ID No. 447

Over 2000 years of history waiting to be discovered at this 5-star visitor attraction. The house, now a museum, has ties to the Antoinine Wall.  Don’t miss the Georgian kitchen with interpreters, who bring the history to life. Leave time to expl... Read More

ID No. 446

This place is very perfect for a family outing. You can go on a boat trip to see how the wheel works, and it is fascinating to see the views from the canal so far above the land. A fun and educational experience. You can ride the wheel, where you wil... Read More

ID No. 445

Great house and museum. Stunning historic location. The decorated walls are wonderful and in amazing condition for their age. This museum has around 2,000 years of history from the Roman era to the present day. You will be ensured to have a fun-packe... Read More

ID No. 444

A Roman distance marker stone, which was found in 1868. One of the best examples of its kind. It is currently displayed at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. However, a replica has been installed at the park. Read More

ID No. 443

Explore 10 miles of spectacular scenery and discover nature. Enjoy Scotland's hidden countryside and its wonderful wildlife. A very attractive walk through gorge woodland. The most spectacular crossing is where the path rises to join the canal. Read More

ID No. 442

Presents the history of the Romans, from around 2000 years ago, and their empire. It was only occupied for about a generation.  At the time the barrier was built by the Roman army and was around 37 miles long.  It was abandoned in the AD160... Read More

ID No. 390

The stones were erected about 4,000 to 5,000 years ago likely for ceremonial use. It is about 3m high. The stones are part of an extensive prehistoric landscape. The standing stones are a small Neolithic or Bronze age stone. Feel history through... Read More

ID No. 389

This is a lovely little castle which has free entry. The view from the top is stunning. The castle is a compact rectangular 15th century tower of three storeys. Great piece of history. Free parking.  Read More

ID No. 388

The castle was built in the later1400s as the fortified residence and this is a fine example of Scottish tower house castle. The tower’s wall is 2.5m thick and it’s clearly built with defence in mind.  Beautiful castle situated on a hill with gr... Read More

ID No. 387

A large sheltered sandy beach, with a coastal footpath, near a famous garden. There is a parking onsite.  Read More

ID No. 386

Beautiful castle with amazing views. The castle was built in 1369. It is surrounded by water. Enjoy the short boat trip across the river to reach the island fortress. Enjoy and get up close to the artillery fortification. Huge historical interest and... Read More

ID No. 385

Ruined castle in a beautiful location. An interesting ruin on the edge of a Loch. The few remaining walls are very impressive and there are some good information boards around explaining the history of the site. It was built in the  1160’s. The... Read More

ID No. 384

Scenic walk down from a small car park through a wooded valley until you reach a pebble beach. It is about a mile from the carpark, which is at the end of a single track road. Once you get to the shore its amazing. Great scenery.... Read More

ID No. 383

Hidden away on the high street is an absolute gem of a museum. Showcasing many products and items from days gone by, as well as local history photographs and information. There is no entrance fee.  Read More

ID No. 382

The castle is named after its original owner. It was built in the 16th century. Fantastic ruins in the heart of town. Beautifully protected by Historic Scotland. You can walk inside and go back to medieval times. Lovely castl... Read More

ID No. 381

This is an unusual free-standing round tower.  The tower was constructed in the mid-15th  century. This is the only surviving circular tower house. The tower is in good condition, and can be entered, looked around, and one can even cli... Read More

ID No. 380

Discover one of Scotland’s great medieval fortresses. Beautiful architecture. Quite well presented with much to see both in the castle ruins and the surroundings. The stonework is amazing. Behind the 13th century castle has a historical connection to... Read More

ID No. 378

A gorgeous Abbey. This is 12th century abbey. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at this ruined medieval abbey. Fabulous place with plenty of history. Spectacular ruin in beautiful countryside. See original paint work and hear voice echo in medieval chapt... Read More

ID No. 377

This is a sandy beach and surrounded by rock.  It is a part of a national scenic area and there are plenty of national trust areas around the beach. Admire the natural beauty. There is some parking-a large free car park as yo... Read More

ID No. 374

A wide sandy beach. Its stunning views. The beach was used as a trading port with ships onloading their goods here. No longer a large trading port today the beach is especially popular with visitors who come to view the stunning sights. Read More

ID No. 373

A long white sandy beach. But golden sands are exposed when at low tide. Stunning views. Parking is at the reserves visitor centre.   Read More

