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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 7, 2023
How long is the drive from Arbroath to Dunfermline?
The direct drive from Arbroath to Dunfermline is 64 mi (103 km), and should have a drive time of 1 hr 17 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Arbroath to Dunfermline, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Edinburgh, Dundee, Falkirk, St. Andrews, North Berwick, Perth, Crieff, and Linlithgow, as well as top places to visit like Arbroath Abbey and Signal Tower Museum, or the ever-popular Edzell Castle and Garden.
The top cities between Arbroath and Dunfermline are Edinburgh, Dundee, Falkirk, St. Andrews, North Berwick, Perth, Crieff, and Linlithgow. Edinburgh is the most popular city on the route. It's 2 hours from Arbroath and less than an hour from Dunfermline.
Dundee, a coastal city in eastern Scotland, boasts a regenerated waterfront featuring nautical museums like RRS Discovery and HM Frigate Unicorn. The city also celebrates its jute-manufacturing heritage at Verdant Works and showcases art and archaeological finds at The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum. Additionally, the city is known for its association with various cakes named after or inspired by its history and people.
3% as popular as Edinburgh
4 minutes off the main route, 34% of way to Dunfermline
St. Andrews is a coastal town situated on the east coast of Scotland, northeast of Edinburgh. It is renowned for its numerous golf courses including the Old Course having Swilcan Bridge at the 18th hole and the British Golf Museum which documents UK's golf history. The historic St. Andrews Cathedral, once the biggest church in Scotland and a place of pilgrimage for Catholics during medieval times, now lies in ruins with St. Rules tower providing magnificent views from its top after climbing it.
2% as popular as Edinburgh
14 minutes off the main route, 47% of way to Dunfermline
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Crieff is a charming market town located in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Situated on the A85 road between Perth and Crianlarich, as well as the A822 connecting Greenloaning and Aberfeldy, Crieff has emerged as a popular tourist destination. Renowned for its whisky production and historical significance in cattle droving, this town offers a rich cultural experience.
0% as popular as Edinburgh
23 minutes off the main route, 60% of way to Dunfermline
Perth is a Scottish city situated on the banks of River Tay. It houses numerous tourist attractions, such as the Fergusson Gallery that showcases 20th-century Scottish Colourist John Duncan Fergusson's paintings and his wife Margaret Morris' works. The Black Watch Museum at Balhousie Castle is another noteworthy place people visit to see uniforms, medals, weapons, and paintings related to the Black Watch regiment.
2% as popular as Edinburgh
5 minutes off the main route, 62% of way to Dunfermline
North Berwick is a charming seaside town located in East Lothian, Scotland. Positioned on the southern coast of the Firth of Forth, it's about 20 miles to the east-northeast of Edinburgh. The town is close to Tantallon Castle and easily accessible by public transport such as the 120 Eve bus. Visitors can enjoy its coastal location and explore nearby attractions like Drift.
1% as popular as Edinburgh
55 minutes off the main route, 67% of way to Dunfermline
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Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, built on hilly terrain with a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town featuring neoclassical buildings and gardens. Edinburgh Castle towers over the city, housing Scotland's crown jewels and Stone of Destiny used for coronations. Holyrood Park has Arthur's Seat, offering sweeping views while Calton Hill features monuments and memorials.
Most popular city on this route
28 minutes off the main route, 74% of way to Dunfermline
The Falkirk Wheel is a remarkable and distinctive boat lift that was constructed in 2002 to link the Forth & Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. This modern engineering feat features a rotating mechanism that raises vessels by 115ft from one canal to the other. Visitors can embark on boat trips departing from the lower basin, which pass through Roughcastle Tunnel before completing their return journey via the wheel.
What an amazing experience. The sun was shining. The trip was excellent. The Captain and Crew were knowledgeable and really funny. The engineering aspects were incredible and the views spectacular. Ended the trip with lunch at the Boardwalk. Highly recommend both.
pam birtle — Google review
For the mechanical-minded and water-loving sorts, this is a must visit. There are many family-oriented activities in and around the Falkirk Wheel. Great for a day out, as there is a cafeteria and store on site. There seems to be ample low cost parking. There is no other cost to visit, unless you take a boat ride on the Wheel and canal, or participate in one of the other on-site activities.
Jeremy H. — Google review
An astonishingly beautiful piece of engineering that's more like a work of art. The views from the top are fantastic. Don't forget to check out the light show in the Falkirk Tunnel a short distance along the Union Canal heading towards Edinburgh - magical.
Brian Kennedy — Google review
amazing boat trip, boat was packed so would recommend booking before hand. all staff were really polite and helpful, coffee cakes etc all available there too! gift shop had loads of options.
lauren perkins — Google review
The world first and only rotating boat lift. It’s a fantastic innovation and unique piece of boat lift to connect the surrounding Canals. Well worth the visit to explore the area and admire this amazing engineering work 🏴
PH PC — Google review
I have lived here all my life and never been here. I wasn't disappointed. The boat ride was really interesting and was good to learn all about it. The crew were amazing and very knowledgeable. The views are spectacular. It is definitely something to experience. There is a cafe with outdoor seating so you can enjoy a coffee and cake whilst watching the wheel in action. And of course a gift shop with plenty of items. A great day out for all the family.
Sharon Noble — Google review
Really amazing! Very cool bit of engineering, and the park for the kids within the facility is fantastic. Caters really well to families and the amenities are well kept. Really looking forward to taking a canal boat down the Falkirk wheel in the future. Definitely recommend.
Alex Sewell — Google review
An original place to spend time with the family. It has a very large playground and the walk around the place is very good. You can see how the boats rise on the wheel to continue their journey through the canal. it is worth the visit. Don't miss the colored tunnel located in the upper part of the canal.
Javisa Australia — Google review
Stunning piece of engineering designed to raise and lower boats between (I hope I have this right) the Falkirk Canal and the Forth and Clyde canal. Getting to and walking all round the Wheel is free but you can pay to do a boat ride that takes you up and down in the wheel or you can just watch this happening. There's a large a friendly cafe there. Not very easy to access on public transport. I took a train from Edinburgh and cycled. I've included a video of the wheel in action.
Angus Hamilton — Google review
A wonderful piece of architecture. I was full of admiration for how it worked and it still works very well. My journey here took me 5 hours, I was so happy that I finally managed to see it and the weather was good. I recommend spending time there with your family, There is a playground, a shooting range, and water balls and I plan to finish building water rockets for children to shoot at. Inside there is a shop, 1 large restaurant and a stand for buying sandwiches and coffee, toilets and beautiful works of local artists. The area has 2 access roads, 3 large parking lots, and pedestrian and bicycle paths. The entire area is green, but wear a warm jacket or sweatshirt because sometimes it is windy and you will be cold. I recommend it, I will come here again.
The price of parking is favorable, see the photo in the gallery how much it costs to park.
Kinia K — Google review
Went to visit the Falkirk Wheel in January 2024. Unfortunately the wheel was under maintenance work but most of the wheel was lit up and we were still able to visit and see the wheel. Lots of fun too. Also huge respect’s to the owners of the site as there was maintenance happening the car park was permitted as free. Huge thanks to the respects there!
kindness ARK — Google review
Lovely site,something I've wanted to see for sometime. We were able to park beside the shop being a blue badge holder! As the cafe was packed we bought the most amazing hot chocolate from the mobile coffee van, delicious!
Susan Bradford — Google review
As a tourist destination this has everything you expect. Expensive coffee, expensive food a gift shop and something to look at.
To be fair, parking is free and there is lots for the kids to do, just happens that we're adults so I have to be fair in review.
The kids playground was nice and if you wanted to avoid paying parking at The Kelpies they are just a 90 minute walk along the canal.
It was interesting to see the Wheel spin but unfortunately due to high winds boat tours were not running.
If it's your first time in Scotland, got kids with you or you're particularly interested in Canals this place is an obligatory stop.
Robin Steer — Google review
Great engineering matter. Must see near to Edinburgh, Stirling or Glasgow. Wait for moving, a ship flows in, the carousel moves and the ship is high above you and goes on direction glasgow. Great experience. I also recommend taking more time for a longer walking around the wheel. The nature scenes with views are beautiful, good for your healthy and they are amazing places for your photography. After walking don't hesitate to refresh yourself by a coffee in restaurant next to wheel.
Robert Fillner — Google review
We recently visited her in May half term, we managed to get parked fairly easily, there is a charge for the car park. The wheel itself is very interesting to see, we booked for a ride on the boat up the wheel and along part of the canal and back. It was reasonably priced and you receive information about the wheel and history of canals on board. We really enjoyed it as a family.
We also played on the water balls on the surrounding water which the children loved and the little boats. The staff were friendly and we didn't have to wait long. There was also a play park there.
There was other activities you could book there such as bike hire and archery however we didn't book these.
There was toilets, food and coffee vans as well as a shop for souvenirs.
We had a fab few hours here and would definitely recommend a visit.
Victoria Topping — Google review
If you are into amazing engineering then this is a must see if you're anywhere nearby. Essentially it is a boat lift which lifts canal boats from the lower canal up 35m to a higher canal via a huge wheel, thus avoiding the need for multiple locks. Plenty of information and a visitor centre, plus well laid out canal side walks linking various places of interest and local towns and villages. Very interesting.
Steve Mann — Google review
An engineering marvel and must see , enjoy a trip on barge (do book it) or just walk around the park. Walk to the top and see the barges load up , you can also walk though the tunnel and over the top back. At the bottom there’s a kids water play area (see pics) and you can also hire SUPS.
Spencer Hudson — Google review
Good signposts to get to the car park. ANPR is used for the car parking. Drop off is free, take the ticket at the barrier, drive down, drop off, drive back to the barrier, scan the ticket and drive out. 20 minutes is the limit.
Payment for parking is via ticket validation at the yellow machines, card only.
This is an amazing piece of engineering and physics. We managed to get tickets for the last trip of the day, which was just a full rotation of the wheel as there was not enough time to have the full trip before the attraction closed. The guides on they trip boat were fantastic, they were informative, funny and ensured everyone was safe and enjoyed the trip.
There are quite a few activities around the area including the Antonine Wall, the canal tunnel, walking trails, water balls, shooting range, a playground or you can just watch the boats.
Inside the visitor centre there are information boards on how and where the wheel was made and built. There’s also a restaurant, a gift shop, toilets and a parking payment machine.
It’s well worth a visit, we can’t wait to go back to do the full trip, but this time book a trip time in advance.
Dave Holland — Google review
We visited on a wet day but this meant it was quiet, great gift shop and cafe and you can book a boat trip to experience the wheel in motion. Really is worth watching it in action. Lots of side attractions to spend more time. Free to see the wheel and only needed to pay for parking, £3 for as long as you needed, definitely worth a visit.
Sarah Welek — Google review
It wasn’t very clear how the place works. We looked around for ticket prices or times for things but wasn’t easy so sort of gave up. Tried to play mini golf but couldn’t get the kit. Other people were playing and we went to the hire place and it said golf was opening soon go there, but golf had a sign to go to hire. Gave it 10 mins and gave up as patience of a nearly 3 year old is thin 😂
Everything looked closed so maybe just bad timing. Looks like in the summer could be really good. Visited April Easter holidays.
Melanie Comerford — Google review
An amazing feat of engineering. We were given a lot of information by one of the staff a really well worth trip. Unfortunately, when we were there, the basin was drained whilst they undertook engineering work. Buy still worth the trip.
David Trenbath — Google review
Excellent solo visit midweek during half term. Admired watching the wheel operate from the hill (near segway) before descending to the visitor center. Grabbed a delicious macaroni cheese for lunch, the cafe was buzzing, lovely friendly staff. Booked the last 90 min wheel boat ride. There was clearly lots of activities to keep you busy, but I just admired this marvel of engineering and its many photographic opportunities. The tour was great and well worth doing. Something quite surreal about ascending and descending silently afloat. Plenty of parking, clean, ample toilet facilities, cafe and coffee bar with indoor seating, and gift shop.
Rebecca Grimbly — Google review
One of a kind engineering wonder that will make you wonder what's next?
A great place for kids and friends to explore.
Try the gift shop and don't forget to buy some tablets.
No not the iPad or android kind. It's a snack. Ask the store keeper.
Mahmoud Nowaz — Google review
Although we have been a few times, the weather was good enough for us to pretend we were tourists and it didn't disappoint!
We went with our now 6 year old son. There were plenty of activities for him. He chose to do the wee paddling boats, and then we played with the archimedes water pumps, which im so glad are back in action! Super cute! Then we went into the playing area until it was our time for the boat trip.
The ticket was a bit pricey, but we thoroughly enjoyed it! The guy doing the commentary was funny and engaging. Got some stunning photos!
100% recommended to both tourists and non-tourists! #falkirk #falkirkwheel
Abbas Aliakbar — Google review
Unfortunately we visited the Wheel during its maintenance time, but a friendly Scottish gentlemen with a black Labrador informed us that it would be back in operation in March. I wasn’t bothered it wasn’t running, just looking at it and reading about the facts of the Wheel was enough for me. There was a gift shop and coffee shop in the visitor centre so it was nice to enjoy a coffee and scone and looking at the Wheel. We shall definitely come back to see it again. It’s worth noting that if you are a Blue Badge holder like my fiancé is, parking is free when the Wheel is operating. In the winter months the barriers are up so any vehicle is free which I think is really nice.
I’ve put I recommend booking tickets in advance purely because when the Wheel is operational again I expect it’ll be busy, so save yourself some time and get the tickets online.
Can’t wait to come back!
Kathryn Hall — Google review
3% as popular as Edinburgh
26 minutes off the main route, 76% of way to Dunfermline
Linlithgow, a charming town in West Lothian, Scotland, holds great historical significance as the former county town of Linlithgowshire. Situated on a historic route between Edinburgh and Falkirk beside the picturesque Linlithgow Loch, it offers a glimpse into ancient Scottish heritage.
0% as popular as Edinburgh
19 minutes off the main route, 78% of way to Dunfermline
Best stops along Arbroath to Dunfermline drive
The top stops along the way from Arbroath to Dunfermline (with short detours) are Rosslyn Chapel, Edradour Distillery, and Scone Palace. Other popular stops include Discovery Point and RRS Discovery, National Museum Of Flight, and St Andrews Cathedral.
Edzell Castle and Garden is a historical gem with well-maintained ruins and stunning gardens. The Lindsay family seat offers a peaceful retreat in nature, perfect for a family day out. The castle's impressive ruins and the beautifully kept gardens make it a must-visit destination. With plenty to see, it's an ideal spot for all visitors to enjoy the surroundings and immerse themselves in its beauty.
Very beautiful gardens wich are well maintained.The castle ruins are impressivly well maintained and beautiful to admire.The personal is very plasent, amazing and helpful explaining all that you want to ask. You can enjoy a day out in nature with the family in this peaceful place.
Elena Andreea Benta — Google review
We really loved our visit and wished we had longer just to enjoy the surroundings. Bigger than expected. Garden is truly beutiful and so well kept. Really worth a visit.
Liz Stewart — Google review
interesting visit - A walled garden like no other (that I've seen anyway). Very well kept with extremely helpful staff - Will be back next Spring when it must be a true delight..
Phil M — Google review
Lovely ruin and gorgeous gardens. Plenty to see and great for all the family
susan entwistle — Google review
Beautiful castle and garden,peaceful place and friendly staff,small nice gift shop,don’t miss visiting the Edzell castle.
fatma muthafar — Google review
I loved this castle well worth a visit
D3tour — Google review
Castle and garden are CLOSED until further notice because of d'angelo of masonry fall
Vincenzo — Google review
Great visit! The castle was really nice and people there were very helpful.
Arbroath Abbey is a historical site dating back to the medieval era, with remnants of a monastery and its precinct walls. The church facade still stands tall while the abbot's house serves as another interesting feature. Though the attraction is currently undergoing restoration, it remains worth a visit for tourists who can park their cars in nearby lots or on the street. Visitors are welcome to explore the exterior of Arbroath Abbey and marvel at its unique architecture and rich history.
This place is worth to visit. Very important place for Scotland. Very welcoming staff. Nice modern gallery.
MATDAR MATDAR — Google review
A beautiful looking old building, unfortunately it was closed so I was unable to go in and have a good look. Look forward to it reopening so I take advantage of exploring the whole abbey
Bobby Brannan — Google review
Knowledgeable staff who were happy to chat. The museum itself is good, with the beautiful tapestry and the replica of the declaration, but it was a shame that the Abbey itself was scaffolded off for restoration work. Some parts are accessible for photos, as is the gravestone of William I.
Lyn Bostock — Google review
Yhere is a small car park just across the street. It was free when we visited as the parking meter had been covered by the council.
The shop and visitor centre is open but access to the Abbey ruins and grounds was still closed on our visit in October '21.
The visitor centre was full of informative historical information boards and wall displays. Nicely layed out centre with space to spread out, sit and read through information. There is a short film protected on the wall about the declaration and how the manuscript came into effect. This is a nice wee modern twist to capture the imagination.
There are both stair and a wheelchair accessible elevator to the upper level. Here you have some more displays of architecture and a good partial view over some of the grounds through the tall windows.
There are ample toilets and a small but nice little shop. The staff were very friendly and informative, when time permitted they loved to chat about the museum and were interested in where we came from too.
Look forward to visiting again when grounds are open.
Graham Mellstrom — Google review
The Abbey is still surrounded by fencing which restricts access and spoils most photographs of this historic site. Would be nice if Historic Scotland could acceletate the rate of inspection and repair not only here but at many of their other sites.
Anthony McConachie — Google review
The Abbey was founded in 1178 by King William I of Scotland and consecrated in 1197, dedicated to St Thomas Beckett who had been an Archbishop of Canterbury. Williams grave is here though he doesn't sound like much of a Scottish hero. After trying to invade England he got captured and then exchanged his freedom for acknowleding King Henry II as his superior and even agreed to pay for the English occupation by taxing the Scots. There is a lot of scaffolding but it's still worth a wander around the ruins. The exhibition rooms and artefacts on display are very good. There is a replica of the Stone of Scone, the original of which was left at the Abbey in 1951 after being stolen and broken by students. The staff were helpful and knowledgeable and said that it's rumoured that the stone is merely the lid of a medieval toilet! I hope not. A lot is made of what is now being called The declaration of Arbroath. What a load of nonsense that is. It was just a letter to the Pope to try and get the excommunication of the murderer Robert Bruce reversed. It was never called a declaration until hundreds of years later probably for a bit of a publicity. The letter even boasts of completely destroying the Picts which is not something to be proud of. Definitely worth a visit if in the area.
Nuts — Google review
Closed for restorations at the moment but still very much worth a visit if you’re popping by - there is a small car park and street parking nearby and you can still walk around to see what you can from outside.
Jay McGregor — Google review
As others have mentioned, this place is currently closed for renovations. I do think it was still worth stopping by and having a look at. Beautiful old stone structures and easy to access.
Lindsey Ross — Google review
Majestic red stone ruined Abbey. Only able to walk around the outside of the ruins as it is all fenced off. Priced accordingly. Great history in the visitors centre and interesting graveyard. Was enhanced by being a foggy day.
Allen May — Google review
One of the most impressive places i Scotland. Really touched by its strong presence and history. Excellent museum, very didactic.
Antonio Losada — Google review
Due to repair works we weren't allowed to see a lot of the abbey. Museum is good with dressing up. Staff are lovely.
Abbie Rendell — Google review
Beautiful little town on the East Coast of Scotland. You can smell smoked fish around:)). Famous Abbey looks amazing. That historic building looks really impressive.
Free entry! :)
Jolanta JAKUBOWSKA — Google review
Really interesting audio visual and interactive/hands on introduction to the Abbey unfortunately a lot of the Abbey is closed to visitors at the moment and ruins the experience.
jim webster — Google review
Excellent attraction with really cool information center and stunning building remains. When we went not all of it was open but I still really recommend going. It's really interesting. Love it!
