Choose from 155 Fun Things to Do in Scotland
Dalwhinnie Distillery
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Great Glen Way
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Grassmarket
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Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve
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Cairngorms National Park
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Canongate
Canongate is also home to a number of significant 16th and 17th century buildings including the painstakingly preserved Canongate Tolbooth, dating back to 1591 and 17th century townhouses like Russel House and Queensbury house. In between browsing the many souvenir stores and sipping a pint in the legendary World’s End pub, be sure to visit the Museum of Edinburgh, the headquarters of the Edinburgh World Heritage Trust in the Acheson House and the churchyard of the 17th-century Canongate Kirk, where famous Scots like economist Adam Smith and poet Robert Fergusson are buried.
Chanonry Point
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
- Tickets are valid for the whole day so if you can, leave to get lunch or a coffee and return after.
- Bring your phone or camera to capture wacky, perspective-warping images.
- Allow around two hours to explore.
- Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is not wheelchair accessible.
- Camera Obscura show times are allocated at the time of ticket purchase.
Grey Mare's Tail
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Ben Nevis
At 4,409 feet (1,344 meters), Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles, a status which makes it a popular destination for climbers. The most frequently used route to the summit is via the Pony Track which begins at Achintee, just outside of Fort William, but even that takes up to nine hours for a round trip and is not recommended for complete beginners.
Thankfully the area also offers a huge range of less arduous activities, including fly fishing, golf, mountain bike riding, pony trekking, kayaking and lowland walking. Pick up a guide in Fort William and set out on one of the numerous well-marked paths, many of which will offer majestic views of Ben Nevis. There's also a popular cycling route along the Caledonian Canal.
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Fort William, the closest town to Ben Nevis, can be reached from Glasgow via the scenic West Highland Railway.
Falkland
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Gallery of Modern Art
- GoMA is a must for contemporary art fans.
- A café, library, and shop are located on-site.
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the museum.
- The museum is wheelchair accessible.
Caledonian Canal
- The Caledonian Canal is a must-see for scenery-seekers and active travelers.
- Swimming is not allowed in the waterway.
- Wi-Fi hotspots are available (for a fee) at various spots along the canal.
- Some parts of the Great Glen Way are wheelchair-accessible.
Cardhu Distillery
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Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve
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Arthur's Seat
- Bring a camera to capture the panoramic city views from Arthur’s Seat.
- Wear sturdy footwear with good grip as the rocky, uneven terrain can be slippery—particularly after rain.
- Visitors often become hot during the hike, and it can be cold and windy at the top. Wear layers that can be easily removed/added as needed.
- Arthur’s Seat is not wheelchair accessible.
Greyfriars Church
- Greyfriars Church is a must for history buffs, Harry Potter fans, and ghost hunters.
- Bring an umbrella or rainproof jacket as Greyfriars Kirkyard is exposed to the elements.
- Getting into Greyfriars Kirkyard requires wheelchair users to traverse some cobblestones. Once inside the grounds, there are tarmac paths and level access to the church itself.