Historic Attractions in Scotland

Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, UK

This attractive town was established in 1788 by the British Fisheries Society, with the aim of encouraging the development...

Ullapool, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK

This charming small town with its whitewashed houses, spacious streets, and sheltered harbour was established in 1788 to...

Fairmilehead, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

This delightful village has a row of 17th century thatched cottages, slated farm workers' cottages, and an old...

Plockton, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK

A delightful planned village, with a sheltered anchorage, Plockton was established by the Earl of Seaforth in the late...

Cromarty, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK

A delightful town, Cromarty retains much of its 18th century character. It has an elegant courthouse, an old harbour, a...

Inveraray, Argyll, Scotland, UK

This beautiful planned town was established from 1744 after the Duke of Argyll decided to build a new castle and remove...

Fife, Scotland, UK

This attractive old burgh has three medieval streets with many fine 17th and 18th century townhouses. The handsome old...

Stromness, Orkney, Scotland, UK

This historic town developed during the 18th century after it was chosen by the Hudson's Bay Company as a base for...

Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

There has been a settlement here since the 12th century. The town has many notable 17th and 18th century buildings, an...

Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland, UK

Established by the Vikings, this attractive town with its narrow streets, 12th century cathedral, Bishop's and Earl's...

Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK

This extraordinary village of Victorian hotels, villas, shops and churches was once a fashionable spa. Here visitors came...

Pittenweem, Fife, Scotland, UK

A small fishing village in the 'East Neuk' of Fife which dates from 1228. Pittenweem has the only working harbour left in...

Elgin, Scotland, UK

This historic town has retained its medieval layout. In the High Street are superb late 17th century merchant's houses...

Banffshire, Scotland, UK

A burgh since 1550, Portsoy has a most attractive harbour dating from 1692, with fine 18th century warehouses. From here...