The Signal Tower Museum is a captivating exhibition that delves into the history of the Bell Rock Lighthouse, its keepers, and their families. The museum also showcases exhibits on the fishing industry in Arbroath. It is beautifully laid out and offers informative guides who provide valuable insights into the exhibits. Visitors are sure to be impressed by its excellent presentation and free admission policy. Additionally, visitors can rest assured that COVID-19 guidelines are strictly followed at all times.
Excellent museum, beautifully laid out & very informative. The guide who took up the stairs was so good, gave us lots of information. Can't recommend highly enough.
Christine Brown — Google review
Nice little museum, very interesting and it's free. Staff are pleasant and very welcoming.
Bill B — Google review
Fascinating museum that tells the story of Bell Rock Lighthouse and the lighthouse keepers, their families and the fishing heritage of Arbroath... Free admission too
redrugbylad — Google review
Fascinating place. My 8 year old great granddaughter and I had a great time. Really interesting. Thank you
k n — Google review
Really interesting place to visit, and it’s free! Such friendly, helpful staff. Very good exhibits relating to this superb piece of engineering. Take time to view the 40 minute film (not a documentary, lie, a real cinema film), gives to much insight to the construction of the lighthouse and the pains Robert Stevenson and the craftsmen went to and their determination and fortitude to ensure this structure was built.
Diane Onslow — Google review
Very interesting if you are interested in light houses. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would recommend a visit. Takes about half an hour to three quarters if an hour to go round. Small gift shop. Toilets
Julie Heslop — Google review
It's very nice place to visit with family.
FEDDAR MATDAR — Google review
Excellent museum with friendly lady at the desk. Nice film about the Bellrock Lighthouse.
William Mcdowall — Google review
A great place full of facts about the life of the lighthouse crews, the engineering involved in the construction of the Bell Rock lighthouse, the history of it , including the name, the tools & equipment used...etc etc.
Well worth a visit.
Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, I believe. 😉👍
Joe Day — Google review
A beautiful Museum, different times and different life styles to today.
This Museum has got a bit of everything to interest all ages. My only regret as a keen photographer, was that access to the top of the Tower was not possible at the time. Whether that becomes an option in the future I do not know.
Derek Haden — Google review
Nice little museum dedicated to lighthouse keeping.
This building was the signal tower and resupply base for Stevenson's Bell Rock Lighthouse, interesting history of the building of that lighthouse, some really interesting exhibits illustrating life on a remote lighthouse.
The museum is well laid out over two floors and is well worth a visit, the staff are friendly, helpful and will answer most of the questions one will think of, there is a round the museum trail for kids.
Alan Holt — Google review
Nice little museum. Staff very friendly and give us some local knowledge of the area. Free entry.
Heather Mc — Google review
What a fantastic museum to visit for Free and the young woman we saw to give our details to for COVID-19. She is so informative and great at her job.
The Scotland's Secret Bunker museum is a fascinating tourist attraction with historical significance, featuring an underground Cold War bunker housing a BBC studio and switchboard room. The museum has two cinemas and a cafe that offers limited but fresh and tasty food. Unfortunately, visitors in wheelchairs may struggle to access certain areas due to the absence of lift facilities. Audio guides are available for an additional fee, providing more detailed information about the exhibits.
Absolute gem of a tourist attraction. Very interesting to look around. Great for families, and adults but not for visitors in wheelchairs as no lift access. If you have mobility issues be aware you do need to go up and down stairs but there are wheelchairs on each level to use. Cafe has limited food but it is fresh and tasty.
Jane Harrison — Google review
Must see. Atomic bunker from cold war but still in possible use. Perfect gift shop. You can buy machine gun bullets. Family ticket 2+up3 cost 38 pounds.
Radim Kracmera — Google review
Don't miss this treasure of Scotland's history. I'm ashamed to say that, as someone born in Fife, I never knew of the existence of this remarkable place - shows how secret it truly was!
A very well laid out exhibition full of the actual artefacts that were there during the cold war period plus a few other army type displays. Give yourself plenty of time though as this is a large place to roam and lots of reading material on the walls as well as two 'cinemas' with loop videos playing.
The only problem I had, which had nothing to do with the site, was the misdirection on the route given by Google Maps! Clearly this is fairly well known fault with the app as, at one point, where the direction is to turn left, there is a large board at the entrance to what looks like a gatehouse saying, "This is not the way to the Secret Bunker." If you use the 'Here WeGo' app on your phone you'll find the correct route! Need to correct your map Google.
William King — Google review
An interesting experience!
I visited with my wife, 3 month baby, 2 friends and their 3 year old son.
The bunker is built under a farm house, filled with military equipment, weapons and memorabilia from WW2.
The experience shows you what the rooms in the bunker would have been like during WW2. There is a cafe, 2 cinema rooms and a gift shop too.
Families are welcome but our friends kids got bored easily, he also found it quite creepy and that night had a nightmare. It would be good if it was more interactive as it is very much a look but don't touch exhibition.
It's also challenging for anyone with mobility issues or with a pram as no lift. We quite easily lifted the pram down the stairs but this might not be an option for some. It says on the website their is 16 stairs which there is to get into the bunker but then there's more stairs to get to the next level too.
I'd have liked more information on how the bunker was built, when it stopped being used by the military and how it became a tourist attraction.
All in all an enjoyable couple of hours and was an interesting experience.
As we were on holiday close by it was a good way to spend a couple of hours, but I wouldn't have travelled all of the way there from Glasgow solely to see it.
Kevin Scullion — Google review
Absolutely brilliant place, so well presented, really informative. Not normally my sort of place, we went because the other half wanted to go but it was fabulous. Very well priced baguette and tea, then we went round a second time! Chatted to the general manager and chap on the till, really lovely people and so much to learn. We'll be back whenever we're up this way again
Rebecca Hignett — Google review
A step back in time, very well preserved and perhaps closed too soon! A lot larger than I anticipated with extensive facilities. Well worth a visit.
Ian Craig — Google review
Spotted signs for this secret bunker on the M90 and as we had nothing else planned, decided to go visit. So pleased that we did, for a wet and windy day this is the best place to go to! Underground, warm with an excellent café, if you're interested in the Cold War this place is full of information and it is a well done recreation of what a bunker like this would have been like and used.
James Kimbley — Google review
Took hubby here as he likes all things military. An extra £2 for audio, definitely worth it, gave more information than just walking round. We were there about 2 hours using the audio, just going at a slow pace. Cafe looked good but we'd just eaten before arriving unfortunately.
Joanne Buxton — Google review
Fantastic day out, really quite an interesting experience, there so much to see over 2 levels, its a shame all the manicans have been taken away a suspect this is due to covid, the gift shop isn't up to much could be doing with some investment, some more interactive games for the kids would be good, the dress up section isn't got any costumes anymore.
But for 40 for a day out as a family of 3 or 4 it's worth the money still.
Brian Kelly — Google review
Had a lovely time at the Secret Bunker, little hidden gem that was really interesting and perfect for anyone interested in WW2. The only issue is the lack of signage when you arrive. You come into what looks like a shop, but there are no prices on the wall of how much it is to enter or how to enter. Which is a little confusing to start. The prices did seem high but we enjoyed our visit.
Lauren Cummings — Google review
This is a great place to visit for the day.
Informative, interesting and a good place to bring the kids.
Some of the videos in the cinema date from the 60s but still paint a grim picture of what could have been in the event of a nuclear war. They are an informative watch, but maybe not for younger kids.
It's a bit lost in the countryside. I would still recommend searching it out and visiting.
It's extremely interesting and thought provoking.
Nice little period cafe. Selling thw usual fresh coffee and tea, various sandwiches hot and cold. I have to admit I had one of the best freshly-made BLTs I've had in a while.
Go enjoy but remember what it represents.
Martin Holt — Google review
Very enjoyable visit unbelievable the size of the bunker it was extremely well done throughout the whole area it was like going back in time, very well worth a visit, the staff was helpful and informative
Cliff Cairns — Google review
Spent a good couple of hours here, huge site with lots of information and really well set up rooms with exhibits, well worth a look around at the really interesting history of the bunker and the different periods of time it represents.
Jamie Palliser — Google review
Very authentic place, all the tech that has been used when the bunker was working is still there. Cafe on site is also done in a matching style so the whole experience is quite immersive. When we visited it wasn't crowded at all.
Konstantin Gorbatov — Google review
This was a very interesting place but a very depressing place that shows what a nuclear attack on the UK may have been like for the population.
I would not have liked to be in the bunker, nor would I have liked to have been out side during an attack.
The whole place is really very interesting and was still in use in the early 1990's and shows a range of manual technology and techniques that are largely lost now as everything is operated on computers now and does bring to mind the recent Air Traffic debacle.
The staff are pretty good and the cafe is good with reasonably priced food and drinks and friendly helpful service.
Alan Holt — Google review
Amazing place to visit whether there just for a walk around outside and a coffee inside or you have time for the full blown underground tour of this spectacular bunker. Often used as a stop over whilst riding our motorcycles in Fife.
St Andrews Cathedral is a ruined 12th century church that once played an important role in Scottish religious and political life. The ruins are still an impressive-looking spectacle, and the museum contains relics from medieval sculpture and painting.
St Andrews is a hidden gem on the coast of Fife that offers something for everyone. From its rich history as the home of a world-renowned university, to its breathtaking golf links and stunning coastline, this town will leave you in awe. The architecture alone is worth the visit, as you'll be transported back in time with every step you take. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the beauty of St Andrews!
Jeff Dillon Fine Art — Google review
We arrived here on 28-Aug-2021, and there's a sign saying that the cathedral is not allowed to walk in for visiting because the building is currently unsafe. What a pity! But the views around there are still worth looking.
WEN-HUI Helen CHUANG — Google review
So amazingly terrific to explore the ruins of this enormous cathedral. Plan to spend an hour or two walking around and taking pictures. One of my favorite sites from our Scotland visit.
Mickey Deutsch — Google review
The ruins are quite beautiful, though made a little ugly by all the fencing all over the grounds.
The view from the top of the tower is worth the 160odd steps to get to the top...it's quite tight and windy steps though.
The museum part could have been done a little better, and is quite overpoweringly musty in the shop side. They should limit the amount of people coming through all at once though, as I think a tour group came through all at once and make it quite noisy and impossible to move around without people bumping into you or standing in the way.
Staff are nice and helpful though.
Lanokota Phoenix — Google review
Beautiful ruins on the coast of one of Scotland's most historic towns. I recommend visiting both the Castle and the Cathedral (easy walking distance). If your legs can handle the 162 steps, definitely climb the tower for the most breathtaking views. If you are visiting Scotland and want to see many castles, make sure you buy the Historic Scotland visitor pass.
Gavin Rudling — Google review
St. Andrews Cathedral is a very impressive ruin whose construction began at the beginning of the 12th century.
As usual in England and Scotland, the facility is in a very well-maintained condition. Some areas are probably closed at this time for safety reasons. However, the rest of the complex offers enough space to get an overview of the size of the cathedral.
Considering that the cathedral was built using only human power over a period of 150 years.
Simply indescribable - you have to see it!
Alex S — Google review
Great place to walk about and see the ruins, right next to a beach, dog friendly.
Elizabeth Carlisle — Google review
Absolutely stop here if you are in St. Andrew’s. Especially if you like history. Take a walk through the grave stones and read them, they’re fascinating. And the museum inside was well organized and put together.
Jennifer Miles — Google review
Genuinely remarkable piece of history - it's great to sometimes keep these historical sites as they are, as it allows a greater understanding of the events that have unfolded around them. This in particular was interesting, highlighting the effects of the protestant reformation.
Rundong Yu — Google review
Unfortunately it was closed. So couldn't get inside to have a look around to get a feel of the place. Overall still good to see the ruins from outside.
DAZ Ashton — Google review
The Cathedral of St Andrew is a ruined cathedral in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. In June 1559 during the Reformation, a Protestant mob incited by the preaching of John Knox ransacked the cathedral; the interior of the building was destroyed. The cathedral fell into decline following the attack and became a source of building material for the town. St Andrews is a great town to walk around and explore. There is plenty you can visit, including the St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews Castle ruins, pier, botanic gardens and general historic architecture throughout the town. The beautiful movie chariots of fire has been shot here.
Anirban De — Google review
An amazing cathedral ruin in St Andrews. The history of this cathedral is quite long, and its once magnificent scene can be seen from the ruins of the walls that still exist in it. The pity is that some places are restricted, and many of the tombstones are surrounded by guardrails, losing some of the historical beauty. Overall, it's worth a visit if you come to St Andrews.
it get — Google review
Walk the timeless cathedral grounds and, though the cathedral no longer stands as it once did, the gravestones that populate this site will capture your interest. This is a one-of-a-kind cemetery that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. While you’re at or near St. Andrews, be sure to visit and stroll the grounds, enjoying the ancient headstone inscriptions that you won’t find anywhere else in the world.
Jonathan Cottrell — Google review
Good place to walk around and see the ruins of the cathedral. If you walk beyond the ruins(there's a door at the left end of the graveyard) you get a great view of the ocean. The landscape there is really beautiful.
A Google User — Google review
Loved the history here. The museum is a must see and the tower is a must climb! Some gravestones are cordoned off just now for saftey but still a very worthwhile stop. Great walks nearby to the harbour pier for another view of the ruins and you also get a great view of the castle from there too.
Vicky Dunbar — Google review
Didn't go into the museum or anything, just walked around the ruins and it was pretty cool. I can imagine how magnificent it would have been back in the day. Now the grounds are graveyard, very cool to be walking around ruins looking at old graves.
Night Shark 115 — Google review
Really something special!
The remains of St Andrews Cathedral, which was Scotland’s largest cathedral and most magnificent church, show how impressive it used to be.
The ruins of St Andrews Cathedral are open but there are fences surrounding the walls of the Cathedral. A section of the graveyard and a number of unstable gravestones are also fenced off for safety until they can be stabilised.
Karin S. — Google review
Lovely walk around central St Andrews harbour and town..in the rain.. plenty to see and do here...steaped in history...dates back to the 6th century..with one of the oldest golf course's in the world...
Bomber Bob — Google review
Pretty interesting place but was under alot of renovation so alot of places you couldn't get in or even get to including the museum part. I'm guessing this is so it can be open for summer so may return then for a proper look
Jordan Easton — Google review
Very beautiful and historical place to visit with family, it's near a beach so you can swim and relax. Had to buy seperate tickets for both Castle and Cathedral. Scenic beauty and history, parking available can spend a whole day here. Kids and adults both will love, toilets are available too.
Rizwan Ali Siddique — Google review
Evocative ruins of a glorious past, look stunning and call for a nice walk among them. There’s a small museum within the ruins, unfortunately it was closed during my visit.
Nikos Parastatidis — Google review
Some very intersting achitecture. We went out of season so didn't get to see the museum or climb the tower which hs excellent views. The staff were lovely. Would reccomend if you're interested in history and old graves, even though it was closed off we enjoyed our visit.
Senorita Pinata — Google review
Visited a few years ago when it was free access. which I was surprised at. Visited St Andrews recently and you now need to pay a small amount. Safety and protection works are taking place so check online for tickets and any closures. Well worth a visit.
The ruins of St Andrews castle dating back to the 13th century are located a little out of the centre of town, and before exploring them visitors learn about the turbulent history of the times. There are several preserved structures to explore including an old medieval tunnel dug during a year-long siege after Cardinal Beatons murder in 1546.
The castle is open again. We were able to walk through the entire castle. The history is very interesting and you can even walk through the mine and the counter mine.
The only place closed right now is the great hall but you can view it quite alright from the outside.
I think it's a beautiful castle and well worth the 9 quid it costs.
Ofek Shiffman — Google review
Now, currently the castle is closed due to falling masonry, but the visitor center is still open and free to get in. There is a gift shop and a walk through of the history of the castle and St Andrews cathedral. Also you can get closer to the castle as there is green space around it that is still accessible. Good to go to if you are in the area currently and want to visit. I hope to return once the castle is open again.
Simon nicholson — Google review
I recently had the opportunity to visit St Andrews Castle and it was truly a remarkable experience. The castle itself is steeped in history and offers a glimpse into Scotland's rich past.
Upon entering the castle, I was immediately captivated by the grandeur of the ruins. The rugged stone walls and towering towers created a sense of awe and transported me back in time. Exploring the various rooms and corridors, I couldn't help but imagine the lives of those who once inhabited this magnificent structure.
One of the highlights of my visit was the underground mine and counter-mine. It was fascinating to learn about the strategic importance of these underground tunnels during times of siege. The audio guide provided detailed information, making the experience even more immersive.
The views from the top of the castle were breathtaking. I could see the vast expanse of the North Sea and the charming town of St Andrews. It was the perfect spot to pause, take in the beauty of the surroundings, and reflect on the history that unfolded within these walls.
The staff at St Andrews Castle were friendly and knowledgeable. The visitor center and exhibits were well-maintained and enhanced the overall experience.
I highly recommend a visit to St Andrews Castle for anyone interested in history, architecture, or simply seeking a unique and memorable experience. It is a place that truly transports you to another time and leaves you with a deeper appreciation for Scotland's rich heritage.
Sandra Chioma-Wodu — Google review
Beautiful haunting castle with a tremendous amount of history. Stunning views along the coast. Cost £7+ to get in per adult but very worth it. Would allocate an hour and a half to do the tour properly. The mine and counter-mines are closed for COVID though.
Shammi S. Quddus — Google review
To climb through the ruins you need to first enter the modern entrance building to pay admission (10,- for adults, special prices for families and minors). Here you find as well a small gift shop and restrooms. To see the castle a simple walk will help as well. Don‘t miss the view from the beach just a few steps downhill.
Jan-Sören Wörmer — Google review
Great coastal castle on edge of town centre. Big visitor centre with shop, exhibition and toilets. No car park but on street parking available if you are lucky. Nearest free car park is about 15 min walk away at the new University campus opposite the golf course.
Lewis Nicoll — Google review
Beautiful sights amazing how the old rooms in the castle kept the wind and cold air off you when the day was blowing a gale just shows old architect's knew their stuff would definitely recommend a visit. Free entry as the museum was closed so can't comment on the price
Jordan Easton — Google review
Unfortunately the castle its self is unsafe and closed but we did go around the museum and the kids loved it there was also people dressed up in period clothing talking and showing weapons and foods full of knowledge and good fun
Heather Spence-Smith — Google review
Little expensive to access the castle, £9.50 per adult, but we still found it worth it. There is still quite a lot of the castle left and there is quite a lot of information as you move around. Great views from the castle too.
Diana O — Google review
Very amazing castle ruins. This castle has about 450 year’s history, was a bishop palace and a fortress. For now, we can see the ruins, but it’s possible to imagine what the scale of this castle used to be like. One interesting place in castle is the bottle dungeon, which is really cramped, dark and damp. In terms of the reason why this dungeon is called “bottle dungeon”, I believe it’s because of the shape, like a hole dug deep into the ground, and the space at the bottom was larger, forming the shape of a bottle. It’s hard to imagine how the prisoners inside weren’t driven mad.
it get — Google review
Well presented ruined castle which holds a prominent place in Scottish history. Visitors centre has some good info as well. Run by HES so save yourself some money by taking out a membership!
David Ferguson — Google review
Beautiful ruins on the coast of one of Scotland's most historic towns. I recommend visiting both the Castle and the Cathedral (easy walking distance). If your legs can handle the 162 steps, definitely climb the tower for the most breathtaking views. If you are visiting Scotland and want to see many castles, make sure you buy the Historic Scotland visitor pass.
Gavin Rudling — Google review
A historic Scottish castle with fascinating sea view in St. Andrews. You can see how brave and wise the Castle owners were. If you are visiting St. Andrew for whatever reason, this Castle is a must-go tourist attraction you should not miss out.
Chun Mak — Google review
St. Andrew Castle
Ruins of a 13th-century coastal Episcopal castle with secret passageways and a dungeon.
You can park easily on the beach and then walk across the cathedral to the castle and return via the beach promenade.
A must see - also very interesting If you have children.
Alex S — Google review
Place is beautiful to enjoy without a ticket as well. No point of paying 10pound or from site 8 pound. Area is just a ruined castle with just adjacent to sea and it makes the area much lucrative for photoshoot.
