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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 7, 2023
How long is the drive from Kinross to Inverness?
The direct drive from Kinross to Inverness is 131 mi (211 km), and should have a drive time of 2 hrs 32 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Kinross to Inverness, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Pitlochry, Aviemore, Dundee, Perth, Linlithgow, Dunfermline, Crieff, and Aberfeldy, as well as top places to visit like Discovery Point and RRS Discovery and The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum, or the ever-popular V&A Dundee.
The top cities between Kinross and Inverness are Pitlochry, Aviemore, Dundee, Perth, Linlithgow, Dunfermline, Crieff, and Aberfeldy. Pitlochry is the most popular city on the route. It's less than an hour from Kinross and 2 hours from Inverness.
Dunfermline is a Scottish town, parish and former Royal Burgh situated on elevated terrain approximately 3 miles away from the northern banks of the Firth of Forth. The estimated populace of the town is around 58,508 people. According to records kept by the National Records of Scotland, the surrounding Greater Dunfermline region has an aggregate population of roughly 76,210 individuals.
26% as popular as Pitlochry
15 minutes off the main route, 8% of way to Inverness
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.
54% as popular as Pitlochry
3 minutes off the main route, 12% of way to Inverness
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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.
27% as popular as Pitlochry
28 minutes off the main route, 14% of way to Inverness
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.
96% as popular as Pitlochry
29 minutes off the main route, 20% of way to Inverness
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.
24% as popular as Pitlochry
18 minutes off the main route, 20% of way to Inverness
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Aberfeldy, a charming burgh in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, is nestled along the picturesque River Tay. This small market town holds historical significance as it was immortalized by Robert Burns in his poem "The Birks Of Aberfeldy" and later referenced in the popular Ed Sheeran song "The Hills of Aberfeldy." The town's scenic beauty is further enhanced by The Birks of Aberfeldy, a natural attraction celebrated in Burns' poetry.
22% as popular as Pitlochry
15 minutes off the main route, 30% of way to Inverness
Pitlochry is a charming town located in the Perth and Kinross council area of Scotland, situated along the picturesque River Tummel. With a population of 2,776 residents, this historic town offers a tranquil escape in the county of Perthshire. One of its notable landmarks is Green Park, which boasts stunning views overlooking Loch Faskally from its scenic lochside location.
Most popular city on this route
1 minute off the main route, 31% of way to Inverness
The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd, located in the Scottish Highlands, is a unique and enchanting experience for nature enthusiasts and families. It is home to Britain's only free-ranging herd of reindeer. Visitors can join daily guided hill trips to interact with these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. The tour takes you on a scenic journey into the Cairngorm Mountains where you can feed and pet the friendly reindeer.
Thoroughly enjoyable experience. Picked our tickets up before heading up to the meeting point. A bit boggy on our route but we were well warned in communication leading upto the day - this did make the trek humorous at times. Beautiful scenery, staff friendly and knowledgeable and you can see they really enjoy their job and volunteering. Would return when visiting the area again. Thank you
Nicola Smith — Google review
We went on the hill trip with our kids, and had the most beautiful experience. The hike was very doable, and the people guiding the tour we're very friendly. They gave you all the time you needed with the reindeer, were very open to questions and did all they could to help us and the kids to feed the animals and get some lovely pictures.
Donovan Keters — Google review
What a wonderful experience. Two guides led us up the mountain to meet the herd that another guide had located and brought to a spot. It’s a hands off experience and I really appreciated the way the reindeer’s space and natural instinct were respected. If they wanted to come near they could, and otherwise, they were happy to mingle around the ground.
We went on a snowy morning in March as a group of six, we were able to stay for as long as we wanted and then the guides led us back. I’d happily visit again when I’m next in Scotland.
Sophie Redgell — Google review
Fantastic entertainment for all families. Contact with reindeer, feeding and being close to them gives an unforgettable experience. Service is very nice and professional. You can see a great commitment and love for what they do. I recommend it to everyone.
Rafa? Mieczkowski — Google review
We travel to the Cairngorms regularly but this was our first visit to the Reindeer Centre.
Came in November and we where lucky with the weather, dry and sunny but cold.
For £20 each a ticket, we where escorted by two staff who walked us the 15/20 minute walk to the herd. They gave a lot of good information about the reindeer and we could ask questions and latterly feed the deer too. The reindeer surround you and it is a lovely experience, we could stay for as long we wanted so we stayed about an hour and walked back admiring the scenery, taking photos along the way.
The scenery they live in is one of the best in Scotland.
The visitor centre held 3 reindeer to see at your leisure too, a good place to visit
Joyce GALLACHER — Google review
(Hill Walk) The most magical experience! ✨️
The staff where knowledgeable and friendly. The trip was well thought-out and planned. There were more reindeer than people. This meant that there was plenty of space for photo opportunities! Feeding them was just amazing. There was no rush to leave and you could hang out with the herd afterwards. Plus the views were stunning. I could not recommend this experience enough!!!
Sophie Wright — Google review
My boyfriend surprised me with us visiting the reindeer herd. I honestly was not sure what to expect but let me tell you, it was easily was of the best things I experienced on our trip to Scotland. It was a 20 min walk to this open field on the side of the mountain. It was a very easy walk and the sites along the way were beautiful. We learned the history of the reindeer and how they're cared for. We got to feed and interact with the reindeer as long as we liked. Just how close we were able to get to these majestic creatures was something out of a book. Hannah and Emily-Kate, our tour guides were amazing. Emily-Kate snapped the best photo my boyfriend and I have ever taken. This experience was magical!
Hannah Cote — Google review
We visited the fenced area exclusively as this was a last minute stop on our trip and the hike was sold out. I think it was still worth the trip and entry fee (4p pp). The reindeer were skittish but they surprisingly still let us pet them. Nobody else visiting at that time seemed to get as close so maybe we were lucky, idk. All the staff was friendly and helpful.
John Andrews — Google review
CAIRNGORM NATIONAL PARK REINDEER WALK: What an amazing experience to get up close and personal with these beautiful unique creatures who are both friendly and curious. The weather was typically Scottish with a mixture of rain and snow but as long as your prepared it is fine. The walk in is on a well maintained path until you get close to the herd when you will go cross country for a short bit. The group will take several breaks along the way. If your lucky enough to have Lotti and Tilly as your Reindeer Guides you will be well prepared for the interaction with the herd. They are both amazing guides and make the whole experience that much better! You can spend as much time as you like with the herd before heading back to the trailhead. Don't hesitate to book this experience as it will be a memorable one and well worth the effort!
Lanny Wagner — Google review
What a great adventure, we had to park at bottom of hill to collect our tickets then drive about 5 mins to top to meet the guides. They guides were great, Carol was fantastic with the kids, showed us a nice photo of a baby reindeer and helped the kids with some hand feeding. My LG was not a fan of Holy Moly when she kicked a little looking for more... 🤣
The walk up the hill was a bit hard but once up wasn't too bad, bit soggy and some snow but just added to our experience. Overall we had a great time meeting the reindeer, we fed both Hobnob and Kipling 🦌 We learnt some interesting info from the guides and will hopefully be back in the summer.... 👍👍
Amanda Balloch — Google review
Such a lovely experience. Hike to get up to the herd wasn't too hard, the guide was very knowledgeable and everyone we met was nice. You don't get to pet the reindeer but you can feel their soft noses when you feed them. Too cute!!
Ashley Kalenian — Google review
Fabulous experience! The hike is short, and they are right to say it’s uneven terrain. You end up going down and back up into the valley. Those who can’t handle climbing rock steps should consider this. The reindeer herders were friendly and knowledgeable! They answered many questions and casually discussed the reindeer in their care. So fun!
Allyson Gilbert — Google review
We came to do this end of August, it was such a great experience. The lady that took us was so knowledgeable and even helped us with a few great pictures.
Would definitely recommend if your in the area but book in advance as it seems very popular and we can totally see why.
Jessica Mcnally — Google review
This was an absolute highlight of our trip to Scotland!! If you are ever in the area, this is a must do activity.
We purchased our tickets in advance online, and followed the very clear directions for collecting our tickets and meeting up with the herders. The hike out to the reindeer is beautiful, hiking shoes are a must but the hike is very moderate. The herders are friendly, knowledgeable, and did an excellent job making it an educational and memorable experience. The reindeer themselves are absolutely magical. We could not recommend this experience more highly!!!
Rachel Harawood — Google review
The guides and volunteers were extremely knowledgeable and made sure we had an amazing experience with the Reindeer. It was lovely feeding them and having plenty of time to take photos.
Angela Mcdonald — Google review
The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd in Aviemore is a truly enchanting and unforgettable experience for nature lovers and families alike. This unique attraction offers the rare opportunity to interact with a free-roaming herd of reindeer in their natural habitat.
Guided tours take you on a scenic journey into the Cairngorm Mountains, where you'll meet these friendly and majestic creatures up close. Feeding and even petting the reindeer is an absolute joy, and you'll be amazed by their gentle nature.
The knowledgeable guides share fascinating insights into the history of reindeer in the Cairngorms and the vital conservation work being done to protect them. It's both an educational and heartwarming adventure.
Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast or simply seeking a magical experience, the Cairngorm Reindeer Herd is a must-visit.
It adds a touch of Arctic wonder to the Scottish Highlands and creates memories that will last a lifetime. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to connect with nature and these remarkable animals.
Taste Travel Discover — Google review
This was a good place to visit. They are maintaining the number of Reindeers. They have separated as 2 sets based on the count of deer (one set with 8 deer and another with 40 deer). Upon entry ticket cost, you will be allowed to visit either of the sets. The cost is a bit high for the location. Maintenance could have been better for the cost.
Ramprakash Cadirvele — Google review
Amazing 20 minute walk with tour guide and group. Was able to feed them but not touch them as they would get scared. Lovely experience!
Josabeth Castro — Google review
If you are ever in the area, or plan trip to Cairngorm park you should visit Cairngorm Reindeer herd and make a Hill trip. The herders are super friendly and they know everything you want to know about these wonderful animals. You will make a short and easy hike from parking place to the nearby hill where you will meet the herd. They are used to people so you can watch them close by, although they don't like to be touched. You will have a chance to feed them and the herders will answer all your questions. We had a great time and spend there well over two hours and we had a lot of fun. There is also an exposition right next to the visitor center with many interesting facts about Reindeer and the story how they were reintroduced to Highlands.
Michal Kupka — Google review
What an incredible experience on a beautiful day in The Highlands of Scotland!! Very informative. Easy hike to the pasture the reindeer hang out in periodically and of course the feeding opportunity is not to be missed. Directions were easy to follow and never were pressured to leave the lovely animals before you took all your pictures. Definitely would recommend this experience to others!
Paul — Google review
97% as popular as Pitlochry
3 minutes off the main route, 74% of way to Inverness
Best stops along Kinross to Inverness drive
The top stops along the way from Kinross to Inverness (with short detours) are Urquhart Castle, Culloden Battlefield, and Cairn Gorm. Other popular stops include Edradour Distillery, Scone Palace, and Discovery Point and RRS Discovery.
The V&A Dundee is an award-winning new museum in Dundee, Scotland, dedicated to design. The museum has permanent displays of Scottish and international designs as well as exhibitions that change frequently. The architecture by internationally acclaimed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma is an amazing feat to behold.
We spent a wonderful few hours enjoying the tartan exhibition and the other displays. The cafe was very nice. We parked in the disabled section of Discovery parking , which is only 5 minutes walk away.
My only criticism is the disabled toilet was not very clean.
Paul McCullock — Google review
Very impressive building and setting. Disappointed with exhibitions- huge internal space with only one corner upstairs designated for a design exhibition. Additional museum exhibitions by payment only. Lots of cafe and shop space though. Was really looking forward to something special, ended up leaving after 30 minutes. Come on V&A arts panel, should be doing better than this
Terence Devanney — Google review
I like museums and galleries but this one was a little disappointing. The building design is fantastic from the outside. Interior was very open and enormous. Almost too much. The interior seemed to be taken over by gift shops, children’s work areas and cafes. Only one small exhibit on the first level. There was a dancing exhibition on the top level that took up a lot of area also. The best area was the Scottish Design Gallery which was full of different Scottish designs. Parking was a chore. Street parking was for one hour max and cod over £3 and the machine wouldn’t hake my card after downloading the app. We went by some shops and got 2 hours for €2.60. Spent so much time driving around and trying to park that we didn’t get to see the ship Discovery.
Simon Robson — Google review
We went to an excellent exhibition on tartan. They had a great selection of exhibits, all informative and interesting labels. It wasn’t too crowded either. The temporary exhibition space is much larger than the permanent exhibition, so I wouldn’t recommend visiting unless the temporary exhibition is something you really want to see (though the permanent is still very interesting). The shop is also quite small. The restaurant is a canteen style service, with similar food to other museums/galleries (rolls, soups, baked goods, etc.). The gallery is a <5 mins walk from Dundee train station.
L C — Google review
Went to see the Tartan exhibition, the building is very easy to find from the station. The tartan exhibition itself is really brilliant, loads to discover and so much to see. There was no wait to get in.
We easily spent well over two hours there. The cafe is very nice and serves some really nice food and snacks
Ricky hughes — Google review
Such an iconic landmark in the beautiful city of Dundee. The architecture is stunning and the setting on the banks of the river Tay perfect. The interior is cavernous and spectacular and the exhibits well worth a visit. So pleased I took the time to explore this attraction.
Mark Dyke — Google review
There is no doubt this is a unique building outside and inside. For all the space inside I just didn't think it offered much. Entrance is free and I would say it is just as well. Once inside there is only a shop on the ground floor and upstairs there is a cafe which was very busy. I did enjoy the tapestry exhibition which was on at the time of visit. That really is it, the McManus Art Gallery/Museum is far superior.
Allan MacIver — Google review
V&A itself is the living room of Dundee city. It's really beautiful and one of the landmark for the entire city. The inside structure is magnificent as well. Do spend some time in the cafe and grab a coffee. You will love it.
Jalal Ahmed — Google review
An amazing building in terms of architecture located in Dundee but I was very disappointed by the lack of exhibitions inside. Lots of free space inside the building. There was a museum upstairs which was fine but apart from that couldn't find anything interesting. V & A was not at all crowded when I visited and there is no need to book a ticket in advance. Thanks
Nikhil Reji Mathew — Google review
Fantastic building both inside and out. Not a lot of exhibits but well worth it. Make sure you go on the balcony outside for views of the Tay and Bridge. Follow up with a walk along the fabulous waterfront towards the port. While in Dundee, try to get hold of the Walking Trails of Public Art in Dundee. I've posted a couple of snaps of exhibits on the City Centre Trail.
james ferguson — Google review
Amazing day out at the V&A Dundee.
What an experience. Spent five hours here. Started with coffee in the spotless restaurant. Spent over an hour in The Tartan exhibition which was brilliant. Lovely to see the original Doddie Weir portrait. Back to the restaurant for lunch then had a walk around the rest of the museum.
It’s truly an amazing place. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Jack — Google review
Really great place, so many interesting installations. I was impressed with the design of this building - so much light and space. Just a shame we didn't have time to try coffee at the café with the lovely view.
Doesit Matter — Google review
This place is very beautiful. It is near 5 min walking distance from Primark in Dundee.The view is so cool. It is covered totally with the water and a beautiful river is also present . And inside this, it covers a lot of old things of king and queens and also lot of creative activities you can do.the entry cost is free here. And you can enjoy a lot. You can go any day.
jagrati Garg — Google review
Though modern architecture is not my cup of tea, this building seems to have checked all the right boxes for me. A stunning rock-like exterior reveals a cavern like interior with friendly wooden panels. The museum presents art and design in and from Scotland, while the “Dundee Tapestry” presents the city and its people in all their colourful glory. My personal favourite is Rennie Mackintosh’s Oak Tea-Room, a perfectly preserved space that immerses you to this artist’s visionary work. The cafe is great with friendly staff and a good choice of sweet and savoury treats. This museum is a good reason to visit Dundee.
Nikos Parastatidis — Google review
We enjoyed our visit at the V&A Dundee. We were really surprised that we stayed there for three hours. But there were very interesting presentations of ideas/products, history and a wide range of information about Scotland and Dundee. We also enjoyed the exhibition "design for our times" a lot. The different products and ideas behind it were smart and creative. We loved the whole experience.
Laura Bliss — Google review
First time visit. I thought this place was really cosy. It’s somewhere I would take a friend to just hang out and chat for the day. Micheal Clark exhibit was on. Lots of comments about too much space but I thought it was fine. I got here about 11am on a very wet Sunday and stayed to about 2hrs. I would definitely go back here. I’ve been to many places like this and the space is not that big in comparison. Loved the feel of the building and all the little gaps to see Dundee within. Terrace to go outside. Will be coming back here. Great place to visit and take children if you have any. Free entry. Pay only for the Micheal Clark exhibit. V&A was across from train station so that was very handy.
People KnowHow — Google review
Wonderful building and great atmosphere, Scottish design exhibitions are fascinating but wished there was more to see, the cafe is highly recommended with excellent food, great choice, fine views and pretty reasonable prices. Definitely worth a visit, free entry to the standard exhibits.
