Scotland attractions

Right on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, the Scotch Whisky Experience is an over-18s trip into the world of whisky. This replica distillery will educate you on the tastes of flavors of Scotland's favorite tipple, and probably get you a little tipsy.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, at the bottom of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, is the Queen's official residence when she's in Scotland. Visitors can explore the 14 state rooms in this 16th-century palace, still used by Her Majesty during royal ceremonies!

The city of Edinburgh is dominated by the huge Edinburgh Castle, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the Crown Jewels of Scotland, and the National War Museum of Scotland. There's a good chance you'll hear some bagpipes.

The John Knox House is located on Edinburgh's Royal Mile - the city's main thoroughfare, running downhill between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. As the heart of Scotland's historic capital it's a great place to start a day of sightseeing. It's also close to a host of great bars for a dram of whiskey (or two) when you're done.

The Edinburgh Dungeon offers no less than 360 different sets packed with hilarious, and scary actors, special effects, stages, scenes and even rides. It's an interactive walkthrough experience that will thrill and horrify the whole family! It's located in the heart of Edinburgh and is easy to reach with public transport.

Abbotsford House is the former home of Sir Walter Scott - a poet and novelist who wrote much of his work here. Located on the banks of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, this historic mansion is an easy drive from Edinburgh.

Needing no introduction, Loch Ness is not only Scotland's most famous lake; it's arguably one of the most talked about lakes in the world. A deep, freshwater loch with a total surface area of 56.4 square kilometres set against the dramatic backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness is also one of the most scenic lakes in the world. Numerous reported sightings of a giant prehistoric monster (affectionately known as Nessie) who lives in the murky depths of Loch Ness have immortalised the lake in popular culture, and made the lake a popular destination for monster hunters and sightseers alike.

Opened in 2019, Holyrood Distillery is the first single malt whisky distillery in Edinburgh's city centre since 1925. Apart from producing a fine single malt to rival the established names in Scotch whisky, Holyrood is also designed to be a visitor attraction that brings guests on a hands-on, multi-sensory, and educational journey into the world of whisky production.

The Royal Yacht Britannia is one of Scotland's biggest attractions, which should come as no surprise considering the ship was in service as the Queen's yacht for 43 years, from 1954 until 1997. After traveling more than a million nautical miles for Queen and country, Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia is now permanently berthed at Ocean Terminal, Leith, in Edinburgh, Scotland.