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25 Stunning Places to Visit in Scotland: “Best sights for tourists” by Scotsman readers

Scotland subjugates a lot of people’s bucket lists and if that includes you then these are the incredible Scottish locations you have to check out as recommended by our Scotsman readers.

Thomas Mackay
By Thomas Mackay
Published 10th Apr 2023, 11:08 GMT
Updated 14th Sep 2023, 15:16 GMT

For the most popular Scottish tourist attractions you can easily find suggestions like Edinburgh or the Scottish Highlands with a quick online search, but of course there is much more on offer in this bonnie wee country of ours.

Majestic castles, UNESCO heritage sites, and tropical-style beaches are only some of the sights that make Scotland such an unforgettable place to visit. This list includes attractions that are free to visit, some famous and others considered to be ‘hidden gems’.

So, here are twenty-five of the most spectacular places to visit in Scotland according to our Scotsman readers.

So, here are twenty-five of the most spectacular places to visit in Scotland according to our Scotsman readers.

As the National Trust for Scotland puts it, “It's known equally for its awe-inspiring views and sorrowful past – it is a place of history, wildlife, adventure and myth.” It is considered Scotland’s most famous glen and is named after the River Coe which runs through it.

5. Glencoe

As the National Trust for Scotland puts it, “It's known equally for its awe-inspiring views and sorrowful past – it is a place of history, wildlife, adventure and myth.” It is considered Scotland’s most famous glen and is named after the River Coe which runs through it. Photo: tonyarmstrong on Flickr

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The Isle of Arran is described as one of the ‘most accessible’ islands in Scotland. It is situated off the breathtaking west coast of the country. The island is the largest in the Firth of Clyde and the seventh largest of all the Scottish islands.

6. Isle of Arran

The Isle of Arran is described as one of the ‘most accessible’ islands in Scotland. It is situated off the breathtaking west coast of the country. The island is the largest in the Firth of Clyde and the seventh largest of all the Scottish islands. Photo: gails_pictures on Flickr

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Visit Scotland calls it “It is one of the largest permanent whirlpools on earth and one of the most dangerous stretches of water around the British Isles.” You can find it churning water between the Scottish islands of Scarba and Jura.

7. Corryvreckan Whirlpool

Visit Scotland calls it “It is one of the largest permanent whirlpools on earth and one of the most dangerous stretches of water around the British Isles.” You can find it churning water between the Scottish islands of Scarba and Jura. Photo: via Geograph

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Inverness is the capital of the Scottish Highlands, located at the mouth of the River Ness found on the east coast of Northern Scotland. The settlement was once the capital of the Picts (ancient Celts) who were ruled by King Brude.

8. Inverness

Inverness is the capital of the Scottish Highlands, located at the mouth of the River Ness found on the east coast of Northern Scotland. The settlement was once the capital of the Picts (ancient Celts) who were ruled by King Brude. Photo: via WikiCommons

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