For the love of Scotland
From coastlines to castles, wildlife to wilderness.
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Plan your next adventure
As many of our places start to reopen, we hope that you’ll find some inspiration for your next visit with these ideas.
🐦 Seabird havens and epic coastal views
We recommend
Fair Isle
The most remote inhabited island in the UK, famed for its seabirds and fabulous knitwear
St Kilda
Fragments of the past haunt these islands, now home to the UK’s largest colony of Atlantic puffins
St Abb’s Head
Breathtaking coastal headland with dramatic cliffs, famed for its seabird colonies
❄ Outside it’s delightful; let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
We recommend
Craigievar Castle
A fairytale setting for a Scottish castle packed with history, armour and art
- Castle (by guided tour only), shop & kiosk
- Closed
- Grounds
- Dawn–dusk
Glencoe National Nature Reserve
Dramatic mountains, rare beauty and haunting history in the heart of the Highlands
Mar Lodge Estate
Britain’s largest National Nature Reserve – a wildlife wonderland in the heart of the Cairngorms
⛰️ Bag yourself another Munro
We recommend
Ben Lawers
Scenic mountains and ridges, and the best collection of rare mountain plants in Britain
Mar Lodge Estate
Britain’s largest National Nature Reserve – a wildlife wonderland in the heart of the Cairngorms
Ben Lomond
Scotland’s most southerly Munro offers spectacular views of Loch Lomond.
🌼 Find the right root on a garden walk
We recommend
Pitmedden Garden
Re-created Scottish Renaissance walled garden with unique and vibrant floral designs
- Garden, Museum, Tearoom and Shop
- Closed
- Grounds
- Dawn–dusk
Inverewe
Rare species thrive in this heritage garden as the effects of the Gulf Stream meet the Highlands.
- Garden
- Closed
- Bothy Café
- Closed
- Shop
- Closed
- Visitor centre and restaurant
- Closed
- Inverewe House
- Closed
- Estate
- Open daily
Threave Garden & Estate
A garden for all seasons and a haven for wildlife, with an osprey platform and bat reserve
🌊 Waterfalls are natural wonders
We recommend
Falls of Glomach
A breathtaking Highland waterfall cuts through Scotland’s wildest countryside
Grey Mare’s Tail
One of Scotland’s favourite waterfalls takes a spectacular 60m plunge into the valley below
Corrieshalloch Gorge
Walk across the suspension bridge as the River Droma rushes through a mile-long box canyon below.
🏖️ Explore beautiful beaches and coastline
We recommend
Iona
Cradle of Scottish Christianity, surrounded by white sandy beaches and turquoise seas
Culzean Castle
Robert Adam’s cliff-top masterpiece rises above a world of woods, beaches, secret follies and play parks
- Country Park
- 10.00–16.00
- Home Farm Kitchen
- Closed
- Home Farm Shop and bookshop
- Closed
- Aviary Kiosk
- Closed
- Adventure Cove
- 10.30–16.00
Balmacara Estate
With Skye on the horizon, explore the rich natural and cultural heritage of Highland crofting amid memorable landscapes and stunning wildlife.
- Estate
- All year, daily
- Balmacara Square Visitor Centre
- Closed
- Plockton Visitor Centre
- Closed
- Steadings Gallery
- see Gallery highlight for details
🐶 Let your dog lead you in the right direction
We recommend
Castle Fraser
One of Scotland’s largest tower houses, with an impressive portrait collection
- Castle & Shop
- Closed
- Garden
- 10.00–16.00
- Grounds
- Dawn–dusk
- Tearoom
- Closed
House of Dun
William Adam’s Georgian house places Baroque extravagance in a spectacular natural setting
- House, shop and tearoom
- Closed
- Garden
- Closed
- Estate
- Dawn–dusk
Crathes Castle
Painted ceilings and family portraits adorn this turreted castle, set among sculpted yew trees and nature trails.
- Castle, shop and café
- Closed
- Gardens
- 10.00–15.00
- Grounds
- dawn–dusk
👣 Go exploring – it’s time for a new adventure
We recommend
Arduaine Garden
Bold colours and fragrant scents bring an exotic touch to this Argyll coastal garden
Kintail
Exceptional and remote mountain scenery with lochs, glens and the magnificent ridge of the Five Sisters
The Hermitage
Walk through towering Douglas firs to the folly of Ossian’s Hall, and gaze over the falls
🎬 You’ve seen the film, now visit the set
We recommend
Culross
Step into the past along the cobbled streets of a picturesque village with its own ochre-coloured palace
- Palace
- Closed
- Garden
- Closed
- Town tours
- Closed
- Shop
- Closed
Glencoe National Nature Reserve
Dramatic mountains, rare beauty and haunting history in the heart of the Highlands
St Abb’s Head
Breathtaking coastal headland with dramatic cliffs, famed for its seabird colonies
💕 Fall in love with more than just the views
We recommend
Iona
Cradle of Scottish Christianity, surrounded by white sandy beaches and turquoise seas
Glencoe National Nature Reserve
Dramatic mountains, rare beauty and haunting history in the heart of the Highlands
St Abb’s Head
Breathtaking coastal headland with dramatic cliffs, famed for its seabird colonies
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The Lidl Book of Big Adventures
We’re working with our friends at Lidl to create fun family activities you can try this winter.