What are the Most Beautiful Part of Scotland and the Best Things to Do in Scotland? Discover a selection of the Coolest and Most Unusual Things to Do in Scotland. 

From the Loch Ness Monster to Edinburgh Castle this is your Scotland Bucket List, the Very Best Things to do in Scotland for an Unforgettable Trip.

Book your flights, your accommodation in Scotland as well as your Tours & Activities in Scotland among this list of the Top-Rated Tourists Attractions in Scotland. 

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1. From Edinburgh: Magical Highland tour on board the Hogwarts Express 

This is one of Most Epic Things to Do in Scotland. Hop on board the Harry Potter train, the Hogwarts Express, also known as the "Jacobite Steam Train".

Discover the magical places which inspired J.K Rowling to write one of the most incredible literary sagas.

You will visit several places from the Harry Potter movies, ride the Hogwarts Express steam train visit the the Glenfinnan Viaduct. This tour includes your trip from Edinburgh to Fort William Station.

 How to get there: Book your flights to Edinburgh and your accommodation and tours at the best price and walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter.

 Where to stay: "Tigerlily" is an award-winning boutique hotel with a cocktail bar. 

2. Visit one of the most beautiful castles in Scotland

Edinburgh Castle is one of the symbols of the Scottish capital and one of the Must Do in Scotland.

During this tour you will learn the history of the Scottish monarchs, see the Stone of Destiny and your guide will share with you the most incredible anecdotes about the famous characters who lived in this castle.

To make the most of your trip, book your skip the line ticket for Edinburgh Castle online for one of your Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Scotland.

 How to get there: Book your flights to Edinburgh and reach the city centre (30 minutes by bus (Airlink 100 line) or taxi. 

 Where to stay: The "Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh". Stay in the heart of the capital in the only 5-star hotel on the historic Royal Mile.

3. Go in search of the Loch Ness Monster

Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster, has been haunting people’s lives since the 6th century.

You may have heard of the dishonest people who tried to create a monster in the 20th century and were unmasked. Nevertheless, this real legend is based on scientific and tangible facts.

Loch Ness is the second largest lake (loch) in Scotland and also the deepest; some atmospheric phenomenon may occur in the centre of the lake creating a type of mirage (enlarging what passes in front of this precise zone).

Any otter, seal or log of wood can thus seem to be 5 to 10 times larger from the banks of the lake. This is the scientific explanation to this phenomenon but, who knows, a giant monster might rise from the deep and greet you during your visit to the lake! 

Book your flights and accommodation to Inverness and your tours and activities in Scotland, such as a Loch Ness Cruise, one of the Coolest Things to Do in Scotland.

 How to get there:  Book your flights to Inverness, Loch Ness is 30 minutes away by car. 

 Where to stay: "The Highland Club". This property features a sauna to warm you up after your expedition into the Loch Ness mist.

4. Eilean Donan Castle

Dornie -  Western Highlands

Eilean Donan is one of Scotland's most famous castles and one of the Unmissable Things to Do in Scotland. 

 You can book your flights to Edinburgh and stay for a few days in the Scottish capital or fly directly to Inverness, a two-hour drive from Eilean Donan Castle.

This place is particularly romantic and has been awarded as being one of the best places for a marriage proposal.

Eilean Donan Castle is also considered to be the most romantic castle in Europe and the most photographed with Urquhart Castle (Loch Ness Castle).

Book your flights and accommodation at the best price as well as your tours and activities in Scotland, such as an "Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Tour from Inverness".

Opening hours: The castle is open every day from 10.00 to 16.00 (last admission at 15.00 - the castle is closed in January).

 How to get there:  Book your flights to Inverness (2h drive from Eilean Donan Castle). 

 Where to stay: "Kinloch Lodge Hotel and Restaurant". Stay near Eilean Donan Castle.

5. Visit the Wallace Monument

Stirling

Located between Edinburgh and Glasgow, the two main cities of Scotland, Stirling is one of the destinations not to be missed during your stay in Scotland.

Located a little away from the city centre, at the top of Abbey Craig Hill, the Wallace Monument is one of the Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Scotland.

It was built in memory of a 13th century Scottish hero, William Wallace. He is the hero of the movie ‘Braveheart’, the hero who stood up to the English King Edward I and fought for Scotland’s independence.

You may not see Mel Gibson at the top of the tower but you can see objects that belonged to William Wallace such as his sword.

 How to get there: Book your flights to Glasgow or Edinburgh and reach Stirling (50 minutes by car - 2 hours by train). 

 Where to stay: "The Allan Park" offers a restaurant and a bar. 

6. Portree

Isle of Skye

Portree is the largest city on the Isle of Skye. A visit to Portree must be on your Scotland Bucket List. It is a perfect starting point for excursions in the Inner Hebrides.  No need to use a ferry to get to Portree, just cross the bridge in Loch Aillse.

If you are a fan of highland games the first two weeks of August are perfect, but if you want to avoid crowds, book before or after the event when prices are more attractive.

 How to get there:  Book your flights to Inverness (3h by car - 5h by train).

 Where to stay:  "Harbor House" is one of our top picks in Portree.