Sunnyday is always recommended. Pl don't miss to visit the the catholic area which may not be seen if you don't enter the castle..
Breathtaking views of the area from outside or inside ..
Easter mass was organised at sea bank just beside the castle...
Enjoy your day
Paramita Dutta Roy — Google review
Great experience! Highly recommend the audio tour, sadly it was raining so bit wet but other than that a very interesting site
RAC — Google review
Spent a couple of hours here, although it's a relatively small site there is actually quite a lot to look around and a good audio guide (told as if by those who lived it rather than just information overload, so quite a good listen). Currently (October 2023) the tunnel is out of bounds so reduced price of £8 rather than £10 for adults.
Great views out to sea as well, and an interesting inside area too.
Jamie Palliser — Google review
What a great place. You can walk the grounds and really immerse yourself in in the history of this castle.
Jason Pribush — Google review
The museum was closed when I went so access to the castle was free, but it definitely would have been worth paying regardless. Great views and always fun to explore something from so long ago. Fun to imagine that some dude hundreds of years ago and I were chilling in the same place.
Tantallon Castle, formerly a stronghold and residence for the Earls of Angus, features a central tower with five levels and replica cannons. While the castle is currently closed to visitors, the gift shop remains open and provides access to the impressive curtain walls and exterior of the building. The staff are welcoming and helpful, making it a memorable stop for those passing by.
Although the castle itself is closed, the gift shop is open and you can still walk up to the magnificent curtain walls and the front area of the castle. We nipped in while passing by and it was well worth a bracing walk up to the castle and gift shop where you can grab a cup of coffee and use the conveniences. Very friendly staff and a memorable place to visit if you’re passing by.
Mr Pickle — Google review
Such an exquisite spot! This is a must visit for people who visit Edinburgh and have time. Its about 50 mins from main city. The roads are beautiful. You need to book the visit in advance by going to the website and booking the slot. Its free of cost, however you will receive a scan code and a mail which you need to show in the ticket house when you arrive. Car parking available, its free. Separate parking for caravans.
The castle, as mentioned in their website is closed for public now but the grounds are open.. Beautiful views overlooking the North sea.
We went on a Thursday so the place was nice n peaceful,hardly any crowd. Very clean toilets available for public. Really well maintained place overall.
Would visit this place again!
Archita Nanda — Google review
A longish walk from the first car park, however so well worth it. The views out to the bass rock and the firth of forth.
On the clear day you can alloy's see over to the kingdom of Fife.
There are currently repair works happening so that the structural integrity can be maintained for future generations
Roger Simpson-White — Google review
A wonderful castle to visit. Reasonable entry price and fully dog friendly too! Less mobile dogs might need more help with all the castle stairs but our 13 year old managed okay with some help. Great views and a huge amount of history as well as some really nice pieces in the gift shop at the end
Josie Mellor — Google review
We spent a great morning exploring the castle area. Well worth a visit. I recommend bringing hiking shoes/boots and a good windproof jacket as the trail can be muddy and it's very windy around the castle.
Ana Luiza Busarello Brüning — Google review
It was a really nice day so the views were lovely and it was great to see the castle. Sadly, there were conservation works at the time so we couldn’t go inside. The staff were very helpful and friendly, and the parking was very good with a lot of spaces to accommodate people.
Jiwon Kokomong Kim — Google review
We arrived after closing time so had to make a long walk. One of Scotland’s most magnificent castles but unfortunately we didn’t get to go inside. But the view of Bass Rock and Isle of May set against the castle in the foreground is worth the visit alone. Seeing our first peregrine falcon who is currently nesting in the castle was an unforgettable experience too.
Tree Wise Tree Surgeons — Google review
We got free tickets through Historic Scotland's free Historic Sunday deal, free entry currently on first Sunday of the month, but would gladly have paid as really enjoyed this castle.
It was mighty windy, which affected how long we stayed with our toddler, but the views from the castle were stunning, and it was not too busy, meaning we could take things at our own pace.
Would like to go back and explore a bit more when nicer weather.
Niall Blackie — Google review
Unfortunately the castle was closed off due to maintenance but you could walk around the grounds. A spectacular location with stunning views toward Fife. Good facilities with picnic benches, plenty of parking and toilets. Will return when the castle is safe to open.
Yvonne Miller — Google review
Stunning location. Amazing views of the coast. Being so high up in a crumbling castle structure along with the strong winds took our breath away and made our stomachs drop.
Plenty of free off-street parking, small Cafe, tables for eating and restrooms.
Spent over an hour.
Worth the time and relatively cheap admission.
Staff on-site to answer any questions and provide instructions.
Rachael Sayers — Google review
We highly recommend you stop in if you have the opportunity to see this wonderfully historic castle!
So much history lives here, the views are spectacular in all directions.
The staff here are excellent... They are friendly and professional, knowledgeable and very helpful.
The only disappointment was that we didn't see the ghost... 😉
Rod CdA — Google review
Great castle ruins. Lots of stairs and towers to explore in a fantastic location. It was a freezing cold day when I visited - will revisit in the summer! The staff are also very friendly and knowledgeable about the local area too.
David Anderson — Google review
Absolutely loved the place. We arrived at 3pm and still got an hour and a half to explore the castle
The staff up front are really friendly and greeted us with smiles :) there were not many people around
The castle is still in really good shape and is just a small distance from the parking lot. There is lots of parking available( inner and outer parking)
The views from the castle are amazing. It still has rooms that you can go visit . The stairs are steep so if you have kids then it might be a bit of challenge to come down.
The water surrounding the castle makes for quite a view. I don’t know why it took me so long to visit this castle but it was definitely worth the visit
Ajay — Google review
It was a bit of an effort to reach here by Public transport (frequency of bus to castle either from Dunbar or North Berwirk is not great)
But, all the efforts were worth when we entered the castle.
Very scenic
Pro-
Beautiful scenery, Good peek into history
Cons-
Public transport frequency is not good, road leading to within castle is very muddy on a rainy day
Those going by Public transport -
Castle closes at 4pm, after that next bus to Dunbar is at 5:11pm - you will be stranded for an hour outside castle. Plan trip in advance looking at the bus timings
Rakesh Yadav — Google review
Exceptionally friendly staff. The castle obviously has great views, and a vast amount to look at with description signage throughout. 100% worth a trip when there's good weather so can really enjoy the coastal environment!
Samuel — Google review
Was a windy day , but still, well worth seeing the castle and the view of Bass Rock from the castle , parts were not open due to high winds and for safety of the public
Dean Hagerty — Google review
Spectacular views from this coastal castle. Great view of Bass rock in the distance and brilliantly illustrated info boards gave us a glimpse into life at the castle. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Achan I — Google review
This is a fantastic ruin to visit, the people that work there are very welcoming and knowledgeable. Although we were still unable to go inside the castle, as they’re doing remedial works on it, it was still a great marvel to see. Would recommend going on a nice day, taking a picnic and making the most of the scenery. I will definitely be going back when the interior is open again (which should be Aug 2023).
The Bon Scott Statue in Kirriemuir is a popular tourist attraction for fans of the AC/DC frontman. The statue pays tribute to the legendary musician with intricate details on his tattoos and bagpipes. Despite mistakenly receiving a one-star review, visitors corrected their mistake after seeing the beauty and fitting tribute of the statue. AC/DC continues to honor Scott's memory by performing hits from their time together in Kirriemuir, making it a must-see destination for music lovers.
Being a fan of the Bon Scott era of the group in my teenage years, this was top of my list of things to see on my latest trip.
I grew up in Dundee, so Kirriemuir was a place I wanted to return to. We made several visits here when we were young.
I mistakenly left a one star review, but since corrected it.
William Mcdowall — Google review
It was my dream to visit Kirrie and the Bon Scott statue since I contributed to the fund to have the monument made and erected. My only comment would be, he should be facing the road! There may be a reason for this I don't know. Well made and the area well designed with a bit about Bon himself and AC/DC. Nice spot next to the parking area.
Angela Dougan — Google review
You may be visiting Kirriemuir as an AC/DC fan paying homage to Bon Scott, simply passing through or here because of J.M Barrie... Whatever reason you find yourself in Kirriemuir it is worth popping down to see Bon Scott's statue and read a little about his life. A Rock and Roll legend taken too soon.
We were not too sure about the bagpipes in his hand, but we were impressed to see our first statue complete with tattoos.
Little Scottish Treasures Magical Tours — Google review
A beautiful and very fitting statue to an absolute legend of a man. AC/DC are still going strong to this day and belting out there hits in memory of Bon Scott from Kirriemuir.
For those about to Rock we Salute you.🎤🎸🥁🎼🎵🎵💥⚡
Kevin Smith — Google review
One of the treasures of Kirriemuir next to J.M. Barrie is none other than Bon Scott from rock and roll 🎸 band AC/DC. We had a dickens of a time finding this statue that was deeply buried behind a car park. We must have made three circles through the bewitched toon, received some spell binding stares and finally we found this statue erected to Bon Scott. Taking a shot in the dark and for those about to rock, if you’re on the Highway to Hell through the mist of time traveling through Kirriemuir and you feel thunder struck and the sounds of Hell’s bells 🔔, take a moment out of your day as it’s a long way to the top and visit Bon Scott because rock and roll ain’t noise pollution! She told me to come, but I was already there! Rock on 🤘
Angela Brown — Google review
Well worth a visit to the Bon Scott monument if you are a fan of him and of course AC/DC....... A must see for those wanting to pay homage to Bon Scott, whose roots are in the area.
Jennifer Chalmers — Google review
Had to visit Bon's statue when staying in the area. Massive ac/dc fan. Bagpipes were a nice touch as fan will know Bon was a good 'piper - looks like the statue is based on the "it's a long way to the top . . .' video
colin harvey — Google review
Brilliant statue the details on the tattoos amazing and cool with bagpipes
Eddie Cooper — Google review
As a long time fan of the band and of Bon its amazing its taken me all this time to come to Kirriemuir and pay homage to one of the best frontman of any rock bands there has ever been , a beautifully depiction of Bon with his bagpipes from Its a Long way to the Top , the descriptive info board, the AC/DC flashes on the metal fence and the lyrics from Let there be Rock at the base of the statue adds to the attraction , its a shame its situated in a car park but im just glad that his hometown has remembered one of the best.
Tork Mackenzie — Google review
Travelled all the way up from Kilmarnock .
Youl get m8 bus to Dundee from Glasgow
And number 20 bus from Dundee to kirriemuir.
Saw him in Kilmarnock away back mid 70s , grand hall , radio Clyde road show .
Made a wee video
Look up
Scottish explorer , you tube
Looking for bon Scott and Peter Pan
R. S. — Google review
A must-see for any AC/DC fan
Kerriemuir is the birthplace of Bon Scott and also the writer of Peter Pan.
There's a nice selection of shops and cafes and parking is easily available
Michael Morgans — Google review
Good focal point and information point. There is a good exhibition a short walk away which tells more of the story and a car park next to the statue.
Neil White — Google review
Very easy to see as it's in a carpark. Beautiful tribute, loved the information board and we'll definitely be visiting the museum next time to see the Bon Scott memorabilia
Vicky Dunbar — Google review
A fine statue in a nice little setting, shows a real likeness of the great man. You can get up and get your selfie no problem!
Also some nice information about Bon Scott. If you're in the area it is well worth a visit.
Drew Young — Google review
Nice to see the tribute to the great man. Well presented and a brief family history
Garry Wilkinson — Google review
Nothing too fancy, yet the thought of wanting to commemorate the frontman (who spent his first six years of childhood here) was very nice. The little statue reminded me of that of Freddie Mercury in Montreux, the pipe though makes all the difference in the world, as Mother Scotland never forgets her children.
Serena Cavallari — Google review
Great tribute to a rock legend. Bellies Brae car park is right to the statue.
Lewis Nicoll — Google review
Nice homage to one of Kirriemuirs sons, Bon Scott and if your wondering why the lead singer of ACDC is holding the bagpipes. Then listen to the track " it's a long way to the top" yep that's Bon Scott, he learned how to play the pipes for that track, not bad for a drummer in a pipe band.
Berglas71 — Google review
When all said and done, it's a statue! But great to visit on our way through that part of the country. And done interesting information posted that I didn't previously know! A must visit for any AC/DC fan.
Nestled at the foot of Lochnagar, Loch Muick is a natural lake offering picturesque views and walking routes. The area boasts an abundance of wildlife, including grouse. A trek around the loch takes approximately three hours and offers stunning scenery along the relatively flat path (with rocky areas on the left side). Visitors are advised to arrive early due to increased traffic and pay a small parking fee for access to this popular destination in Royal Deeside.
Fantastic scenery, and a great walk around the loch. The path is relatively flat, a little bit rocky on the left hand side but not that difficult. It takes about 3 hours to walk all the way around, stunning views. There's a small car parking fee , and probably best to arrive early as it can get busy.
Jeff Carr — Google review
A must do walk (if you are able). Stunning scenery. We walked the 8 mile circular route around the Loch. Note at the South East corner the wide path narrows significantly and becomes a single file rocky path. It took us 2 hrs 45 mins at a steady pace. There are a few other routes available. (See map attached) A North Easterly wind on the day made a pleasant 10 degrees feel chilly and jackets were required. Of course 5 mins later the sun was out and jackets off. 😆 There is parking for around 200 cars in three separate cars parks. It costs £5 for a day ticket. Highly Recommend. 😎
Ewan Walker — Google review
Great walk around the Loch, most of the path is well maintained, however there is a small section that is quite rocky underfoot, but don’t let that put you off.
Some interesting sights on the way, like the boat shed or Queen Victoria’s lodge, also worth keeping an eye out for the amazing Stags.
Juicy Fruit — Google review
Beautiful loch around an hour and a half west of Aberdeen. Well worth a visit and a walk up the southern side gives stunning views of the Loch below.
Richard Newberry — Google review
One of the most beautiful locations in Scotland and the walk up Lochnagar is well worth it but be sure to set off early. Even just the walk around the Loch is special and if you’re lucky you might spot a stag or two.
Mood of Collapse — Google review
Beautiful,quite a long walk to the actual loch from the car park, only made it to the bridge because we had our 2 years old with us. Definitely coming back and doing the whole walk around in the future
Ligita Ot — Google review
Absolutely beautiful, we had our young children with us and so couldn't walk far, so parked at car park and walked down to the Loch and had a splash in the river part with the bridge. On the walk back we spotted a stag on the hill, which made the place even more special. Fabulous
Hayley Coello — Google review
Magnificent ! We walk by the end of afternoon in July : perfect light, peaceful atmosphere and we saw not one but first a group of four deers laying at a distance of not more than 100 meters from the path and then a herd of deers, maybe 15 enjoying the Dee river. Great experience !
Elisabeth Ashworth — Google review
Love it at Loch Muick, been here a bunch of times.
There are two car parks but it is a busy place especially in sunny weather. Parking fee is £5 for a car and they take cards.
Toilets available at the car park.
A decent path on the walk down to the loch and the loop around the loch is well maintained on the right hand side. You can walk right up to the Queens bothy. The other side of the loch is a bit more tricky and sometimes narrow.
The views are breathtaking! You can see lots of local wildlife including eagles, red deer and many other smaller critters.
The Heather comes out late summer, adding another magical dimension to this walk as its filled with purple blossoms.
Gill Halley — Google review
I went to Loch Muick during my summer holidays and the experience was extraordinary. I didn't know the Scottish landscape could look like this!
Carlos BA — Google review
Very beautiful! Walked up the Broad Cairn. It was a wonderful day even though very windy. Stunning and picturesque. Road is flat and bit rocky, enjoyed the oath right by the lake.
Glamis Castle, a 14th-century fortress located in Scotland, serves as both a former childhood home of the late Queen Mother and an attraction for tourists. Visitors can take guided tours of the castle's lavish interiors while enjoying refreshments at the well-maintained restaurant. The castle boasts stunning grounds that offer plenty to see and do, including a gift shop and picturesque gardens. Staff are approachable, helpful, knowledgeable and friendly; ensuring everyone has an unforgettable experience exploring this magnificent estate.
It was an amazing place to visit. I loved every minute that I spent in the castle. First I stopped to enjoy a delicious sandwich and a salad. The coffee and cake was amazing. The restaurant is looking amazing and I enjoyed the time I spent there. The staff is friendly and helpful. The garden is very well maintained and I enjoyed the walk.
Elena Andreea Benta — Google review
Good day out. From the guided tour of the house. To the walk in the woods with the wood carvings. A wee wander round the walled garden. We even had lunch in the restaurant. All in all a good day out and would do it again 👍👍.
Dougie Kirkpatrick — Google review
Firstly, the castle grounds are magnificent! It’s a beautiful place to wander for hours and then grab a bite at the castle kitchen. The tour was also wonderful!
Hana Arikson — Google review
I definitely recommend visiting. The tour of the palace is interesting and lasts 50 minutes. Here is a nice place for walks and picnics. A very beautiful park with ancient trees. There is also a cafe and a souvenir shop on site. You can come by bus quite easily.
Wild Rose — Google review
Fabulous day out, fantastic grounds, spend all day there as so much to see and do. The grounds are vast. Loved it, even my pot of tea and Scone with clotted cream and jam. Lovely gift shop. All staff approachable, helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Stunning Castle & Grounds.
Lisa Zaccardelli — Google review
Decided to take my two dogs to Glamis Castle on a Saturday. Couldn't have picked a better day as the weather was glorious. Paid £7.50 for an adult ticket which got me into the grounds which includes the walled and Italian gardens. At that time it also allowed entry into an exhibition which was located beside the cafe.
The walk around the grounds are well signposted and the paths are well maintained and even underfoot. Anyone with walking difficulties shouldn't have any trouble getting about.
The Castle itself looked amazing with the sun reflecting off of it and hopefully on my next visit I'll pay to go on the castle tour and see inside.
Even in October the walled garden and Italian garden were lovely. The Italian garden in particularly which was also very peaceful.
The dogs loved their walk however had to leave them in the car (window open) as I went to the cafe.
Plenty of options to choose from and the cafe was spotless and well laid out.
I found all the staff from the employee at the entrance to the cafe and shop staff to be really friendly and helpful.
I never purchased anything from the shop but was tempted by the local craft gin that they stock made by the nearby Glamis Gin Bothy.
I had a great experience at Glamis and I will definitely be back to go on the Castle tour ☺️
Bhoy 68 — Google review
Queen Mother's ancestral home. Hell of a castle with massive grounds. Wonderful tour of the castle with its very rich history. As an added bonus there was a Xmas Market in the grounds. The only downside was the cold - it was bitter but what do I expect in late November!
Neil Liberty — Google review
What I really liked was the quietness during our walk through the castle. Disappointed that we saw one a few rooms. Gardens are nice but I'm sure better in late spring. The wall garden: the orangerie/glass house should be repaired. Such a pity.
Michael Sold — Google review
Absolutely brilliant and a joy to visit. Use the QR code and you have your own tour guide. They docents are kind and helpful. Lots of stairs initially but not bad coming down. Fantastic gift shop. Truly a highlight. No ghosts though.
Haley Cohen — Google review
WOW!!!, This is right on our doorstep. We are from Dundee and at the last minute we decided to go to glamis for a tour of the castle. We where so glad we did. Our tour guide (Abi) was outstanding,her knowledge of the history of the castle was 1st class and she brough humour into the tour which was a great addition!. The castle room where steeped in history and you felt this as you walked around. The tour was £16 each for adults which was reasonable. After the tour we ate at the restaurant which was also good,food was excellent. We then and walked around the gardens and they where beautiful,from the river walks and sculptures to the walled gardens. Was really busy with tourists from all over the world,which was great to see. We will definitely be back!
Steven ?Stan? Cameron — Google review
Visited Glamis Castle today with family. Absolutely wonderful gardens. I would like to say a big Thank You for staff in cafe and lovely man at the gate house. Couldn't be nice enough. Definitely will be back
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Sandra Jeka — Google review
Fantastic place in a sunny day. Lovely gardens and plenty to walk your dogs.
Not sure re interior of the castle as we never went inside.