Nizam Hamid — Google review
Was a bit disappointed with this museum. Not enough to see & you had to pay for 2 of the displays inside. Didn’t take long to walk around at all. The art rooms for kids looks pretty good tho. The building itself is stunning.
Susanna A — Google review
Great museum well worth a visit. It's an amazing design structure to look at from all angles. Dundee is a beautiful city with lots of attractions to keep you entertained.
M — Google review
Great architecture outstanding outside and inside. Displays Great exhibitions outstanding.
Great for artists 🎨 Designers. And a great cafe/restaurant, with good food. And views.
Ronald Penman — Google review
An iconic piece of 21C architecture nestling on the edge of the Tay and a very short walk from Dundee station. I thought the building was beautiful. There are free architectural tours every day (book online) which are well worth doing. I was a little disappointed by the interior and content. An awful lot of space is taken up by the shop restaurant and we'll just emptiness. If you didn't visit the large exhibition with an entrance fee (Tartan when I visited) I think you'd feel disappointed by the 2 free spaces and their contents. My 5 stars are for the building.
Angus Hamilton — Google review
Looks a bit like a lot of empty space when you first walk in but had some great exhibits. The Tartan exhibition was very well laid out and engaging. I recommend scanning the QR code which gives an audio guide to follow while looking around.
Luke Harding-White — Google review
Our greeter was absolutely fantastic with my 5yo daughter, and the Selkie trail is lots of fun for little kids. Didn't take the tour but looked really good. Cool building, especially loved the floor. Lots of art students poncing about. Recommend a visit for sure!
Mhairi Norris — Google review
V&A Dundee, located in Dundee, Scotland, is a design museum that officially opened its doors on 15 September 2018. It holds the distinction of being Scotland’s first dedicated design museum and is also the first Victoria and Albert museum outside London. The architectural marvel, designed by the renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, stands as a testament to creativity and innovation.
Entry is totally free. Whether you’re an architecture enthusiast, design lover, or simply curious, V&A Dundee offers a captivating experience that celebrates the brilliance of Scottish creativity and global design achievements. Don’t miss the chance to explore this cultural gem!
Saurav Bandyopadhyay — Google review
I love the building! Absolute work of art!!
And the water view, oh my God, breathe taking!
But..I feel the museum needs more work of art inside of it, it felt like a biggggg space with few stuffs inside.
I had fun regardless!
Olasubomi Akanni — Google review
First time here and impressed. Beautiful building, interesting exhibitions especially the photography exhibition and free admission. Well worth a visit
Marc Dobson — Google review
Great visit to Tartan Exhibition. Very impressive building, with long standing Scottish Design updated since my last visit. Tartan Exhibition was very informative about history and many instances in fashion. Fantastic facilities and even have hourly tours for free that start at 12.30.
Gary Shek — Google review
Enjoyed our quick free visit. (We only had a short time in Dundee s didn't pay for the full museum experience). Situated on the waterfront. Surrounding area beautiful and quirky.
There was a fashion show event on which was really interesting. Cafe and gifts shops.
Kim Stevenson — Google review
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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.
This is a beautiful, Gothic-Revivalist style building housing a large art and local history collection. It organise events and activities on a regular basis, such as creative fun activities and informative behind-the-scenes tours of the Collections Unit.
I came across this amazing structure while I was going through the history of the Royal Family. This was initially a memorial dedicated to Prince Albert and was completed in the year 1867. The gallery is well maintained by the authorities and the toilet was super clean. You can see some very famous portraits of St Peter and paintings like Lamentation over Christ on the first floor. But my favourite section is 'the love letters to Dundee section', I loved that section. If you are in Dundee never forget to visit this gallery. The Royal History is amazing so is the old Albert memorial. You can also buy some classy souvenirs from the ground floor. Thanks
Nikhil Reji Mathew — Google review
This is an excellent and informative museum, detailing the history and lives of Dundee. The art gallery and and exhibits were really good and we spent a good few hours here. I would highly recommend it instead of the V&A, which is for some reason more high profile.
Stu Drake — Google review
Easily the best historical attraction in Dundee! (Infinitely better than V&A for sure). Kudos to the genious curator!
It's a shame the review photos don't cover the many, many interesting pieces inside – a boat carved out of a single tree, a metal mask used to shame slanderers publicly, harpoons & bombs used to hunt whales, uretheral bougies, islamic prayer mats, reproduced old streets & shops, and paintings with mesmerising light & shade representation!!
I've been to many museums around the world. This one is a hidden gem for sure. Oh, and it has a kids area too 😊
Muhammad Askar — Google review
Visited on a weekday and was relatively quiet. The reception staff were very helpful in telling us information on what can be found in the eight galleries and on what floor. It’s a beautiful building inside and out and contains some very interesting works of art and history of Tayside. Contains a cafeteria and small souvenir shop and entry is free.
David Crighton — Google review
Absolutely fabulous Museum so much to see and Free too, lovely cafe inside just had coffee but food coming out looked great. Well worth another visit
liz midgley — Google review
Free entry museum with wide range of permanent exhibitions and many temporary or touring exhibitions on show.
From young to old, visitors or locals alike there is something for everyone to marvel at and enjoy.
Wheelchair accessible ramps, with lifts to all floors and toilets.
A stunning Gothic building, with fabulous range of items on show, right in the heart of Dundee.
David Gee — Google review
McManus Galleries in the centre of Dundee is literally a hidden gem 💎 in Dundee. Two floors of display space inside a beautiful building. A fully accessible building giving access to the upper floors with a lift. Specialist exhibitions are presented throughout the year. The core display gives a fantastic insight into the early years and development of the people and the city of Dundee. The staff are welcoming and knowledgeable.
There is a well stocked gift shop and a good cafe on site.
If you visit Dundee or live in Dundee this really is a gem worth visiting.
Angus Spence — Google review
You could spend twenty minutes here or 5 hours. So much wonderful stuff here about Dundee. We stayed an hour and only managed downstairs and 2 art galleries. Really enjoyed it - the only thing I'd have liked more on is the weaving history. It is referenced a few times but I'd have liked more. Has a cafe and a small but really excellent shop.
Victoria Goody — Google review
Very impressed. First time back in over 50 years. For anyone visiting Dundee, this is an excellent way to learn and understand the history of Dundee and Tayside. And it's free!
Huntly Walker — Google review
Beautiful building surrounded by fantastic sculpture and statues, inside the facilities we're fantastic and clean and there is a nice little cafe and gift shop
There is a selection of art and artifacts as well as interective sections and historical infomation, definately something for everyone here
Thankyou for a wonderful day of learning
Elle Simpson — Google review
I didn't get a long walk around it, but what I did see was magnificent. The rooms flowed together, and there's something for everyone. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, and the admission is completely free (with optional donation points around the building)
I'll definitely be going back soon for a proper wander 😊
Emma Morrison — Google review
An absolute treasure, how lucky Dundee is to have this museum, fascinating & beautiful exhibits. I was so thrilled to see this Rosetti painting, I've admired his art for many years but have never seen an original. Super helpful staff too. I wish I lived nearer.
Ann Roberts — Google review
Honestly, this is a brilliant gallery/museum there is so much to see. I spent the best part of three hours and I probably didn't do it justice. Whether it is the history of Dundee or Art you can take your pick. I visited on a Monday, I was on holiday and this was a great choice. The building itself is so impressive. Entrance is free but you can leave a donation. There is also a very good cafe and souvenir shop. It really is all you need in one.
Allan MacIver — Google review
A beautiful gothic building originally opened in 1867 as the Albert Institute as a memorial to Prince Albert. Eight galleries with collections of art and history. There's a fantastic collection of Neolithic, Bronze Age and Pictish items. Fortunately Dundee now seems to be proud of its past which clearly wasn't always the case after reading about the shocking destruction of the Royal Arch in the 1960's.
Nuts — Google review
Fantastic gallery and museum. Warm, friendly, informative welcome. The exhibits are beautifully displayed in a stunning building.
Carole Reed — Google review
What a beautiful building. Great range of exhibitions inside and a much better use of time than the V&A.
Lyn Bostock — Google review
I have been here many times, and will be back many times in future as the McManus Galleries is a jewel in Dundee's crown and is an absolute credit to our city. I always make a point of taking friends who are visiting and havnt been here before as it gives real insight into Dundee's past and present. Free entry, lovely cafe and fantastic displays, a place that Dundee is rightly proud of.
george flynn — Google review
Delightful visit, this beautiful museum has got to be a must see on any visit to Dundee. Super friendly informative and helpful staff are on hand to help in anyway they can. The cafe is a real treat too, the delicious fruit scone and Latte to be had in the cafe set us up for tackling the upper floors of what is a gem in Dundees crown. Thank you for a wonderful visit. The picture is our grandson tuckered out with all the pointing and Wowing.
Michael Dally — Google review
Loved it! Absolutely fantastic section on social history, as well as the other museum sections and art gallery. AND ITS FREE!
Top choice for a few hours (or less if you have less time) in Dundee.
Jo Baldwin — Google review
Such a lovely relaxed museum that is a credit to Dundee. Our children love the exhibits (well, all except the scary gargoyle - if you can find it!) And the children's room is always a great way to spend a little extra time.
Lisa Griffin — Google review
Excellent place full of history and stuff of all kinds. Lot of things to see and variety. The admision is free. The place is nice and tidy. Personal is super kind.
Ara Solis Folk Celta — Google review
Great experience! This museum shows us a good view and knowledge of the development of Dundee. Don't waist the opportunity to visit MaManus!
Joao Paulino — Google review
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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 .
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 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
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 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!
Pitlochry Fish Ladder is a popular tourist attraction in the Victorian town of Pitlochry, Scotland. Visitors can explore the massive dam and experience the power of the hydro plant generating energy. The fish ladder, although not wheelchair accessible, offers a unique opportunity to witness nature's spectacle as fish navigate through it. After heavy rain, the dam opens up, providing a spectacular sight with debris collecting at barriers.
So this place is just massive, it's massive. The dam which at the end of is the fish ladder is open to the public to have the experience and power of the hydro plant generating the leki. Photos are attached so like them please. This dam and ladder is not (in my opinion) for wheel chair users unless your extremely adaptable and very handy with your chair this is not for you. I recommend the visitor centre where you can view everything from afar which is absolutely amazing by the way. The car park has three electric charging points which I presumed were the electric company SSE. I didn't even know what a fish ladder is until I went here and it's a bit freaky when your directly above it and the water below is swirling like whirlpools....it was just freaky but great and so beautiful.
William William — Google review
Visited after the very heavy rain, so expected to see the dam open as the River Tummel was flowing very fast and very high, which was causing a lot of flooding in the area. Never seen the dam open, and it was spectacular to see, also the debris (branches), etc, collecting at the barriers that had been swept down the river. The large rock beside the suspension bridge I used to climb onto as a little girl over the rocks from the banking, it is now nearly totally submerged. Would be interesting to know the last time the dam was opened. Worth a visit here, beautiful views :) :)
Anne Harvey-chisholm — Google review
Our first visit to to Pitlochary and the damn / fish ladder. The fall leaves surrounding it made for great photos. Also seeing an early salmon was cool too
Sandi MacLeod — Google review
Return visit after many years, still a great place to visi , the dam and surrounding area is beautiful. Luvly walk down beside the larders down to the suspension bridge , see the salmon leaping , worth a visit, visitor Centre also a must see :)
Anne Harvey-chisholm — Google review
It offers you a good walk around Pitlochry, making it a circular walk starting from the train station.
The view is nice and we saw some fish leaping on the end of the dam - sadly not the salmon ladder.
Franklin Lau — Google review
A nice and wide view. You will know how does the ladder work.
??? — Google review
It was nice to see. Nice visit. Something we hadn't seen in a long time. The 100 steps are near the main office. We didn't go down them. There's plenty to see and enjoy.
Robert Clelland (Rab) — Google review
The bridge across is a suspension so moves and bounces which makes it feel unsafe. The fish ladder was a nice view from the top but have been told that it's now shut as it's been marked unsafe and due to health and safety regulations it won't be open anytime soon
Carina-Lee — Google review
Great for spotting the Salmon when they are running, if you are lucky you will see a big double figure Salmon being caught here, as there are plenty lurking around! 🎣🎣, nice walk around the area with the family, plenty to see and do for everyone.
Steves Scotland — Google review
It's a small tourist attraction where people. It has a small hydropower generator. Safe barriers so that children can have fun. Chilling, cooling, fishing, and also the surrounding scenery are awesome.
Chaitanya Dalvi — Google review
Superb view of the valley
Mark Lowry — Google review
Excellent walk in Pitlochry. You can do a loop from the train station car park but you will need a map to show you the way.
The ladder is very fascinating and the views at the top of the dam are beautiful.
Would recommend if you are in Pitlochry!
Queen's View Visitor Centre is a historically significant site that provides breathtaking panoramic views of Loch Tummel. It features a charming tea room where visitors can enjoy refreshments, and there is also a gift shop with locally sourced items for sale. The friendly staff are always willing to assist guests in any way possible, adding to the overall magical experience. Ample parking is available on-site, and the location is easily accessible by strollers or wheelchairs.
Imagine a serene autumn scene with a picturesque lake reflecting the vibrant colors of the trees. The shoreline is adorned with fiery red, golden yellow, and deep orange leaves. The gentle breeze rustles through the leaves, creating a soothing symphony of nature's colors and sounds. The water's surface mirrors the stunning foliage, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of this idyllic autumn day.
AMAZING!!!
oxana lupu — Google review
The view is beautiful, I never tire of it. Free nature, at its best. BUT don't expect the cafe, toilets/shop to be open because all shut the day we visited in late April 2022 - shortage of staff ! No warnings, for instance at Garry Bridge. We have seen parking attendant on site so do not forget to pay for car park.
Heather Anne Johnson — Google review
This place is magical. Enough car parking. Very near to car parking. Can take stroller for kids. Toilets are available. Peaceful location.
Sumeet Pawar — Google review
This is a beautiful location and if you have any doubts why it is named the way it is you'll know the answer when you see it in person.
The road there is not for the faint of heart if you're driving PARTICULARLY if you're not used to driving on the left. It is very narrow, very twisty, and there are absolutely massive tour buses on it constantly. I strongly recommend taking one of the buses, preferably the smaller 16-seater types that can navigate those roads nimbly.
The path from the parking area is easy and pretty short. Nothing too steep, and pretty smooth. Still, shoes suitable for light hiking would be good. Those with walkers, wheelchairs or other mobility equipment may find it challenging, it would depend on the individual.
Joshua Bradshaw — Google review
It is the greatest view of the mountains, trees and water. I was there in the evening. All family had a great time there.
Mohamed Ismail Abdul Manaff — Google review
Not far from where I live, such amazing place to be , I spent a night in a guest house, as I love the are so much, the next day waking up in the morning, with the sound of Mother Nature ❤️ magical land 🙏✨❤️✨❤️✨❤️💞🌻
Suzette Fialho — Google review
Stunning scenes at the viewpoint for the queen's view. Has a lovely wee cafe and great shop to purchase all kinds of local based gifts. Staff are very friendly and happy to help.
Kerry Smith — Google review
Plenty of parking. Cafe and toilets on site. The walk up to the view wasn’t too taxing. We spent about 15 minutes there. Not too busy and a great opportunity to take lots of photos.
Nicole Marshall — Google review
Another must see adventure with a super twisty narrow road - pretty much from Garry Bridge onwards. Watch your speed and stay on your own side of the road and the lumber trucks should manage past!
Small parking charge - £2 at the moment. Machines take coins and the one close to the visitor centre accepts contactless.
The coffee shop serves a lovely latte and there is seating in the fresh air. Toilets located inside the cafe entrance. There is a lovely gift shop here - the lady is very friendly.
Short stroll to the view point - stunning. Then you can wander further. Down some steep forest tracks. Going down was perfectly fun... hoisting my self back up... needed plenty of embarrassing rest stops ! Decent footwear advised if going down the track.
Highly recommend a wee stop here!
Shona Rowell — Google review
Spectacular views, Waw takes your breath away. Glad we went the day we did, as next day, it was very misty wasnt able to see a lot. Could have spent a lot more time here, especially with a nice wee picnic, again our dog came along as well x
Elizabeth N — Google review
Great place to visit unfortunately on this occasion the visitor centre and toilets were closed, but stunning views
Graeme Rolph — Google review
THE VIEW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Queen's View is quite simply stunning and an absolute must when in the area. In the morning the sun is behind you as you look out over Loch Tummel and in the evening, the sun sets at the end of the Loch. There is an information panel identifying the main peaks including Schiehallion, fairy mountain of the Caledonians. If you are lucky enough to get there before the crowds and on a clear day, it is simply perfect.
A magical place.
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The car park is spacious and costs £2 per day, or £2.40 on the Ring Go app. There is also limited parking for coaches. The walk to the view is short and accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs.
The visitor centre and toilets are currently closed so there are no other facilities.
Neil Harbron — Google review
This is the 3rd visit, yes its a good drive to get here but I will never tire of that view. Better to ho on a day when the visitors centre is closed, less people but that's how we like it, then you have thst blew all to yourself.
