There are several tourist attractions in Scotland suitable for all age groups. Scotland, a state of castles has a charm of its own. This charm is heightened by the various tourist attractions in Scotland. It is almost impossible to see every thing in Scotland in a single trip.
However some of the most popular tourist attractions in Scotland are as follows:
- Museum of Childhood : It was founded in the year 1955 and has four floors. Each of the floors are filled with different types of memorabilia, toys, books, memorabilia, dolls and games. It is sure to please the child in every adult. It is a very popular spot amongst kids as well. There is no admission fees and there are several gift shops from where you can get souvenirs for near and dear ones.
- Edinburgh Castle: This is one of the most popular historical monument in entire United Kingdom. There are plenty of things that you can enjoy in the castle, like The Crown Room, The Great Hall, The Esplanade and The Hall of Royal Apartments.
- Scotch Whiskey Heritage Center: A visit to Scotland will be incomplete without a glass of its excellent Scotch Whiskey. This involves a guided tour to a Scottish Whiskey alehouse. The tour gives the tourists a detailed understanding of the history of Whiskey, the process by which it is made and the trend of consumption in Scotland. The tour is available in 8 different languages- English, Italian, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Dutch and Portuguese.
- Arthur's Seat: It is located near Edinburgh's volcano. It is Holyrood Park's highest point and gives a panoramic view of the city. Entrance is free and it is open 24 hours in a day.
- St Giles' Cathedral: Founded in the year 1120, St Giles' Cathedral originally consisted of 4 pillars. However it was renovated in the year 1854 when a church was built in the site. In the year 1633 king Charles had honored St Giles' Cathedral as an officially recognized presbyterian cathedral.
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