Historical Attractions

Browse 8 family-friendly historical attractions across Scotland.

Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle
Historical

Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle

World-famous loch offering monster spotting opportunities alongside the dramatic ruins of Urquhart Castle. The visito...

Skara Brae
Historical

Skara Brae

Remarkably preserved 5,000-year-old Neolithic village on Orkney, older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids. The visitor...

Jedburgh Abbey
Historical

Jedburgh Abbey

Magnificent ruined abbey with impressive architecture and fascinating Border history. The visitor centre brings medie...

Culloden Battlefield
Historical

Culloden Battlefield

Historic battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite army met defeat in 1746. The immersive visitor centre rec...

Dunkeld Cathedral
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Dunkeld Cathedral

Picturesque ruined cathedral on the banks of River Tay with beautiful grounds and riverside walks. The Little Houses...

Dunfermline Abbey and Palace
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Dunfermline Abbey and Palace

Historic abbey and royal palace with strong connections to Scottish royalty including Robert the Bruce. Interactive e...

St Andrews Cathedral and Castle
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St Andrews Cathedral and Castle

Scotland's largest cathedral ruins and dramatic clifftop castle in the historic university town. The cathedral museum...

Maeshowe Chambered Cairn
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Maeshowe Chambered Cairn

Exceptional 5,000-year-old Neolithic tomb on Orkney with remarkable Viking graffiti inside the burial chamber. Guided...