£7.50 to enter the grounds but worth it
Has a nice cafe shop and toilets etc.
Would recommend and very close to Dundee for easy access.
Krzysztof Staniecki — Google review
What a stunning pile deep in the Angus & Strathmore countryside.
The home of Royalty ..including Elizabeth Bowes Lyons who became Queen when her husband's brother abdicated from his kingly duty.
It originates from 1329 and although it's been changed over the centuries it's one of the most interesting visitor experiences we've enjoyed in 2023.
Selkie Tours of Scotland — Google review
We loved this castle! It was a guided tour, was, entertaining, well versed, and made our visit quite enjoyable.
The tour was at a great pace, gave us plenty of time to look around, just remember once you go inside, there is no photography.
Our guide, I have a great sense of humor, and provided some fun anecdotes.
Afterwords, we were told that there was a kitchen that made wonderful scones, some folks in our group made their way back and were able to buy a few
As usual, the tour begins in the ends in the gift shop on the second floor of the gift shop they have a few antiques and resell items.
The grounds, are picturesque, and exceptionally beautiful.
As you enter the facility, coming down the lane, be sure and stop to take a picture
Chris Rankin — Google review
Glamis is the childhood home of the late Queen Elizabeth’s mother. The interiors are filled with family portraits and photographs from the late queen's childhood. Her family's recorded history extends back 1,000 years and is described in a series of panels near the entrance and by the helpful tour guides. The cafeteria can be busy with bus tours but the woodland walks and walled garden are far enough away to be relaxingly quiet. Woodcarvings of Shakespeare’s witches and others are found along the woodland walk. Shop, toilets and car parking are close to the castle. Well worth a visit.
A I — Google review
No photography allowed inside. Nice grounds though and an interesting tour that lasts about an hour.
Donald Robertson — Google review
Stunning place,different types of tickets available just for ground and gardens and aditional for a castel guided tour which i highly recommend. The only option to enter the castle is with the tour . Guide lady was amazing and knows the answer for any question been asked. Beautiful garden and sculpture walk in the forest. And absolutely bonus with the Scottish Cows . Big gift shop on site , restaurant, and ice cream shop
The Scottish Seabird Centre is a wonderful attraction that offers visitors the chance to see many different kinds of birds and mammals up close. The centre also has a discovery area where visitors can learn about the wildlife in the area. The seasonal seafaris are also a great way to see some of the wildlife in Scotland in its natural environment.
Wonderful lovely place, pure nature. I fell in love with it. Was quite when I was here (10th March 2022 to be precise) and I loved the calmness of sea, the cool breeze and the horizon. Heard it will be busy with nature lovers visit in summer. Wish you all a happy visit. Love Nature - Peace. 💐
Anil Kumar Rathore — Google review
Visited to do a boat trip of Bass Rock.
The staff in the visitor centre and on catamaran were excellent. Informative but not boring commentary on board that certainly added to my awareness of bird behaviour and the history of Bass Rock.
The trip itself was just incredible. The views were beautiful, we managed to get pretty close to seals, puffins and gannets. Bass rock looks even more stunning up-close.
Umar Saleem — Google review
Park on any street in this lovely town and walk. We got lucky by the sea. Eat inside, peruse the collectibles, and use the facilities. Take your binoculars and walk to the pier to peer across, squinting for those cute puffons nesting or flying.
Michael McAlexander — Google review
We enjoyed our lunch in this attractive, spacious centre, just before joining one of their "Three Islands Seabird Seafari" boat trips. After a friendly welcome by the reception staff, we went over to the cafe area and ordered from their very reasonably priced light lunch and drinks menu. My soup and sandwich combo was delicious and good value and my teenage daughter appreciated her soup and very generous bowl of chips.
We were a bit anxious about how wise it was to eat just before the boat trip, but all was good! Our boat trip was around an hour and a half in a RIB (rigid inflatable boat). Waterproofs would have been good as we did get very wet and we needed to warm up with cake and hot chocolate in the cafe afterwards.
We really enjoyed the boat trip around the islands of the Lamb, Craigleith and Bass Rock. Our guide, who knew everything there is to know about them, pointed out all the seabirds and seals and their habitats. It was fascinating to see and learn so much, especially about the gannets, guillemots, shags and kittiwakes. It was early April and we only saw one puffin but there were also several young seals taking a rest on the islands.
Highly recommended - we'd love to do another boat trip, but will find the waterproofs next time! Also, it would probably be a good idea to book the boat trip in advance - there was only one sailing for each of the trips we were considering.
David Attwell — Google review
Nice place to have a coffee and you can shop some gifts kind of things and things for kids as well. You can get a boat ride nearby for individual or a group of people to ride in the sea.
Dharmesh Parmar — Google review
This is very nice place for visit with family although the ticket price is just far too much as this place very old and need necessary update ! It doesn't catch with modern technology and you can see a lot information ...sorry doesn't work broken. But still I will recommended for visit with children.
MATDAR MATDAR — Google review
My husband and I did the Isle of May landing trip in early May through the Seabird Centre and we had such an amazing time! Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and I appreciated that a fairly short (optional) tour was offered before we were given about an hour and a half to explore the island on our own. The trip also included a stop at Bass Rock on the way to the Isle of May. I had been looking forward to doing this for years and I'm so glad we booked the excursion through the Seabird Centre! The centre itself has a little cafe and shop so if you forgot a hat or scarf etc. and are planning on a boat trip you can pick one up there; I thought they were fairly priced.
Elizabeth Phillips — Google review
Very impressed. Accessible centre, very informative and interactive, great for all ages. Loved the 3D shark video and live cameras on the puffins and nesting sea birds. I will be back on a sunny day for a boat trip! Highly recommend.
Louise Harris — Google review
Wonderful venue. Cafe with great views. Bathrooms. Gift store. They are a Conservation centre looking after the water animals.
Tickets to enter the educational section.
Christine Lewis — Google review
Well worth a visit. There is the discovery experience a theatre and lots of things to see and do especially for children. Very nice cafe with viers over East Beach. Free parking and very good disabled access.
Mike Skeel — Google review
Three Island Seabird Seafari - What a fantastic experience this is, highly recommend! The guides are extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and the RIB is actually quite comfortable. I do understand why the Seabird Centre have flagged up that it’s not suitable for people with back and neck issues, as you never know how choppy it might be out at sea.
We’ve been twice now, the first time was on a calmer day so we opted not to wear the waterproofs…but by the time we got out to Bass Rock, safe to say I was drenched and very cold, so 100% recommended wearing the waterproofs - even if you think it’s a calm day, it might not be further out! 😆
Alice M — Google review
A great experience all round! Loads of activities to do and learn from as part of the experience as well as live feeds on islands close by to see the current birds. We got a slight discount as their puffin camera was broken at the time but they were showing a recording from last year's nesting which was great to see! A lot of fun and really educational with some great items in the gift shop. Fully dog friendly too which is a huge bonus
Josie Mellor — Google review
Went on a boat trip to see the islands. It was amazing, lots of puffins, gannets, shags, cormorants, razor bills, guillemots and more! Our skipper/guide was great, very informative and even had photos for people who couldn't see close up without binos. Would go again!
Lucy Stevens — Google review
But disappointed as some parts could not visit. Cafe was busy and staff were pleasant.
Allan Duncan — Google review
Isle of May boat trip was wonderful! The boat staff were friendly and helpful, very informative and made for a great experience. Spent some time looking at Bass Rock from the boat too! ❤️❤️❤️ The centre itself was very nice with a cafe and merch for sale.
Matt Rich — Google review
Nice place in the small picturesque town of North Berwick with a beautiful view of the sea and small surroundings islands including the famous bass rock. Good place for small bite, coffee or good fish and chips. There is also a tour available for the three islands nearby.
Projjal Chakravorty — Google review
Over the years I've been numerous times. The staff have always been so lovely, friendly and efficient. Food has always been fresh and well presented too.
The discovery Centre downstairs is fabulous for all ages. So informative and the staff down there too are so helpful and accommodating.
Jax Dawson — Google review
I had originally planned to visit the place in late December but switched my trip as I had heard that the gannets might still be there till the end of October. The gannets had other ideas so I didn't see any. I did, however, capture the sight of a seal 🦭 in a video.
On my way down to the Centre I asked a couple of locals for the name of an island / rock. I was told it was Craigleith. As this was the first time I had heard this name, I thought it was Craig Leith so continued this train of thought in our conversation. I even said that it looked as though Craig had been severely caught out by the recent flooding.
Even before then I had asked if I could take a photo of a card in a shop so that I could email the image to a friend whose 70th birthday it was that day. I got the photo and sent the email.
The Centre itself, though small, is packed with fascinating items. The highlight, amongst many, was sitting about 8 feet away from a screen to watch 3D videos. A lot of the fish 🐟 only looked to be one foot in front of my face. A video of geese closely following a man on a glider also caught the eye. I hadn't seen that one, maybe, for decades.
In the central area there were several tables and screens providing a lot of information. I particularly liked one game in which I was able to try and mimic a fulmar as it spat at all that came within its reach.
At busier times of the year, I might not have had the time to spend there but I might have seen loads of gannets. Loads? Potentially 150,000.
Best to check with the place as to whether you should buy tickets in advance. At quieter times it isn't but could well be in the summer months.
A place that appeals to all ages.
Oh, yes. North Berwick does have a "sweet spot".
Anthony Roske — Google review
Nice gift shop and café with seats overlooking the sea. We booked one of their boat trips to see the seabirds, but unfortunately it was cancelled due to the weather - obviously not their fault, just one of those things. Would definitely try again if back in North Berwick.
Matthew Reed — Google review
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The Harbour, Harbour Terrace, North Berwick EH39 4SS, United Kingdom
Eden Mill St Andrews is a 19th-century distillery that has been converted into a craft brewery that uses traditional production methods. They offer tours for whisky, gin, and beer with tastings included. Visitors who arrive without booking are still allowed to see the distillery and learn about the whisky-making process. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the tour is informative. Eden Mill offers good value for money as visitors receive a generous number of drinks during their visit.
Very nice guys. We came there without a booking for a tour (required for every type of tour - whisky, gin and beer) but they let us see the distillery and explained to us the whisky making process anyway. After the tour they gave us a tasting of their blends, with a nice take away bag for the driver :)
We really hope their single malts will be as good as the blends and the beers.
Marco Reni — Google review
Had an amazing time touring Eden Mill! And the price for the amount of drinks they give you is a steal.
All the staff were super friendly and the tour was interesting. Hope to visit again after they move into the bigger building.
Carine Abraham — Google review
We stopped in without booking a tour and to our surprise they were extremely kind and accommodating. They showed us around and we got to talk to some of their distillers. It was cool to check out their setup and hear their story. All of their products were fantastic, we had a hard time choosing which one to bring home. Visiting Eden Mill is a must when in St. Andrews!
Barbara Scala — Google review
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Main St, Guardbridge, St Andrews KY16 0UU, United Kingdom
Nestled in the picturesque Perthshire and Angus glens, the Angus Glens Ranger Base serves as a hub for exploring the historic Cateran Trail and the breathtaking Rob Roy Way. The area is steeped in history, with the trail following paths once used by notorious cattle thieves known as Caterans. Visitors can embark on straightforward walks to conquer Munros like Mayar and Driesh, or opt for a stunning route up onto the Cairngorm plateau via Glen Feshie.
Friendly and knowledgeable ranger in the base, knew his stuff and was great for a chat with. The walk was nice, apart from the biting flies, and the view at the end spectacular. Car park £3, but with no change given by the machine; Ask inside the ranger base for change. Would definitely recommend when the trails back open.
Also really cool that the area is drone delivery ready!!
Sam March — Google review
Great are to park up fora day in the hills and glen. Two Munros from here are Mayar and Driesh with straightforward walks in and out through well marked starting point up and onto the hills. Glen Feshie is stunning with a short step route up onto the east of the Cairngorm plateau where both Munros are bagged with easy access. Views on top, on a clear day, are stunning. Become more popular over the year, so can become busy.
Davie B — Google review
The advice from the Ranger was spot on and well worth speaking to. Due to storms trees have blocked routes, meaning some are impassable.
liz greatorex — Google review
Stunning area and a great choice of walks to go on, although some understandably were impassable due to recent storms bringing trees down. But... this feedback is more for The Ranger base.
Sadly, before me and my 2 friends had even left the car park, one of the male rangers who was describing the routes to a group of people at the time, stopped mid sentence to abruptly ask me what I was going to do with the packet when I finished the crisps I was eating at the time, clearly indicating that he expected me to throw it away on one of the routes, when I was just going to put it in my pocket, then a bin when I got back.
Of course when I told him this, I got a very suspicious, rude look and no response, before he turned back to the group he was speaking to. I can only guess this was for no reason other than we were younger than everyone else in the area, while families all around us were eating picnics and taking food up the paths with them.
Such a silly and petty thing to have to bring up in a review, but the assumptive attitude we were treated with in a crowded area when we'd done nothing wrong and had no intention of doing so, was nothing short of embarrassing. Very disappointing...
This was at around 1:45pm on Sunday 17th April 2022.
Stephen Adamson — Google review
Perfect
MoiLovesPlanes — Google review
(Translated by Google) Highly recommended as a starting point for a hike up the Mayar!!
The ranger station is a bit remote, but it is quieter. Parking costs £3 per person. Day (coins only, change at ranger). First you follow the signs on the forest road, which then turns into a beautiful path. After 3.5 km you reach Corry Fee, from there you have a clear view of the wide valley, the path leads to the left of the waterfall onto the ridge and then turns (left) south to the summit of the “Mayar” (6 km). If you decide to take the “Driesh” the second Munro, turn east (left) and follow the path 3.2 km over the small Driesh to the summit.
When the weather is nice, the view from both peaks is simply magnificent!!!
The return route branches off to the northeast after the “small” one in the depression (right).
From there it is about 4 km (1 hour) back to the Ranger Station. For this round I of course recommend good equipment, fitness and alpine experience! Because the weather can change quickly!
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Sehr empfehlenswert als Ausgangspunkt für eine Wanderung auf den Mayar !!
Die RangerStation ist etwas abgelegen, dafür ist es ruhiger. Der Parkplatz kostet £3.- p. Tag (nur Münzen, beim Ranger wechseln). Zuerst folgt man der Beschilderung auf der Forststraße, diese geht dann in einen schönen Weg über. Nach 3,5 Km erreicht man Corry Fee, ab dort ist der Blick frei auf das weite Tal, der Pfad führt links vom Wasserfall auf den Bergrücken und dreht danach (links ) Richtung Süden bis zum Gipfel des „Mayar“ (6 Km)Sollten Sie sich noch für den „Driesh“ den zweiten Munro entscheiden, zweigen sie noch Osten (links) ab und folgen dem Pfad 3,2 Km über den kleinen Driesh zum Gipfel.
Die Aussicht ist bei Schönwetter von beiden Gipfeln einfach grandios !!!
Der Rückweg zweigt nach dem „kleinen“ in der Senke (rechts) nach Nordosten ab.
Von da sind es ca. 4 Km (1 Stunde) zurück zur RangerStation. Für diese Runde empfehle ich natürlich gute Ausrüstung, Kondition und alpine Erfahrung! Denn das Wetter kann sich schnell ändern!
Discovery Point is a three-masted ship with artefacts from Captain Scott's Antarctic expedition on display. This important historical landmark is located in Dundee and is a great family attraction. You can also go aboard the ship to explore its cabins and exhibits from the original crew.
This is a really nice piece of living history, giving visitors some insight into what it was like to explore extreme conditions of the Antartic in a big wooden box.
Interesting galleries and displays, the ship itself is in really good condition and has good access to all the important areas which you are free enjoy at your leisure.
It was not very crowded on the day we visited.
Alan Holt — Google review
Discovery Point interprets the history of the RRS Discovery, with displays focusing on the British National Antarctic Expedition of 1901-1904 led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott. The collections on display primarily relate to the history of the ship and the men who served on her, and they vary from navigational instruments and scientific specimens collected on the ship's expeditions to personal objects that vividly represent daily life for polar explorers of the period.
Moored at Discovery Point you will find Scott's ship RRS Discovery, where you will follow in the footsteps of him and his crew, see how they lived, what they ate, and witness their hardships and their triumphs.
A great day out for all the family.
John A — Google review
A wonderful museum and a tribute to people, endeavour, ingenuity, courage and determination. Beautifully laid out, you are led through a story before touching the history that is the ship. A wonderful setting staffed by truly motivated people.
Ian Williams — Google review
Great museum, so much information about the building of the ship and its journeys into the antarctic. Follow the route round ,learning everything about the ship and its crew,the hardships they encountered, and how they overcame them. After that, you can board The Discovery and experience some of it yourself. A wonderful day out that is good value,especially if you get the joint entry ticket to Verdant Works.
Lyn Bostock — Google review
Good exhibitions in museum with some very good films about the ship and antarctic exploration in general. The ship itself is very interesting to walk around with information in all the different sections. Exceeded expectations and enjoyed it alot would be 5 stars but part of the museum was closed for redevelopment at the time of visit.
David C — Google review
Oh if you ever have the chance to come see Discovery. Then do we have had an amazing time. Learning listening and seeing the greatest of history. Oh to stan on this great ship. To hold the wheel where these , greatest men worked to reach the Antarctic. I loved everything ❤️
Susan Richardson — Google review
Just on Thursday we were happy to present Ukrainians Together at Discovery point for the TSI Showcase event organized by Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action and Dundee Social Enterprise Network. Amazing venue and warm atmosphere. Thank you
Vitaliy Diakov — Google review
This is the amazing story of the earliest voyages to the most inhospitable place on earth, the Antarctic. Excellent displays of artefacts and stories about the crew and the hardships they endured and the incredible Captain Scott. There's also the dome gallery with a panoramic view of Dundee and the Tay. The highlight though is the RRS Discovery, built by skilled local shipbuilders to cope with the harsh Antarctic conditions which helped it endure two years trapped in ice. The expeditions were mainly scientific and were absolutely groundbreaking. This is all part of British and world history. There is also a very good cafe and shop. Combine the ticket with a visit to the Verdant jute mill.
Nuts — Google review
What a very interesting place to visit so much history.
Great information from photos, short films and exhibits.
The tour around the ship was great with such a feeling of what it might have been like to sail on such an amazing ship from our history.
Shop was full of interesting souvenirs.
Cafe wasn't open because of refurbishment but they had a pop up cafe outside to sit and relax after a great days tour.
Staff were all very friendly and helpful.
Steve Allchin — Google review
World class exhibition.
Phenomenal, you'll need 2hrs here - at least.
Even better than I imagined. I was really rushing and there's a lot to read and watch and was struggling to complete it all in 90 minutes.
Extremely educational for all ages. One of the best exhibitions I've been to. Well done to everyone involved. Unfortunately I never had time to go up into the dome and you'll need to book a slot for this.
This is one of the many reasons to come and visit Dundee.
chris james — Google review
Fascinating look around the Discovery (ship) and a somewhat challengingly large plate of Haggis Nacho's in the café.
The Discovery Centre is worth looking around and we enjoyed the informative multi media show that is held inside the dome at the op of the building.
Then over to the V&A. We'd heard a few negative reports of this and so were pleasantly surprised that it was not too bad. And as a bonus, from inside, the building provides some lovely view of its self, both its interior and exterior.
There is not a heap of stuff to see but there were some very interesting items. And they were not pulling the con trick of charging to see things, once they've obeyed their legal obligation by allowing free entry (into the building) as per the V&A London
Nick Hoar — Google review
I really enjoyed wandering around the museum and Discovery itself. Fascinating, full of information, friendly staff great day out. The ship is something else - 2 years living on that with little heat and a load of unkempt blokes eating seals!
Colin King — Google review
Amazing ship, can't begin to imagine the hardships the crew went through but lots of detail on board explained living circumstances at the time. Highly recommend a visit, we went round it twice and would still go back.
Arlene Kennedy — Google review
Discovery Point and RRS Discovery in Scotland was amazing! And so detailed!!!!!!!
