Historic Attractions in Scotland
Subcategory: Abbeys, Churches & Cathedrals, Castles & Stately Homes, Historic Sites & Monuments, Lighthouses or Towns & Villages
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH2 1JD
William Pitt the Younger became Britain’s youngest prime minister at the age of 24.
Glasgow, G1 1EJ
One of the most elegant buildings in Glasgow's city centre, Hutchesons' Hall was built in 1802-5 to a design by David...
Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7PE
The oldest and perhaps most splendid of Scotland's abbeys, Dunfermline, was founded by David I. The abbey church, built by...
Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, IV41 8PL
The Bright Water Visitor Centre was established to allow those that are unable to visit Eilean Bàn itself, a chance to...
Golspie, Sutherland, KW10 6SF
This ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Sutherland is the largest house in the Scottish Highlands. Re-modelled in the...
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.
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
The largest open space in the Old Town, the Grassmarket was the site of a weekly market for cattle, horses and sheep, and...
Edinburgh, EH2 2EJ
The largest monument to a writer in the world, this memorial to Sir Walter Scott the famous Scottish author, was proposed...
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
A British politician and substantial landowner the 5th Duke of Buccleuch, 1806 -1884, is best remembered in Edinburgh as...
Stonehaven, AB39 2TL
A dramatic and evocative ruined cliff top fortress in a truly stunning setting.
Scalpay, Scotland, UK
This historic 1789 light on the Island of Scalpay was one of the original four lighthouses agreed by the Commissioners for...
Scotland, UK
The lighthouse at Scotland’s north westerly tip was built in 1828. It can be reached today by a short ferry crossing...
Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6PW
The oldest inhabited house in Scotland visited by 27 kings. Strong association with Mary, Queen of Scots. 18th century...
Ardrishaig, Crinan, Argyll, Scotland, UK
An amazing achievement in its day, the canal opened in 1801. It allows vessels to reach the West Highlands without...
Stromemore, Strathcarron, IV54
Ruined castle, dating back to 1472, situated on the shores of Loch Carron, commanding fine views westwards to Skye.
| 1 | William Pitt Statue | Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH2 1JD | |
| 2 | Hutchesons' Hall (NTS) | Glasgow, G1 1EJ | |
| 3 | Dunfermline Palace and Abbey (HS) | Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7PE | |
| 4 | Eilean Bàn Trust & Bright Water Centre | Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, IV41 8PL | |
| 5 | Dunrobin Castle, Garden and Museum | Golspie, Sutherland, KW10 6SF | |
| 6 | Leith Hall and Garden (NTS) | Kennethmont,, Nr Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4NQ | |
| 7 | Grassmarket | Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK | |
| 8 | Scott Monument | Edinburgh, EH2 2EJ | |
| 9 | Duke of Buccleuch Statue | Edinburgh, Scotland, UK | |
| 10 | Dunnottar Castle | Stonehaven, AB39 2TL | |
| 11 | Eilean Glas Lighthouse | Scalpay, Scotland, UK | |
| 12 | Cape Wrath Lighthouse | Scotland, UK | |
| 13 | Traquair House | Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6PW | |
| 14 | Crinan Canal | Ardrishaig, Crinan, Argyll, Scotland, UK | |
| 15 | Strome Castle (NTS) | Stromemore, Strathcarron, IV54 |
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