ID No. 372

An intimate sandy beach with an interesting natural stone arch.The most attractive stretch of shore has a series of sandy coves.Beach has both sandy and shell areas with great rocks for climbing.There is a car park right beside the beach which offers... Read More

ID No. 371

This beach is perfect for those who want to enjoy the local wildlife, there are plenty of birds that can be spotted and rockpools. Beautiful clean beach with loads flat sands to walk along. Parking just on the road side Read More

ID No. 370

This is  very large sandy beach. It is great for sunbathing, picnics and swimming. Beautiful beach with golden sands. The coastal path leads you up to a lovely view. Tide goes out a long way but comes in quickly. Lovely quiet beach. Go... Read More

ID No. 369

Beautiful detached cottage situated in the coastal area of Scotland. This is ideal for families looking for a relaxing seaside break. For details visit the website or call Read More

ID No. 368

This free museum is small but full of marvellous surprises, archive and exhibition centre tells the fascinating story of 3000 years of history of surrounding area.  A fascinating journey through time takes visitor from the prehistoric period up... Read More

ID No. 367

With a fascinating history over 1,000 years, 10 magnificent gardens and an estate located in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Beautiful castle in a stunning countryside. The castle and its grounds are stunning. It is an interesting place to see... Read More

ID No. 366

One of the most historic and scenically beautiful castles in Scotland. The castle was built about 1200. The castle was a fortress and a state prison during its 450 years history. The display inside is excellent and the castle is picturesque, but the... Read More

ID No. 365

The Park has a varied landscape of mountains woods and heathland. Beautiful Park with an incredible amount of hiking opportunities.  Great outdoor fun with beautiful views and wildlife. The Park has many areas for tourists to visit. The mountain... Read More

ID No. 364

Beautiful castle. Amazing grounds and gardens. The castle has had a diverse history over 700 years. Stunning gardens which can be explored at a leisurely pace before or after you explore the castle which has existed in some form since 1269. This are... Read More

ID No. 363

This is the place where Queen Margaret's came to the cave for pray. It's obviously a very ancient shrine. It has been a place of pilgrimage for centuries. The story behind it is interesting and worth a visit. This is 900 years history.  It is ab... Read More

ID No. 362

This is very special place. Lots of history in these ruins. Well over a 1000 years history in and around the Abbey and palace. Ancient architecture all around. Several movies had filmed here, and the history is fascinating. Lots of opportunities for... Read More

ID No. 361

This is a great distillery tour. Interesting tour and walked through the whole process from start to finish. The tour is very thorough, and you get to see every step of the whisky making process up close. At the end of the tour, you get to... Read More

ID No. 360

This is historical sites. Very interesting place requires a couple of hours to actually take in all it has to offer. There are 45-minute guided tours round the combat field. There is no romanticism of the final battle on the moor, where so many clans... Read More

ID No. 359

Enjoy a museum and open-air visitor attraction. This is superb museum to see what life was like for the people from the 1700s up until the 1960s. This is an extensive folk museum set out in a large area. The authentic buildin... Read More

ID No. 358

Great place to visit with stunning views of the surrounding landscape.  Great ruins in a lovely area. It was built in 1700s. Impressive landmark that can be seen for miles. Historic building set in fantastic location. Great place to take the kid... Read More

ID No. 352

An incredible palace filled with history.The palace was one of the principal residences of the monarchs of Scotland in the 15th and 16th centuries. Stunning example of Scottish History. A beautiful ruin of a once magnificent Palace. St... Read More

ID No. 351

This is one of the most complete medieval castles in Scotland. Built in the 1400's. It holds a very interesting history of Scotland. Lovely castle, has a wonderfully rich history.There is a nice walk around the castle and places for a... Read More

ID No. 350

This is one of oldest Scotland’s distillery. Tours of distillery dating from 1775. The distillery is very nice. It’s good to see a small distillery where you can understand the process. The brewing process is still very much manual her... Read More

ID No. 349

A great castle with a fantastic history. Very popular Scottish visitor attraction. The castle has been standing 1400 century. Fantastic place to visit. Beautiful castle with some very interesting rooms and armoury. The displays at the... Read More

ID No. 348

This parked is packed with interesting corners for you to explore. The Park covered many contrasting landscapes reaching from low land to high land. This is most scenic area in Scotland. The Park area is home to red deer and oak woodla... Read More

ID No. 347

Amazing castle with some enthralling history. Great place to visit if you're interested in Scottish history. Explore the 14th century castle.  It has been used as great Royal residence and a powerful stronghold.  A place with grea... Read More