Plus the photographer that captured everything in Antarctica at -70 degrees !!! Omg that’s insane!, mind-blowing! Deserves an award!
Things I loved;
-The attention to detail and the immersive nature of the exhibits made this visit outstanding. The blend of education and entertainment was spot-on.
-Dundee residents get in free, and it's £17 for others, totally worth it.
-The museum's hidden gem is the stunning huge ship with an on-site guide ready to answer questions.
-The Antarctica-themed short film at the end provided additional depth to the visit, creating a comprehensive and memorable journey.
5/5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Olasubomi Akanni — Google review
A lovely little place dedicated to the preservation of a masterful ship. In days gone by, Scotland was one of the great shipbuilding capitals of the world. This ship, in its classic, old fashioned design, is a wonderful emblem of that naval history. There's an elegance to the design but also a power and forcefulness: these are the kinds of ships that travelled through stormy and wrathful seas for glory and for patriotism, building Britain commercially and militarily into the country that it is. The character of the nation was forged in the tides and the storms, onboard noble ships like this. The fact that this ship is still in impeccable and shining condition is impressive.
Joshua Fagan — Google review
Good visit but perhaps slightly overpriced. Good that your ticket gives you free entry for a year though, not that I’ll probably use as live about 50 miles away.
Peter McPherson — Google review
This was an awesome experience. They do give Student discounts if you can show your student card. You get to freely explore the 3 different levels of the discovery ship. The museum before the ship is full of cool movies and learning experiences. Highly recommend this!
Riane Mcconnell — Google review
There are so much things and details in this place.I love the museum's is video shows can bring you back to that heroically history and the ship is beautiful. I think I will visit again.
Neil Wong — Google review
This is an excellent museum all about RRS Discovery the history of the exhibition with plenty of items to look at and of course the actual ship to board and explore. The cafe also serves nice food.
James Kimbley — Google review
Participated in a seminar at their conference hall. The view and amenities are good, and the service was on par. Really enjoyed my time there.
The National Museum of Flight is an open-air museum featuring a collection of aircraft, including the iconic Concorde and Boeing 707. The site is extensive, and visitors are provided with a map upon arrival. It is dog-friendly and has plenty of amenities such as a kids assault course, cafe, picnic area, seating inside and outside. There are volunteers available to assist guests throughout their visit. The exhibits are top-notch with three airplanes accessible for walking in or viewing in a theatre setting.
The place is huge, but you can park quite in the middle. Not too many planes, but the ones on show are all pretty unique, lots of info provided. The Concorde experience alone is quite worth the visit. It was easy to spend the whole day, esp if you go to the cafe twice, like we did. Excellent, no-fuss hot food and drink options, big portions. The hangars are not heated, and there is quite a bit of walking outside if you want to see everything.
Katalin Agoston — Google review
Great place to visit with kids. Really good cafe, not too expensive (but not cheap!) But really good selection especially for kids. And it's got a Concorde, what's not to love! Well... I do think it's worth having something about climate change and the future of air travel, that would be fascinating.
Naomi McAuliffe (Naomi Mack) — Google review
Fantastic day out really fascinating! Definitely worth going to the conservation hangar to hear about the work being done in the background. Going inside the concord there was amazing and the combination of both civil and military aviation was great. Also worth going right now because of the brick history with episodes of history told in Lego, really fun!
Finn walton — Google review
A great collection of aviation exhibitions! The Concorde Experience was amazing and the highlight of the trip! You can walk inside the plane and find all about different stakeholders involved and items used inside. Same with the other planes as well! The staff were really friendly too, providing us with insightful facts about the aircraft!
Would return just for Concorde to be honest because it is so impressive! Highly recommend!
Top Tier Trips — Google review
Brilliant pla especially, well laid out, the concord was spectacular, as was the military side, worth going to see planes from all eras. One star less ?? Yes no hot food in cafe. Guy serving stood and watched us for at least 2 minutes while we looked at menu on wall above him, place an order THEN he tells us no hot food, just prepacked sandwiches in a fridge, poor service. Cheesiest and nicest staff worked in the shop, great shop and everyone was asked whether first time visiting or needed assistance and they were brilliant. Even the lady at the entry site was very nice
Neil Service — Google review
A place must have to explore. I feel so humble to just touch some of the planes on display which carry so much of the history. Concord oh yes you can go inside and feel it for yourself. The staff were amazing and so friendly. Very well accessible for disable people. Free parking and the cafeteria is amazing please don’t forget to have a scone as it’s a must to try and when you try for yourself then you will know why. A very good place to take your kids with you as their is so much for everyone to experience and explore as well. We spent a good three hours and really enjoyed every single bit of it.
Prince Pervez — Google review
This is a great day out, we visited on school holidays and it wasn't too busy. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. The planes are great to see, you can go onboard several including concord.
It is quite a large site with several different hangers to walk between but very accessible and all on flat ground. Although there is stairs into the aircrafts.
Our favourite part of the day was the interactive area where we easily spent over an hour doing the different activities, adults and children loved it and had fun.
There is a cafe on site, we found it fairly reasonably average price for a tourist attraction and the food was nice.
Definitely recommend a visit here.
Victoria Topping — Google review
Really enjoyed being up close to these many historical aircraft. The sheer size of many of them was surprising particularly the Vulcan. Obviously the Concorde experience was great. Whether it's funding or just time constraints, but some of the aircraft could really do with fresh paint. Overall a great experience and thanks to all those involved.
Nigel Johnston — Google review
This is a great little hidden gem near the village of East Linton on the road from Edinburgh heading south to North Berwick. A fair sized collection of aircraft is to be found here.It is even. good to visit even on a rainy day as most aircraft are under cover. Here you can see concorde in all its splendour and outdoors is the magnificent Vulcan Bomber, a few of which ate still flying.There is a beautifully preserved Spitfire but jewel in the Crown of the Collection is the WW2 Luftwaffe Messerschmit Komet. The worlds first rocket powered operational fighter plane.Many missions were suicidal as the tiny plane jettisoned its wheels upon take off and had to rely on the skill of the pilot to land in soft ground on a metal skid . Many planes exploded on landing cos of the volatility of the remaining rocket fuel in the tanks.
A fascinating place.There is a cafeteria and shop to rest in after walking around marvelling at the Aviation wonders of the past.
Dennis Smalley — Google review
Incredible place. Professional staff. People make the difference. We were greeted by smiling staff, helping out with the event, advising where to park. The museum itself holds incredible pieces of history. Thank you all for the great day we had.
W G (WestGigo) — Google review
FANTASTIC Day out. So much to see and do. You get a map of the site cos it's so big . Its Dog friendly (bonus) kids assault course cafe plenty of seating inside and out and there is a picnic arer aswell . It's a very clean site plenty of parking loads of volunteers to help you out. The exhibit s are first class . Concord it spectacular to see. There are three planes that you can Go and walk in. One that is a theatre also. There is one building called Fantastic Flight and its is full of great activities to keep kids and adults happy like Flight simulator to quick reaction test. We where there for 4 hours and still had a few things to see . We would definitely go back. If you go have a great time ✈️🛩🛫🛬🚁💺
Charlene Linney — Google review
Great afternoon out! It had been a few years since our last visit and there has been clear significant investment, with upgraded displays, signage, a WW2 East Fortune exhibit, and a fantastic interactive hands on science of flight area which all kids, big and small, really enjoyed! The volunteer guides were friendly and very knowledgeable, whilst being unobtrusive and yet always available. The cafe was great, and all in all, we loved it!
Lisa M — Google review
Excellent aviation museum. So much to see and learn about. So many classic planes. It is a comprehensive collection.
We arrived at lunch time and ran out of time. Best to allow all day and be able to do as much as you wish. And still I think it would be difficult to do it all properly!
All good, well worth the money 😎👍👍👍
Mark Poley — Google review
An amazing place to visit and actually get inside a Concorde plane. The volunteers are really helpful and friendly. There is plenty of parking and the admission prices are very reasonable. Make to checkout other hangers which have many historical planes and memoirs. It's a very clear 5 stars and a strong recommendation from me to visit if you are interested. You can book tickets online if you don't want to wait at the entrance.
nuric — Google review
Amazing place for anyone who are interested in aviation. Staff is helpful and lovely. Easy to spend few hours without even noticing. Main attraction is undoubtedly the Concorde, it is definitely must see. Had a great time, absolutely recommended.
Free parking inside
Csaba K — Google review
We went on a free weekend but there were a lot of great exhibits and we spent the best part of 5 hours there.
Parking is plentiful.
There's quite a lot of outdoor walking between exhibits so bare that in mind when preparing for your day. There's a fun playground and shop. The Fantastic Flight and Concorde exhibits are definitely the highlight. One or two of the exhibits close at 16:00 so bear that in mind. There's lots of open space so even on a busy weekend it never felt overwhelming.
Plenty of toilets in and around the Concorde exhibition.
The cafe has decent food and options and prices are in line with most museum and zoo cafes.
If we lived more locally we would definitely be interested in the family year pass as this seems like great value for money.
Gareth Baird — Google review
We arrived a bit late in the day so only had an hour to spend before they closed, however we still massively enjoyed it. The staff are all really lovely and clearly knowledgeable about the aircraft. Highly recommend going to see the Concorde.
Jasmine Jefferies — Google review
This is well worth the stop, even if you have kids that get bored in museums. They have lots of neat things for the kids to do at each place, and for the adults, it is a great chance to see some planes you might never see again.
Brandi Herzog — Google review
spent nearly all day here, staff are really helpful and friendly, we made paper airplanes and had a really good laugh, some of the planes on show are just amazing to see, would definitely recommend a visit!
lauren perkins — Google review
My 3 yr old loved it! He had so much fun, and it was pretty great for us the adults as it was educational and interesting. The staff that worked there was very friendly. The gift shop had quite a selection of gifts for purchase. The cafe was really cute and had really nice food as well!
DIANA VIDEV — Google review
Love this place. Wish we lived closer but hey ho. One bad thing... it makes me wish id had the chance to fly on Concorde! Love the military planes and the history of the airfield is fascinating. Some of the outdoor planes are a bit shabby and thats a shame as i love the Vulcan and its story in Operation Black Buck. Close up you can see how huge it is. The Concorde walk through is so cool my kids love it.
I love travel kids love Disney — Google review
Nice place to visit some of the legendary British aircraft, especially the Concorde. it had great and well conditioned preserves which visitors could walk close to see and even walk into some of the old aircrafts and have a view of the interiors and cockpit. It was a great place with historic stories and also physical experience.
JJJ Dexter — Google review
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East Fortune Airfield, B1347, North Berwick EH39 5LF, United Kingdom
Located just outside the city of Dundee, Camperdown Country Park is a 400-acre escape from the bustle of everyday life. With over 190 species of trees and wildlife to be found, it's a great place to spend a day with family or friends. In addition to its stunning neo-classical architecture, the park also hosts a variety of events throughout the year.
This is the best play park I've been to in Scotland,catering for all ages.You could spend a whole day watching their imaginations run free. 4 different play areas inc. Zip wires
J.C Castelo — Google review
Really enjoyed the country park with the kids. Lots to do for my child with a disability and finally we did make it on boxing day which surprisingly was not at all busy. Most of the time the play parks can get very busy. Also there are electric car chargers in the parking lot if you do visit. Great addition.
Abhishek Behl — Google review
Great park with loads of things for the kids to do. Fairly modern equipment but the thing that lets it down is the toilets. There are a fair few but most had no toilet roll in them, some had human excriment all over the seat, some had wee on the seats and there was NO handwash or soap in any or on any of the sinks. Quite disgusting with the amount of people going in and out.
L L — Google review
Fabulous park that caters for all. Well maintained. Dundee City Council get Camperdown House up to scratch & open as a wedding venue!! It's a bit of an eyesore at present and let's you down.
Liz Blackham — Google review
Camperdown park is great for a walk with the family and/or dogs. Also great for a run/jog. The paths are well maintained by the council and suitable for cycling.
There is a large play park which is very popular with children. With plenty car parking spaces.
The wildlife park is also worth a visit. Lots of well cared for animals and very reasonable prices entry.
There are also tennis courts open to help public.
Public toilets also available in various spots around the park.
Greg A — Google review
Really big park lots for the children to do. Lovely grounds and space for walks with dogs and to run around in. We went when it was a bit wet but that didn't stop us having fun
Gemma Horsburgh — Google review
Excellent park for all ages, with plenty to do. Kids loved the multiple play parks. Great place to spend an entire day!!
Andy Carder — Google review
It's a lovely park but lacking so much. Its a huge park and it has so much potential for more things like train track for kids. Pond with ducks. Etc etc. The play area for the kids is great, but not enough for a park this big. Zoo is OK but not for everyone.
Z A — Google review
One of the best places to go and relax.
The kids park is very well sized with a lot of things to do over there including outdoor barbecues!
Toni Raev — Google review
Lovely area with plenty of open space for dog walks. Several parks for various ages, including an adult exercise park.
Only let down was that the toilets were locked and closed, including baby changing, however I'm assuming this was due to the time of year and the cafe nearby had toilets.
Chloe Tate — Google review
This has to be one of the best play grounds in Scotland that I have ever come across. I was already good and then I was further extended a couple of years ago. There are plenty of parking and also toilet facilties available. You will also find plenty of seating in various forms. The setting within the Camperdown Park is also pretty incredible and to just wander through and take in. Top marks and a must visit if you're in Dundee and have young and even toddlers. We were there at 8.30am and it was getting cleaned and tidied up by the council cleaning which was good to see. All the activities the kids went on, 3 yr and 6 yr old was functioning perfectly. Great way to spend a few hours 👍
Kim Kjaerside — Google review
I went here recently with a friend and really enjoyed it!
The park has not changed in the years I have been going to it. The place is kept clean, very spacious and the park is a great area for the children to play in.
The zoo was a great delight, plenty of animals to see and the cafe is a good place for decent food at a great price!
I did not get signal in the cafe, but they have free WiFi, so did not loose out.
This is a must for the family!
William Baskerville — Google review
We love it here! It's huge and when it's flooded it's even better!!
Heather Waters — Google review
Great place for walking the dog and entertaining the kids. Since the council golf course closed down during the pandemic there are even more great options for walks. Just mind the dog poo everywhere...
This is a little gem of a find. Staff are brilliant and funny and the food is top notch.
Definitely will be returning here next time we are up this way.
Victor Vasquez — Google review
Absolutely sensational, what a superb breakfast!! An excellent menu, & as a recommendation, the Harbour Masters Leeky Eggs is a must! The service was brilliant, the lads are wonderfully friendly making it a very joyful and wholesome experience. Very deserving of the high rating! Loved it!:)
Johnny V — Google review
Great building great location lots of free parking.
On Fife Coastal path and interesting museum underneath
Food in Cafe is recommended by everyone so a don’t miss if in the area.
William Harrack — Google review
Went for a breakfast due to great reviews and wasn't disappointed. Place was very clean. Food was freshly prepared by order and flavorful, coffee was very good and service was exceptionally good as well. You can order takeaway from outside or sit in.
Even prices were great. I'd suggest to tip generously for great food and service for such prices.
Elina Skudra — Google review
Lovely cafe in the harbour, staff were friendly and accommodating as initial visit wasn't booked. Nice selection of menu items but would be nice to see more fresh items such as salad/fruit available. Bread for sandwiches could be slightly fresher as tuna sandwich was a bit dry. Overall though a decent place 👍🏼
Justin Martin — Google review
Lovely! Visiting from America and enjoying this beautiful town. This cafe was lovely, good was great and service was excellent!
Michelle Gutierrez — Google review
Beautifully done out. Wonderful, friendly staff, and gorgeous iced coffee and cake xx would fully recommend. Wishing them all the best with their opening tonight xx
Gwyneth Morgan — Google review
Fantastic place.
Quality food and the coffee is great too, definitely don't scrimp and scrape where it comes to quality products.
Very dog friendly and people friendly too.
I asked to move a table so we could sit alongside friends visiting from England and nothing was too much trouble
David Newton — Google review
Great location overlooking the harbour.
Friendly staff.
Book in advance as it is busy.
Food was freshly prepared but it was a bit bland on this occasion.
Crow Mountain Biking — Google review
This cafe is a hidden gem. It’s lovely inside, very roomy and immaculately clean. The staff are super friendly and welcomed our little dog. In fact he was given a little sausage treat. It’s virtually at the harbour where there is a good sized car park very close by and is yards from the Fife Coastal Path. We can’t wait to return. Loved it!
Em M — Google review
The best coffee I have had since leaving Melbourne 4 weeks ago.
The staff are friendly and will have a chat.
Their coffee is roasted locally, less than a mile away.
Baked goods are great and fresh.
Also the best prices I have seen. I had a great coffee and a fresh scone for under £4.
It was so good I returned the next day after having a terrible hotel coffee.
Elizabeth North-Williamsz — Google review
Dropped in for lunch at this busy cafe ,We took the Soup and Toastie option with Sweet Potato and chilli soup and a Chicken Mayo toastie while my partner had the Brie and Ham Toastie and 2 cans of Ginger Beer all for under £20.00 Excellent value
Leslie Mitchell — Google review
Food was amazing, pet friendly. The waiter got my order wrong but they were so nice and had my food made fresh again. Very accomodating and pet friendly. Highly recommend!! 🐶
Navjot Shahi — Google review
True gem. Tables can get full quickly, but really nice location for cafe. I don't drink coffee myself but my mom told it was best coffee she ever had. Tuna sandwich was also good.
Rowan — Google review
Under new management, this used to be run by Fife Council but they gave up, which was a pity because its the only place in the area to get a coffee, something to eat or use the toilet. However, as stated, it's now privately run. There is a doorway at the top of stairs for takeaway, or you can use the main entrance for the cafe if you prefer to sit in. There is a disabled ramp with extra wide doors at the main entrance. This is where the toilets are, too. I only stopped for a latte to go, on my visit which tasted strong but it had too much froth, it wasn't very hot and at £3.30 a bit expensive for the size ( a large was smaller than say a regular at McDonalds). However it is a great place to chill whilst on your Outlander tour, walking down from Ravenscraig Park ( access via the beach on the opposite side of the harbour or up Hot Pot Wynd) or whilst just visiting Dysart, the beachfront or harbour. If you are entering or exiting from the main door, beware of the main road as there is no footpath on the cafe side and if you are using the stairs to get takeaway, beware of the possibility of cars coming around the corner from the harbour side. The servers were polite, prompt, and well presented.
Berglas71 — Google review
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The Harbourmasters House, Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart, Kirkcaldy KY1 2TQ, United Kingdom
Falkland Palace is a beautiful, restored palace in Falkland, Scotland. The palace includes a beautiful garden with ornate painted ceilings and a tennis court from 1539. It is a great place to visit for its peaceful surroundings and interesting history.
Great place to visit. The first ever tennis court is here. Lots to see. Beautiful gardens. A small gift shop is on site. Not good for people with limited mobility as there are lots of stairs & most are spiral. Falkland itself is a lovely wee place. Some nice places to eat. & walks nearby.
Marina C — Google review
There is limited parking outside the palace & gardens but the main car park is 10 Min walk and has about 60 spaces and 2 spaces for electric vehicles and it is free. The palace is still lived in so your not allowed to take photographs inside the building. If you have mobility issues the palace can be difficult to get around as there is 3 levels of stairs and there a bit uneven in places but you can go to the garden for walk around. When you start you need to start at the top floor and work your way down. Most of the staff were in costume and are very pleasant and very informative. A few of the rooms were closed due to unforeseen circumstances. To keep the kids entertained they can do a Lego find the figures quiz. The gardens are well maintained and really nice to walk around or sit and enjoy the scenery. The tennis court was a bit of a disappointment. I know there the oldest one in the world but when you look at them it feels like your in prison. The plus point is the birds have nests in the building roof and you can see the baby birds getting food but just watch as you walk in as they use the main door to come in and out and are very fast.The The orchard has picnic tables and a large grass area. As you enter the orchard there is a small shed and you can take out the play items (crochet set, large connect 4,etc. The only toilets are beside the shop. When you finish you should take a walk around the town. It feels like you've went back in time and it's really nice to walk around weather permitting.
