Historic Attractions in Scotland
Subcategory: Castles & Stately Homes, Historic Sites & Monuments or Towns & Villages
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
A British politician and substantial landowner the 5th Duke of Buccleuch, 1806 -1884, is best remembered in Edinburgh as...
Edinburgh, EH8 8DX
The Queen's official residence in Scotland. This baroque palace is closely associated with Scotland's turbulent past.
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.
Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7EQ
This elegant mansion, home of the earls and marquesses of Aberdeen, is noted for its fine furniture and paintings. It has...
Dumbarton, North Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK
Linking Grangemouth on the Firth of Forth to Bowling on the Clyde, the canal opened in 1790. It closed to freight traffic...
Cumnock, KA18 2NJ
Dumfries House is one of Britain’s most beautiful stately homes and best kept heritage secrets.
Edinburgh, EH1 3BJ
This 90 foot obelisk, in the Calton Burial Ground, is sometimes known as the ‘Hamilton Obelisk’and was erected in 1844...
Perth, PH2 6BD
Magnificent palace at the centre of Scottish history, with treasures from around the world. Gardens, wooded walks,...
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...
Culross, Fife, KY12 8JH
This delightful small royal burgh on the north shore of the Forth provides a striking introduction to Scottish domestic...
Cathcart, Glasgow, G44 3YG
Built for James Couper, mill owner, in 1857-58, Holmwood is possibly the finest domestic design by Alexander 'Greek' Thomson.
Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 8JS
Superb castle, dating from 13th century, with rich portrait collection, an equally fine collection of arms and armour, and...
Cupar, Fife, KY15 7BU
The Royal Palace of Falkland, was the country residence and hunting lodge of eight Stuart monarchs, including Mary, Queen...
Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR
One of Britains most spectacular Victorian Gothic houses, with 300 acres of landscaped gardens. Guided tours.
| 1 | Duke of Buccleuch Statue | Edinburgh, Scotland, UK | |
| 2 | Palace of Holyrood House | Edinburgh, EH8 8DX | |
| 3 | Leith Hall and Garden (NTS) | Kennethmont,, Nr Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4NQ | |
| 4 | Haddo House and Garden (NTS) | Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7EQ | |
| 5 | Forth and Clyde Canal | Dumbarton, North Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK | |
| 6 | Dumfries House | Cumnock, KA18 2NJ | |
| 7 | Political Martyrs’ Monument | Edinburgh, EH1 3BJ | |
| 8 | Scone Palace | Perth, PH2 6BD | |
| 9 | Nelson Monument | Edinburgh, EH7 5AA | |
| 10 | Kellie Castle and Garden (NTS) | Pittenweem, Fife, KY10 2RF | |
| 11 | Culross (NTS) | Culross, Fife, KY12 8JH | |
| 12 | Holmwood House (NTS) | Cathcart, Glasgow, G44 3YG | |
| 13 | Fyvie Castle (NTS) | Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 8JS | |
| 14 | Falkland Palace and Garden (NTS) | Cupar, Fife, KY15 7BU | |
| 15 | Mount Stuart House and Gardens | Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR |
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