The new National Museum of Scotland is now open! Explore the diversity of the natural world, world cultures, art and design, science and technology and Scottish history, all under one roof. The museum is located in Chambers Street, Edinburgh. The museum is open daily from 10:00-17:00, admission is free.

Scottish Castles include some of the oldest and most well known castles in the World and no matter where you are in Scotland, a castle or abbey is never far. On the castles and Abbey's page are some of the most beautiful castles and abbeys in Scotland.

The Perfume Studio in Mellon Charles Wester Ross design and make an original range of perfumes, fragrances, skin creams, toiletries and soaps which are sold in our gift shop. You can also order them here. Our bright and airy Aroma Cafe has spectacular views across the loch towards the Torridon mountains. We serve delicious lunches, home baked cakes and a distinctive range of aromatic coffee and teas.

The Nevis Range mountain gondola system, the only of its kind in Britain, was originally constructed on the mountain of Aonach Mor as a way to transport skiers to the slopes. The gondola is also widely used as a short cut by climbers to the many challenging winter routes and by paragliders and hangliders on their journey to the clouds.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is Scotland's most visited free attraction. Kelvingrove has 22 themed, state-of-the-art galleries displaying an astonishing 8000 objects. The collections are extensive, wide-ranging and internationally-significant. They include natural history, arms and armour, art from many art movements and periods of history, and much more. Kelvingrove is located in Argyle Street, Glasgow. Admission is free.

Following the 1746 defeat at Culloden of Bonnie Prince Charlie, George II created the ultimate defence against further Jacobite unrest. The result, Fort George, is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain, if not Europe.

What's a visit to Scotland if you haven't at least visited one of the world famous single malt whisky distilleries and found out how they create your favourite dram. This page has the most popular whisky distilleries listed by region. It's good to check the opening hours of each individual distillery, they often have silent periods in the summer!

Scotland's influence on the maritime history of the world from the eighteenth century to the modern day has been enormous and out of all proportion to the size of the country. The two sites operated by the Scottish Maritime Museum contain the exhibitions and collections that tell the story of that great maritime tradition. The Scottish Maritime Museum has two unique sites, one in Dumbarton and one in Irvine.

Situated amongst some of Scotland's most beautiful scenery in Argyll and Bute, lying deep within Ben Cruachan is one of the country's most amazing engineering achievements. The world's first high head reversible pumped storage hydro scheme is housed in a gigantic man-made cavern. The Visitor Centre houses the free exhibition area and is the starting point of the guided tour.

The Glasgow Science Centre has three floors packed with hundreds of interactive exhibits that will fascinate you. The Science Mall also plays host to interactive workshops. You can also visit the Science Show Theatre, the lab and Planetarium - one of the finest planetaria in the world. Next door is the large-screen Imax cinema and the 400 feet high Glasgow Tower.

The Scottish Seabird Centre is an award-winning five star wildlife attraction with something for everyone, come rain or shine: Discovery Centre, boat trips, gift shop and café. The centre is open every day and can be found in North Berwick on the sea front.

This magnificent ship has played host to some of the most famous people in the world. But, above all, she was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family. Now in Edinburgh you are welcome on board to discover the heart and soul of this most special of royal residences.

The Strathspey Railway takes you on a nostalgic 20 mile round trip along part of the original Highland Railway. The railway is based at Aviemore close to the Cairngorm Mountains.

The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses, in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, consists of the first lighthouse built on mainland Scotland and a purpose-built museum. The highlight of a visit is a 45 minute guided tour to Kinnaird Head lighthouse. The museum is open from Easter to October.

The remains of the largest cathedral in Scotland, and of the associated domestic ranges of the priory. The precinct walls are particularly well preserved. The Cathedral Museum houses an outstanding collection of early and later medieval sculpture and other relics found on the site, including the magnificent St Andrews Sarcophagus of Pictish date. Admission by joint ticket with St Andrews Castle.

Just outside Kinlochewe is the Beinn Eighe mountain reserve. It has a visitor centre and two very well maintained trails. The woodland trail and the mountain trail. Both the walks pass through the remains of the great Caledonian forest. The views from the top of the mountain trail over Loch Maree and Wester Ross are absolutely stunning.

At Loch Lomond Seaplanes we offer scenic tour flights from our seaplane terminal in Glasgow's City Centre and from our seaplane locations on Loch Lomond. From Glasgow experience the excitement of a take off and landing on the River Clyde.

The dynamic new Riverside Museum displays Glasgow’s rich industrial heritage, which stems from the River Clyde. The Tall Ship is berthed alongside the Museum, creating a fantastic experience in this stunning setting. Visitors can relax and enjoy the riverside views in the Museum’s café, and take home all manner of transport-related gifts from the Museum's shop.

As the world’s first and only rotating boat lift, The Falkirk Wheel is quite simply unique. The Falkirk Wheel is the spectacular centrepiece of the £84.5 million ‘Millennium Link', the UK’s largest canal restoration project

Jacobite offer 5 star Loch Ness cruises through the Caledonian Canal, visiting Urquhart Castle and other historic locations. Tours leave from Inverness city centre where a Jacobite coach will collect you for the start of your trip.

The far northwest of Scotland is one of the oldest landscapes in Europe. The rocks here tell of ancient oceans, vast deserts and ice sheets. Knockan Crag is renowned internationally as one of the most important sites for understanding how the landscape of Northern Britain was formed.

Culloden is an iconic and emotive battlefield. Even today, more than 250 years after the Jacobite army faced the Government troops on this bleak and windswept moor, the events of that day remain deep and significant in the national psyche of the Scottish people

The exhibition features 17 language translations and 11 language narrations. Originally the Official Loch Ness Exhibition Centre, the facility opened over 30 years ago. Now a hi-tech multi-media presentation leads you through 7 themed areas and 500 million years of history, natural mystery and legend revealing the unique environment of Loch Ness and the famous Nessie legend ...

The Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre visitor attraction brings 300 years of Scotch Whisky history to life. This unique interactive visitor attraction Edinburgh, allows you to experience the sights, sounds and smells of whisky, and the opportunity to discover how scotch whisky is made

CairnGorm Mountain is home to Scotland's only mountain railway. It is a unique visitor experience and allows people of all abilities to reach the Ptarmigan Restaurant and weather watching terrace in around 8 minutes from the Base Station. From here you can enjoy stunning views over Strathspey, marvel at the mountain weather on any day.

Your introduction to Scotland's living 19th century prison; appear in court; explore the prisons and airing yards; experience the Torture, Death and Damnation exhibition and visit the prison shop

Inverewe Gardens are one mile from Poolewe, north of Gairloch in Wester Ross on the North -West coast of Scotland. The warm currents of the North Atlantic Drift or Gulf Stream help to create an oasis of colour and fertility where exotic plants from many countries flourish on a latitude more northerly than Moscow.

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh was founded in the 17th century as a ‘Physic Garden’, growing medicinal plants. This first Garden was in St Anne’s Yard, part of the Holyrood Palace grounds, and occupied an area the size of a tennis court. It now extends to four sites and is the second richest collection of plant species in the world