John Rundell — Google review
A pretty part of Scotland, indeed! The town is very well kept, you can feel the pride of its inhabitants in the air. The palace itself is a real gem. The vast gardens are perfect for a stroll in the sun or a picnic. Lots of lovely cafés around as well.
Marianna Balwierz — Google review
We found the Palace to be very interesting.
Upon entering, we were met with a very informative but strict member of staff who complained about one of our party having a bag. (Resulting in a 4 star rather than 5).
When we reached the second level , we met with a fantastic guide who showed us all the details, including many small mason markings on the stone work and very intricate details on the bed and the martial chest.
The entire palce felt very welcoming and the grounds were amazing.
100% recomed
Honest Trip Reviews ltd. — Google review
Really enjoyed our visit to the palace, more so as they had guides to tell you the history which makes it more interesting. Due to covid this has been lacking much better than reading information on cards. Guides help bring the history alive.
Sharon Christie — Google review
Allow yourself time for this attraction, the Village, Palace & apothecary gardens combined make for a interesting place to visit. The village people are friendly, there's nice tearooms & shop's around the Palace. The Palace staff & guides are very knowledgeable & helpful.
I've drove passed by the Palace a few times but never new the extent of the Palace, grounds & gardens etc.
In my opinion a good place for a few hours visit on a nice sunny day.
Always check opening hours before your visit.
Alex56 — Google review
A great place to appreciate the history of someone's family home and historical significance, beautiful garden and surrounding area.
Glad we went, even though the weather was not so good.
Barry Stevens — Google review
Always calm and peaceful to visit. Great for families as well. So much to see. The grounds are wonderful. Pack a picnic or visit a local cafe. Be sure to go into the Royal Tennis Court and see the shallows.
Joe Kurtzke — Google review
We really loved our visit here. The village is cosy and beautiful and the Palace was really interesting with excellent information given by the hosts in the main rooms of interest.
We liked it so much that we went back a couple of weeks later to see A Midsummer Night's Dream performed in the gardens.
All tucked away in my mind's happy memories box now. 🙂
Travel Malarkey — Google review
I was so impressed by Falkland and it’s heritage. Palace exhibition looks nice but gardens impressed me more. You can buy ticket for the whole complex or just for garden. I definitely recommend to visit this small town and have enough time to walk through it’s streets and enjoy this amazing historical place.
Nataliya Yatsenko — Google review
Delightful garden. Shop excellent too. It has the oldest tennis court in the world too.
Sabita Lawson — Google review
Excellent place to visit. Wonderful rooms to see and guides in all of them. Had the advantage of a Scots cousin with me who knew the place well. The palace has the worlds oldest real tennis court.
Colin Green — Google review
I came as a guest on one of the Outlander tours and of course found so much more. A beautiful church, a monument, cute shops and places to grab a bite.
Kim Breneisen — Google review
Enjoyed our time at the palace, the staff inside the rooms told great stories and lots of interesting pieces about the outside and its inhabitants, such a rich history and glad we went around.
Interesting to see the oldest tennis court still in use as well.
Jamie Palliser — Google review
I went on the Falkland Palace tour a couple weeks ago and it was lovely! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and was great at answering questions. I will caution people with young children that this is not the sort of place kids can run around. While on the tour you are not allowed to touch or lean on anything due to everything being antique. I wouldn't take a young child- there were a couple in our tour group and they weren't old enough to appreciate the rich history of the Palace and were quite bored and fidgety and had to be reminded to not touch anything on multiple occasions. The grounds are gorgeous and very picturesque. Highly recommend for teens and adults. Also, there is a lot of narrow, winding staircases that would not be suitable for anyone with mobility issues.
Diana Duhon — Google review
We visited for a day out, something to do while staying local. It was a nice day out, sun shining and a nice walk round the gardens. I feel the palace was a bit lacking, quite interesting and a lot of history but a number of areas were closed and i felt a bit rushed through the rooms.
Graeme — Google review
Beautiful place to visit and a walk through the village is like going back in time. Lovely little shops and excellent places to eat. We bought some really delicious rolls from the bakery right across the road from the Palace and enjoyed our breakfast in the Palace gardens which are beautifully kept. The Palace is still a residence so photos inside are not permitted.
D B — Google review
A beautiful building and gardens with lots to see.
Guides in the rooms were very knowledgeable with lots of interesting things to say about the history of the palace.
The gardens were beautiful with lots to see, including the world's oldest royal tennis court!
Well worth a visit.
Andrew — Google review
Lovely gardens, beautifully maintained, a medieval Royal Tennis court.
The Palace rooms are filled with ancient treasures. Sadly no pictures allowed inside.
But well worth a visit. You need to park on the street or in the free public car park.
Duncan Strathie — Google review
Highly recommend!! The cost is pretty cheap. However we unfortunately went on a not so lovely day with the weather so the gardens were unfortunately closed and I didn't get to experience that. But the history we learned of the castle was great!! The staff are all very friendly and knowledgeable!!
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East Port, Falkland, Cupar KY15 7BY, United Kingdom
The stunning white sand beach of Portobello is a popular spot for Edinburgh visitors to spend their time in the summer. In addition to being a great place to relax, the beach is also known for hosting events throughout the year that make it even more special. Free and family-friendly, Portobello Beach is perfect for a sunny day out.
Such a wonderful beach, with amazing views! Suitable to visit all year round with a fantastic coastline to walk down and take in the views during anytime of the day whether it be sunset or sunrise - perfect spot for beach walks/families during the summer time especially when it's slightly warmer.
Okyanus Ari — Google review
Portobello Promenade, restaurants and outside eating/drinking areas are lovely.
We visit every year in August and the whole vibe while being there is fabulous!!
Portobello High St, Artisan shops, restaurants, gift shops and unique, small businesses are all fantastic.
Great choices available, with a variety to suit everyone. The Produce is local which helps to support the authenticity and originality of the area.
May it continue to thrive.
Here's to next year, 2023 🏴
Mary Nikoloff — Google review
Alluring beach in Portobello. Charming vintage seaside houses emerge along a wide dog friendly promenade along the coast. On the other side we find a really roomy beach with fine sand perfect for a summer bath or for flying your kite the rest of the year.
Alex Segalés — Google review
I wasn't expecting a gorgeous beach but it was still a pretty one, very accessible even with bus and had lots to do. We were lucky the weather was great. Sat there enjoy the breeze, had a stroll and watch dogs. Was a little crowded as it was on a weekend. There were also lotsa affordable cafe and restaurants to choose from, and you can sit outdoor to enjoy the beach view!
L X — Google review
Edinburgh best beach , plenty space for long walks , casino , restaurants, coffee ☕ from multiple stands. Best place to spend Weekend afternoon. Sometimes you could find inflatables for kids and multiple places which sell ice creams 🍦🍨🍦🍨🍦. Bring a football ⚽ at low tide or kite 🪁 if wind blows , endless fun 😊
tony montana — Google review
Portobello Beach is a lovely beach to spend quality family time in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is very neat, serene, and offers nice view across the ocean. A lovely place to visit.
Samuel Nero — Google review
Portobello Beach is a hidden gem on the outskirts of Edinburgh that offers a delightful coastal escape. As soon as I arrived, the charm of this sandy shore swept me off my feet. The beach stretches out gracefully, inviting visitors to take a leisurely stroll or bask in the sun while enjoying the refreshing sea breeze.
MJ — Google review
There is plenty of off street parking.
The beach is very clean and sandy, with spectacular views. Public toilets are available.
There are great walks along the promenade, which is dotted with plenty of seating areas, cafes, snack bars and Ice cream parlours.
Barbara Bowen — Google review
A fabulous place just a short ride from Edinburgh town centre. It's a great place to stroll along the promenade in all seasons. In winter you can have a warming coffee or hot chocolate, and in summer a nice cold lager or glass of wine. Beware of the bike riders which thunder down the prom silently though!
Leslie Jones — Google review
Nice weekend activity on a warm day. Long coastal line and walking path. Sand is soft to run and play games on it. A lot of eating and drinking opportunities around but almost always expect a queue. There are free public toilets too.
Yusuf Koca — Google review
Nice walk along the beach , pretty views and there was a few little cafes along the front. The beach was quite dirty and looked poorly looked after ):
aoife — Google review
I wasn't expecting a gorgeous beach but it was still a pretty one, very accessible even with bus and had lots to do. We were lucky the weather was great. Sat there enjoy the breeze, had a stroll and watch dogs. Was a little crowded as it was on a weekend. There were also lotsa affordable cafe and restaurants to choose from, and you can sit outdoor to enjoy the beach view!
Mohit Mor — Google review
Very nice walking paths, and neat that your allowed to have a fire pit on the beaches at night. Firewood sales available. A few brave folks were doing cold water night swims when we visited. Very limited for public toilets and changing areas. Kids parks along walkway do not have lights at night (still fun). Highly recommended even at night for a visit.
Hello House — Google review
This is an excellent beach with cafes all along. At low tide the water recedes quite a lot so you can walk all the way near the sea. It's really nice even on a cloudy day and I'd recommend you visit.
nuric — Google review
This beach is a must visit for beach and sunshine lovers alike. With arcades, cafés, pubs, bars, and much more.
The popular Nobles Amusements are also located on the promenade.
The beach is also a dedicated Bathing area, so if you fancy a splash, or even just to dip your toes in the water, the waters await, alternatively you can soak up the sunshine, and take off the weight on your feet, or maybe even more, and just have a nice time, just beware of the sand in your clothes.
EnchantGaming997 David Taynton — Google review
First off my wife and I went in late August 2023 so the weather was decent and unusually nice for Scotland... Her being from the Philippines, she wanted to go to a beach while we were here. This being about the only one I could find, here we are :) the beach is sandy with small rocks around through it but not so bad with them you can't walk comfortably without shoes. There's quite a few activities here including a large arcade which we enjoyed. Not much for kids directly though as besides the arcade there was only a small playground of maybe 35sqm... Possibly smaller even. I'm not good at measuring. All in all a good place to spend an afternoon but nothing terribly exciting here.
Andrew Bard — Google review
A visit to the beach is a must every summer, and in the last few year Portobello has really stepped up it's game! The last few times I've visited it's been clean and not too busy, with plenty of restaurants, cafés and places offering ice cream! It's great if you fancy a long walk as it stretches on quite far, and if you aren't wearing the right shoes to walk in the sand there's a path adjacent to the coast which is perfect! There's plenty of parking around too which is great, but frequent buses stop close by as well! It's fab!
Meera Joshi — Google review
Nice place for a walk or cycle along the strand for some fish and chips without being attacked by sea gulls.
Stuart Kerr — Google review
Beautiful and Nice beach in Edinburg. It's a sandy beach. Anyone who wants to have some calm and quiet personal or family time, can be a good option for them. But one thing is missing badly. For those who do not look for beach side activities, it is a good place to go there. Including lots of activities, sports, games, or any other things can make it more attractive to all kinds of people. For the kids, only a little playground is there. If there would be some interesting riders over there would be more meaningful tours for the family having kids. There are also few food shops there. Except these, you will love this place that's for sure.
Md. Atiqur Rahman — Google review
Great place to relax, have a walk or even exercise. Plenty of sand line, clear water.
W G (WestGigo) — Google review
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1 Promenade, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 2DX, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World is a zoo located outside of Edinburgh that features a variety of animals, including snakes, insects, and spiders. The zoo is family-friendly and has an environment that encourages learning.
Loved our visit today with my 10 month old daughter. She wasn't as keen on the reptiles (just her age) but loved the plants amd butterflies. Spent 1.5 hours in the greenhouse
Kirsty Hamill — Google review
Inside really isn’t very big at all. There’s only 2 little parts you can walk in, one for the butterflies and such and the other for the insects. Very very small indeed.
There was a gift shop on site which seemed bigger then the actual site itself.
We wasn’t impressed with the size of this at all. The animals inside were alright though. The path was wobbly in some places but was okay.
Rachel Hall — Google review
Lovely wee place to take the kids for an hour or two. They loved being surrounded by butterflies and seeing the wee chickens roaming about them. Good interactive moments as well when the turtle was brought out for a feed and a brush. Nice wee selection of reptiles and spiders also. Handy being beside a huge Dobbies garden centre for lunch and soft play also. Tickets are all day so you can come and go as you please.
Colin Kirk — Google review
I love this place. The staff are very informative and friendly and could answer my many questions about the insects and reptiles. One staff member showed us a butterfly and how its wings can look like a snake head or owl eyes. Great defence system.
Its a one way system at the moment due to covid and there were plenty of hand sanitation points. And we were unable to handle the snakes, spiders etc for the same reason. Understandable.
My grandson loved the tortoises. When leaving we were able to buy a few toys with it being so reasonably priced. My only grumble is I wish it was so much bigger. I could spend all day in this place if it was. Highly recommend.
lynnp74 — Google review
We had a really wonderful time here. Kids enjoyed it as much as the adults did! Staff were incredibly informative, letting us know about the animals and chatting away, encouraging folk to interact. They had some little chickens wandering around, and the terrapins were so much smaller than I expected. Loved the huge tortoise, and the snakes. Was lovely to see how the staff clearly care about the animals.
T * — Google review
Such a nice and relaxing place to walk around. It's really cute that there's just butterflies flying about and can land on you. There's other animals and insects to see too. I took my daughter and even tho she's a baby, she had a good time watching everything. Staff were really nice and it was good value for money.
Gemma Gibson — Google review
We visit here sometimes and it's always a nice little trip. The have handling and feeding times for the insects and replies. Theres a nice outdoors walkway for birds and learning about bees. I do feel it is was too hot for the kids as I'm sweating myself! I dont quite feel the price is ok for young children as we can even make it an hour in there with the heat. It is a good place to go if the weather is horrid and cold though.
Rachel Hobbs — Google review
Really enjoyed my time in the butterfly world, I think the space/area is small and you can get around it in less than an hour. If it wasn't for the insect showing and snake handling visiting butterfly world would be pretty fast so I think it's best to go when there doing the showing and handling. I am not sure if that is on everyday but the kids will love it!
Dionne Milligan — Google review
Great little place. Kept us amused all day. Stopped and went across the road for the cavery then came back for the animal feeding and holding. Would go back in a flash. Staff are great. Kev is a character. Great you can come and go all day with your stamp. Highly recommend a visit here.
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Gilmerton Cove is a mysterious and intriguing underground attraction located beneath the streets of Gilmerton, Edinburgh. The hand-carved tunnels and caverns, made from sandstone, have puzzled archaeologists for years. The site's origins are uncertain, with theories ranging from it being a meeting place for the Hellfire Club to a hiding spot for Covenanters or even an illegal whisky still.
This place is wonderful! We visited between Christmas and New Year. We arrived before anyone else and the lady who met us was absolutely lovely, and immediately made us feel at ease and began to tell us a little about the cove. But the real 'wow' starts when you decent the stairs in your hard hat and see what's hiding below! We thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the tour. I do think they would benefit hugely by having an online pre-pay booking system, since out of the 11 people that should have been on our tour only 4 of us turned up. At the moment you pay on the day, so the cove lost out on the ticket price for 7 people who couldn't be bothered to turn up which is incredibly sad since there was also a waiting list. I appreciate this would probably be costly to implement but it would mean the cove did not lose out for no-shows. This a small out of town attraction (you'll need to get a bus, but it's very easy to find) and really relies on people visiting. And you absolutely should!
Clare Smalley — Google review
Great place to visit very cool experience looking back at the history.
WattoPhotos — Google review
What a hidden gem of a place to explore. If you are in the Edinburgh area, Gilmerton Cove is definitely worth the bus ride over. It's very unique and interesting how those coves came to be and who really made them? The tour can last a while and there is some climbing around involved. You don't need to be athletic to do this tour but you do need to be mobile. Make sure you wear your close toed shoes, I prefer my hiking boots for this tour and it can get cold down there so make sure you have brought your jacket with you as well.
Brunza LaBore — Google review
Interesting subterranean chambers of speculative origin.
My opinion, this site began as a Mithrium and has had various uses over 1700 years. Others suggest the site dates back 300 years with various opinions for its use such as a Masonic lodge, illegal whisky still, abandoned mine or a family home.
Whatever and whenever this site is, it's highly recommended a visit to.
Bruce Evans — Google review
One of the best hidden gems in Scotland, What a suprise when you turn up this location. then you enter the shop then go down stairs. it blows you away. well worth visit when your in Edinburgh.
Tommy Butler — Google review
We went here right before lockdown and it was a private tour as no one else showed so great for us. We would recommend, it was a great tour 👍
Louise O'Brien — Google review
Visited this place today, enroute to home. Very interesting and so unexpected when walking through a bland white door, directly off the street. Our lovely guide Margaretanne was very informative. If you want to visit and you are driving a motorhome, Morrisons car park is only fifteen minutes walk away and is free.
Isabel Jane Cummings — Google review
Really unexpected what I saw it just looked like a garge . when inside the building, then when you enter the door way to the stairs it was amazing 👏
Dave Bloor — Google review
Wonderful hidden gem...the tour takes about an hour...great place and experience
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The palace of Scone was built in 1580 by King James IV as a magnificent Georgian mansion. The tour takes you through various sumptuous rooms filled with fine French furniture and noble portraits, emphasizing the importance of this place of sovereignty for the kings and queens in Scotland.
Fantastic visit, made all the better with helpful and friendly staff. Had loads of questions and they were all answered, with humour and zest. They know their stuff and it also shone through how much they enjoy their work.
Even in the shop, we had a chat with a lovely lady about a white peacock 😂.
Great history, great for kids (plenty of grounds to run around in) you can be crowned on the Stone of Scone (ok not the real one, wherever that is 😉), try and pull the sword from the stone, not happening.
Would I come again?
Yes, as I’m sure there is more to see and learn
Chris Hawthorne — Google review
What an absolutely amazing Gem this is, steeped in so much history and this castle absolutely brings it to life. We bought our tickets online (recommended). The tour through the castle and all the decor, furniture and history we where exposed to was quite illuminating.
The shop and tea room are interesting and highly recommended you visit during your visit.
The gardens are absolutely beautiful and amazing.
If you are in the area, it is highly recommended that you visit!
Alan Whiteside — Google review
Had a lovely day out here. The Palace itself is stunning both inside and out, the QR code in each room to scan for information on it is a brilliant idea! Everything is so well kept. The grounds and gardens are immaculate too, obviously a lot of car and attention goes in to maintaining every aspect of the Palace, grounds and gardens. Seeing the peacocks displaying themselves all over was captivating, they're everywhere!
An over all excellent experience (although we were sad there were no Highland cows when we were there)
Duncan Blakemore — Google review
Great place to visit, very important to Scottish heritage. Thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Alison. The grounds are also lovely to walk around as was the medieval graveyard. Lovely gift shops with plenty on offer.
D B — Google review
Interesting tour of the house, and enjoyed a walk around the lovely grounds. The maze is fun to try, worth looking at the map outside before going in.
We had lunch in the cafe, very nice, also two gift shops.
Loved all the peacocks outside the cafe area. Fab day
Lynda Edwards — Google review
Went only to the gardens and the maze, because we were short on time. But it was so beautiful and well kept. There are peacocks everywhere. I think it's quite expensive (11 pound just for the gardens) but however they have to put a lot of effort into maintaining an area this huge. The toilets were very clean and smelled of lemongrass.
I would love to come here again with more time.
fri bo — Google review
Only visited the gardens and maze but well worth the trip. Extensive and interesting gardens, well laid out with plenty to see. Massive amounts of history, easy walks around the grounds, a genuinely fun and entertaining maze and some fascinating trees; giant redwoods and western hemlocks and scores of others. Not a cheap visit, but worth the entrance money (£11 each today, £17.50 for the palace & grounds)
David Todd — Google review
Plenty of things to spend a day. Great historical place to visit and stroll. Take your time and walk the premises. The history of Scone palace is interesting. We also loved the garden and maze and the peacocks.
MAYANK CHAUHAN — Google review
Had a lovely relaxing afternoon at Scone Palace.
