Places to Visit in Scotland
- Scotland's Five-Star Attractions
Here is the second page of all the locations awarded 5-Star status by the Scottish Tourist Board/visitscotland.
Glenturret Distillery Ltd, Crieff, Perthshire
One of the highlights of the centre is "Towser" who lived in the distillery for almost 24 years and during that time caught 28,899 mice. She is now in the Guinness Book of Records as a result of her feat!
Gordon Highlanders Museum, Viewfield Road, Aberdeen
The spectacular exhibition dedicated to this famous regiment includes 200 years of items from its history including 12 Victoria Crosses. There are lots of interactive displays, state of the art touch screens, an audio-visual theatre and film presentations. You can dress up in Gordons uniform and discover what equipment a soldier would have to carry.Gretna Gateway Outlet Village, Gretna, Dumfries & Galloway
Opened in 1999, there are world famous designer fashions at outlet prices. At Gretna Gateway you'll find Polo Ralph Lauren, DKNY, Tommy Hilfiger, Tag Heuer, Reebok and Rockport outlet stores - and lots more!Isle of Arran Distillery and Visitor Centre, Lochranza, Isle of Arran
This is the only distillery on the island of Arran in the Firth of Clyde. It is east of the village of Lochranza, on the north of the island. It is the newest distillery to be built in Scotland, created by a retired managing director of Chivas Brothers in the 1990s.Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh, Borders
King David I founded the Augustinian priory in 1138 to demonstrate to his own subjects - and to those in England - that he could create a magnificent building in the southernmost part of his kingdom.
Oban Distillery, Argyll
Built in the town of Oban on the west coast of Scotland, below the landmark McCaig's Folly, the distillery produces one of United Distillers' "Classic Malts".Old Town Jail, St John Street, Stirling
The building was used as a jail in the 19th century - when life was hard for prisoners. On the guided tour you are met by the Governor, the jailers - and a desperate escaped convict - all of whom enter into the spirit of the presentation with creaking hinges, shuffling feet and vivid descriptions. The tourists get sucked into the action too. Not for the faint-hearted!
Paxton House, Berwick upon Tweed, Berwickshire
Another out-station of the National galleries of Scotland, Paxton House is one of the finest Palladian country houses in Scotland and contains a pre-eminent collection of Chippendale furniture, set in 80 acres of gardens, woodland and parkland on the bank of the river Tweed.Royal Lochnagar Distillery, Crathie, Ballater, Aberdeenshire
This distillery, overlooking Balmoral Castle at Ballater on Royal Deeside, got its Royal Warrant from Queen Victoria after she and Prince Albert visited the premises in 1848.Royal Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
The new Museum of Scotland brings thousands of years of Scottish history to life from before the Romans to the present day while the Royal Museum next door is full of interactive exhibits.
Royal Yacht Britannia, Leith, Edinburgh
The former royal yacht has become a tourist attraction at Leith Docks which was voted "Best New Attraction in the UK" in 1999.Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre, Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Not a distillery but a visitor attraction on Castlehill, part of the Royal Mile near Edinburgh castle. It presents all the information you would ever want to know about whisky in an entertaining way.
Scotland's Lighthouse Museum, Kinnaird Head, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
Kinnaird Head was the first lighthouse to be built by the Northern Lighthouse Board in 1787 and the only lighthouse to be built on top of a fortified castle. In 1824, the lighthouse was reconstructed inside Kinnaird Castle by Robert Stevenson, engineer to the Northern Lighthouse Board. The original lighthouse and engine room are now preserved as they were the day the last keeper left.Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
Created in a former coal mine, visitors can experience the sights, sounds and smells of colliery life and what it was like to be a miner - from men who once went underground themselves.Skara Brae, Kirkwall, Orkney
Uncovered from under the sand after a storm, Skara Brae is a well preserved Neolithic village, inhabited between 3200 BC and 2200 BC.Stirling Castle
Mary Queen of Scots is often associated with Stirling Castle. The Great Hall of the castle has recently been restored to its former splendour.
Verdant Works, West Henderson's Wynd, Dundee
Jute works at Verdant with original working machinery, computer displays and film show. In addition to the story of jute there is a background to the social history of Dundee when it was the world centre for the manufacture of jute.
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