Fascinating Adventures

Scotland has a number of suprising experiences for you to discover on your next trip - whether you're looking to explore the stunning countryside and its activities or soak up culture on a busy city break.

 

Summer is an ideal time to visit Scotland, experience world renowned festivals in the country's most beautiful cities and head to the countryside for a chance spot a huge array of amazing wildlife. As it is the Year of Creative Scotland 2012, now is a great time to have a fascinating creative adventure in the many cultural attractions on offer and to explore Scotland's natural beauty and art.

 

Whatever you're looking for you'll be surprised to find it all right here in Scotland.

 

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• Riverside Museum

  Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

  The brand new Riverside Museum on the banks of the River Clyde, is at the heart of the Glasgow Harbour development and has an extensive transport display.

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• Kelvingrove Art Gallery

  Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

  Boasting 22 state-of-the-art themed galleries housing around 8000 objects, including a wide-ranging collection of paintings, natural history, armour - and even a real Spitfire!

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• Gallery of Modern Art

  Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

  Visit the most visited modern art gallery in Scotland to see fascinating art displays.

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• Scotland Street School Museum

  Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

  Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the museum used to be a functioning school.

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• St Mungo Museum

  Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

  Exploring the importance of religion in people's lives through art, artefacts and interactive displays.

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• Hunterian Museum

  Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

  From one of the most distinguished public art collections in Scotland to the dinosaur fossils collected at the beginning of the 1800s, there is much to see and do here.

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• The Lighthouse

  Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

  See the permanent Mackintosh Interpretation Centre which leads to the foot of the helical staircase within the Mackintosh tower. If you climb the Mack Tower you can enjoy some amazing views out across the city.

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• National Museum of Scotland

  Edinburgh & The Lothians

  Visit the newly refurbished National Musuem for history, science, art, animals and so much more.

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• Ardverikie Estate

  The Highlands

  Queen Victoria stayed in the original house at Ardverikie for a month in 1847. The houe was rebiult after a fire destroyed it in 1871.

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• Loch Morlich Watersports

  The Highlands

  Loch Morlich Watersports is situated in the beautiful Glenmore Forest Park where there are a number of trails allowing you to explore the forest.

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• Cairngorms National Park

  The Highlands

  The UK's largest national park is a outdoor playground bursting with adventure for all.

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• Rothiemurchus Estate

  The Highlands

  Let out your wild side as you get behind the wheel of a 4x4 and learn tricks from a qualified and experienced instructor.

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• Cocoa Mountain

  The Highlands

  Based in the Northwest Highlands Geopark, Cocoa Mountain offers delicious drinks and chocolates.

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• Maya

  The Highlands

  This Belgian chocolates shop is famous for its Hot Chocolate 'To Die For’. Watch chocolate being made whilst you enjoy excellent coffee and scrummy homemade cakes.

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• Aviemore

  The Highlands

  The Highland resort of Aviemore is the ideal base for activities in the Cairngorms National Park, such as looking for wildlife, cycling and mountain biking.

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• Multrees Walk

  Edinburgh & The Lothians

  Head to Multrees Walk to browse designer stores including Scotland's only Harvey Nichols.

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• Forth Floor at Harvey Nichols

  Edinburgh & The Lothians

  Sip cocktails as you soak up the spectacular views of the city of Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth. It’s a must do for any visitor to the city.

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• One Spa

  Edinburgh & The Lothians

  The rooftop hydropool is the best place to soak up the spectacular view of the beautiful city of Edinburgh.

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• The Balmoral

  Edinburgh & The Lothians

  Indulge your senses at the spa which was voted Scotland's top Day Spa (UK category) by the Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Spa Awards 2008.

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• Voodoo Rooms

  Edinburgh & The Lothians

  The award-winning bar is an opulent treat for the senses with rich dark wood and velvet strewn interiors, a perfect place for a cosy autumn drink after a shopping spree.

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• Le Monde

  Edinburgh & The Lothians

  Situated in Edinburgh's elegant New Town area, you can have cocktails in Paris, wine in Vienna and coffee in Milan.

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• Roxburghe golf course

  Scottish Borders

  This is an esteemed 18-hole championship course near Kelso.

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• Cardrona golf course

  Scottish Borders

  This is a highly regarded 18-hole championship course in the Scottish Borders.

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• Peebles golf course

  Scottish Borders

  This picturesque par 70 course has a great variety of holes laid out amongst the surrounding hills.

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• Hirsel golf course

  Scottish Borders

  This pretty parkland course is near the Scottish Borders town of Coldstream. Founded in 1948, the fairways here are generous but require more precision than power.

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• Hawick golf course

  Scottish Borders

  This is the oldest golf club in the Scottish Borders, having been set up in 1877.

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• Eyemouth golf course

  Scottish Borders

  Play a round on this stunning cliff-top course near the Scotland-England border and see if you can succeed at the challenging and famous 6th hole.

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• The Edinburgh Dungeon

  Edinburgh & The Lothians

  Enjoy Edinburgh Dungeon’s new thrilling ride ‘Extremis: Drop Ride to Doom’ as you face the hangman’s noose.

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• Discovery Point

  Angus & Dundee

  Take a tour around the ship and learn more with informative displays and fun puzzles along the way.

