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Attractions in Scotland

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in Scotland, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

51 places

The Bothy Museum

Museum · OrkneyThe Bothy Museum

Pier Arts Centre

Museum · OrkneyPier Arts Centre

Papa Stronsay

Sight · OrkneyPapa Stronsay

A group of stones sitting on top of a lush green field

Historic site · OrkneyRing of Brodgar

Old Man of Hoy

Sight · OrkneyOld Man of Hoy

Skaill House

Landmark · OrkneySkaill House

Barnhouse Settlement

Historic site · OrkneyBarnhouse Settlement

Standing Stones of Stenness

Historic site · OrkneyStanding Stones of Stenness

Sight · OrkneyGraemsay

Skara Brae Prehistoric Village

Landmark · OrkneySkara Brae Prehistoric Village

Sight · OrkneyNew Kirk

Sight · OrkneyHolm of Papa

Historic site · OrkneyNorth Ronaldsay Lighthouse

Museum · OrkneyThe Kelp Store

Sight · OrkneyQuoyness

Church · OrkneySt Boniface Kirk

Sight · OrkneyOrkney Brewery

Historic site · OrkneyBurroughston Broch

Sight · OrkneyEarl's Palace

Sight · OrkneyEgilsay

Sight · OrkneyEday Heritage & Visitor Centre

Sight · OrkneyTofts Ness

Museum · OrkneyLonghope Lifeboat Museum

Sight · OrkneyBarony Mills

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