Tracy Read — Google review
It's a true viewpoint of the Scotland. Recently we visited this amazing place along with my cousins from England. We spent around three hours at this view point. Luckily weather was fantastic that made the atmosphere more beautiful. When you visit this place you will have feeling of nice calm and peaceful.
Veda Golconda — Google review
The Queens view seems like nothing special all the way up until it doesn't. Stepping around the last corner to the lookout reveals a really nice view which photos can not do justice.
It's worth coming here. However, parking is paid.
Adam Haynes — Google review
View was spectacular but there were no facilities. Had to go further up the road to use the composting loos. These would be a great addition here
There is no ticket purchase necessary, only for the carpark
Jo Bowman — Google review
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Braemar Castle is a stunning seventeenth-century fortress situated amidst the lush greenery of Aberdeenshire. It belongs to the chief of Clan Farquharson and boasts an impressive collection of antiques, along with a rich military history that has helped shape Scotland's development. The castle served as a stronghold for the Earls of Mar since the Late Middle Ages and was reconstructed in 1628 by John Erskine as a hunting lodge.
Braemar Castle is closed to the public as it is going under refurbishment. I wanted to see what they have done. I was on holiday with my friends and we were passing Braemar. Although the Castle is closed, the grounds were open the day we visited. It takes a while to absorb the change of exterior colour to white. I think the change is amazing, it makes the Castle look younger. Once the castle is open I will plan to come and see inside and see what they have improved inside as well.
Allan MacIver — Google review
Sadly it was closed at the time we're there. But you can see it from the street and its a nice view. It's not taken for granted that you can see a castle just by the way.
Aniko Heinze — Google review
Currently closed!
Braemar Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a historic fortress dating back to the 17th century. Set against the scenic backdrop of Cairngorms National Park, it offers visitors a glimpse into Scotland's rich history with well-preserved interiors and informative exhibits. A must-visit for history buffs and castle enthusiasts alike.
The Romanian Guy — Google review
Castle where nearby the Highland games take place. Entrance is £10 per person for 9 rooms. We decided not to take the offer. The grounds look nice though and it is next to the road so maybe worth a stop.
Karin Waske — Google review
Interesting castle staffed by volunteers from the community. Self guided tours are complemented by knowledgeable room guides. Furnished rooms felt lived in rather than staged - which we liked. Go soon or be prepared to wait. The castle being an external restoration at the end of August 2021 which could take at least 18 months to complete
Martin — Google review
We didn't take the tour in the castle, we were absorbed by the artisan and crafts market taking place in the surroundings were you could explore lots of Scottish produce. Nice outdoors area, interesting small castle. Worth a visit.
Aida RAFOLS — Google review
Fantastic place to visit and see where the history took it turn. Staff greats you with big smile. They are more than helpful. Audio guide available in couple languages so everyone will get the best of their experience.
Adam Grzyb — Google review
Stunning castle set in beautiful countryside and an amazing walk up the fir tree forest hillside.
Took us about 2hours to climb but well worth it as the panoramic views is breathtaking
Donna Marshall — Google review
A fabulous castle with so much to see. Well kept and so interesting. Guides were very helpful too. Definitely one to go see.
Pauline McCreadie — Google review
Looks nice. I am karen findley (farquharson) llewellyn. It would be nice to get a crossed the pond to go see it someday. I'm doing a lot of ancestral research. For my unpublished book. About my royal heritage between my husband's and my ancestral heritage. That's why it's unpublished.
Blair Castle is a historic fortress dating back to 1269, featuring opulent rooms displaying antique pieces, artwork and armaments. It is a popular tourist destination in Scotland and the residence of the Duke of Atholl, leader of the Murray clan. The castle boasts thirty rooms open to public viewing, offering insights into aristocratic life in the Scottish Highlands from the 16th century onwards.
Great walk with family and dog. Great scenery and grounds with a nice cafe and shop. Couple of small play parks for the kids and picnic benches too. It's a great day out.
shrimpalimp89 — Google review
Such an interesting castle. Rooms beautifully laid out with lots of information available from the info sheets or the guides. You can download an audio guide on your phone if you want. And you can take photos. The grounds and gardens are also worth a visit. There's also a lovely cafe and shop. You can spend a whole day there.
Heather Pirie — Google review
We really enjoyed our visit to Blair Castle and Gardens. When we arrived we had a warm welcome in the entrance area where the member of the team explained about the castle and set us up with some games for the kids. The castle itself is a joy to look around, there is so much to see, thirty rooms in total all packed with history. The staff are all very warm and friendly and leave you to look around but are very willing to answer any questions or offer their help with anything. The kids even got a prize for their quizzes and we got a hot drink along with our family ticket. Again the staff in the cafe were friendly and happy to explain everything to us. I would definitely recommend a visit here, the gardens are fantastic as well!
Duncan Hall — Google review
Really enjoyed our visit here. The staff at the gated entrance were extremely friendly and helpful, explaining that, as my wife is disabled we could park nearer the house.
The ground floor of the house was well laid out with a route round so guided tours could be avoided with the wheelchair. All the rooms on this level were accessible.
Outside the gardens and wider views were lovely. We spent a relaxing half hour just enjoying the views, watching the deer and listening to the piper. Wonderful on a fresh Autumn day.
John Lancaster — Google review
Very Interesting castle and beautiful grounds. Lots to see in the various rooms throughout the castle. The path through the castle is well laid out making it easy for self guided tour. The staff were very friendly and eager to answer questions we had. The food in the cafe was good and my only criticism would be the tables were too close together making it difficult to maneuver with a tray of food. Grounds were nicely kept and the views were spectacular. I managed to drop my glasses and leave them behind and after contacting the Castle they found them and are returning them to me. Two thumbs up for that! Definitely recommend a visit.
Robert Brown — Google review
We were in Pitlochry and saw this had a very good reputation for a tourist attraction and my partner and I love Scottish history. Reasonably priced and easy to get to on the public bus. The castle and gardens are wonderful. Plenty to photograph.
Mark Cooper — Google review
We thought this castle was charming. I loved the way they added in the clothing worn by the family with family portraits. Each room was so beautiful and it was nice to be able to take as many pictures as you wanted, to remember your visit. I think this is my favorite interior home. It is included in Historic houses pass.
Stephanie Harris — Google review
We only walked round the gardens. We didn't go into the Castle. Gardens are lovely and will change from week to week due to different flowers plants trees etc. Definitely worth a visit
Helen Torrie — Google review
Visited on 1st of October 2022: only the ground and 1st level floors can be visited therefore the admission process is lower (£20.50 for 2 adults and a 5 year old). Its worth it, it is lovely inside, each room has furniture and clothes displayed, kids can search for different elements and this will keep them interested.
We could only visit the Hercule garden and picked a few delicious apples and pears, fed the ducks.
Alina P — Google review
Beautiful castle full of incredible furniture, paintings, clothes and memorabilia. Friendly staff and well-laid out tour design. The gardens are also beautiful and we enjoyed the views of the grazing sheep. Maybe a bit overpriced - 17 pounds per adult, but we enjoyed learning about the castle’s important history and our 1.5 year old enjoyed the Easter egg themed hunt throughout the rooms.
Abigail Gustafson — Google review
The gardens were nice and we'll kept, you could easily spend hours wondering around the estate. The castle was well arranges and you could see interesting rooms that gave you an idea about how people lived back then. The castle staff were nice and answered all your questions.
Mihaela — Google review
Stunning view and stunning we Scottish village. Great time spended with kidos. I highly recommend that place for visit and relax❤️
Robert Walas — Google review
Was it worth the money for the house and garden? Yes! So much to see. Beautiful place. Piper outside was a great touch. Staff lovely. Food great, although we ran late on our tours, and there was no hot food by 2pm for a late lunch. Easily parked our 6.5m camper van.
Tracey H — Google review
In my globetrotting adventures fueled by a love for old castles and historic edifices, Blair Castle in the UK has undeniably left a lasting impression. Situated amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, this centuries-old marvel stands as a testament to the grandeur of a bygone era.
My visit, unfortunately timed during the castle's closed hours, did little to dampen the magic that surrounded Blair Castle. The exterior, with its imposing structure and enchanting surroundings, hinted at the rich tapestry of history waiting to be unveiled within.
As a fervent admirer of ancient architecture, Blair Castle's blend of styles spanning various centuries was a visual feast. From its medieval roots in the 13th century to the subsequent modifications and expansions, each stone seemed to whisper tales of battles, celebrations, and the ebb and flow of time itself.
The drive leading up to Blair Castle, set against the majestic Scottish backdrop, only heightened the sense of anticipation. The lush greenery and picturesque views served as a prelude to what promised to be a remarkable journey through the annals of history.
For fellow travelers with a penchant for exploring the remnants of the past, Blair Castle is a must-see destination. The official website, Blair Castle - Atholl Estates, serves as a valuable resource for planning your visit. It provides details on opening hours, admission fees, and any special events or exhibitions that may enhance your experience. The weather was cold and peaceful.
While the closed doors prevented me from fully immersing myself in the castle's interior wonders, the overall experience was nothing short of delightful. Blair Castle beckons to those who appreciate the allure of ancient fortresses and the stories embedded in their stones. I eagerly anticipate a return visit during the castle's operating hours, eager to unravel more of its historical treasures and bask in the cultural richness it undoubtedly holds. For any world traveler with a love for old castles,Blair Castle stands as a jewel waiting to be discovered in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
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Bobbie Jean DeMunck — Google review
We came here as we were on a Scottish holiday and it was breath-taking. There's shorts queues and inexpensive tickets. You are able to revel among the most beautiful artifacts and feel how the owner must. 10/10 would recommend.
Tsunami Potato — Google review
It's an amazing castle. We unfortunately didn't get the chance to see inside as the Atholl gathering was on. This wasn't planned but an added bonus. We really enjoyed a walk around the gardens and a cycle around the castle. Enjoyed a lovely cuppa & scone in the cafe. We will return again to see in the inside!
Carole Hoggan — Google review
What a fantastic day.
The Castle is imposing and the interior is jam packed with beautiful and interesting things
The grounds are beautiful and the Hercules garden is stunning.
A great experience all round.
Cairn Gorm is a majestic peak, towering at 4,085 feet with a rounded summit that boasts an array of hiking trails and a ski resort. Visitors are treated to breathtaking panoramic views from its peak, making the trek well worth it. Adequate clothing and sturdy footwear are essential as temperatures can drop drastically, particularly when descending on icy terrain.
Fantastic views. Worth the trek! Ensure adequate clothing as it much cooler and that you have the right footwear. It is fairly challenging going down hill with snow & ice.
Ying Hau — Google review
Poor quality, poor atmosphere, rude staff and customers alike. In general a beautiful area spoiled by a shambolic ski resort. I've given this place the benifit of the doubt for to long. Overall its a high percentage of the people who go there/work there that ruin it
Job Done — Google review
Nice summit to climb (1250m) ! About 600m of difference with the starting point ! The climb is easy, can be done in family. If you want more, you can make a bigger loop going through the « Northern corries »
Antoine Galabert — Google review
Spectacular hike here from Ben Macdui. Stunning and I really hope to be back for another go in the future
Stacey MacNaught — Google review
Disappointing- not even a KFC or Mac Donald’s, could take a tip a from Snowdon and get a train or bus to the summit. Shopping malls virtually non existent, weather was bad too! Otherwise great!
OmniVi3E London — Google review
Absolutely magnificent. My daughter and I spent an incredibly breathtaking day there. The scenery is the stuff postcards are made of. Love ut and didn't want to leave. Thank you Scotland😘
Jesse Caple — Google review
I went up this as a teenager and 40 years later I'm trying to locate where Dad's slides were taken and it is NOT HELPED by this pin and the associated photosphere being on the wrong summit. Make sure you use a reputable map and don't just rely on your phone.
Ray Panotta — Google review
for my outdoorsy brethren do not miss this spot while in Scotland.
Todd Fairbairn — Google review
Take time to explore all the specials places in this magic natural beauty.
Alinne F. B. — Google review
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Scott and the whole staff are awesome people. Our unplanned stay in Tomintoul was made great by their awesome hospitality. They let us use their phones and a private room to make calls and gave us recommendations for overnight stay and then offered us breakfast and Tea the next morning as we waited for our rescue lift back to Aberdeen. Genuinely good hearted God blessed people. The shoppe and food are top rate and the whole bad experience was made great by them, more than 5 stars, Bravo! Thank you.
Randy Lewis — Google review
Always a pleasure to visit here, with a plethora of whisky to choose from and normally a few samples to try! The staff here are very knowledgeable and helpful, and always have time to speak to you. The shop attached has lots of scottish gifts and there is a small cafe, which sell the best vegan flapjacks and date slices!
Kay Hepwood — Google review
Knowledgeable staff and a really good selection of whiskies at reasonable prices. Had a mini tasting session before settling on a Tomintoul 16 year old and a 2008 Dalmore single cask by Gordon & Macphail. All this situated in the stunning scenery of the Cairngorms. What's not to like 😀👍
Robert Kitt — Google review
Lovely little cafe inside we stumbled upon, some of the best bacon baps we have tasted, and lovely coffee too. Really good prices extremely value for money. Good gift shop too , plenty of whisky bottles to chose from. Directly opposite is a free carpark for motorhome/ coach /cars/ motorbikes.
Alan and Debbie — Google review
Come see the expert Scott selling Scotch in Scotland. 😁
We came out of our way just to see this place because I read the reviews about it and figured it was a good place to pick up a few bottles. That was indeed the case and was quite happy with the tastings he offered and recommendations. Scott was quite knowledgeable about whiskey and was able to help guide us through since incredible selections. You are also able to buy whiskey online from his shop and send it anywhere in the world!
Thank you Scott for taking the time with us that you did. I can't wait to order from you again.
Joshua Aird — Google review
My husband and I love this place. Great bacon Rolls in the cafe, lovely staff and owners, huge array of gifts and almost every Whisky you could think of. Place not to be missed if visiting Tomintoul.
Margaret-Ann Fojan — Google review
Nice little shop with an impressive Whisky assortment.
Young and knowledgeable guy who likes his job.
Very friendly and helpful to find the Whisky you like 🥃
I recommend to stop next time you're driving by.
I'll be back for sure next time I'll be in the area.
In the meantime I enjoy a really smoky tasting Whisky 🥃😁
Rico Wallich — Google review
The best artisan whisky shop in the world in my view. Find yourself nearby make sure to visit.
Dr Jamie Smith — Google review
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The Strathspey Railway, located in Aviemore, is dedicated to preserving heritage steam locomotives and offering scenic rides between Aviemore & Broomhill. Passengers can enjoy afternoon tea in the dining car while learning about local history and the engines and carriages used for the ride. Though there was a lack of menu prior to boarding, the sandwiches served were delicious and complemented by a choice of two soups.
What a fantastic way to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Decided on a light lunch in First Class so we had the compartment to ourselves. Absolutely brilliant. Staff were so kind, nothing too much trouble. Lovely home made soup and sandwich with tea or coffee, topped off with a celebratory bottle of bubbly.
Beautiful way to see the glorious Strathspey Valley.
Would certainly do it again.
Rita Mackenzie — Google review
I arranged the trip as a surprise anniversary present for my parents. It was excellent. When I booked I mentioned that my dad was blind and would need assistance and would like to be near the door and a toilet. They looked after my dad right from the start. We were placed near the door and the toilet. My parents had a great time. They were made to feel very special. It was the best anniversary ever. Thank you so much to all the staff...xx
Donna Rees — Google review
Visited for the light lunch treat. Food was fantastic. Staff were amazing. We booked the first class carriage as well. The ride on an old steam was something we'll never forget. All monies raised go towards maintaining the railway so a great cause too. Highly recommend
Mark Feva — Google review
Absolutely fantastic! We did the return trip from Aviemore to Broomhill with light lunch.
The sandwiches and soup were absolutely delicious, and the friendliness of the staff was second to none. Highly recommended, and we will certainly do this trip again when next in the area.
James Corstorphine — Google review
What an amazing afternoon tea travelling by steam train in the Director's private carriage. The staff were so friendly, hard working and very knowledgeable. The Strathspey Railway restoration project is ongoing and funded through charitable donations. Would highly recommend the trip... the staff are so passionate about what they do and that shone through each and everyone one if them. Well done 👏
Janet Urquhart — Google review
Went here for my 50th birthday treat. High tea on a train. Service was brilliant. Alway wanted to go and so glad I did. 20 mile journey of stunning view of the mountains and grazing livestock along the way. And a chance to see some deer. Amust go for all tourists. Although I live no to far away
Shelly Auger — Google review
Had a lovely relaxing day with our son and friends. We paid for seats only and just took some snacks with us. Beautiful scenery and a couple of stops at some lovely old stations, including a miniature railway set-up at Boat of Garten. Staff clearly love what they do and the driver gave us a wee toot when we left the platform as they went past!