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• Deep Sea World

  Edinburgh & The Lothians

  Meet some of the world’s toothiest creatures in the ‘Jaws’ section which houses piranhas, devil fish and Godzilla alligator snapping turtle with the strongest bite on the planet.

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• The Scottish Seabird Centre

  Edinburgh & The Lothians

  Spot lots of wonderful wildlife at The Scottish Seabird centre such as dolphins, grey seals and many different seabirds.

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• Edinburgh Zoo

  Edinburgh & The Lothians

  Edinburgh Zoo is home to the UK's only koalas, as well as such animal attractions as jaguars, golden cats and giant anteaters.

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• Tentsmuir NNR

  The Kingdom of Fife

  Walk along the dune-clad beach to Tentsmuir Point and you will have witnessed one of Scotland’s most dynamic landscapes.

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• Loch Leven NNR

  The Kingdom of Fife

  Spot a wealth of spring birdlife arriving at Loch Leven National Nature Reserve, before exploring the friendly Vane Farm.

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• St Andrews Links Clubhouse

  The Kingdom of Fife

  St Andrews Links, the 'Home of Golf' has nurtured and developed the great game of golf for 600 years.

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• St Kilda

  Outer Hebrides

  Stone tools found on Hirta (the largest island in the St Kilda archipelago) suggest that Bronze Age travellers may have visited St Kilda some 4,000 to 5,000 years ago.

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• Scottish Seabird Centre

  Edinburgh & The Lothians

  Watch thousands of seabirds on the Isle of May, Bass Rock and Craigleith from the centre's discovery room using their state-of-the-art cameras.

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• Isle of May

  Edinburgh & The Lothians

  During the summer months, between April and September, you can take a boat trip to the Isle of May to witness more than 200,000 seabirds including puffins.

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• The Meadows

  Edinburgh & The Lothians

  Taste of Edinburgh is the capital’s biggest outdoor food market with artisan producers and top restaurants showcasing their food and drink

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• Dufftown

  The Highlands

  Speyside is home to more than half of Scotland’s Malt Whisky Distilleries

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• Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

  Ayrshire & Arran

  Original manuscripts of Robert Burns' greatest works and historic artefacts are being displayed in a stunning new setting.

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• Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

  Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

  The art gallery and museum boasts an extraordinary range of objects.

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• Riverside Museum

  Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

  Visit the new home of Glasgow's Transport Museum and enjoy a collection of national and international importance.

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• National Museum of Scotland

  Edinburgh & The Lothians

  Explore 16 new exhibition galleries at the the newly reopened National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.

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• Galloway Forest Park

  Dumfries & Galloway

  Over 300 square miles of mixed landscape is yours to explore. As well as a wealth of wildlife, the Forest Park has some of the best dark skies in Europe - ideal for star gazing!

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• Glencoe

  The Highlands

  Steeped in history, Glencoe is one of Scotland's most iconic glens.

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• Monachyle Mhor Hotel

  The Highlands

  This converted horse truck is in the fine location of Loch Voil. The interior is still an eclectic mixture of showman's wagon, Gypsy caravan and country cottage, but guests at this stop of the Lovestruck tour have an unparalleled food experience on offer at the award-winning Monachyle Mhor hotel.

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• Woodlands Rest

  The Highlands

  Enjoy a totally relaxed getaway glamping in the forest in an authentic yurt amidst 25 acres of natural woodland.

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• Findhorn Foundation

  Argyll, the Isles. Loch Lomond, Stirling & the Trossachs

  A spiritual community, ecovillage and an international centre for holistic education in the Scottish Highlands.

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• Tolstadh

  Outer Hebrides

  Tolstadh beach is great for surfing beginners to take their first lesson.

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• Isle of Benbecula

  Outer Hebrides

  Enjoy a gallop down the beach or a cart ride at the Uist Community Riding School on the Isle of Benbecula and children can even enter their favourite cuddly toys into one of the school’s horseback teddy bear races.

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• Spiggie Loch

  Shetland

  Spiggie Loch is an RSPB Nature Reserve and is very popular for trout fishing.

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• St Ninian’s Tombolo

  Shetland

  St Ninian's tombolo is the largest in the UK, connecting St Ninian’s Isle to the Shetland Mainland.

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• West Voe

  Shetland

  West Voe beach is located in the south of the Shetland Mainland, not far from the historical site of Jarlshof.

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• Fethaland

  Shetland

  The rocky beach at Fethaland provides a glimpse into Shetland's past, as traces of the once busy fishing community remain.

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• Meal beach

  Shetland

  This popular sandy beach is on the island of Burra, not far from the village of Hamnavoe.

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• Amazing April Festivals

  Edinburgh & The Lothians

  During the Edinburgh International Science Festival, the City Art Centre is transformed into a science playground packed full of workshops, shows and interactive events.

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• Gallery of Modern Art

  Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

  Immerse yourself in the very best contemporary art from Glasgow and beyond

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• City Art Centre

  Edinburgh & The Lothians

  During the Edinburgh International Science Festival, the City Art Centre is transformed into a science playground packed full of workshops, shows and interactive events.

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