Visit Scotland Revisited

VISIT SCOTLAND

Inspiration for your trip

TOP TOURISTIC ATTRACTIONS

Places to visit

TRAVEL & PLANNING

Everything you need to know

ACCOMMODATION

Amazing places to stay

THINGS TO SEE & DO IN SCOTLAND

Days out ideas

SCOTLAND TRIP ITINERARIES

Find your perfect itinerary

SCOTTISH CULTURE

Get to know Scotland

Symbols of Scotland

10 Great Scottish Castles

One of the best things about Scotland is that no matter where you find yourself, a castle is never far away. As integral to the Scottish landscape as its lochs and mountains, the country’s castles rank amongst the most iconic in the world. There were once up to 3,000 castles in Scotland, so it's tough for us to narrow our favourites! Here’s our pick of the ones which never fail to impress.

Admission: FreeSet on Edinburgh's Chambers Street, the National Museum of Scotland is a treasure trove of ancient artefacts and precious objects. Not only one of the best attractions in Scotland, it's also one of the most popular in the UK outside of London and offers a great, year-round programme of temporary exhibitions and events.

Find out more about Scottish culture from our kilts and tartan to our history, famous writers and epic myths and legends.

• Tartan & Kilts
• The Influence of Traditional Scottish Music
• Scotland's National Flower
• Haggis
• Scotch Whisky
• St Andrew & The Saltire
• Clans
• Auld Lang Syne
• Gaelic Language & History
• Scottish Writers & Literature
• Scottish Myths & Legends
• Highland Games

HOW TO GET TO SCOTLAND

You can travel to Scotland seamlessly from the rest of the UK and from overseas, with regular road, rail, ferry and air links to Scotland's incredible destinations. When you arrive, you'll find there is easy access to all regions, and with a little more careful planning, you can reach the beautiful yet more remote areas and islands.

Scotland is well connected by an extensive road and rail transport network, with a variety of options available for getting from A to B. Public transport provides trains and bus services to Scottish towns and cities as well as many villages and ferry ports. Access to very remote areas and islands is straightforward by car, ferry and aeroplane.

Looking for the most popular Scottish tourist attractions? We've got iconic castles, incredible museums, family days out, beautiful gardens, and places off-the-beaten-track. What's more, many of them are completely free to visit! Check out our list, based on the latest visitor numbers.

What unique and incredible things do you want to do in Scotland? Let the kids learn new stories in amazing attractions, take your friends to a new festival or spend some time relaxing at stunning nature spots. There are a million memorable things to do from the world's only UNESCO Trail to exhilarating bike parks and watersports.

Scotland trip itineraries

A wee country with a big personality, Scotland has bucket-loads of experiences to offer when it comes to holidays – so how will you know where to start?Don’t fear – we’ve lined up an array of itineraries to help you get planning your ideal Scotland trip, be that a day in the capital, a week’s island-hopping, or a three-day tour of Highland castles.

Find your perfect itinerary

1. Train Itineraries
2. Slow Travel
3. Tour around Scotland
4. Castles & History
5. TV & Film
6. Island Itineraries
7. Edinburgh & Glasgow
8. Speyside's Malt Whisky Trail

Let's make an important choice together - your accommodation in Scotland. Make where you stay an exciting and magical part of your break with these amazing choices. We've got characterful hotel rooms, friendly B&B hosts and incredible treehouses. You could be swapping your home for a countryside chalet on the banks of a loch, or a rooftop city-centre apartment.

Accommodation in Scotland is as varied and as plentiful as our mountains, lochs and rivers. From cosy B&Bs, camping in the heart of nature and quaint cottages, to luxury hotels, budget-friendly hostels or eco-friendly stays – there’ll be something for everyone.

Island hopping is a great way to experience the offshore gems and secret spots that Scotland has to offer – whether you have a week or a weekend to spend here, the islands won’t disappoint. Scotland is famed for its staggering mountains, beautiful lochs, and a variety of gems to explore, but, did you know that our islands are magical and otherworldly? Scotland has over 790 islands, each unique in their own way. With incredible natural beauty, dramatic seascapes and magical atmosphere, you’ll never want to leave island life behind. Our islands are split into a few groups – Inner Hebrides, Outer Hebrides, Shetland, and Orkney.

Scotland has a rich culture and heritage to explore. From the monster at the bottom of our loch to the prickly plant we use as our national symbol, here's a round-up of things we think make us special.