Tammy Gray — Google review
You need to do this!! We went on the Steam Train today and absolutely loved every minute! It was like going back in time. The carriages were so well preserved and we took a walk up to the first class carriages and got to have a look at them (we were standard class). Worth every penny at less than £20pp. The views are lovely on the way up and there were 2 decent 10 min stops on the way up and down at a station where you could get out and see the train in its glory. It was really cool seeing the front detach and join the back on the return journey. You can also get some great views of the train from the big windows at the end of the carriage. Highly recommend to do this!
Laurena Kelly — Google review
We were in the directors carriage and were attended to by Lorna and Dermaid (sorry if that's wrong spelling). During our journey they were both informative and enlightening regarding past and present local history. We also learned a lot about the engine and carriages.
We had a choice of 2 soups and also had sandwiches. I would have preferred to have had a menu prior to boarding for the choice of sandwich (we have fussy people in our group) having said that the sandwiches were lovely and went down a treat with our soup and tea.
A worthwhile couple of hours spent during our time in Aviemore
Dotski Kerr — Google review
A steam-hauled train, running through impressive scenery, with the option of cream teas if you want them. What's not to like? Access to the railway is literally across the footbridge at Aviemore station. My only comment is that, as a steam-buff, it would be nice to be able to view the shed and workshops to see the work the conservationists are doing to preserve their locomotive and carriage collection.
Tom Baxter — Google review
Absolutely fantastic afternoon out!
We were on holiday in Inverness, and decided to travel down to Aviemore for lunch on the Strathspey Railway. What a wonderful experience.
All staff were friendly and helpful, lovely gifts and mementos in the gift shop, and the hubby came away with a handful of books during our midway stop.
We had let the staff know about allergies, and they were on top of it. Everything on the menu was clearly marked for allergy free. Good choice in the bar, and the food itself was lovely.
Definitely an experience we would like to do again. If you're in Aviemore or passing by, I highly recommend a visit to the railway.
Michelle Cains — Google review
Visited after a recommendation from our hosts, it was absolutely lovely. All the staff were polite and helpful. The afternoon tea was very nice and the setting of a scenic train ride made it all the better. Reasonably priced and highly recommend a visit if in the area.
Jane Fairhurs — Google review
It was superb. They have added an observation car now. There is a steward who supplies gratis tea, coffee and shortbread. Lovely trip to Broomhill via Boat of Garten then turned round. A stop for 15 mins at each station to take pictures. This is the forth time I've been on the journey. Must be very xciting for ids having a team train pulling the carriages. Highly recommended.
Anthony Vincent — Google review
We travelled on the lunch time service, for which you have to pre-book. Definitely recommend though, as the food was delicious, the service great, staff really lovely... and lots of cups of tea included! For the extra cost vs just a train ride the lunch option really made today feel more of an interesting and novel experience, particularly since it was grey and raining and the views weren't great. Our (under 5) son was with us and was able to join in fully, with a selection of suitable food and drinks for his age. Now I just want to return and try out the afternoon tea service as well!
Kimberley Greig — Google review
What a lovely experience this was. We had a light lunch in our own private compartment first class). Travelled from Aviemore, a very quaint little railway station, to Boat of Garten and on to Broomhill. We got off for 10 minutes at Boat of Garten whilst the train took on water. All the staff were lovely and clearly wanted everyone to enjoy their trip. We'll worth ninety five pounds for two people and I would highly recommend this. It was like being on a film set or in an Hercule Poirot episode!
V Gibson — Google review
Platform 3 gives you access to the beautiful Strathspey steam railway, departing from Aviemore.
You're given time to get off at the other stations which are well-worth pictures as the loco takes on water - we're back in the 1950's now.
Staff are in full uniform and really make you feel welcome; for a few more pounds grab an armchair in the observation car and be served tea/coffee and some delicious cakes.
Young children seem to adore anything connected to stream railways so if you're anywhere near Aviemore or the Cairngorms, book a trip. (You'll be best to book in advance!)
Douglas Young — Google review
Booked this for my 40th birthday. The station has a nice vintage feel to it. The journey itself was quite relaxing and able to take in the breathtaking views.
Martin Shaw — Google review
Super nice experience for afternoon tea. Good value for money. The ride is about 1.40h long. This feels just perfect, not too short but not too long if you have little children.
We bought the tickets on the day at the train station. All the stuff was super nice.
MAB — Google review
Fantastic trip (we did the first class option). Staff very friendly, and the whole place had a very positive and welcoming vibe. The scenery was stunning and the round trip about an hour forty.
Alex Drummond — Google review
Steam train experience: My husband and I booked the first class high-tea option so we got our own cabin. Was great! never done this kind of thing before and was on both our bucket lists.
To upgrade to the first-class cabin wasn't that much more either so we thought, why not!?! We got a little bottle of Prosecco each as well as a massive pot of tea, choice of sandwich for our high-tea set, and the various cakes and sweets that came with it.
The journey on the steam train was 45min out and 45min back with short stops on the 2 stations along the way. Staff were always helpful and kind, letting you know what was happening all the time.
The return saw the steam engine switching ends of the train which was great to watch.
Got to see some amazing Scottish countryside and relax for an hour an a half whilst eating snacks and drinking tea [took the prosecco home].
Nicola McDade — Google review
Very nice steam train ride, well worth the money. All staff were friendly and helpful.
Graham Kerr — Google review
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The Highland Wildlife Park is a reserve where visitors can observe endangered mountain and tundra animals, as well as native Scottish wildlife. The park includes both drive-through safari areas and animal enclosures, providing opportunities to view rare creatures such as wildcats, pine martens, white-tailed sea eagles, and red squirrels. Additionally, the park offers a chance to see species that were once common in Scotland but have since disappeared from the hills.
This place is fantastic.
In comparison to other wildlife parks, this place is priced very well. You really do get a great day out for the price.
High Five to David on the front gate, he is awesome!
The drive-through safari was a little underwhelming.
However the walkthrough wildlife trail was superb. Snow Leopards, Tigers, Polar Bears and so much more.
And all surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Scottish Highlands.
Impossible not to recommend this wildlife park!
Gareth Barter — Google review
Absolutely loved it. All animals were well looked after and cared for. The staff are amazing and so helpful. One member of staff took me to the snow leopards explaining the best place to spot them. She was lovely I saw her talking and explaining things to other people and answering questions very professionally. We saw almost all the animals in the park we just had to be patient and quiet, so not to disturb them. A lovely place to visit I highly recommend it.
November 2022.
Marie Barker — Google review
Amazing. ✅
It’s a beautiful place to visit. My daughter had so much fun. She spotted the polar bear and it made her day. 😊
My daughter having so much fun.
Animals✅
Food✅
Playground✅
Two option to explore
✅walking
✅driving
Tips: Buy ticket online it’s cheaper. 😊
Bring binoculars.
Jeane Mary Nicoll — Google review
First time visiting here and we had the most wonderful day. Such a big, open park. The views are stunning and it helped that the weather was gorgeous. All the animals are very well looked after, their enclosures are huge and we loved hearing about all the breeding and conservation projects going on. Most of the animals were asleep or in their dens when we first arrived so it's definitely worth going round a few times to catch your favourites when they're up and about, and ask staff about feeding times and talks as the animals were definitely more active during those moments. Staff couldn't have been more helpful when it came to spotting the animals. Lorraine in particular was lovely, really enjoyed listening to her talks about the animals and she was so nice to just chat away to. Food from the Tomintoul Venison burger van was delicious! Just all in all a great day out 😊
Danielle Stevenson — Google review
It's a nice wildlife park with a large number of animals but small variety. It was easy to get to, all staff seemed really nice and the cafe was pricey but nice. The drive through however was a let down compared to the foot zoo as me, my kids and other half where not impressed by the drive through reserve. There was nothing really that great about that part if I'm honest but my children really enjoyed seeing the polar bears and snow leopard's on the foot zoo just a shame on the drive through bit. I got a venison burger before leaving for £11 and that was OK too.
Liam Mc — Google review
Whenever we visit the area we always have a great day here. It's changed over the years and it seems like a good place to be an animal. We enjoy the drive through area. Wolves are our favourite. We saw the elusive Wolverines this time. Fantastic. Thanks.
Marc Barker — Google review
Absolutely excellent place, we came recently on your evening events and really enjoyed it.
The park itself is awesome and the zoo part amazing too. So many highlights, Tigers, Polar Bears, Lynx to name a few.
The animals look very well cared for and happy.
Definitely recommend a visit, the staff are excellent, knowledgeable and passionate.
John ?Urby? Urbanik — Google review
This place was fantastic were usually apprehensive about going to zoos or wildlife parks, you can see the animals here have space to roam and are well looked after lids loved it, it's picnic friendly too!
Rachel Drazdovien? — Google review
Lovely day out. We saw all the animals (with one exception) which I often find difficult at places like these, especially in rainy weather when the animals are inside.
All the staff were friendly and approachable, Stuart the Ranger was fantastic. Very informative, and was engaging during his talks.
We didn't use the cafe but ate at the Venison Burger Van. The food was lovely, with a surprising two vegetarian options. (Again, normally we have no luck with vegetarian options at vans like these, so was very grateful for the options). Service was quick and staff friendly.
The drive through safari section is a great addition, and was great to see a good range of animals up close!
Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.
Ellesha Chapman — Google review
It's such a wonderful place to visit and experience. I love the fact that each of the tenants have such nice surroundings according to their sizes and needs. I became a fan of Dominica and her cubs, they're awesome! I'd definitely go back. All the regulations in place. The facilities are super well kept and spotless.
Magda Flores — Google review
An unplanned trip with my little son turned out to be a good spent noon.
We loved seeing the animals grazing, eating or climbing rocks. The lazy tigers were a little away, but we enjoyed the snow leopards.
I totally recommend this park for families that want to spend a few good hours with the kids.
Thank you!
Alin Borca — Google review
A great place for a walk and observing wild animals, the only one we didn't see was the red panda.
We had a chance at seeing the feeding of polar bears. The kids were having a blast. Recommend for all to spend a day here.
Kesja sen22 — Google review
I absolutely loved visiting this park. From the amazing up and close walking enclosures to the drive through experience. The animals were amazing and the staff knowledgeable as well as some lovely talking animal experiences to see the baby polar bear feeding (who wasn't a baby polar bear with the size of him but was still a baby all the same). The Wolf Wood was wonderful to walk through and seeing the wolves play fighting. The shop was quaint and not expensive with lots of reusable and sustainable products. Lovely range of food and drink vendors and places to sit as well. I can't wait to return when there are more babies as some animals were either pregnant or hopefully getting pregnant in the near future.
Arieanne Masters — Google review
A great day out. Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Coffee is decent and the animals are the stars. Recommend doing the car safari then a walkabout. After your walk, go and do the car safari again (if you have time) before leaving. We managed to catch the animals we missed the first time round. Also, try to catch a tour/talk (male polar bear was a real favourite), and remember the camera/binoculars!
Ross Campbell — Google review
Fanstatic day out, this Is one of the best zoo I've ever been too. The enclosed area we can get properly closely to these animals, stunning mountain views, the drive through. The polar bear is what I come for and am happy to see a live polar in my eyes than a museum or TV. They certainly have different personalities, the way they lay down crack Me up, the way they play, the way they are very laid back. We saw the wild red squirrels which is amazing, close to tigers through the window omg, the Japanese monkey outside the cafe was the lucky one with her baby 😍 amazing. The sad one was no red panda :( however they are temporary at Edinburgh zoo ATM while under construction at their home. The layout is fantastic and good for a toddler to walk around, compared to other zoos. There are some building sites construction going on ATM however this didn't destroy my day out but can see where the improvement will be once it opens.
We spent all day at the zoo, there is a cafe, shop, lots of animals to see and a children's play area. The view is stunning, you can sit undercover or anywhere that is safe to sit and just admire.
The cafe food is good value price, the service is quick and there is a good selection of food choices and drinks, hot and cold. You can sit outside and inside plus there is plenty of other picnics tables. There is education room for people to learn.
Overall I am very happy I had come to this zoo.
Emma Gould — Google review
A wonderful place with beautiful scenery. Plenty to walk/drive around to see. Plenty of animals with incredible facts from the staff. So glad to see a place that will help with the polar bear population and other animals. Liked watching the 2 male bears (Walker and Arktos) devour carrots and apples. Worth the journey. Also Moss was cool
Lee Measures — Google review
Wow what a fantastic day out at the highland wildlife park I had with my husband and children today was well worth the 3 hour trip the staff and so polite all around the park the animals are amazing could spend hours looking at them at all the food selection is absolutely brilliant and worth every penny plenary seating areas and toilets lovely park for kids and the gift shop is brilliant also will definitely be back highly recommend thanks highland wildlife park for an amazing trip with my family you all do such a great job looking after the animals
Leanne Hosie — Google review
We had a wonderful day at the Highland Wildlife park, and thanks to the snow plenty of the animals were out and about enjoying themselves. It was truly a treat to see how well loved and happy they are.
Leah Macpherson — Google review
I really enjoyed my visit at the Highland Wildlife Park. There are some beautiful and magnificent animals. Coming in the midst of Winter was ideal to see them all in all their Winter coat glory. I have loved photographing them. I hope my photos do them justice! I would like to return in a different season to see how they change.
Elodie WAGENER — Google review
Amazing, must visit! Beautiful place. Loved the Zoo keeper’s daily talks.
Best zoo I have ever visited.
Eesha Sharma — Google review
Visited on New Year's Day fantastic
Place for adults and kids. Thanks to the guides for all the excellent information on the animals and your conservation work. Cafe was fantastic for breakfast and snacks
Historic highland whisky distillery with copper vessels alongside guided tours & a shop.
Tried to book online but our form timed out and we had no space left on the tour. We went along anyway as the distillery was on our way home. We spoke to Angela who said it should be fine. We then had a tour on our own before the main tour started. Angela is a great guide who is very passionate and knowledgeable.
I couldn't try the whisky as I was driving. We still had the tasting session which my partner got to enjoy every sip of. I got to go through each step and got a box to take my tasters and chocolate home in. I had them later in the night and tried to remember everything from during the tasting earlier.
Was truly brilliant and well worth the money. You get some small whisky glasses and 10% of what you buy (I don't know if it's off everything but we got it off each thing we bought. It might have been hard to see, but we were smiling the entire time under our masks.
Iain Polson — Google review
We visited the distillery while on holiday in the highlands, Andy our guide was fabulous explaining the process and engaging everyone in the tour. We’d also mentioned that it’s our wedding anniversary and the little present they gave us was simply wonderful. I enjoyed it later that evening back in our accommodation. The 3 whiskies we tasted were lovely and we even had a souvenir glass to take home. The drivers were given bottles to take theirs away to be sampled later. The shop was wonderfully stocked with whisky as you’d expect but also lots of other gifts too. All in all a wonderful experience.
Simon Duffy — Google review
Visited the Distillery today (Feb 24). We were a group of 4 adults and it was brilliant. Our tour guide was Peter, he is friendly knowledgeable and very good in his role. He was patient and happy to answer any questions we had. The tour is great value and shows every part you need to see. If you get chance, make sure you visit. The testing at the end is brilliant, along with the bar to try some other whiskeys.
Chris Jump — Google review
We had a great tour with Issy who made us appreciate the entire whisky production process. The tour ended with a tasting of their three signatures whiskies. We were also given a whisky glass each (and as one of us was driving, he could take the taster whiskies home which was handy!)
Piotr Kosowski — Google review
The distillery is located in the beautiful Scottish highlands with amazing views of the valley. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, explained everything in great detail, extremely welcoming and answered all our questions. The tasting room of the distillery was a small cozy room with a max capacity of 8 people which made the tasting experience quite intimate compared to the other big distilleries. They also paired each tasting with a chocolate truffle which made the tasting even better for me. They also have small glass bottles which they call driver packs for drivers to do their tasting after reaching the accomodation.
Harsha Rastogi — Google review
We didn't do the tour just some tasting of a few different drams. Good facilities. Shop stocks a few other whiskey too. Big ten bar outside with drams, whisky cocktails and a few other drinks. Dogs welcome in shop and bar but not on tour for obvious reasons. Friendly staff too
G Tatnell — Google review
An excellent tour of the distillery.
The welcome was warm, the staff were attentive. One could want nothing more.
As for the tour itself, the guide (Ellie?) was very friendly and knowledgeable and a great ambassador for the Dalwhinnie/Diageo brands.
miami_pete — Google review
While driving back from Isle of Skye to Edinburgh we came across Dalwhinnie Distillery. We didn't pre-book the tour but they still managed to squeeze us in. Lovely Fiona took us around and told us about the history and the making of Dalwhinnie Distillery. At the end of the tour we get to try three of their whiskeys paired with Iain Burnett Chocolate. If you don't drink it there and then because of driving etc. They give you little empty bottles to take it home. We were also given a lovely sampler whiskey glass to take home too which was lovely.
Thank you Fiona and lady cashier (didn't take your name sorry) for your friendly and warm service. Thank you also for the recommendation to try out Iain Burnett hot chocolate it was very delicious 🤤😍
We will definitely come back when we visit Scotland again! ❤️❄️🏔️
h man — Google review
Had the most fantastic, charming Dalwhinnie experience. First of all, the property is historic and visually beautiful and the scotch is top notch… then you add in the most charismatic, fun and knowledgeable tour guide and it becomes an unforgettable experience! Thank you Andy for an incredible tour! We loved you and you made our experience so special!
