Must-see attractions in Scotland

  • Mercat Cross

    Aberdeen

    The 17th-century Mercat Cross bears a sculpted frieze of portraits of Stuart monarchs.

  • Blackhouse Museum

    Outer Hebrides

    A traditional 1955 blackhouse with displays on the village’s history.

  • Bladnoch Distillery

    Dumfries & Galloway

    Browsing books can be thirsty work, so it's fortunate that Bladnoch Distillery is just a couple of miles away from Wigtown, in the village of Bladnoch…

  • Tarbert Castle

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    The picturesque harbour is overlooked by the crumbling, ivy-covered ruins of Tarbert Castle, rebuilt by Robert the Bruce in the 14th century. You can hike…

  • Hidden Gardens

    Glasgow

    Out the back of the Tramway performance space, this pretty garden has works of art but also functions as a multicultural community space.

  • An Cridhe

    Oban, Mull & Tiree

    This community arts centre was a flagship project for Coll island and opened in 2012. It's become an important community hub. Drop by to see what's on…

  • St Abbs Nature Exhibition

    Borders Region

    This small exhibition will prepare you for the birdlife of the nearby St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve.

  • Jura Church

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    It's worth stopping at this humble but attractive white church for its interesting collection of historical photographs upstairs.

  • Art Laundrette

    Glasgow

    This spot around the corner from the School of Art is a laundrette that holds art exhibitions, workshops and events.

  • Robert Burns Statue

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This statue at the end of High St features the poet with a dog at his feet.

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