7. Visit the Royal Residence of Balmoral

Aberdeenshire

Where will you be landing? Inverness airport? Dundee or Aberdeen or even Edinburgh (2 hours drive ). Just like the Royal Family, you'll be spoiled for choice.

Please note that Balmoral Castle is open to the public from April 1st until July 31st only. Every summer, Balmoral Castle welcomes the royal family for the Highland Games in the village of Braemar, (5-minutes drive from their castle).

If you also want to see this incredible show of strength in the presence of His Majesty the King and family book your flights to Edinburgh or Inverness and your accommodation at the best price around Balmoral Castle and your tours and activities in Scotland among a selection of the Best Things to Do in Scotland for an Unforgettable Trip. 

 How to get there: Book your flights to Inverness, Dundee, Aberdeen (1h30 by car) or Edinburgh (2h). 

 Where to stay: "The Auld Kirk" is a former church that has been converted into a hotel.

8. Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls

Isle of Skye

Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls is located in the North of the Isle of Skye, a 30-minute drive from Portree, the main town on the island and it is one of the Most Epic Things to Do in Scotland.

This extraordinary show is free and open 24 hours a day. The easiest way is to drive along the A855 to Mealt Falls and park in the Viewpoint car park. You can also go there by public transport (bus 57A).

The sound caused by the waterfalls is incredible: both strong and soothing. You may be wondering why this place is called "Kilt Rock"? Come on site and you will see that these basalt rocks resemble a giant Kilt. 

 How to get there: Book your flights to Inverness and join Portree (2.5 hours by car, 4 hours by train).

 Where to stay:  "Harbour House" is one of our top picks in Portree. Whisky lovers will be tempted as it is situated only 28 km from the famous malt Talisker whisky Distillery.

9. Visit the Dunmore Pineapple 

Dunmore

A visit of the Dunmore Pineapple is for sure one of the Unsual & Coolest things to do in Scotland.

This amazing building with a huge pineapple on its roof is considered one of the most incredible buildings in Scotland. 

This was the brainchild of a Scottish Lord, Lord Dunmore. On his return from Virginia he had a gigantic pineapple built on the roof of his summerhouse and a greenhouse to grow this exotic fruit.

The Dunmore Pineapple is managed by the Landmark Trust and, incredible as it may seem, it is possible to rent it as a holiday home at a very attractive price (60 pounds per night for 4 people). You can even buy pineapples at the grocer’s in Dunmore!

 How to get there: Book your flights to Edinburgh or Glasgow and join Dunmore (40 minutes by car - 2 hours by public transport). 

 Where to stay:  5km from the "Dunmore Pineapple", "Inglewood House and Spa" features treatments rooms, a thermal suite and an outdoor hot tub.

10. Fairy pools

Isle of Skye

You can reach the majestic Isle of Skye either on your own by booking your flights to Inverness and driving to Glenbrittle, the nearest town to the Fairy Pools or ask an operator for an "Isle of Skye tour with fairy pools from Inverness".

All you have to do is book your tour online and wait for your guide in front of St Andrews Cathedral in Inverness to enjoy one of Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Scotland.

Book your flights to Inverness, your accommodation at the best price and your tours and activities as an "Isle of Sky Tour with Fairy Pools".

 How to get there: Book your flights to Inverness (3h drive to Glenbrittle). 

 Where to stay:  "Ballifeary Guest House" is set in Inverness, 1km from Inverness Castle.

11. The Scotch Wisky Experience

Edinburgh

You have ranked this experience among the Best Things to Do in Scotland for an Unforgettable Trip.

There is no better place than The World's Largest Collection of Scotch Whisky to learn about the history of Scottish whisky and enjoy this drink created in Scotland.

The place is both serious and fun and you will discover the best whiskies while sitting comfortably on a barrel of whisky on wheels, like in an amusement park.

Book your flights to Edinburgh, your accommodation at the best price and your tours and activities as "The Scotch Whisky Experience: Guided Tour and Whisky Tasting". 

 How to get there: Book your flights to Edinburgh and join the Scotch Whisky Heritage Center, 354 Castlehill (1 min walk from Edinburgh Castle).  

 Where to stay: "Le Monde Hotel" is just 100 m from Princes Street. 

12. New Year's Eve 

Edinburgh

This is one of the Most Unusual & Coolest Things to do in Scotland. 

Edinburgh is ranked as one of the best destinations in Europe to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Unlike any other cities of Europe, the passage to the new year is so extraordinary in Edinburgh that the Scots gave it a name "Edinburgh's Hogmanay".

This informal festival, which has developed in popular neighbourhoods, has become a must-attend event that brings together people from all parts of Edinburgh and across Scotland, one of the Unmissable Things to Do in Scotland.

The party is so big that it is considered by the Guinness Book of Record as the World's largest New Year Party.

Come celebrate in the Scottish capital, book your flights and accommodation today at the best price and your tours and activities in Edinburgh. 

 How to get there:  Book your flights to Edinburgh and join the city centre with the Airlink 100 Bus (20 min).

 Where to stay: "Le Monde Hotel" is just 100 m from Princes Street.