Johanna Norman — Google review
Superb whisky masterclass tasting tour in this beautiful distillery in Perthshire. Highly knowledgeable, helpful and interesting staff and a particularly delicious selection of whisky, expertly paired with locally sourced chocolates. Highly recommended.
Willie R-D — Google review
Before coming here in person I've only tried their whiskey on a couple of occasions but getting a flight to taste the variety of the distillery was well worth the stop. The shop was very nicely stocked and decorated and offers great gifts for yourself and loved ones as well as different tasting options and in addition to all that they sell brilliant chocolates! The staff was more than lovely as well and so helpful. We really enjoyed our quick stop here!
Lyze Von Kiel — Google review
My husband and I enjoyed the distillery tour very much. It was educating and entertaining. James did a fantastic job explaining the whisky making process while adding some jokes here and there to keep it light and fun. He gave the tour life which not all tours do sadly. Appreciated the pointers during the tasting as to how whisky should be drank (first timers doing a whisky tasting). Overall recommend if you are in the area. Make sure to book in advance.
Vanessa Ramirez — Google review
We really enjoyed our tour and were glad to get such a good look around even when dropping in without a booking (but of course outside high season).
Robert showed us the distillery and guided us through some nice whisky and chocolate pairings. Thanks for that.
Fabian Krebs — Google review
As I had missed out on the fully booked tour the last time I visited I had to make sure we got on it this time .
Our guide was Pragya Kumari who kept us amused and informed throughout our tour .
Despite her accent she got all the information across in an easy to understand and amusing fashion .
Next time I am passing I will pop in for a repeat tour as it was so enjoyable.
Ian Donald — Google review
We stopped here on our Hairy Coo bus tour from Edinburgh. I absolutely loved it! The outdoor tasting tent was super cute. I had the ‘Meeting Place’ whisky flight pairing with chocolate truffles. I loved every sip and nibble that they paired together!
Colleen Rasch — Google review
We had the tasting experience with Marie. A nice tour with a great tasting at the end, two drams sourced from the cask, two amazing 30yo bottles, distillery batch and much more. I couldn't drink anymore... and Marie made us feel at home
Clyde Drex — Google review
Friendly interesting tour aimed at general public. Good tasting, discount in shop. Probably not the right tour for an expert, but a great introduction to Whisky and the Dalwhinnie brand
Peter Humphrey — Google review
Stopped into Dalwhinnie for a basic distillery tour as it came highly regarded by the tourist organization. Pros: pristine setting in the highlands; our tour guide Angela was very knowledgeable and safe; we never have had a chocolate pairing with tasting before and it was really delicious; and we never have seen wooden fermenting barrels before and they have a few at different stages of their lifetime which gave each a distinct character. Cons: it seems that this distillery has become part of a corporate organization that has largely decentralized the process by outsourcing various parts of the protocol. As a function of the beautiful location, the barely must be grown on the east coast of Scotland and is also processed and dried off site before being delivered by truck for mashing. Cask maturation on site was also minimal and bottling occurs in a separate corporate warehouse.
If you are looking for a tour where you experience from grain to sweet golden elixir- this distillery cannot provide it.
Jacqueline De Lora — Google review
Scotland's highest distillery..Dalwhinnie is about 1 hour south of Inverness on the A9.
It's a relatively small whisky distillery, classed as Highland Whisky , although it could easily have been defined as Spey given it's proximity to Speyside.
Small tours are available, best booked in advance especially in the summer.
Selkie Tours of Scotland — Google review
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General Wade's Military Rd, Dalwhinnie, PH19 1AA, United Kingdom
The Highland Folk Museum offers an immersive experience of life in the Highlands from the 1700s to the 1960s. Visitors can explore replica buildings and period artifacts that are meticulously designed with great attention to detail. Admission to this well-maintained attraction is free, although donations are welcome. The site includes a cafe, gift shop, picnic areas, and a children's play area.
Really enjoyed our visit today. The staff were friendly, the guides were knowledgeable and enthusiastic. A whole range of buildings to see from across the ages but my favourite section was the township. Most were easily accessible and the covid measures made us feel at ease. Facilities were clean, had a nice coffee break at the cafe and the shop was well stocked with lovely items. Amazing place given it is free to access. Highly recommend - especially a trip to the sweetie shop.
Susan Willcock — Google review
What an amazing day out. Educational, enjoyable and entirely immersive. Our 2, 5 and 7 year old sons enjoyed it thoroughly and the adults just as much. Staff are great, the cafe is really reasonably priced and the gift shop is lovely. Very much recommended!!
Stacey MacNaught — Google review
Wonderful open air museum - the village recreation was a highlight and had a beautiful snowy mountain backdrop. The staff were friendly, the carrot cake in the cafe was delicious and the museum is free, though donations are encouraged (and deserved!)
Tom Potton — Google review
Step back in time at the Highland Folk Museum. This fabulous place is free to visit with the hope of visitors contributing a donation. Beautifully kept location with the most wonderful buildings packed full with nostalgia.. the attention to detail is just amazing. On site cafe, gift shop, picnic tables and a play area for the kids. Toilets are also available at different areas of the 80 acres the museum is spread across. A decent sized car park is also available right beside the welcome centre. I can't recommend it enough.
D B — Google review
Great open air museum in Kingussie. Friendly informative staff about life in the 1700s to 1900s in the highlands. Activities to do in various buildings. The township has recently reopened this year and nice walk through the pinewood forest to get there. Play area for the kids and small cafe selling toasties and sandwiches.
David Chan — Google review
Free entrance but highly recommend to donate to help maintain!
Very affordable parking at 2 per day for cars and 4 for caravans.
A peek back into highland folk life and also a peek into WW1/2 days showing how supply rationing worked back then.
You can mix and match the sweets in the stores and get a taste of how they really are!
Will come again for another memorable revisit.
Jason Ngui — Google review
Lovely place, the entrance fee was free but you can donate if you want, beautiful place with beautiful houses, helps you get more familiar with old Scottish life, I recommend visiting it
faezeh — Google review
Wonderful Village Museum.
A Best Place to Learn Scottish Cultural Background.
Free entry and free ample parking. But better than some places with tickets. A must place to visit in Highlands. Highly recommended.
Lamindu Niroshana — Google review
If you like open-air museums you will love this one. Dozens of well prepared buildings located in a great site. Every building is equipped with lots of interiors and you can discover a lot of details. Bring at least 4 hours of time.
Mirko M?ller — Google review
Absolutely brilliant, well laid out. Learning all about the highland way of living history was amazing. The lady in the sweet shop was a darling 🥰. A must if you are in the Highlands. We called in on the way back from the Highland Wildlife Centre.
There is no set fee to enter, but donations are recommended 👌.
Cafe, toilets and gift shop onsite too 🥰.
Tracey Pointon — Google review
Loved this place. The buildings were fascinating. My daughter and her friend loved the musical playground piano steps and the old school house with the belt! Don't forget to go to the sweet shop before it closes.
Tammy King — Google review
This lovely place was recommended by a friend. I didn’t realize that some of Outlander, season 1, was filmed here, so that was a special bonus surprise (particularly since our trip to Scotland started with seeing Sam Heughan in the airport).
This open air museum had SO much to see and explore. Plenty of easy walking, animals (highland cows!) educational historical bits, as well as restrooms and a little cafe and gift shop. Plan to spend at least half a day here, it is well worth your time and it will take that long to see it all.
Alyssa Waldmann — Google review
Visited in October and had a lovely time! Did not realize it was such a large place, so make sure to give yourself plenty of time to explore! Entry is by donation only, and they have detailed guide books available for purchase, which I would highly recommend as the guide book gives you a lot of extra information that is wonderful to learn. The café is also pretty good food. If you enjoy cultural and trade work history, I would highly recommend. Perfect place for kids, tons of activities for them. I would pair this visit with the Highland Wildlife Park in Kingussie for a nice weekend of activities. We went to both in one day since our visit was short, but we so wish we had more time for both!
Edith Dull — Google review
Lovely place with lots of exhibits. Takes you back in time. Entry is free with donations welcome. Toilets are clean with free sanitary products for any who needs them. Cafe is good. Staff is doing a great job.
Deepika — Google review
This was my second visit to the museum and I love the variety of buildings and friendly volunteers. Car parking is £2 and entry is by donation.
It's quite large, and probably takes 2 hours to take a quick look at all of the buildings. I would recommend the guidebook if wanting to understand what you're viewing as there are minimal signs at most places.
Toilets are clean, and there are a couple of benches throughout if needing a rest. Cafe and gift shop are also in the centre near the car park.
Becky T — Google review
Interesting historical buildings and context. It is certainly worth a visit to see how people lived over time in Scotland. The toilets are also clean, and the cafe has strong coffee.
Scott Darby — Google review
Child friendly historical museum. It is Free. However, donations are how the museum stays open and free. Please donate what you can afford. You will spend about 2 hours if you view the entire exhibit
Jennifer Hall — Google review
Great experience with lots to see and learn about the way of life back in he day. You can meet highland cows, visit old houses and explore the working of old school, post office, farm and many more. Totally worth a visit!
shadow-ska — Google review
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Aultlarie Croft, Kingussie Rd, Newtonmore PH20 1AY, United Kingdom
The Landmark Forest Adventure Park in Scotland is a popular destination for thrill-seekers and families alike. This park offers a variety of exciting activities, such as climbing walls, highwire courses, mazes, raft rides, and even rollercoasters. Although some attractions may be closed during the winter months, the ticket price is adjusted accordingly. Visitors can still enjoy many hours of fun with plenty to do regardless of age.
Great place. We went in winter, not everything was open but that was reflected in the ticket price. More than enough to do, our 2 year old was exhausted after 3 or 4 hours. Food was well priced and tasty, staff warm and friendly.
Jon Lloyd Clark — Google review
Absolutely great. Really worth the money. So much to do whether you are feeling active or feel like a saunter to the less energetic attractions you'll find plenty to keep the kids and yourselves busy. Our kids loved it. I think they've really hit the mark by not going crazy with the food pricing too. That makes a big difference.
Glenn — Google review
First visit with the family to this park, all varying ages and every one of us really enjoyed the experience. Great outdoor adventure park with loads to do. We arrived at 10.30am and didn't leave till almost closing time.
Once you ve paid in all attractions are free. You can take your own picnic or buy from the food outlets. Plenty of on site parking. A truly wonderful day was had and fully intend to return. Be careful not to get lost in the maze !!
Kim Stevenson — Google review
One of the best adventure parks I've been to, and that's even with the main activities closed for the off season. They charge a reduced rate for off peak as well so you don't feel hard done by.
There's an amazing play area with a huge tower to climb up, free to use electric cars to drive round the track, and the best dinosaurs I've seen in England!
You've also got illusions galore, gaunt chairs, slanted rooms, and the vortex tunnel, not to mention all the excitement in the bamboozeleum.
Honestly had a great day and would happily go back again 😁
Faeral Lyon — Google review
It was great, plenty to do. Although some attractions were closed. Everything is included in your ticket, just bring food or buy there. No hidden costs, unless you go to the gift shop. Also wasn't aware its dog friendly! Which is brilliant.
Would be great to add in some recycling bins somewhere.
Laura Elizabeth — Google review
Fantastic place, had a blast!!! My children enjoyed a lot. Honestly it’s so worth the money. I love how the whole family can participate in everything! And most of all , it was a very clean place. The toilets were great. The water slide was the best.
My most favorite place was the butterfly house. Spoiler alert: there are actually free flying butterflies!!!!! Not like some caged ones and I love love loved it. There were also some quails and a pond with fish. The environment was just like the tropical country I come from. I had a beautiful taste of my home ❤️
Will go back there many many times
Amina Joarder — Google review
Absolutely superb. Worth every penny. If you have active kids they will spend many happy hours at Landmark. There were no hidden charges. Once you're in you can do all of the activities as many times as you like. My sons were here for 6 hours and wished it had stayed open later! Thoroughly recommend.
Neil Smith — Google review
Absolute essential family day out if holidaying in the Highlands. I came here in the early 80's aged 9 years old and I still remember that experience. Returned for the first time today with my 5 and 6 year old and I'm sure they will also have those same positive memories after a cracking day. I'm not marking down but would recommend taking sandwiches if you can as the food on site is a little limited - however it's still affordable compared to similar offerings at similar venues around the UK.
David James — Google review
We spent the afternoon here and had a wonderful time. Prices were reduced because somethings were closed for the season but what was on offer was excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful from visitors reception , to the restaurant and the gift shop. The food in the restaurant was excellent, piping hot ,a good selection , very tasty and reasonably priced. The exhibits were amazing particularly the dinosaurs which my grandson is still talking about. I would imagine that it would be easy , in season to spend a whole day there.
dorothy golden — Google review
I cannot rate landmark highly enough, I have a 2 year old and 6 year old and they loved it. Enough for the kids and adults to do. The water slides were so much fun and both kids were able to go on with adults. We'll worth the price tag too. Will definitely be back.
Kerryann Phillips — Google review
What's a fantastic trip, well laid out and great staff. While it was extremely busy, there was still room to move around each activities. All-be-it with a wait for thw more popular attractions, such at the rope climb, water slids and so on. Highly recommended. If you can, maybe take a pack lunch, as the restaurant prices are rather expensive.
Richard Curran — Google review
We had a great family day out to the Landmark Forest Adventure Park.
The park tries to be disability friendly as possible and they do a fabulous job. The staff were brilliant from start to finish with my son. So friendly and understanding.
There is fun for children of all ages and capability.
The queues can be long to get on some of the activities. So if you are attending with a child/adult with disabilities then be sure to get a green pass when paying in. This can be used once every half hour to make it fair to other guests.
We had lunch at the cafe and the food was nice, quick service too.
The park is well looked after and clean. The park has designated smoking areas too that everyone seems to respect.
We will definitely be visiting again.
Lynn Fraser — Google review
My partner and I had the most wonderful day at Landmark on a Saturday. It was busy however we didn’t have to wait for anything really! The new addition “Networks” was really fun and walking around the dinosaurs 🦕 was something my partner really enjoyed! The walk in the ancient forest was really fun too! The only thing I would point out is that I ordered a chicken burger and it was frozen chicken between two buns: that was really nasty so I ended up having the chips! Other than the food the place is really good! There’s picnic tables available to bring your own food as well and I would suggest to do that! Xx
Parul Baghel — Google review
Great place to visit, with plenty to do for all ages.
The place is nice, clean, and tidy. Staff do an amazing job of keeping on top of everything.
Some queues for some of the more popular attractions, bit even at what looked ⅘ full we didn't have to queue too long.
Amazing all-around views from the top of Forest Tower.
Book your tickets in advance and save yourself a bob or two.
Paul “Bazzoo” Wright — Google review
Had a great day out with the family. The staff on reception were super helpful and really friendly. We did the Easter trail which was fun but only option to put on Facebook which we don’t have. The lady on reception took a note of my details and said she would try and get it uploaded. Totally went over and above to help me. The facilities are good and you can take you own food if you want. My 7 YO loves the place and is a must every time we travel up to Aviemore. I think it’s pretty reasonable price wise as well when you think about how much it costs to get into other places.
Gemma Swanson — Google review
Overall a fun and enjoyable experience. You can easily spend 3-4 hours here. Dinosaur kingdom was amazing with all the mechanical dinosaurs. Bamboozeleum was quite interactive. Plenty of parking and picnic tables and benches.
Nida Shamim — Google review
Absolutely fantastic experience, especially for those with kids. The winter lights experience, a walk among trees in the dark, was simply magical. The park offers a variety of activities. It gets quite cold in winter, so dress warmly. A must-visit for a fun-filled family day out!
Manoj — Google review
Really good, first time visiting since dinosaur land opened! Plenty of things to keep the kids entertained, although we missed the roller coaster. Lots of food and refreshment stops aswell as gift shops. Great day had by all.
Emma Garratt — Google review
We took our daughter to Landmark for her birthday, she and her friend had a great time. They especially enjoyed the Butterfly's House.
We spent all day at the park, from 10:30am until 5pm. We went on all the rides, tree top trail etc. We had a great family day out!
Ashley MacDonald — Google review
A must visit place with kids for a full day out on sunny summer day. Young kids can enjoy the attractions with parents and has a amazing woods walk! My both kids enjoyed a lot we spent entire day here. Food options are very limited for vegetarians & vegans. Nice Forest Experience with good choice of different attractions involving water slides / dinosaurs park / butterfly garden/ tree nets are really big & can be enjoyed by whole family / walk through the woods is awesome - overall highly recommend for a day out.
Rahul Mishrikotkar — Google review
This was our first visit here, and it was certainly worth the 3hrs drive up. So much to do for most ages, the food here was very reasonable priced, we are a family of 5 and would eat here again. The dinosaurs was a huge hit with our little one. And the water flumes and skyline walks for the older kids. Highly recommended.
Shelley Gilroy — Google review
Highly recommended park to visit, especially if you have kids from the age of 4 to 13. Built in a forest, with many places to sit. Eventhough my kids were older, we had fun at several places ( trampoline, butterfly Park, water slide ride, the illusion House). Buy your tickets way in advance.
