Things to Do in Scotland

Skip-the-line access to Scotland's most iconic fortress with expert guided tours covering centuries of royal history.

Explore the mysterious underground chambers beneath Edinburgh's Old Town, including ghostly evening tours.

Discover the secrets and stories of Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile from the Castle to Holyrood Palace.

Sample Scotland's finest single malts with expert guidance at the Scotch Whisky Experience and specialist bars.

Experience Edinburgh's darker side with evening ghost walks through haunted closes and underground vaults.

Visit the locations that inspired J.K. Rowling, from The Elephant House to Greyfriars Kirkyard.

Tour the official Scottish residence of the Royal Family, home to Mary Queen of Scots.

Explore Edinburgh at your own pace with 24-hour bus tickets covering all major attractions.

Discover Edinburgh's thriving gin scene with distillery tours, tastings, and cocktail making.

Climb Edinburgh's ancient volcano for panoramic city views - guided or self-guided options.

Interactive optical illusions and rooftop views of Edinburgh - fun for all ages.

Step aboard the Queen's former floating palace at Ocean Terminal in Leith.

Cruise the mysterious waters of Loch Ness while searching for Nessie. Various options from Drumnadrochit and Fort Augustus.

Explore the ruins of this iconic loch-side castle with spectacular views over Loch Ness.

Ride the famous Harry Potter train across the Glenfinnan Viaduct - book well in advance!

Walk the haunting battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite rising met its end in 1746.

Spot red deer, golden eagles, and Highland cattle on guided 4x4 wildlife excursions.

Day trips to the heart of Scotch whisky country with distillery visits and tastings.

Discover the history, science, and mystery of the Loch Ness Monster at this interactive exhibition.

Visit the romantic castle linked to Shakespeare's Macbeth, with stunning gardens.

Explore 4,000-year-old burial cairns - featured in Outlander as Craigh na Dun.

Spot bottlenose dolphins in the Moray Firth - one of the best places in the UK for wild dolphins.

Explore one of Europe's finest 18th-century military fortifications on the Moray Firth.

Paddle the mysterious waters of Loch Ness on guided kayaking adventures.

Trek to Skye's most iconic landmark - the dramatic pinnacle rising from the Trotternish Ridge.

Walk to the crystal-clear pools at the foot of the Black Cuillins - wild swimming for the brave!

Explore the extraordinary landslip landscape of the Quiraing on the Trotternish Peninsula.

Visit the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland, home to Clan MacLeod for 800 years.

Tour the only distillery on Skye and taste their famous peaty single malt whisky.

Spot seals, eagles, and porpoises on boat trips from Portree, Elgol, and other harbours.

Walk to Skye's most westerly point for dramatic cliff views and lighthouse photography.

Explore Skye's charming capital with its colourful harbour, local shops, and seafood restaurants.

Tackle Britain's most dramatic mountain range with guided scrambles and climbs.

Capture Skye's magical light with expert photography guides at the best locations.

Explore the ancestral home of Clan Donald with museum and beautiful gardens in southern Skye.

Discover the unusual white coral beach near Dunvegan - a Caribbean feel in the Highlands.

Ferry to Mull and explore Tobermory's colourful harbour, castles, and wildlife.

Visit the sacred Isle of Iona and see puffins at Fingal's Cave on Staffa.

Tour one of Scotland's oldest and smallest distilleries in the heart of Oban town.

Sample fresh langoustines, scallops, and oysters at Oban's famous seafood shacks and restaurants.

Explore this 13th-century stronghold with dramatic coastal views near Oban.

Walk up to Oban's distinctive colosseum-style tower for panoramic bay views.

Spot seals, eagles, and porpoises on boat trips around Oban Bay and the islands.

Explore one of Scotland's most important prehistoric landscapes with standing stones and cairns.

Visit the fairytale home of the Duke of Argyll, head of Clan Campbell.

Day trip or overnight to Islay for world-famous peaty whiskies - Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Ardbeg.

Take the short ferry from Oban to walk peaceful Kerrera with its ruined castle and tea garden.

Wander through this hidden gem of a garden with exotic plants thriving in the mild Gulf Stream climate.