Costs about £10 each to enter, but you can stay as long as you like and go on the tour. The tour was really interesting and lasted about an hour. Definitely worth it.
Nice cafe with outdoor seating. Lots of really nice options.
The gardens are beautiful to walk around and there is also quite a challenging maze which it's quite fun.
Best part is the many peacocks which roam about!
Hannah Wood — Google review
This is a sacred place where men became Kings. The Stone of Destiny is here as well as Robert the Bruce's sword. The Palace is actually currently someone's home... and it's unbelievable how many stunning antiques are on display. My favorite was the letter writing table of Marie Antoinette. Perfectly preserved. The paintings on the walls are stunning... giving us a glimpse into the lives of the nobility that lived there for many centuries. There's so much history to read about and a short film, gift shop and cafe. We spent a whole morning soaking it all in. Well worth the price of admission!
Shawna Linn — Google review
We stayed in the Belvaird for three days. Amazing place, exceeded our expectations, my wife and kids absolutely loved staying here. Under sold and over delivered! It was a privilege to get to stay in a place like this with so much history. The grounds were an unexpected bonus we just wanted to stay and explore. The tour of the rest of castle was awesome as well.
Heath Petersen — Google review
Scone Palace is a wonderful place to explore. The grounds are absolutely stunning. The kids loved the maze and the play park. We all enjoyed roaming around the gardens. Lots to see and do here for all the family
Holly Anderson — Google review
Ok but not great if you are thinking about going then only pay to see the grounds and take a picnic with you because the price for food is astronomical and nothing special. The palace itself you can't view the whole castle and so only a small area to view, you also cannot take pictures whilst inside so not worth paying the extra to see inside the castle.
d — Google review
Went to Scone Palace for Paws at the Palace event, the grounds are kept so well and the castle is just stunning to look at. Dogs are allowed in the grounds, so we had an amazing time at Paws at the Palace but unfortunately dogs are not allowed in the Palace itself so we couldn't look around that, but we will be going back to visit the palace without my dog. Also the free roaming peacocks were a great surprise when we saw them.
Lisa Lawson — Google review
Got access through the Snowdrop day garden charity scheme for free (donations only). Gardens were great to walk though, even in February. We will likely return during the summer.
Alan Heath — Google review
Stunning place, Palace inside is very beautiful, I do love all of those family's pics gallery. Super friendly stuff . Greedy peacocks in the garden 🤣 they didn't want to leave alone an elderly man who was eating his sandwich, was so funny . The grounds very big nice map with 3 or 4 walks option to choose with distance and time show on the map so you can take the one it's suites you. Kitchen garden is absolutely stunning specially Daliahs.
Marta Skorubska — Google review
There was a short wait before we could buy tickets (no more than 10 minutes) and the lady in the ticket box was very nice. We went on a beautiful day, which just made the Palace look even better, so I definitely recommend going on a nice day. We walked the gardens then went inside and the staff inside were very nice and helpful. Even if you aren't into the historic part of the Palace, the gardens are a must to see
Oliwia R — Google review
Scone Palace was excellent, and worth the visit as a Historic Houses member. We benefited from a lovely introduction to the Stone of Scone by Lain and Finlay, they were very knowledgeable and funny and we loved it.
They finished up by giving us directions and then we proceeded to the house. The house is amazing, with lots of information. Unfortunately, we found it to be information overload and just resorted to viewing pictures. But all the information is there for those who want it!
Staff are very friendly.
We walked around the red route, the path was very well laid out and directions were clear.
Our only gripe is that we are magnet collectors and the magnet for this one is £6 for a small wooden hand made one. As this was double the average price we usually pay for magnets, we have reluctantly decided to not buy one.
Special note: toilet facilities are excellent, hand and towels are premium, we wanted to buy this in the shop, however, £15 for 300ml of soap was also too steep. Hopefully we will win the lottery in the future.
Anthony Galloway — Google review
Great place for a visit. You can walk through the garden or go see the palace (different tickets).
There is a beautiful maze and you can see that the place is cared for thoroughly.
The Black Watch Castle and Museum is a five-star visitor attraction that tells the incredible story of the Black Watch regiment, from its formation in 1739 to the amalgamation of the Regiment in 2006. This magnificent museum features beautiful gardens and stunning architecture, as well as interactive displays that allow you to explore the many pivotal roles this regiment has played in military history.
Excellent place to visit and received a warm welcome from the lady at the reception when we first arrived. Great displays and a lovely gift shop. The grounds are gorgeous and have seating areas for visitors to have their refreshments. Their is a lift and toilets on site.
D B — Google review
The Black Watch museum is really an all in one experience. You have the museum to visit then the wonderful restaurant to enjoy. I visited on a Tuesday and it was pretty busy I paid £10 for the museum which is a day ticket so you can do the tour again the same day. The lady on duty advised me to book a table at the restaurant before I commenced my tour, that proved very good advice.
The museum is terrific I went round twice to try and take in the information and history associated with the Black Watch.
After my double tour I then enjoyed a lovely meal at the restaurant.
If you like history you will love this place it is brilliant. I also found the staff very welcoming and helpful.
Allan MacIver — Google review
Nice castle. Very good organised one-way system. A lot of useful information. There is also an opportunity to have a nice coffee or lunch.
Marcela Lackov? — Google review
Interesting place to visit to discover the history of one of the oldest Scottish Regiments. Even more interesting for us as my wife's Grandfather served in the Black Watch. Kids enjoyed hunting for the lego men hidden around the museum to spell out a word, for which they won a museum badge each. Nice little gift shop & cafe on site with a small play area for the kids, just outside.
Andrew Erlebach — Google review
Such a rich history! Take the guided tour it’s worth it. A family member was with the Black Watch in WWII , they took us to the archives upstairs to find personal references of commissioned ranks! A must to see if you are into history.
Cameron Fairweather — Google review
Quite nice place, we did not go inside the museum because of lack of time. But inside is small shop with souvenirs and small canteen where you can have lunch, snack or coffee. Nice gardens around. Good place to stop on way from Inverness to Edinburgh.
Cegr Cegr — Google review
Popped in for a quick bite and saw this amazing sculpture just outside the castle entrance. It's called The Hauntings. Very impressive. Food in the bistro was lovely good service and very clean. Very friendly staff.
Sarah Mitchell — Google review
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Hay Street The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth, PH1 5HR, United Kingdom
This trail is amazing. The terrain is relatively flat. The views are spectacular and the trail is peaceful. It is well maintained and clearly marked. You can do just a portion or the entire trail with a number of options of places to stop along the way to just sit on benches or for a cup of tea or something to eat. It is open for walkers, cyclists, runners, dogs and horseback riding. It affords you a wonderful view of Castle also.
Amy Stein — Google review
Cycle here every week, I love the area, great views across the loch
John Hood — Google review
Have done this walk before and always enjoyed it, but having traveled up and walked from Kinross to the graveyard only to be told that the walk is closed from there to Loch Leven's Larder for repair work until the end of April. There wasn't even a sign at the start of the park to tell you this or anywhere on line.
Heather McCulloch — Google review
Visited here for the first time today. The Loch is beautiful, the trail goes all the way around. Best places for parking are Burleigh Sands and Kirkgate. Loch Leven Larder is right next to the Loch, which offers a farm shop and cafe. Also a path which connects the two. Lovely day out, will be back!
Isabella Millar — Google review
Good Flat(ish) trail, 13 miles/21km
Not many views of the loch as much of the trail is through woodland, however the surrounding scenery is beautiful.
Allan McGuire — Google review
On the 13 mile walk around this beautiful walk way ...there was ONLY 1 place to stop and eat or have a tea/coffee.
Also there was a place selling Lavender oil...but at the point of view one was unable to gain access to the site without retracing you footsteps quiet some way to the entrance, might I suggest a sty to gain access to the point.
Diane Scott — Google review
Took an autumnal afternoon cycle round the Heritage Trail and really enjoyed it. We were lucky enough to catch a large skein of geese taking off from the loch, a spectacular sight and sound.
Ranald Mackay — Google review
I just walked a small part of this but a lovely walk, although I will be back another day only a lot earlier as it was mega busy with walkers and their dogs and cyclist.
C S — Google review
Fabulous cycle around Loch Leven, never said 'Good morning' more often as shared the trail with lots of happy walkers and dogs. Beautiful late September morning was a joy with this scenery
Mike Letchford — Google review
Love this to walk or cycle. Beautiful views all the way round
Rosslyn Chapel is a beautifully crafted church constructed in 1446 for Sir William St Clair, renowned for its exquisite carvings and rich symbolism. Despite being built in the mid-15th century, its ornate interior stands out from the architectural style of that period. The chapel gained popularity after being featured in Dan Brown's novel and subsequent movie, The Da Vinci Code. Qualified guides provide hourly talks to enhance visitors' understanding of this historical masterpiece.
Fabulous atmospheric place to visit for all sorts of reasons. Great 15 talk. Keep your tickets and with a form and a passport photo you can get free entrance for a year. No pictures allowed inside but it's really worth a visit
Luanne Boyd — Google review
What a stunning chapel. The huge number of carvings and their individual quality is stunning. The highlight, though was the talk we received in the Chapel. A knowledgeable guide and a fascinating history, all delivered with authority and humour. What a fabulous way to spend a couple of hours. It's also worth taking a few minutes to visit what's left of the castle - not much to see, but use your imagination!
Also, the tea and cakes are fantastic!!
Dave Metcalfe — Google review
Rosslyn chapel is one of those place which is a must to visit. Its architecture built over 5 centuries, with many stories behind each wall, column, or even the roof makes it a one of a kind in the world. It is a magnificent gem!
Philippe Beaumier — Google review
We added this stop last minute and so glad we did. Loved the chapel and gift shop/cafe. We stayed to hear the docent speak and she was so entertaining and very knowledgeable. Book your ticket sin advance to make sure you get in during busy months for sure.
Jill Shepherd — Google review
Out of this chapel, Saint Giles Cathedral, and Glasgow Cathedral This was by far the best one. The architecture is breathtaking and you could spend hours looking at all the amazing beautiful details. We appreciated the guide who gave us a 30 minute talk about the history of the chapel. This was in our top three favorite things we saw during our two week trip to Scotland.
Diana — Google review
It's place beautiful ans the chapel amazing in inside
It makes you think back to the past. The art inside the sculptures is truly precious
I can't put pictures inside that it is forbidden to pose with your eyes, you can see the inside fascinated
Radu George — Google review
Loved that place. The employee telling stories about the chapel got me captivated and I wanted more when she finished! Beautiful little chapel. I recommend walking down to the castle (what's left of it) and the bridge. Makes great photos! No camera or phone inside the chapel.
Marie H. — Google review
Unbelievable place! If it wasn’t for Dan Brown this place would have been neglected to oblivion. A National treasure like this deserves to be constantly looked after and carefully restored.
Constantinos Schizas — Google review
On line booking in advance is recommended as this place is popular. Visitor centre great and staff helpful and knowledgeable. The chapel is amazing and the stonework a sign of some great stonemasons in days gone bye. It is spectacular.
John Turnbull — Google review
Fascinating place! We had a fun hunt for Templar inspired carvings. This has been on my bucket list for ages. Cafe prices are at the usual tourist rates. Ladies on reception were really lovely and very informative. Only downside was it was very busy tho we only waited an hour for the next available tour so book ahead and the cafe was so busy we were asked to sit outside ...it was raining and there is no cover! Maybe a wee awning of sorts or umbrellas? Something tho.
Izzy Kelly-Shaw — Google review
Rosslyn Chapel proved to be an intriguing and worthwhile experience. The drive from Edinburgh wasn't too taxing, and the air of mystery surrounding the chapel added to the allure. Witnessing firsthand the elements you've read about heightened the visit's value. Overall, a highly recommended destination.
James P — Google review
We stopped off on our way to somewhere else just because we saw the signs and realised we were so close. Unfortunately, we hadn't left ourselves enough time to go in and look around as we were booked in somewhere else, which was a real shame. It's a beautiful looking building from what you can see from the outside, and we can hopefully get to see the inside of it on our next break in Scotland next year.
Lyn Bostock — Google review
What a hidden gem. Beautiful Chapel hidden away but well worth a visit. The area and history of the Chapel makes it a trip to remember. Had a narrator whilst on our visit who explained about the history and ownerships behind it with a modern twist. Easily booked online prior to our visit with ample parking spaces and a great reception area with toilets, books, souvenirs, etc. Waited a while to go here but so glad we did.
Carl Edwards — Google review
A stunning Chapel surrounded by a gorgeous landscape. The work and attention to detail inside this Chapel is breathtaking. You could spend hours looking at all the different markings, handcrafting and stories behind this beautiful place. Full of intrigue, mystery and inspiration. This is a place you really don't want to miss.
Sharon Noble — Google review
Incredible tour through history. The stone carvings and stories they tell are amazing. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Due to unforeseen events in Edinburgh, we were unable to secure a ride back to our hotel, Jenny went above and beyond arranging a private ride for us.
James Waters — Google review
Loved visiting the Chapel on a rainy Sunday! We listened to the guide explaining the history of the Chapel, so interesting! It really is a stunning little place. The gift shop has lots of lovely items and there's a cafe also. We both had the mushroom soup, which was hot and tasty. Highly recommend a visit!
Sarah Brennan — Google review
This is a must see and well worth the visit. The tour given is also fantastic with the opportunity to genuinely ask questions of the tour guides who were a wealth of knowledge of the Chapel. I highly recommend a visit. Open on Sundays. Get there 10 minutes before your allotted time and I do recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment, although tickets are for sale at the gate.
Edric Pascoe — Google review
Full of fascinating carvings, and very helpful guides. The visitor centre is well curated, and cosy on a snowy day. The timed entry seems less crucial in low season, the talk lasted 20 minutes and was very interesting, but optional.
Branwen Martin — Google review
Rosslyn chapel is a beautiful and historic chapel located in Roslin, Scotland. It was founded in the mid-15th century by Sir William St. Clair as a place of worship for his family and the local community.
The chapel is renowned for its intricate and ornate stone carvings, which depict a wide range of biblical and mythological scenes. These carvings are considered to be some of the finest examples of medieval stonework in Scotland. The most famous carving in the chapel is the "Apprentice Pillar," which has a fascinating legend attached to it.
Aside from its architectural and artistic significance, Roslin Chapel has also gained attention due to its association with various historical and mystical theories. It has been linked to the Knights Templar and the Holy Grail, attracting numerous visitors and researchers interested in uncovering its secrets.
Today, Roslin Chapel continues to be an active place of worship, as well as a popular tourist destination. Its stunning beauty and rich history make it a must-visit site for anyone interested in Scottish architecture and heritage.
There is a great cafe superb clean toilets and shop wheelchair users can get around sadly no photography allowed inside which is a shame as the carvings stain glass windows are stunning
Debz X — Google review
This secluded chapel is a must-see. If you're touring Scotland, you'll see many medieval chapels and churches. This is not majestic like the ones you see with soaring spires. This was privately built by William Sinclair, 2st Earl of Caithness. The hand carved stone is beyond words. It was also featured in the movie The DaVinci Code.
Lia Kamminga — Google review
Gorgeous piece of Scottish history. Recommend staying for one of the history talks but visiting the chapel at your own pace prior.
Murray Beattie — Google review
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit here. Staff very helpful, and guides inside the chapel very knowledgeable. Lots of things for kids to get involved in as well. Nice gift shop and cafe as well.
Derek Miller — Google review
Extraordinary site, well preserved and nicely documented. Wonderful docent introduction and friendly follow up.
Arriving by bus is easy! Nice cafe. Great walks in a pristine forest, immediately nearby.
Beautiful, peaceful island. Make sure you prebook before you go. Luckily we arrived at the right time where some people hadn't turned up so we got to take their spaces on the boat. Lots of midges as to be expected by water so make sure you have some insect repellent. The boats leave every 45minutes which is basically enough to enjoy a thorough look round of the castle.
Stephanie May — Google review
A very peaceful & tranquil island; just you, the castle ruins & birds. It's a short boat ride (shuttle service) away from the mainland & you can stay as long as you like. Absolutely stunning although not a lot of cover & it was swelteringly hot when we went in June 2023!
Claire Dragon — Google review
What more do you need to visit this castle....it has a lovely 10 min boat ride to the island where you get to view the surrounding landscape. Once on the island the castle is steeped in history and stories....you can really imagine what it was like there in the past. Its one of a few castles that you can explore freely from bottom to top and admire every detail. The views to mainland and the hills in the distance are also worth a look and space in your camera roll.
Alicia R — Google review
Been looking forward to visiting Loch Leven Castle for a long time and it was worth the wait. A boat trip across the loch in a wee motor boat passing hundreds of swans on the way. The castle itself is quite small and is now a ruin. It's full of history. There are dark staircases and rooms to explore with a torch.
Lots of picnic tables scattered around the grounds. We enjoyed sitting in the sun as we waited for the boat back to shore. A perfect place to take visitors on a sunny day . You need to book online the night before as the boat only holds twelve people at a time.
There are toilets but there is no other running water on the island so take drinks with you.
A great day out and friendly knowledgeable staff.
Sally Mair — Google review
A nice wee castle on a wee island in Loch Leven. There isn't all that much to see, really, but if you find the Scottish history interesting, I definitely think it'll be worth it. The price includes the 10 minutes boat trip to get there.
On the island there are plenty of tables with benches to enjoy a picnic (weather permitting, obviously) both outside and inside the castle.
Unfortunately you can't get to the top level in the tower, though. That would have given you some great views over the loch.
There are also toilets and baby changing facilities near the castle. I don't believe there are running water, though.
The only minus I can give the whole experience is the lack of toilets at the pier where you get the boat out to the castle. There is a restaurant, but they only allow patrons to use it, so you need to find the public toilet in the nearby park. These toilets costs 20p to use, and the missus said they were definitely not clean.
Michael D?nhardt — Google review
Beautiful little spot. Lovely staff. Great small castle with some interesting features. Toilets on the island. Boats back every 45 mins. So we stayed for an hour. Ideally, I’d take a picnic… lots of picnic tables, lots of photo opps too
Robert Donnan — Google review
An incredibly good value experience! My young children loved the boat ride and climbing up and down to explore the different sections of the castle. There are some gorgeous views from the island/along the drive to the loch and the castle has an interesting history. Toilets on the island were also very clean. Make sure you book in advance on the website as the boat only holds 12 people and runs every 45 mins.
Heather — Google review
Two boat trips and a historic Castle for a tenner, cant go wrong!! Great cheap day out. Although you only need about an hour you are not rushed to return on the next boat.
Paul — Google review
We love this castle it's a perfect place for day out, kids can explore this beautiful island and discover history of loch Leven castle. Highly recommended we had a great day😁
andzelina drzewiecka — Google review
This is a really lovely little castle. It is great that you can get in and about it and it is not closed off due to high level masonry issues. Lots of benches if you fancy a wee picnic too.
Jade Dobson — Google review
Given the history of the place, this is a lovely little island and castle ruins to visit. Best to book ahead online to guarantee tickets for the boat ride.
Phil Tanis — Google review
What a beautiful place. Worth the £10 ticket, especially if you go on a sunny day, preferably during the week when you might get the island to yourself (like we did). Idyllic and interesting, absolutely recommend making the trip .
Ben Vrackie is a mountainous site that can be accessed through various trails, with an optional steep climb that offers panoramic views from the top. The ascent may be a bit challenging due to some steep sections, but there are steps in place to make it easier. This Corbett is quite popular and boasts lovely vistas from its summit.
Short and steep. Great little walk on a very popular Corbett.
John Irvine — Google review
Worth the hike up to the top, half way up you meet the lake then it becomes quite steep with steps the rest of the way.
Andy Mullings — Google review
Great views from the top! Out of breath the whole way up.. But easy enough with steps (kind of) on the steepest parts.
Lindsey h — Google review
Nice view from the top. It was a bit windy at the top, make sure you have warm clothing. Enjoyed it for a first timer
Bongane Nhlapo — Google review
Relatively pointy mountain easily accessible from civilization = winner. There are a couple of free car parks in Pitlochry from which you can begin your ascent. A well maintained path slowly rises to a lake, then it's steeply up to the summit and glorious views. It takes about 4 hours before you return to the 21st century.