Logie Steading is a charming destination located near the picturesque River Findhorn. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely lunch or coffee at The Cafe at Logie Steading before or after taking a stroll along the river. The old courtyard houses a fine cafe with indoor and outdoor seating, as well as an array of shops including a whisky shop, garden center, and bookshop offering new and secondhand books. Additionally, there are ample parking facilities and friendly staff to enhance the overall experience.
Marvelous place with a beautiful garden, where is the start of a wonderful walk along the Findhorn river. There is also a nice cafe where you can have a nice drink or lunch in- or outside at a terrace. The bookstore with a rich collection of second hand books is also worth a visit, as is the plant shop with a remarkable large variety of garden plants!
loek kuiters — Google review
Best Steading visited, has lovely cafe with great coffee, soup & cakes. Good bookshop, laid out like a library. Has a Heritage centre & an Art shop. Well worth a visit.
Barabal NicGilleMhìcheil — Google review
Nice little estate with several shops and a good cafe on site.
Great walks from here too, short and long, by the river side and through the woods.
Electric car charge point too which is a bonus.
Jamie Palliser — Google review
Used to be a great place for not so common plants. Unfortunately now all the same plants everybody stocks. Great shop! Best beef in the area. Lots of other lovely produce. Cafe good. Sadly their EV charging station wasn't working.
Michael Griffiths — Google review
Plenty of parking for free, along with a cafe, toilets, and a small park.
There are 3 walks you can go on that are well signposted.
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The Logie House Gardens are also available for a small charge of £4, and children are free.
Highly Recommend a visit, the area is beautiful!
Probean — Google review
So much to see and do here. The walk up to Randolph's leap was fantastic and the bookshop, farmshop and galleries are well worth a visit. Sadly the cafe wasn't open yet but the catering van and coffee trailer provided excellent and very welcome refreshment. Will definitely be back
Tim Renshaw — Google review
Narnia-like walk today in the snow up to Randolph's Leap. Beautiful views of river then back to lovely and warm cafe for their gorgeous carrot, courgette and coconut soup. Bliss ♥️
Karen Billimore — Google review
Cracking wee place , professional and friendly staff in a clean and comfortable setting make this place a must , stunning walks all around after your hot coffee and meal 😋 spring is finally in the air making the steading a must 😋 🙌
Carl Stansfield — Google review
Excellent visitor experience. Something for everyone. Quality shopping. Excellent second hand bookshop. This type of bookshop very rare in the area. Excellent art gallery. Lots of walking opportunities and the gardens are beautiful.
George Mackenzie — Google review
Ample parking, gorgeous hand craftworks and one of a kind clothes. Really well stocked and laid out garden centre and the most local beef and venison I could imagine! Also a wondrous bookshop with all sorts of exciting new and old and secondhand books. Every single person working on site was so lovely. Walked up to Randolph's leap, beautiful viewpoints and not too taxing either
Amber-Louise Brough — Google review
Wonderful cafe. New extensive menu.
Surrounded by unique quality craft n gift outlets. Gallery n Bookshop very much worth a visit. Stunning setting; play park n interesting walks.
Katie Adam — Google review
Lovely countryside visitor complex with a nice variety of gift and produce shops. The restaurant is reasonably priced and serves delicious food. Serene walks along the river Findhorn start right at the centre. There is a children's play park as well. Something for everyone.
Andy Wylie — Google review
Great place. Beautiful scenery. Good food and excellent retail therapy.
Helen Huitson — Google review
Lovely wee place, lots to see for all the family. Great walks, brill kids playpark. Fab soup in the restaurant (queues quite long so be prepared!) worth the wait. Loved the wood in the farm shop, all the gorgeous produce too. Gift shop/gallery is a must for some amazing pressies.
Morag Anderson — Google review
A really lovely place to go for a nice relaxing day out. We went for a walk to Randolph's Leap then came back to the steading for Sunday lunch and cake. Was a great day. Brilliant facilities in the parking, cafe and toilets as well as a few independent shops all set out in a beautiful courtyard.
Restored 16th-century castle and gardens with Clan Brodie collection of antiques, art and ceramics.
Lovely castle and grounds to walk through and the play garden was amazing for little ones, sliding down the artifical grass next to the giant bunny was great fun (for the grandkids) 🤣
Louise Moar — Google review
Full disclosure - we didn't go inside the castle. Instead we made the most of the weather and completed the woodland walk, and then enjoyed a drink with some snacks from the refreshment area. The grounds are immaculately kept, and during our visit we saw many workers tending the lawns, weeding, repairing the harling (like render). We loved our time here and enjoyed nature, both wild and tended.
Philip Bedingfield — Google review
Absolutely 💯 perfect day out for every generation!
The flowers and gardens are overwhelmingly beautiful, I couldn't put my camera down.
A bucket list must see.
Sue — Google review
This is a great place for a family visit. Stunning grounds which includes wildflower gardens and dedicated sensory play area for children.
The castle is viewed by hour long tours by experienced guide from National Trust Scotland. A gift shop and tea room with plenty of seating areas outside and throughout the grounds. Several families brought their own picnic which they had in grounds.
Plenty of parking with an overflow parking area.
Maz Murphy — Google review
Beautiful Brodie Castle. Perfect for a day trip. Cafe, play park & paths for cycling/walks made it great for all the family.
Lynsey McFarlane — Google review
The grounds were well maintained. The woman running the Cafe in back was grouchy and turned me away so I left. It still definitely looks like a neat place to visit. Parking does cost but is not expensive. You can also walk around and ride bikes. Many people brought dogs.
Chris Whitten — Google review
Lovely grounds. The cafe was good. Didn't go in the castle. The Playful Garden is delightful and would be a fun place to take children.
Tess Nowell — Google review
Visited as a member of the national trust of Scotland. A lovely afternoon. Great castle and tour. Lovely walks around the gardens. There is an interactive playground for the family. Also has an indoor soft play area. Lovely cafe for coffee and cake.
Steve Berry — Google review
This is a must see. The Brodie family history was very interesting! The castle and grounds were nice. Unfortunately, we were not allowed to take pictures inside the castle.
RC — Google review
Aberdeenshire has loads of pink/stone castles and this did not disappoint. Becautiul on the outside and inside (sadly photos are not allowed of the inside!). Brodie holds the biggest library of all castles in Scotland and I would stay there for hours if I could! Entrance to the castle is by guided tours only- so check the time before going. Brodie castle is a part of National Trust for Scotland and if you’re visiting more then 3 of the castles, it’s worth paying for the membership!
The estate is also big so plenty of places for walks and many animals to see. Dogs are allowed on the state but not inside the castle.
Ig: @olivianaescocia for more tips :)
Olivia Begnami — Google review
Fun place to visit! Beautiful gardens and rooms. We were not able to tour the entire castle. The entrance fees were confusing though. The prices on the pamphlet were lower from the prices posted on the wall. The food prices were high as well. Concider packing a lunch if you are bringing a family.
Kelly Anderson — Google review
Castle is amazing..our tour guide was so knowledgeable. Grounds are a must see...do walk around the grounds and view the different exotic to Scotland plant life
Colin McGee — Google review
Walked around the property and visited the gardens. Beautiful spot, feels like you are transported to a simpler time.
Good cafe with options for all!
Sarah Stevens — Google review
This time we visited the playful garden for the kids. They had a blast and the fruit and veg beds were great to explain the origins of our table veg! The castle has an interesting history albeit a tale of a loss of fortunes....
SecretHighlands — Google review
Really friendly staff from arrival at the welcome centre, the tour guide, to the staff in the café. Plenty for the kids to do here, with the activity garden, play park and large grounds. Big thanks to the tour guide (man from Norwich sorry I can't remember your name) who went out his way to involve the kids and kept them entertained on the tour.
David Small — Google review
Brodie castle was a great experience there was only one major downside that I will mention later.
Brodie castles grounds were very well kept and very tidy.
I had a great and peaceful walk through the forest on site there were forests around the castle that I was not sure if I could enter but would have loved to.
The food tasted great and was a fair price.
There is a kids play area it is great and has a lot to do, with climbing areas and music areas and even a fresh apple tree you can take off if you are lucky.
The castle itself was great with a lot of history and a lot of the furniture is the original furniture from when the castle was first built. that's very rare for castles to have this.
Now for the downside, because the castle had original furniture photos were prohibited as the national trust of Scotland owned the castle but not the furniture and they wish to avoid the family taking the furniture.
it's very unfortunate that photography is prohibited but I understand why they restricted photography.
I took loads of videos but not many pictures very sorry about that for anyone reading this review.
VikingsMMO Server Help — Google review
Visited here whilst on a pod holiday with my kids. Arrived later evening after closing time, so we walked some of the grounds and played in the play park behind the castle. Lovely garden area. Would visit again in order to see more when it's open. Especially the giant bunny!
Stefania C (SicilianMommy) — Google review
We visited here from Cornwall with our Scottish friends. We didn't go in the castle itself but walked around the grounds and visited the playful garden which was wonderful. Beautiful place to visit.
Rachel B — Google review
Wonderful gardens. Play place is great even for adults and a nice cafe. The tour was very interesting. Worth a stop.
Sara Hadad — Google review
Brodie Castle was a lovely experience starting with the kid friendly cafe. An actual indoor playground for kids on rainy days which is bound to happen in Scotland! Our guide Jamie gave a spectacular tour of the castle and was the stand out part of the experience! He told us lots of interesting details you wouldn't hear normally and it was with a pleasant cadence that made you want to listen, also interactive. A wonderful rainy day tour if your bringing kiddos or on sunny days to see the gardens. Over 400 different varieties of dandelions on site.
The Culloden Battlefield, the site of the final and violent battle of the Jacobite Rising, offers a visitor center and interactive exhibition. In addition to this, there are various walking paths that lead from Inverness and other nearby attractions such as the Highlanders Museum and Fort George. If you begin your journey in Inverness, Loch Ness is an effortless day trip - it's just 30 minutes away by car.
The visitor center is very well done. Presented both sides of the battle very clearly. We took the very informative free tour outside and loved our guide Valerie. The story and battlefield are very moving and the National Trust is an amazing organization.
Alison Smith — Google review
Amazing place ! Fantastic tour outside giving a history lesson on what happened that day.
I loved the museum and all of the information they had. Great artifacts they had including a 2D video of how the battle occurred.
The outside is beautiful and sacred. They take care and respect the grounds. I love how they show where the Jacobite groups and Red coats were.
Transportation is great to get there. Don't need to spend a lot with a taxi. We took the local bus and purchased a day pass. The bus to there passes by every 30mins
Roman — Google review
The museum was alright, a little too much reading and not enough stuff to actually look at in my opinion. But what made it all worth it was our battlefield tour guide, Gavin. He is an expert storyteller! He took time between stops to get to know the people in our group, asking questions and answering just as many. He gave an expertly condensed history and left me feeling quite inspired!
Allyson Gilbert — Google review
Great place to visit, such a surreal feeling when walking around as the whole area is a mass grave site, Lots of information posted around. The views are stunning. Highly recommend taking your time walking around. Cafe is also good pricing we only got coffees.
S G — Google review
Historic site, definitely worth a visit. I walked around myself, for free, and complemented my understanding of the site and the battle by reading the information plates. You can start from the visitor centre as well and have a guided tour for a rather fair price.
Ioanna Kalograiaki — Google review
Large battlefield with paths for walking round the entire site. Lots of information boards dotted around for tourist interest. Slightly muddy in places in wet weather, so wear sensible footwear. Battlefield open for dog walking. Information centre at site with cafe and gift shop. £5 parking on site for a day's parking.
Michelle Ross — Google review
A stunning place to visit. Allow yourself plenty of time in the visitor centre which offers everything you need to know about the Jacobite rebellion and the battle itself. Maps, diagrams, clan information and more is displayed.
The battlefield itself is really atmospheric, with flags showing the sites of the clans and sections of the Stuart army. GPS enabled audio guides are available for you to gain a fuller picture as you walk around the paths outside.
The whole site is fully accessible - even the paths, and the centre loans wheelchairs and powered scooters.
The cafe is excellent and the centre of course has the inevitable shop for souvenirs.
All in all an excellent educational experience and a great way to spend a few hours.
John Lancaster — Google review
Spent 3hrs here doing museum, battlefield experience, guided tour and my own peaceful wandering. No queues and well run. Good gift shop, but cafe didn't seem to have much choice and nor ready before 11am/ 1130.
Shell Withers — Google review
Really enjoyed the Culloden museum tour guides sharing their incredible knowledge of the tragic history. The outside battlefield leaves you with quiet sad reflection. Very well done on preserving and sharing this important site & history for everyone.
Sharon S. — Google review
The Battlefield itself is eerie and if you are Scottish or have any Scottish blood running through you then you feel the history and the loss of our ancestors. Really good walk and the path is very accessible. Good visitor centre with a great gift shop stocked full of Scottish goodies.
naomi muir — Google review
Such an amazing source of history
Both sides of the story had been documented. The guide, who took us around the field, was knowledgeable and prepared to answer questions about that time period. Absolutely a must visit.
Merrilyn Kamp — Google review
The guided tours are brilliant and recommended. There's an eerie feel to the place. So many lives lost believing in their cause on both sides. To walk past the grave sites and the stones with the clan names was a humbling experience.
Well worth the visit.
Alan Sheridan — Google review
Such an amazing Scottish heritage. Culloden Battlefield and Museum offer an immersive and poignant journey into one of Scotland's most significant historical events. The museum's exhibits vividly depict the Jacobite uprising of 1745 and the devastating Battle of Culloden that followed. Walking the battlefield itself, visitors can feel the weight of history in the very ground where the fate of nations was decided. The museum's informative displays, audiovisual presentations, and interactive elements provide a thorough understanding of the conflict's complexities and consequences. With its serene yet somber atmosphere, Culloden is a must-visit for anyone interested in Scottish history or seeking a deeper connection to the past.
Renata Hanko — Google review
A massive educational and story experience of a definitive moment in our history - large text walls are shown throughout the exhibit which goes through the entire building and if you love your history and detailed events - this is your go to destination.
It has enough room to social distance while you read (but perhaps busier in the tourist months)
The cafe is well spaced and has easy to follow covid instructions and good for a snack and a quick drink before going off into the Field.
Good for all ages - not a lot of interactive activities due to covid restrictions which is to be expected
Easy disabled parking and disability friendly entrances and bathrooms.
Plenty of historical items from the battlefield itself as well as friendly staff and verbal stories from staff.
(There are signs that request no food or water or photography around the exhibit so apologies for taking some photos)
Gift shop has plenty to offer as well
Savrober 94 — Google review
If you love history then this is a site you have to visit. Culloden is a significant battle in Scottish History (it literally changed the course of Scottish history and life for the Scottish people). The museum goes into great detail about the run up to and The Battle of Culloden from both the Scottish and English side, every story has 2 sides. Seeing the site of the battle itself you come to appreciate what the men had to go through. And if you get a chance to, do take part in the tours and presentations. The guides were so knowledgeable and were able to give you an even deeper understanding of what happened.
Kirsty o'connor — Google review
A great way to spend an afternoon. Do the exhibition inside first and then do the guided tour of the battlefield. Very knowledgeable guide who made the 1hr tour interesting. Lovely cafe with a good choice of food and drinks.
Steve Berry — Google review
Enjoyed our visit here. Very fascinating place and the tour guide Alex I think it was? He was very informative and engaging. You could definitely put yourself in the position of the people during that battle. Parts of the museum were very emotional. The entrance fee was reasonable too.
Emma Louise — Google review
Been here a few times with the kids museum is brilliant staff are friendly and polite the walks on and around the battle field are suitable for all young and and wheel chair friendly coffee shop isn't to expensive aswell great place for a sunny day and if your kids or you want to learn about some Scottish history
john doe — Google review
Impressive welcome centre with a range of visual and vocal explaining of what happened with background. I was able to gain access to the museum and battlefield for me and a guest with my National Trust card. The guide James on the battlefield was very good.
Timbovilla 7 — Google review
We visited this location and it was a great experience! Large walking path with stones erected to give facts about the battle. There is also a gift store and place to eat. Thank you, Culloden Battlefield!
PA Pursley — Google review
We did the self guided battlefield tour which was fine but if we'd had more time we definitely would have done the guided tour. The visitor's center has great information about the battle and the guides inside were so helpful. Great gift shop and a must see for all Scots and lovers of Scottish history.
Adrian Grieve — Google review
I didn’t go to the exhibition but had a walk through the frontlines. The area is massive and has interesting information on the battle and history. It was really informative and exciting at the same time. The cafe has really nice soup but not so many options. You have a nice view over the massive field and trees around it when sitting at the cafe. The merchandise shop is also has a lot of choices not only related to Culloden.
Sinan Akgul — Google review
Incredible place. We didn’t have time to sit in on the lecture at the information center so walked around the battlefield and read the information plaques only. Very informative and moving . 1.5-2 hours spent here would be sufficient.
