But there are a while host of quirky destination that, while they may fly under the radar, are certainly worth a visit.
Here are 21.
Here are 21.
5. Rosslyn Chapel
Around half an hour's drive south of Edinburgh, Rosslyn Chapel, less than half an hour south of Edinburgh, gained worldwide fame as one of the key locations in Dan Brown's bestselling book The Da Vinci Code. Many of the theories about the ornate carvings have been debunked - from the Kights Templar to aliens - but you might be the one to finally crack their meaning.
The Hamilton Toy Museum, in the town of Callander, boasts one of the largest privately owned toy collections in Britain. Curated by the Hamilton family over 175 combined years of collecting, there's certain to be something to take you back to your childhood in its two floors of toys.
One of the most popular attractions in Scotland according to online reviewers, Edinburgh's Chocolatarium, just off the city's Royal Mile, offers fun 90 minute chocolate tours explaining how chocolate is made. There are plenty of samples to be had, while you also get the chance to create your own unique bar.
It's amazing what you can find on a day out on the Fife coast. The beach next to Seafield Tower (pictured), in Kirkcaldy, is littered with fossil remains of sea creatures including corals, crinoids and even sharks' teeth. Head to Crail for giant millipede tracks and fossilised tree stumps, or enjoy a walk on the coast at Kingsbarns while looking out for perfectly preserved tree roots, leaves and shells.