Tom Hutchinson — Google review
If you're in the area, I highly recommend hiking Ben Vrackie. We got up early at 7:00 in May, and despite the initial mist, it cleared up beautifully to reveal stunning views. Going up, the trail was pretty quiet, and we had the summit all to ourselves. The views from the top were absolutely breathtaking, and we could see for miles when it was clear. The hike down was busier with lots of hikers. While the hike was fairly easy at the bottom, the steps at the top make for a tough finish. Overall, a wonderful hike that is well worth it for the amazing views. About 3:15 moving and 4(ish) hours in total we we're staying quite close!
Rupert Harvey — Google review
Nice views, but the cafe at the top is underwhelming.
owonacy — Google review
Incredible views, worth going on a more clearer day so you can see the views are the top. Non the less Great walk apart from those stairs 😅
Jack Penman — Google review
A great walk into the snowy peaks
claire coleman — Google review
We claimed this mountain on a very nice day quite recently, and the views and landscape are spectacular. You start quite far away at the car park, but you slowly move deeper and deeper into the Scottish Highlands before passing a Loch and facing the beast of the mountain. However, there are some things to be aware of there are extremely fast winds at top on even windless days and the weather changes fast so be prepared but apart from that it is definitely worth climbing.
Tsunami Potato — Google review
Easily doable as a day trip from Edinburgh by train!
It's a fairly straightforward uphill walk until the loch, although it would be more challenging on a windy and/or rainy day. It's then a bit of a slog up well formed rocky steps to the top. The good thing is, you can take as much time as you need, and always turn around and enjoy the view whenever you need a break.
The view at the top is amazing and well worth the effort!
You should probably wear proper walking shoes. I riskily did it in runners and took a lot of care on the descent, but I wouldn't recommend that to people who are not idiotic like me.
Reuben Silveira — Google review
The out and back walk up to Ben Vrackie is a great day out. As others have said, it is not a walk to be taken lightly. The first section up through the woods from the car park is straightforward. As you emerge from the woods, you have a walk uphill on a good path across the open moorland, with the route ahead clearly visible. From this angle, the route up to the summit of Ben Vrackie looks intimidating.
The pull up to Loch Choire seems to take some time but is never arduous, that said, it is open and exposed to the weather. Once at the loch, the hard work begins, as there is a long winding path, made mainly of well made rock steps that looked steep and difficult from afar, but is actually relatively simple. There are a lot of steps, but it is never too exposed or steep. The final leg takes some stamina, but we managed it with some 11 year olds. The summit itself is great, no steep drops and wonderful views - a superb spot to drink in the views.
The easiest way back is to retrace one’s steps.
This makes a great big hill for a family of fit and well equipped hikers. Make sure you take warm layers, and a map and compass.
Charlie Kinloch — Google review
A fantastic walk to a Corbett that offers gentle sloping paths, and a heart-pounding stretch of steps to the end.
There is decent parking in two locations close to the walk, but Pitlochry is also within walking distance if you are there. From the car park there is short walk through a wooded path, before you open out onto the path that eventually leads to the summit, Loch a'Choire, or the Bealach Path.
The path up to Loch a'Choire is fairly gentle, rising mostly, with a drop to the Loch. The views of Pitlochry and surrounding area are fantastic, particularly if there is some interesting weather on the hills. As the path reaches the edge of the Loch, the real ascent begins. A mix of steps and path, the pace changes considerably, but it isn't too far to the top at this point. You can use the excellent views as an excuse to catch your breath!
The summit is fairly big, offering stunning views and hiding enough of the built up land that it feels like your staring out into the wilderness. Thanks to the steps up, the descent is pretty simple, though there are options to head off in different directions if you have time!
Simon Watson — Google review
What a great walk! Can be tough but it worth it to stand at the summit. Lovely views from the start and throughout. A highlight of a week of walking.
The Edradour Distillery, established in the 1800s, is Scotland's tiniest distillery and renowned for its single malt Scotch whisky. Visitors can experience tours and tastings at this charming location. The distillery remains much the same as it did over 170 years ago and produces only twelve casks of whisky each week through a manual process.
I was there back in 2003, before they were exporting there Scotch Whiskey. Just happened to randomly find the place while in the town where they are located. Decided to go on a tour, as I had some time to kill, and it was the best time ever. Definitely sad to see the website say they are not open for tours or the shops open due to staff shortages. Honestly, some of the best Scotch I have ever had and brought some back for my father, who is a lover of Scotch Whiskey, as a Christmas gift. He instantly fell in love with it and sad he couldn't drink any of the stuff we could get in the US at the time. I do hope they are able to open back up to the public as it is such a beautiful place.
Ian Hays — Google review
They don’t do tours or food or any retail/shop at the moment (we called ahead to check). We understand from talking to a former employee at another distillery that the family-owned distillery is currently focusing on production and online sales.
Angela Lau — Google review
A wonderful distillery. Obvious that lots of investment has taken place to enhance the visit experience whilst maintaining the charm. Excellent tour and shop a must see if your in this part of Scotland We've been lots of times and will continue to visit, it's such a fab place.
Andy Stewart — Google review
We were there 3 times. There are a lot of whiskys ,the black sv caskstrength.a lot of... but expensive,even if its signatory vintage at itselve. I talked to the german woman,discreet but not very friendy.i think she was the boss,that's fitting,arogance in my opinion.I spend there not less money.the first 2 times with my kids and it was no problem. But 3 years ago,it was the third time, we was kicked out because of the kids...really really bad..it feels bad,i can understand that they don't get in the destillery or shop,but not allowed on the outside place is bad,since then i never bought any edradour or ballchin or signatory vintage... and i tell it all other people on the tasting i do... we have been in over 50 destillerys in scotland and wales,but in no other we were badly treated... 1 star for the nice location
AL FROMHELL — Google review
My two young children and I were enjoying a touring holiday in Scotland and loving the welcome, warmth and hospitality that we received everywhere we went. Unfortunately that all changed when we reached the Edradour Distillery in August 2017 (so long before lockdown), which we found to be a huge disappointment.
As a single parent travelling with two young children, I found Edradour unhelpful in the extreme. My two girls, aged 5 and 8, weren't even allowed in the shop (which surprised me) let alone on the tour (which I'd half-expected). Nobody under 12 is even allowed in the Edradour shop due to "company policy."
This was all the more disappointing because the first we knew of it was after we had: driven there; parked up; got out of our motorhome; and my children got all excited because they'd bought non-alcohol merchandising at two other distilleries, so both had their pocket-money at the ready...
And we were all quite literally refused entry by the kilted bouncers at the shop door!
If Edradour had had the decency to make this uniquely inhospitable and anti-family position of theirs clearer somewhat sooner, we'd have saved a lot of wasted time and fuel. And I wouldn’t have had two very disappointed children. Their website would be the obvious place to show how they despise children, or anybody who has the temerity to holiday with them.
Fortunately in our 3-4 weeks of travelling around Scotland, Edradour was unique in its blatant lack of hospitality, and everyone else we met and everywhere else we went was genuinely warm and welcoming. Maybe this was also because Edradour’s two bouncers, despite being kilted, most definitely weren’t Scottish judging by their accents.
So perhaps Edradour is Scotland’s Least Scottish Distillery, and Scotland’s Least Authentic Distillery, as well as being Scotland’s Least Welcoming Distillery?
The irony was the 7 large red & white barrels outside saying WELCOME in big letters, as we very clearly weren't...
It's a huge shame really as my children happily spent money in two other distillery shops, and were even allowed on a distillery tour in another (something they both enjoyed and learned from). As far as I'm aware their money hasn't proved any less valid than that of anybody else who was shopping, and neither of them were expecting a product sample before failing to purchase a bottle.
I used to buy Edradour whisky but I have not since, and never will again, after this experience with them. My advice to anybody is go to another distillery – any other distillery – because I’m sure you’ll be more welcome there.
P.S. I tried putting this review on Trip Advisor *TWICE* back in the day, and on both occasions it got removed. I'll leave you to figure out why. But it's great that Google Reviews are truly independent, and so can provide an honest and balanced impression.
Andrew Pearce — Google review
Used to be the loveliest little place 20 years ago. Went back ten years ago and they wouldn't even let us through the gate because we had children, not even allowed on the grounds.
Tried again today and it's closed for the foreseeable future, can't say I'm surprised. Signs everywhere telling you the cameras are watching, no parking, no entry, etc. They don't want you in the car park so much there's a barrier and a gate! And more signs of course.
Ashley Wilson — Google review
Without a doubt one of the best Distillery tours in Scotland. Angie our guide was not only very knowledgeable shone through, adding an extra level to the tour, that you simply do not get elsewhere. Visiting the barrel store room and being able to literally smell the Angel's share was a great treat.
Chris Parker-Brads — Google review
Had a very informative and interesting tour in the smallest whisky destillery in Scotland. Can definitely highly recommend this place, very well trained and lovely staff to show us around and patiently explain every step in the process of whisky making, which, compared to bigger and more commercial places, are still visible.
Fa Ro — Google review
Fantastic tour, great staff and guides with awesome whisky and the best cream liqueur around! Just visited for the second time, our guide Ian was fantastic and the Signature Whiskies are a must from the tasting bar!
Alan Rusher — Google review
To get here you will encounter some very narrow streets and it might seem a road to nowhere...but keep going, it is right around the corner. Scotland's only Single Malt Distillery that works the old fashioned way. The tour was very informative and our guide a true bard, he told the stories around this distillery with so much passion and eloquence, it was a joy to listen. And the tasting wasn't shabby either 😁. It is more than worth your time.
Cat Key — Google review
Just had a great tasting and wonderful tour through this small but unique distillery. If I weren't hiking through Scotland right now, I would absolutely buy some bottles in their store! A thank you to the tour guide!
Sebastiaan Jobse — Google review
The personalized tour, the tasting of multiple products, and the surrounding area of this distillery all make it a must-see for anyone looking for an authentic Scottish distillery experience. Highly recommended!
Blair Athol Distillery, located near Pitlochry in Perthshire, is renowned for its single-malt whiskies. Founded by Robert Robertson in 1798, the distillery sources water from the Allt Dour Burn for the whiskey production process. Visitors can enjoy a concise 20-minute tour of the neat little distillery that covers all aspects of production and concludes with a tasting of their popular 12-year-old whiskey.
I booked the tour for my best friend and family who were visiting Scotland from Thailand. I had seen this distillery on my previous visit but I decided it would be a great holiday treat for my friends. It was a fantastic decision and the prices online was brilliant. The whole tour lasted 45 minutes of sheer information on Scottish Whisky including taste, smell, sight with lots of laughter. David who was the tour guide provided a fantastic information on how whiskies are made and stored in casks and the walk around of the distillery showcasing the brand standard and the final tasting.
I didn't know it was the smallest distillery in Scotland and Whisky produced was sent to further distilleries for making Top Class Blended Scotch. The Entrance area had a bar made out of old redundant Pot Still which is unlikely in any other distilleries I've been. It is stunning. My overall experience was fantastic and if you ever visiting Pitlochry do give it a try.
S W — Google review
Neat little distillery with a good short 20 minute tour. The tour goes through the process that is used to make their product. The tour ends with a small tasting of their iconic 12 year whiskey to include a small glass to take. Whiskey was ok but not included in the favorite list.
Dustin Schroeder — Google review
Really enjoyed a tour guide here. Went for about an hour and we got to walk around the whole distillery and it included three tastings and a glass for 17 pound. Chris was an excellent tour guide and I really enjoyed his humour and side jokes. He was very informative and he made sure that his group was moving at their own speed and taking photos and asking any questions that needed. I recommend this distillery for tourists and locals of course. The whiskey is tasty too. Thanks Chris and thank you Blair Athol.
Lauren and Scott — Google review
Pitlochry was such a great place to visit during our stay in Scotland. During our stay we were looking for an activity to do and we came across this distillery and I can wholeheartedly say this place was a gem. The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. The distillery is old but charming. Most importantly they have some dam good whiskey. I highly recommend making a stop here if you’re in the area and looking for some great whiskey.
Jason Pribush — Google review
Just had a tour of the distillery & it was great. Very informative, the gentleman giving us the tour was great, really knowledgeable & obviously very passionate about what he does. Would definitely recommend a tour if you're in the area.
Jacqueline Barnes — Google review
Lovely tour and distillery!
Our tour guide (Ru) was lovely and very knowledgeable, we learnt a lot about whiskey making.
At the end of the tour we also got a tasting of 6 different whiskeys, all very good.
If you do a tour, you get a 10% discount at the gift shop.
There is also a bar on site where you can taste more whiskeys.
Silvia Sapora — Google review
Great tour of the distillery followed by a very interesting tasting both hiven by our super friendly guide Chris.
We got 6 different whiskeys to taste, with lots of explanations to each of them.
Highly recommended!
px -fan — Google review
I had an absolutely amazing time at the distillery! The 45-minute tour was incredibly informative, allowing us to fully understand the whisky-making process. Our guide, Khardine, was fantastic. She went above and beyond to provide us with all the details and patiently answered all of our questions. To top it off, we were treated to a tasting of three exquisite whiskies, and they even gave us a complimentary glass to take home as a souvenir. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and the perfect way to conclude our trip through the highlands. I highly recommend visiting this distillery!
PS - make sure you have your reservation done prior.
Abhiram Srinivasan — Google review
What a wonderfully fun experience!! Our guide Ian was very personable and knowledgeable! We love the bits of humor thrown in with the tasting and tour. I would recommend without reserve. Go, see, taste!!
Shawn & Jeff Marsteller — Google review
Very cool distillery. Good ambiance, good storytelling on the whisky. Five stars missed because there are no drams or sample size to buy. they would come in really handy to take home.
G H? — Google review
What a fab place to visit. We were impressed how quick the tour was yet it was excellent in every sense. The tour guide was knowledgeable and funny, making for an even more enjoyable tour than simply just being told about the whiskey and the process. The tasting session was good fun and it was great that my husband who was driving today didn't miss out as he was given a set of 3 bottles to put his tasters in to try later. A really nice touch. The glass gift was unexpected but also a nice touch. The whiskey was so good and we ended up buying two bottles because we couldn't decide. Overall, a great value experience and totally worth braving the snow for today.
Liz Richardson — Google review
Tour guide was lovely and very knowledgeable, not a very long tour but lots of detail on how Scottish Whisky is made. Not wheelchair friendly or accessible as lots of steps on the tour and to get to the whiskey tasting at the end. Lovely whiskey and glass at the end to take home.
haley jackson — Google review
Nice small distillery a short walk from the towne centre of Pitlochry. A great way to see a distillery without driving into the country. Shop sells other Chivas product as well. Offers a local cocktail bar with charm and character. Employees are friendly and knowledgeable without being pushy.
Dan Flagler — Google review
Really really beautiful and traditional distillery! Great guide and very tasty Whiskeys! Would definitely recommend if you like to look into the making of beverages.
Alicia Kannenberg — Google review
This place is lovely and was a short walk from our hotel. The tour was fun and informative and we learned a lot about whisky.
Michele Muir — Google review
Beautiful and historical distillery on the southern verge of Highlands. Educational and funny tour is truly worth of every penny... ends with nice sample tasting. If driving they will provide smart take-away set :-) We really enjoyed stilish bar in the merchandise area. Friendly bartender made for us the best Old Fashioned I've ever had. Based on premium Blair Athol scotch whiskey obviously.
Vlada Nedved — Google review
Lovely short tour, good tasting experience at the end of the tour. Worth the time and the effort to get there. Very close from the town center so it's possible to just walk from the town to the distillery.
samip dhungel — Google review
We did the £16 option, and it was a great experience.. our guide Justine was very knowledgeable and an engaging guide. The whiskey was delicious and I would highly recommend the tour!
Yvonne Lefave — Google review
Great tour and tasting. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and gave a fantastic tour. We tried three very different whiskeys, which were high quality, and I particularly liked the Blair Athol 12 Year Old.
Jon Dunne — Google review
My wife and me went on the Alt A Dour tour with David for our one year anniversary.
As a whisky drinker this is the best tour you can get! Also the tour guide was great.
Blair Athol is a great stop if you are in Pitlochry.
Carlos Sanders — Google review
Amazing tour, Cat was our guide and was very informative, friendly and had a great sense of humour
The Birks of Aberfeldy is a picturesque circular trail in Perthshire, Scotland, known for its beautiful birch trees and diverse local flora and fauna. The trail has attracted visitors with its stunning waterfalls and opportunities to spot wildlife. The walk is not too long or steep, making it a great option for a post-lunch stroll. There are various bridges and vantage points along the way, with the most spectacular waterfall located at the top.
One of my favourite places on Earth in Autumn, absolutely stunning whenever you catch it, though this year with the yellows of the birch, it was particularly dreamy 🍂🍁🧡 The walk is roughly an hour and a bit depending on your mobility and incumbrances (dogs, small children, agility) but one side is forest path with roots and rocks and the other has a lot of wooden walkways with steps. Not sure whether the Burns statue has gone for cleaning, but he was missing from his bench this year.
Kelly Froggatt — Google review
Great walk any time of year..visit summer for cool greens and the light. Autumn for amazing show of leaves. The paths can be challenging and care with footings. butchered are some gentle parts. free parking. Worth a visit.
Dona Smith — Google review
Stopped here a few times usually on my way to Killin to get to the hills this was the first time walking the Birks route.
It was a bit steep for the wife who has leg problems but plenty of people were there that day so she gritted her teeth and got around.
Plenty wildlife to try and spot
Stunning waterfalls to look down on .
Seats were handy for her to stop and rest .
Plus photos with the bard
I would think the carpark would be busy in the warmer months ,we were there early Feb so not a problem.
Neil Low — Google review
An amazing walk. We do the walk everytime we visit the area. Is fairly steep at the start but there are plenty of rest stops. Just take your time and enjoy the views and surrounding.
James Bennett — Google review
Reasonable 15-20 car park in upper deck .. with a slow comfortable 1.5 hr hike. Some things are more beautiful than can be captured on camera
Sarath Pillai — Google review
Excellent walk and sights if you love waterfalls, so many to chose from. It is quite a hike if you go the full advertised route to the top, but well worth it.
Gordon Pirie — Google review
So many waterfalls! With all the autumn colours this was a magical walk and not too demanding. If you take the first bridge on the left from the carpark and walk the loop around clockwise, the waterfalls just getting increasingly impressive. The final one was surprisingly huge!
A Mc — Google review
A beautiful and scenic walk. I would strongly recommend (after my own result) to take the right hand side walk up; as less inclines and vertical walking than the left side trail. (If you're feeling brave take the left side 😏) Very idyllic and beautiful waterfalls. A little gem of Burn's history side worth the walk.
Bryan Armstrong — Google review
We parked in the village car park and walked up to the top.
We completed the loop anti clockwise and feel that was the best was as it made all the climbing worthwhile.
After we reached the top we were just greeted with fall after fall on the way down.
If you have sore knees, I would think twice or use some poles to help take some pressure off them.
It is worth the trip and just take your time and enjoy.
Gemma Chamberlain — Google review
Nice hike!
Definitely recommend combining the hike with a visit to the nearby Aberfeldy distillery.
Parking is for free.
David Schwab — Google review
Excellent walk and good chance to get some fresh air.
We walked up the right hand path and came down the left. Glad to have done it this way, as the series of steps were quite long and steep in places.
Christine Morrison — Google review
Does what it says on the tin. A good walk for after lunch. Not too long. Not too steep taking you up to the tree tops and back. You can't see the waterfalls most of the walk but there are various bridges and dedicated vantage points. The waterfall at the top is the most spectacular.
If you fancy the more difficult walk, go left and over the bridge once you walk into the wood from the car park.
If your knees are a bit dodgy, stay right.
Dame Hyndman — Google review
A wee bit steep but worth a hustle, amazing view. Take your time walking up to the top.
Malgorzata Siuda — Google review
Fantastic walk. It was raining so the waterfalls were in full flow