Toothfairy — Google review
A site of historical significance with some amazing features. Particularly found the little cottage, which was used during that war, I believe, as a field hospital. As you scan your eyes over this vast area, you can imagine what took place all those years ago. 1747 to 1746 I think. I found this place very interesting and educational as I knew very little previously about some aspects of Scottish history. ❤️
Helen Perry — Google review
Was a bit disappointed entry to the museum was £11 per adult, seemed a bit pricey to me. The views on the trail were stunning and it's worth a trip. £2 for 2hrs of parking in the car park.
sarah mcanaw — Google review
I was on the fence about whether or not to add visiting the Culloden Battlefield to our vacation itinerary, but I’m so glad I did. We arrived in time for the first guided tour of the day and our guide was fantastic. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the battlefield and surrounding area. The tour was just about an hour which was perfect. After the tour, we walked around the interior exhibition a bit and then had lunch at the cafe. Our group thoroughly enjoyed learning about the history of the Battle of Culloden and how it tied into rest of our journey through the Scottish Highlands. Just 2 nights prior we had stayed at Monkstadt House on the Isle of Skye which is where Bonnie Prince Charles stayed while attempting to flee the country after losing the Battle of Culloden. We found the history fascinating and would definitely recommend spending a couple hours visiting the Culloden Battlefield while in Inverness.
Savannah Malmrose — Google review
A war grave from long ago. Steeped in history and worth taking the tour with very knowledgeable, historically correct guides.
I was left humbled and very impressed
Located in the highlands of Scotland, Loch Ness is a freshwater lake that spans for 23 miles. It has gained worldwide recognition due to the mythical creature known as the Loch Ness Monster or "Nessie". The legend of this monster dates back to ancient times, but it was first reported in 1933. Despite having no concrete evidence, people still search for its existence.
Amazing mountain terrain with hidden castles as Gems! Also many small island place and glacier peaks at Scotland!
Tanjin Ahsan — Google review
Amazing place ,I had a trip today and spend one of the best time in Scotland,beautiful ,and also we was lucky with the weather. Highly recommend
Paula Klysz — Google review
Took a tour on a boat here and it was beautiful and amazing! The weather of information the guides shared was awesome! The mystery of the loch is well known and getting additional insight was even better! The locals were friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
chad ratigan — Google review
Beautiful Scottish loch! I'm pretty sure we saw Nessie! It was raining when we visited a castle that has steps down to the waters. It had such amazing views of trees growing out of them! There were a TON of touring boats on the waters. It would be a great trip to take to get a different view.
K Elf — Google review
Don't believe the hype!
Big Loch in the North of Scotland with a tiny overpriced castle on the side of it.
There are way nicer and more beautiful places all around Scotland.
No wonder they invented that monster as a marketing gag...😅🤙
stockeeey — Google review
Loch Ness is a stunning lake located in Scotland that is famous for the legendary monster that supposedly resides in its depths. The scenery around the lake is breathtaking, with rolling hills, forests and a backdrop of mountains. The lake itself is also very large and peaceful, with crystal clear waters and abundant wildlife.
Visiting Loch Ness is a must for anyone interested in history, nature, and mythology. Whether you believe in the monster or not, the mystery and beauty of the lake make for a memorable experience. Overall, a visit to Loch Ness is a must-do for anyone visiting Scotland. Highly recommended!
jeeffi — Google review
Amazing every time. Took the loch cruise. Be sure to be in time. Stunning views and great narration. Informative but not over the top. Lots of spaces on top and bottom deck. Did not use the bar but seemed like good choice of drinks and snacks.
Ivanna Matsyupa — Google review
Visited during winter season. Freezing cold but nothing can stop my 2 year old daughter wash her hands in the freezing cold water. 😂😂
It was lovely visit.
Jeane Mary Nicoll — Google review
Stunning part of the world, incredible views of the Loch, plenty of gift shops and places to eat.
Had a lovely boat trip with Deepscan Cruises. Our captain Ally was superb with all things about the Loch, made it a fun adventure out on to the water.
Alan Sabatino — Google review
It was beautiful. The water was calm and clear. There was fog in sections of the loch as we drove along to the castle, which added a layer of beauty. We preferred Loch Maree, but Loch Ness is much closer to town and is much easier to get to for many visitors.
River - Glad or Mad Australia — Google review
Very disappointed... Didn't see the legendary Nessy ,,😜. But we enjoyed so much. It's peace and calm. Working, boating and collect few souvenir. There was a full rainbow, unfortunately couldn't take full pictures. Hope to visit again in future. Legend remaining untouchable....
Kazi Juwell Abbas — Google review
One of the most famous places in the world! Amazing scenery, albeit no Nessie. How can you visit Scotland and not drop in to marvel at Loch Ness?!
Zsolt Karpati — Google review
Nothing intresting but nature. A stunning piece of the lovely earth. Millions of years, ongoing continent movements create this deep, long lake (loch), decorating it with humidity and results with the ultimate green.
We had a tour begins in Edinburg with a coach, full of tourists. The Hairy Coo was the company.
Op.Dr. Mert Demirel — Google review
Beautiful sights from the Jacobite Cruiser. You see so much more from the upper deck. Waterproofs needed and warm jackets even in May. The Cruiser also has refreshments and toilet facilities.
John Witchell — Google review
A magical place!! Happened to visit on a very snowy day, felt like I was in Narnia with some nice pubs and scotch whisky.
The Loch Ness cruise is totally worth your time! Hope you get lucky with the sighting the Loch Ness monster 😅👍
Anoop Ronald — Google review
Absolutely gorgeous lake & surrounding countryside. The Urquhart Castle ruins alongside Loch Ness is a beautiful educational & informative place that you must see!
Ron Smith — Google review
Would love to visit again on a sunny day — I know it’s a lot to ask for but I’m sure the experience would’ve been much different. We loved the cruise and touring around the lake, as well as stopping at the different towns. The water is extremely dark which fuels the imagination, and the visitors center is packed with souvenirs. Overall a nice visit
María Guillermina Véscovo — Google review
An amazing lake with heavenly views throughout the year!! A must visit for everyone travelling to High Lands of Scotland, United Kingdom. Take a cruise or camp!! Whichever way you do, you would enjoy it and love it for sure.
Please do comment below if you found the Nessie, the adorable Loch Ness Monster!! :-D
Suresh G — Google review
It's the best place ever ❤️ absolutely amazing. This is a living time machine with vast legends of the Loch Ness monster.
The castle nearby is a must visit. There are live performances by staff. You can ask them questions and crack theory's and concerns you may have. Dotted around the site are signs educating us on the history and the purpose of castle 🏰 I don't want to spoil it for you. So you must visit it to find out more.
I would recommend going at off-peak if you don't want to be stuck in Queues. There is parking and wheelchair access, but it can get really really busy, and you won't have as much fun.
A masive recommendation is to go off peak and take your time whisking through this marvellous site
sesha sai — Google review
Stunning scenery!
We managed to go on a cruise of part of the Loch, the scenery is absolutely amazing!(Didn't see 'Nessie' though!😂) There are various different cruises that you can go on some of which are dog friendly.
There are lots of viewing points to stop at if you are driving around.
Well worth the visit.
Barbara Bowen — Google review
Had a brilliant time here visiting the castle, doing the cruise, and enjoying the world famous Loch Ness!
Urquhart Castle is a historic fortress that dates back to 1509 and is situated on the shores of Loch Ness near Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands. The castle ruins offer visitors a glimpse into its rich history and are accompanied by a visitor center and café. Inverness has played an important role in Scotland's past, including connections to Shakespeare's Macbeth and the Jacobite uprising.
If you are enjoy castles, this stop is a must! The castle itself has so much to see. There are also beautiful views of Loch Ness. It is pretty easy to get around as well. Do not miss this when you’re in the area.
Nathan Rice — Google review
Before exploring the castle, watch the introduction video at the entrance. Apart from history, you will get extraordinary scenery views. It's mind-blowing. The cafe was great. Foods were delicious. I strongly recommend buying the tickets in advance.
suganthan sivananthan — Google review
Stunning castle with views beautiful views to the loch, highly recommend visiting as you can get some amazing views and photos.
Also it is a historic landmark that you can walk within and imagine what life could have been like.
Keep in mind there is a bit of stairs involved in going up and down.
Hashim Fakhreddin — Google review
Our family loves how this castle provided a kids activity guide to help engage them even more on the visit. (They watched for Nessie while taking in the sweeping views, too!) Great self-guided info markers throughout, a replica trebuchet on site, don't skip this stop.
Heather Eshelby — Google review
The view lake was great but the admission fee was too much to see just ruins. There are many other spots around the lake to spot and see the same view. Please consider changing the admission fee.
Marios Passaris — Google review
We loved it. So much history and gorgeous vies on Loch Ness! Watching 7 min video in visiting center was a good idea, entire visit gets brighter as you walk through ruins.
Oxana — Google review
A nice castle to visit, took us about 30 minutes to walk around. Offers lovely views of the lake!
I’d combine it with a lake boat or a hike as on its own it is quite far away and not worth the journey in itself.
There’s also a nice cafe for a drink and a refresher :)
Natalia Filvarova — Google review
Fantastic castle ruins to explore and I would have loved more time to sit on the beach by the loch. I was on a tour and felt like I could have enjoyed much more time here.
The bathroom and bus area is a bit of a hike uphill after (a quick walk, but not the kind of walk you want to do twice to use the restroom), and there's a large gift shop.
Danielle Pientka — Google review
Very good. I walk there from Drumnadrochit, because the weather was really nice & I was told it was worth it & it was.
The castle itself is interesting, the view of Loch Ness is superbe. They also have a 10 minute film, to tell you the history of the castle. I went to see it, & it's good & informative.
Corrine Bourdon — Google review
The castle ruins are a fun walk about and the views onto the loch are nice. We were there at opening and were held back from going in while multiple tour groups went in. We ended up skipping the video as a result. The cafe is nice (a bit pricey compared to similar sites). A nice quick visit.
Jody Ricottone — Google review
For an absolutely spectacular view of Loch Ness, take a bus from Inverness to Urquhart Castle. I recommend going earlier in the day to hopefully avoid crowds. There is also a large cafe and gift shop by the entrance and parking lot.
Ray Davis — Google review
Beautiful. Car parking was a bit of a challenge as it was well full and some cars took up two car spaces.
Walking out and seeing the rainbow on the castle was amazing. The stories laid out were amazing too. Cant believe such an old castle is still standing.
Loved how the artists sort of recreated how people might have lived in the castle then on the little boards of information there is.
Would definitely visit again if I have a chance but plan to reach early if it’s a public holiday
Ajay — Google review
The location makes this site worth visiting. With Loch Ness as its backdrop it looks stunning. The ruins are part of a visitor centre, and although like a lot of ruins limited, the site is very well presented and worth a view.
Rodger Hogarth — Google review
This experience and this view will remember for the rest of my life. This is a unique place with beautiful nature. I highly recommend to lovers of travel to include it in their plans! I'm fascinated by the beauties of Scotland! I'd come back again!
Eli Boeva — Google review
Incredible location with a remarkable history. Brilliantly looked after by Historic Scotland, the site is peppered with information boards and has tremendous views up and down Loch Ness.
If you're travelling around Scotland, Urquhart Castle is a MUST SEE.
Drew Burrett — Google review
We had a very nice visit to the castle and the weather was wonderful. All outdoors so that made the experience even better. The staff were amazing. We purchased the membership pass and just pre booked online a few hours ahead. We were able to get parking at the castle.
Julie Martin — Google review
After a fabulously done introduction video you walk outside and quickly realize this isn’t a castle - it’s ruins. While hopefully you realize that before you arrive due to research, it’s still a slight letdown as there isn’t a ton to see, few artifacts, etc. That all being said, it’s a very interesting piece of history, the views are amazing and it’s worth a 90 minute stop or so. There is ample parking, clean toilets and a well appointed gift shop and cafe. Be prepared to take a lot of photos, but just know what you are getting into.
Reed B — Google review
The only castle ruin we visited in Scotland. It is hidden from the street side but full view from river. It has a interesting history and you can walk through without a guide. It’s worth the trip!
Billie Attwood — Google review
We've been before several times, and it's always a beautiful place to stop. The castle ruins are worth a look on their own, but the real joy is the views you get up and down the loch. The backdrop of the castle and especially on a gloomy day like when we visited, it sets your imagination on fire.
There's a decent cafe, a good gift shop and nice toilet facilities. All you need really.
Gary King — Google review
Visited Urquhart Castle on a busy Saturday and the crowds were overwhelming, making it a challenge to even find parking. Inside, the space was so packed it felt like everyone was jostling for room. However, the views from the castle are quite impressive. The entry fee of £15 per person seemed reasonable for the experience. Despite the beautiful sights, visiting on a less busy day might make for a better experience.
Ulyana Goryashina — Google review
An old ruins castle with beautiful view of the Loch Ness. The place is picturesque!
A must visit if you are around Inverness. Recommend to buy tickets online and get a parking slot in advance.
Smitha S Potty — Google review
Favorite place to have visited to be honest. Purchased tickets ahead of time and strolled right through. Visitors center is small but provides enough history to get you started to walk through the gorgeous ruins at your own pace.
Kimberly Gaddie — Google review
Great stop along the loch to experience medieval times. The castle has a great view of the loch and is pretty awesome. Plenty of steps to climb to navigate around the castle but it is well worth the time. There is also a nice souvenir shop, clean toilet facilities and a nice cafe in the area. We paid £14 per adult for entry into the castle. Plenty of parking outside the attraction.
Abraham Lee — Google review
Urquhart Castle is one of those special places that makes you feel very ‘Game of Thrones’.
The history of the castle is extraordinary, going back almost 1,500 years! The medieval setting is spectacular next to Loch Ness (which has its own extraordinary history). There’s also a really nice gift shop in the visitor center. Really a must see.
Not wheelchair friendly, unfortunately. Expect to spend an hour and a half here.
Toothfairy — Google review
Amazing castle with great and interesting story history behind. I went on the fort opening hour and was almost alone in the castle. The view is stunning whether it's sunny or cloudy, I definitely recommend it !
Wassim Khalfallah — Google review
Historic site with a lot to see if you want to see ruins (which I really like). We went it April and it was not very crowded. Quite a large area, compared to other small castles in the Highlands.
Ixchel del Castillo — Google review
Urquhart Castle is a great set of castle ruins - so much of it is intact. It sits besides Loch Ness and has stairs from the castle that go down to the water even (and you can probably spot Nessie if you're quick!). There is a ton of parking. It is a bit of a jaunt to get to the castle, but it's all paved walkways.
K Elf — Google review
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Drumnadrochit, Inverness, IV63 6XJ, United Kingdom
The River Ness offers pleasant strolls and an opportunity to appreciate the local flora and fauna. Visitors may enjoy a charming walk along the riverbank or venture out to the nearby Ness Islands. Although weather conditions may vary, experiencing the river during a fresh spring morning with strong sunshine is highly recommended. Sunglasses would be useful in such cases. All in all, it's a great place for nature lovers who seek outdoor adventures and wish to cherish their surroundings.
Lovely place for a walk, nice and clean.
Renata Hanko — Google review
Lovely walk along here. Would also recommend Ness Islands.
We were here mid November so did not have ideal weather conditions but it was very worthwhile!
Yousef Al-Obaidi — Google review
Lovely spring morning . Fresh with strong sunshine. Wish I had sunglasses
Joe McGowan — Google review
Lovely place for a walk.
Martin McGarrity — Google review
Great for walks and enjoying the wildlife
Grant Cossar — Google review
The River Ness is a fast flowing river it has a really strong current. You can walk beside the river in Inverness and you get some great views as you go along. It can be muddy and wet in places so good footwear is needed. It is also a good idea to have waterproofs incase you get caught in heavy rain. The weather can change very quickly. The area is popular with dog walkers and sadly some do not clear up after them.
Allan MacIver — Google review
Beautiful river which is very popular with the tourists and locals alike. Great for walking and bird watching
Grant Cossar — Google review
We had a nice walk along the River Ness all the way to the islands and across the bridge, then back on the other side. The island end is like a park with very interesting benches carved from wood and some old cedar and oak trees.
Jessica Johnson — Google review
One of the lively area and highlight of your Inverness visit😍
Urmil Parikh — Google review
Great walking, amazing forest and views.
Castelo Branco — Google review
A very pretty place to walk with a fast flowing river and its wild life to enjoy watching.
Fort George is an 18th-century fortress and barracks located in Scotland. It served as a garrison for the army and now houses the Highlanders' regimental museum. Visitors can explore numerous walking paths leading from Inverness or take short drives to visit popular attractions such as Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness. Inverness, which is just a 30-minute drive away, has plenty of shops to stock up on supplies for your trip since most towns in the Highlands have limited services.
Fantastic historic place. Still an army barracks, but open to visitors. Army personnel and staff very friendly to visitors. Loads of combat memorabilia over the centuries. Fantastic views from the top of the walls. Well worth the admission charge!
John B Harrison — Google review
Give yourself a long time to enjoy. Still an army base. Very peaceful. Brilliant views, very scenic. We spent 5 hours and ran out of time. Well worth while. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Good day out and you might see the porpoises
Hamish.
