemason, bank accountant, geologist,...
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
The first purpose built record repository in Britain, it was designed in the late 18th century by Robert Adam and...
Kennethmont,, Nr Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4NQ
This beautiful house was the home of the Leith family for almost 300 years. There is a superb garden and extensive grounds.
Scotland, UK
Built in 1821 at the top of this 91m (300ft) high headland, this was Shetlands first lighthouse. It was also the site of...
Scotland, UK
First lit in 1892 this lighthouse was machine gunned and bombed by German aircraft on two occasions in 1941, the outhouses...
Pittenweem, Fife, KY10 2RF
Kellie Castle is a very fine example of the domestic architecture of Lowland Scotland. The oldest part is believed to date...
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, KA3 1XB
Dean Castle Country Park is a fantastic free day out for all the family. The country park, covering over 200 acres, is...
Scotland, UK
This isolated lighthouse on Rona, at the north end of the Isle of Raasay, was built in 1857.
Dundee, DD1 4XA
Step aboard and explore Captain Scott's famous ship Discovery, that took him to Antarctica in 1901. Spectacular 3-D film...
Scotland, UK
Lit in 1862, the lighthouse marks the southern entrance to the Firth of Forth. The lighthouse was built below the highest...
| 1 | Netherbow Port | Edinburgh, Scotland, UK | |
| 2 | Caledonian Canal (Fort Augustus) | Ardchattan House, Canalside, Fort Augustus, PH32 4BA | |
| 3 | Tod Head Lighthouse | Scotland, UK | |
| 4 | Royal Yacht Britannia | Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ | |
| 5 | Mount Stuart House and Gardens | Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR | |
| 6 | Hugh Miller's Cottage (NTS) | Cromarty, Ross-shire, IV11 8XA | |
| 7 | General Register House | Edinburgh, Scotland, UK | |
| 8 | Leith Hall and Garden (NTS) | Kennethmont,, Nr Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4NQ | |
| 9 | Sumburgh Head Lighthouse | Scotland, UK | |
| 10 | Fair Isle North Lighthouse | Scotland, UK | |
| 11 | Kellie Castle and Garden (NTS) | Pittenweem, Fife, KY10 2RF | |
| 12 | Dean Castle Museum and Country Park | Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, KA3 1XB | |
| 13 | Rona Lighthouse | Scotland, UK | |
| 14 | Discovery Point/RRS Discovery | Dundee, DD1 4XA | |
| 15 | St Abbs Head Lighthouse | Scotland, UK |
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