Hamish McGovern — Google review
Fort George, built in 1746 after the Battle of Culloden is known as the largest 18th century fortification. What a spectacular place even if you’re not a fan of military history. The location, looking out over the Moray Firth is just beautiful. The fort itself is so well-preserved, and the volume of information, as well as the quality of the displays, is quite overwhelming. We only had 2 hrs to tour the entire fort but could have easily spent twice that long wandering the grounds, the battlements, buildings, barracks, museum…
A must-see.
Toothfairy — Google review
Lovely place for a visit, exposed to the elements so wrap up warm, good QR code which gives you an audio tour for free when you’re walking around. The displays are showing their age, haven’t changed much since I’ve visited before.
Forrest Hamilton — Google review
Lovely monument near Inverness. It is a massive area with sea views. Some areas are not open to the public, as they are still used by the army. But you will get a map with an explanation of which areas can be visited. The place is also well known for dolphins watching. You have good change to see dolphins from there.
Marcela Lackov? — Google review
A highly recommended place to take kids lots of grass to stretch the legs just be careful to tell them to stay away from edge. Some amazing cannons and views from the top. Then alot of amazing people to read and learn about in the museum thanks so much to Sue and Tony.
All schools should have a trip here for all to learn about all history and heritage of Scotland. Will definitely be back to enjoy this amazing place.
G Simo — Google review
Fantastic place to visit. The museum is awesome. You have to visit the cafe for the Fort George bacon sandwich. Lovely piece of Dundee cake as well. Well worth the £9.00 entry fee. Will visit again. All staff friendly, though I was amazed to be passing working military personnel and soldiers as it's still a working base which I hadn't realised.
Pamela Turnbull — Google review
Upon arrival the castle was massive and took many photos the museum was great with many things to look at and a lot of history.
The gift shop was big and had a verity of things and ended up buying every medal I could buy was very happy.
The scenery is great you can see a vast area around the fort and even have a chance to see dolphins although did not see any.
The fort is still being used as a military site so it's great to be able to see all the soldiers and interact with them even got to see some holding guns so super cool.
The entrance price was cheap for what you got to see and I was able to keep busy for 3 hours so great place to go with the family and a lot to see.
The fort walls are very high up so be mindful of that if your taking kids if anyone falls they will be in critical condition.
honestly 1 of the best days out this year so very happy.
VikingsMMO Server Help — Google review
Tha surroundings are amazing. Wasn't able to get it because the last entry is 1h before it closes. Once we were on a road trip and that information was not available on google, we were only allowed to take a picture at the entrance ( we asked the lady and she was kind enough to allow us to). But from what we saw, it's worth the ride there. So please check the time before you go.
Patrícia Câmara Pestana — Google review
Interesting place not too far from Inverness if you are interested in old but active military base and history.. I particularly liked that they have a Highland Museum inside the complex which is included in the tour. Not much of a view from the fort but still worth a brief visit.
Asana Banana — Google review
Wonderful place with a free guided tour. Donations welcomed. Tour guides will tell wonderful stories that might make you wonder if they are totally true but why question a good story. You also get to visit with a Jacobite who will tell you what life would have been like, where the phrase the whole nine yards came from and other phrases we still use today thanks to the powered musket. Beautiful views. Who knows you might even see dolphins.
Brooke H — Google review
A great place for military history and a walk. The fort is well maintained you can walk all the way around on the top to see 360 degree views. The highlander museum is full of information and great displays it is worth the price of admission alone.
Nathan Hilborn — Google review
Amazing scenery and superb staff, the museum was so interesting and there was lots to see and explore around the grounds of the fort, ended up walking around a few times to make sure I saw everything. Great day out
lennon675 — Google review
A really good place to visit for a couple of hours. We couldn’t believe just how big it was. The information via QR code or audio devices was just right and information boards as you walk round. The views are fab. We visited on a very wet day, but still enjoyed it. I imagine in a sunny day you could spend much longer here. The staff were very pleasant and helpful.
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The Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition, located in Drumadrochit, offers state-of-the-art displays that showcase the geological formation of Loch Ness and its infamous monster. In addition to exploring this legendary creature's mystery, visitors can also tour Urquhart Castle and take a boat cruise on the loch. With friendly reception staff and numerous onsite shops including the Nessie shop and hotel, this tourist attraction is an excellent place to discover Scotland's history and cultural significance.
Really cool. Better than expected. I expected a low-budget couple of rooms with info about sightings and some research to read, but the museum presents a lot of info through a series of videos. You walk through very well designed scenes that set the stage and show videos explaining sightings and all the investigations done to try to find any evidence of Nessie and lets you make up your own mind what to believe. Well worth a stop. A few shops are on site including a names research center where you can look up your family name origins for free and then purchase if you would like to take the info with you.
Adrianell Poteet Sorrels — Google review
This is a really interesting exhibition centre, containing all the information you need to know about Loch Ness and the history and myths behind the lake.
I found the experience very interesting, informative and easy to follow along.
Each little section of the exhibition centre has a little short movie to tell the history and mythology behind the lake with interesting sound and light effects.
At the end of the tour there is a quaint souvenirs shop where lots of Loch Ness and Scotland related items can be purchased.
I would recommend visiting this exhibition centre and I would recommend doing the walk through show.
I would not recommend doing the walk through if you are have any photosensitivity or sound sensitivity as there are flashes and loud noises during the experience.
Joanne Joubert — Google review
I genuinely thought this was going to be a dusty exhibition of old photos and news articles. I was so wrong! It’s super modern, with secret doors, funny videos and interactive “Nessie voting”. All of us enjoyed the visit. I think even kids would get a kick out of it. Recommend.
Erica L — Google review
The Loch Ness Center used to be a historic hotel where the manager reported to have seen the Loch Ness monster. It is now turned into a museum. The museum is very well maintained and the story is told in an absolutely brilliant way. They not only include the geological reason for the Loch building but also telling the story about how Nessie got popularized. Have a chat with the staff as they are very welcoming and super helpful and just great for a chat. It’s definitely a must visit when passing through.
Cheyenne Blatter — Google review
Had a great time at the centre learning about the history of the loch ness monster. We booked a tour on the boat and we were not dissapointed in the least! Our guide, Ali, was informative and very funny! Gorgeous views and not too long but not too short :)
Bethany O'Malley — Google review
I really enjoyed this place. It was well laid out and entertaining, with beautiful videos, interesting information, and great mood-setting decor.
I'm giving it a four instead of a five because it was a little expensive for what it was, and I would have like to have the option to sit in more of the rooms, since I'd been walking and climbing all over Scotland and my feet were tired.
The staff were very friendly and professional. The gift shop at the end had great stuff and a fun photo opportunity. Best of all, I feel that I am able to have an informed, intelligent discussion about the Loch Ness Monster now. And that's all I really wanted!
Amber Poulastides — Google review
We visited as a quick stopover to park for our Loch Ness Cruises. Nice place with a lot of gift shops having variety of items for Nessie gifts. We visited couple of gift centres and cafe and found staff to be very cheerful and happy to assist..
SANDEEP CHAUHAN — Google review
We had a blast at the Loch Ness Centre!!! It is a bit expensive but it was SO much fun!!! Absolutely great experience for kids and adults! Very informative, interesting and funny! The rooms are made with so much Charme and incredible love to details! It actually felt more like a theme park than a museum!
In addition to that the staff was super friendly and the souvenir stores have great stuff, even some things we haven’t seen in other souvenir shops so far!
There is also a sweet cafe and you can even get ice cream on the compound.
All in all it is a perfect activity for a rainy day!
Sofia L — Google review
A great place to go to for those who want to discover the history and mystery behind the world famous Loch. In Drumadrochit area. Very informative and educational. Friendly reception staff. Boat tour of the lake is also booked here. Book in advance needed. Loads of shops onsite including the Nessie shop and hotel. Newly opened Great Glen Distillery, Scotland's Smallest Distillery is within the building as well. Very highly recommended Scotland experience.
James Hisole — Google review
Amazing, thorough, and immersive explanation of the history and science of Nessie. Extremely well done.
I love the irony that all over Scotland they say “go to Loch Ness and try to see Nessie!” Then you get here and in a few minutes through this exhibit and they’re like, “yeah, there’s no monster.” 😆
Marcus Douglas — Google review
A very well thought through experience with different rooms taking you through the history of Nessie and what has been done around trying to discover her.
Tour fit around 20-30p per slot, good to buy tickets in advance if you are a few persons. You'll also save by booking online through web page.
The kids on our trip at age of six and nine both loved the tour.
Well worth a visit.
Christoffer Hultgren — Google review
Recently re-opened, this Loch Ness Centre offers a 45 minute walk through various rooms in little groups explaining the whole story of Nessy. It is pretty educational and you can make up your mind after the visit. You can purchase the photos at the end (optional) and buy a few gifts at the boutique.
Cosmic Swim — Google review
For some reason we thought the Lockness Centre would be on the Loch shore, but no its on the main road and on the opposite side to the Loch itself. It's really a hotel housing the centre, we thought it too expensive to enter and so visited the gift shop on site and bought a book about the mythology instead.
Roy Clark — Google review
Cool spot! It was closed on the day we were there, but there was a cute gift shop on the property, so we got some souvenirs, and it was a good spot to walk around a bit.
Michael Dobbins — Google review
What an amazing tour this was, so engaging and really enjoyable, I almost wanted to go round again just to hear it once more! Staff are really friendly and there’s little shops around and the ability to book boat tours just 7 minutes down the road. Great day out and the tour here was definitely the highlight!
lydia brown — Google review
Really enjoyed the Loch Ness centre visit. It’s worth noting if you book in advance you do save a bit of money as I feel in person it’s a little on the expensive side. It’s a 45 minute tour highlighting the science and effort into proving, or disproving, the existence of the Loch Ness monster. It’s highly enjoyable and I thoroughly recommend it anyone. Is the monster real? I voted for, it’s possible, yes 😂
When you finish the tour you have a nice little souvenir shop to look around in, then grab a bite to eat in the cafe in the hotel next door.
Only criticism I’ve got is getting out of the car park. You have to go up a hill, avoid the back bumpers of other cars, then come round the corner of one of the shops to get back onto the road. It just seemed a weird layout in my opinion.
Kathryn Hall — Google review
A really enjoyable experience.
Ticket prices are around £15 per adult - is that a little on the expensive side? Maybe - but I don't regret spending it.
We visited as part of a weekend roadtrip up to Scotland - expecting a dusty, slightly forgotten, set of room with trinkets and the odd poster. However, we were pleasantly surprised!
The exhibition is a series of room, each decorated and themed to fit with the video/information. High quality, entertaining and voiced by David Tennant - what more could you want...
Perhaps a little more of the looking around and reading at your own pace would give it that last cherry on top - such as a room at the end with artifacts, art depictions, example of news cuttings etc etc...
That being said - definitely worth a visit and worth the ticket cost...
Adam Jackson — Google review
We stopped off here on the spur of the moment, and very glad we did, too. All the staff we met were friendly and helpful, and the tour itself was fun and informative. There is a really nice Whisky shop on site, and my wife - since she wasn't driving - was given a "wee dram" (a very generous measure, too). If you're in this neck of the woods, I would definitely recommend the Loch Ness centre. Well worth a visit.
Julian Hadley — Google review
Recently refurbished and reopened the loch Ness centre was an amazing place to go it has a 45 minute exhibition with different immersive video areas that go over the formation of Loch Ness and the story development of Nessie.
It was very educational and is great for children and adults alike.
There was also a great gift shop at the end and you get a free badge of choice depending if you're a believer or a non believer
James Kimber (Kimbyyy) — Google review
What a hidden gem! It’s more than a museum! Its interactive self guided tour is amazing and very informative, with a little bit of fun thrown in. Our whole family loved it and definitely worth a visit.
Peter MacFie — Google review
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Guided tour of distillery with very tall stills and extra maturation process, plus tasting session.
We did not manage to pre book a tour. But could pick our choice of tasting from the menu and a great tasting session before we purchased.. Great service and good price. Many exclusive whiskeys only available at the distillery.. must visit and must try
Femy Ibrahim — Google review
Nice location and well maintained visitor shop. Didn’t have time to do the tour but browsed and bought in the shop. Disappointed that they didn’t offer tastings and indeed charged £7.50 if you wanted to try one ! Don’t know if that was refundable if you bought a bottle. Very odd not to offer tastings even if you have a busy centre. It’s part of the service right? Especially when they are trying to sell some rather expensive whiskies too.
will mcmurtrie — Google review
We’ve booked a tour but it was only us, who tuned up, so we’ve got a ‘private tour’ of the distillery! Zoe was great at explaining the history of the distillery and how it all works. Tasting was great and even for me (who’s not a whisky person) finding one that I actually like was easy.
Laz — Google review
Fantastic day out, our tour guide, Eilidh was really knowledgeable and seemed to genuinely enjoy answering questions and taking us round. Interesting to see what goes on and how it's made. Plus it was nice to taste a few different bottles before buying a nice one to take home!
Alex Salt — Google review
🥃 This distillery is a home for one of the most recognisable single malt scotch whiskies out there. Sweet and just a little bit smokey.
💷 Tours are available (as in any medium to large distillery) and naturally the shop with a selection of souvenirs.
🅿️ Parking is large and will definitely sustain the load if it gets busy
Marcin Kuna — Google review
During my road trip to explore Scotland I came to know about this place …. Being a spirit lover I didn’t want to miss chance to see how does it look and how they made liquor. When we reached - one distillery tour was already going on so we went to shop directly. They had the wonderful collections of scotch with different flavours. It was awesome visiting it. As we were late so their paid tasting facility was shut for the day.
Gaurav Trivedi — Google review
Just a flying visit to see the distillery exterior.
First time I've been here and Glennorangie is in a beautiful location in Tain overlooking the Dornoch Firth.
The new lighthouse is a beautiful bit of architecture and those tall stills looked very good in the afternoon sun.
I've always particularly enjoyed The Quinta Ruban port finish and hope to take a tasting and tour when I have more time.
Mr Blootered — Google review
An amazing distillery and we'll established. There is plenty of free parking and suitable for walking for all ages around the site.
The visitors centre is free to enter and there is a visitor's shop along with a bar. There is also a Glenmorangie food van that serves drinks crisps soup and pasta etc.
It's worth a visit and it is on the NC500 route. I missed out of the tours as they were fully booked. So if you want to go on the whiskey tour then you should book in advance to save disappointment.
The distillery is right on the coast and beautiful.
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2495 Dave — Google review
Excellent distillery located in the Scottish Highlands. I absolutely love Glenmorangie scotch so arranged a visit to the distillery. Great tour and visitor center. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating, Highly recommended!
Christopher Scott — Google review
We booked the Classic Tour. The distillery is in a stunning location by the sea. We did quick visit to the facilities and then went to the tasting room. The lady guides were very young and seemed to be on the first days of job so we did not get many insights of the brand or particular characteristics of the Whisks we tasted. This tour was OK but was the poorest of the 10 distilleries we visited during the Whisky trail. Hope they improve in the future.
I any case the quality of the drinks were great and the facilities worth visiting.
Roberto Ferraris — Google review
With each sip, the smoothness caresses the palate, igniting a symphony of flavors that dance across the tongue. There's a depth and complexity that unravels slowly, like the sun setting over the horizon, revealing new layers of character with every passing moment.
George Abiad — Google review
We had a great tour with Zoe and enjoyed additional tasting in the bar. I do recommend visiting the nearby Pictish Stone from which Glenmorangie took their logo inspiration. It’s just 15 min drive from the distillery, called The Cadbol Stone
Vlady Polivtseva — Google review
Very interesting and visit at Glenmorangie. The innovation tour was very pleasant and the tasting good. Our guide Molly was extremely knowledgable. Very Recommendable. We went there on spec but advise book in advance.
Mehv Cla — Google review
Wonderfully informative tour, conducted by a young gentleman with possibly the driest sense of humour that I've ever encountered. Amazing.
The whisky was pretty jolly tasty, too!
Kate Reynolds — Google review
Lunacy - a stunning setting and great whisky deserve a footpath from the local town. Why can’t you walk there apart from a walk along the main road - someone at distillery needs to wake up and work with council so you can stay in Tain and enjoy a stunning walk alongside stunning whisky
These public lavatories should be avoided at night unless absolutely necessary. This is due to the fact that they have no electric lighting which made the evacuation of my bowels more challenging than usual.
The cleanliness of these facilities also leaves a lot to be desired. As I departed the facilities I noticed my shorts had fallen into a pool of urine I had not noticed whilst sat down. All in all a very unsatisfactory lavatory experience!
Robert Nixon — Google review
I am a professional dog walker so rely on public toilets during the week when I'm out and about (when they are open!)
I think Dornoch toilets leave a lot to be desired as do the toilets at Balintore(which aren't listed)which I unfortunately also have to use occasionally.
Jackie Morton — Google review
Gents toilets need a good clean but womens toilet was complete opposite
mike laing — Google review
Clean and convenient, with parking outside and passing military jets for entertainment!
Paul — Google review
Gorgeous beech with views across the Moray Firth, even on a day of moderate visibility.