Visitor Centres
What better way to discover new and unique insights into local culture, nature and heritage than by choosing to visit one of the visitor centres detailed here?
Airdrie Observatory
Within Airdrie Library Wellwynd,
Airdrie ML6 0AG
One of only four observatories operating in the UK, Airdrie Observatory is of historical and scientific interest for both adults and children alike.Located...
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Biggar Gasworks Museum
Biggar Gasworks Museum Gas Works Road,
Biggar ML12 6BZ
For upwards of 130 years – from 1839 to 1973 – Biggar Gasworks made coal-gas for the town and surrounding district. It was one of the first small-...
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Biggar Puppet Theatre
8 Broughton Road,
Biggar ML12 6HA
Victorian Style Puppet Theatre - The home of International Purves Puppets. Theatre seating 100 showing special glow in the dark large scale puppet shows...
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Calderglen Country Park
Calderglen Country Park Strathaven Road,
East Kilbride G75 0QZ
Calderglen Country Park is a four-star tourist attraction based in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire featuring a Children's Zoo, Tropical Glasshouse, Adventure Play Area and more!
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David Livingstone Centre
165 Station Road,
Blantyre G72 9BY
There are storeys of stories about David Livingstone, the famous Scottish explorer and missionary, in this birthplace museum of his life and work. Housed...
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Discover Amazonia
M&Ds Strathclyde Country Park,
Motherwell ML1 3RT
Discover Amazonia, situated within M&Ds at Strathclyde Park, is Scotlands only indoor tropical rainforest, packed full of exotic plants and animals.Come...
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National Museum of Rural Life
Wester Kittochside Philipshill Road,
East Kilbride G76 9HR
Take in the sights, smells and sounds of a 1950s working farm, complete with dairy cows and sheep, at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride.
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| 15th Jul | Heavy Horse Show |
| 29th Sep - 30th Sep | Harvest Weekend |
| 15th Oct - 21st Oct | Go Wild in Autumn |
| 31st Oct | Halloween Party |
| 9th Dec | Christmas Fair at the Farm |
| 9th Feb - 10th Feb | Future Farms |
New Lanark World Heritage Site
New Lanark World Heritage Site New Lanark Mills,
Lanark M11 9DB
New Lanark World Heritage Site is a beautifully restored 18th century cotton mill village in Southern Scotland, close to the Falls of Clyde and only around an hour's drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre High Road,
Motherwell ML1 3HU
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is located at the top of Hamilton Road, just opposite the station. Due to the relocation of the council archives and...
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Palacerigg Country Park
Palacerigg Country Park ,
Cumbernauld G67 3HU
Enjoy the rare breeds collection, wildlife, Millennium longhouses, environmental education, kids playpark and much more.Our Park Visitor Centre now hosts...
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RSPB Barons Haugh Nature Reserve
RSPB Barons Haugh Nature Reserve Manse Road,
Motherwell ML1 2PZ
RSPB Baron's Haugh is an important community nature reserve in Motherwell and is a real gem for wildlife and for visitors too.
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| 25th Jul | Pollinator Patrol |
| 8th Aug | Stream Guddling |
| 10th Aug | Bat Walk |
Scottish Wildlife Trust: Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre
The Dyeworks New Lanark Mills,
Lanark ML11 9DB
The Scottish Wildlife Trust Falls of Clyde and Visitor Centre is nestled in the Clyde Valley and is part of the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve.
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Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life Heritage Way,
Coatbridge ML5 1QD
Summerlee, the museum of Scottish industrial life - in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire - is a VisitScotland '4 Star' visitor attraction and 'Best Working Attraction' award-winner.
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| 30th Jun - 15th Aug | Summerlee Summer Fun |
| 16th Jul | Fair Monday |
| 22nd Jul | Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust |
| 1st Aug | National Play Day |
Visitor Centres in East Renfrewshire
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre Moor Road,
Eaglesham G760QQ
The windfarm currently has 140 operational turbines, covering an area of 55 square kilometres, which generate enough electricity to power 180,000 homes...
Visitor Centres in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Almond Valley Heritage Centre Millfield,
Livingston EH54 7AR
There are many things to enjoy and discover here at Almond Valley. For your little ones there are tractor rides, soft play areas, interactive activities...
Archerfield Walled Garden
Archerfield Estate Dirleton,
East Lothian EH39 5HQ
We look forward to welcoming you through our doors to experience everything the Walled Garden has to offer: a cafe/restaurant serving imaginative and...
BT Murrayfield Stadium
Murrayfield Stadium Roseburn Street,
Edinburgh West EH12 5P
Murrayfield Stadium (known as BT Murrayfield Stadium for sponsorship reasons, or usually just known as Murrayfield) is a sports stadium located in the...
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Castlehill,
The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2ND
The Camera Obscura show is a fascinating and highly amusing way to see the city and learn about its history. This unique experience has delighted and...
Deep Sea World
NA Forthside Terrace ,
North Queensferry KY11 1JR
Deep Sea World welcomes you on a voyage of discovery. As you tour our magical themed zones you will move around the world heading towards a spectacular...
Department Of Mysteries
9 Blair Street,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1QR
Department of Mysteries is a fantastic “escape room”, but did you know it’s much more.Can’t get that spell to work? Muggles got you down? Come...
Dynamic Earth
112 - 116 Holyrood Gait,
Edinburgh Old Town EH8 8AS
Dynamic Earth is a 5 star visitor experience which invites you to take a journey through time to witness the story of planet Earth. Through a series of...
Edinburgh Zoo
134 Corstorphine Road,
Edinburgh West EH12 6TS
Edinburgh Zoo is owned by The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS). The Society was founded in March 1909, and the Zoo opened in July 1913. Set...
Five Sisters Zoo
Gavieside NA,
West Calder EH55 8P
Five Sisters Zoo was established in 2005 and is the most-visited wildlife attraction centre in West Lothian. We are located about half a mile of the...
Gilmerton Cove
16 Drum Street,
Edinburgh South EH17 8QH
Gilmerton Cove is a series of hand carved passageways and chambers that lie below ground to the south of Gilmerton crossroads.After five years of work...
Gorgie City Farm
51 Gorgie Road,
Edinburgh West EH11 2LA
Gorgie City Farm has been a much-loved part of the local community in Edinburgh for the past 30 years. We are dedicated to inspiring local people and...
Hopetoun House
Hopetoun House Hopetoun,
South Queensferry EH30 9SL
Hopetoun is a place of outstanding natural beauty, which has Scotland\'s finest stately home at its heart. Situated on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Hopetoun...
National Museum of Flight Scotland
NA East Fortune Airfield,
NA EH39 5LF
Head off on a journey of discovery at this former airfield as you explore the history of aviation from the First World War to the present day. Climb on...
National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1JF
Explore the diversity of the natural world, world cultures, art and design, science and technology and Scottish history, all under one roof at the National...
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
20A Inverleith Row,
Stockbridge and Canonmills EH3 5LR
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction...
Royal Highland Centre
Royal Highland Centre Ingliston,
Edinburgh West EH28 8NB
The Royal Highland Centre is Scotland’s premier indoor and outdoor events venue set in parkland just minutes from Edinburgh Airport and the city centre...
Scottish National Gallery
NA The Mound,
Edinburgh Old Town EH2 2EL
The Scottish National Gallery is one of Scotland’s top free visitor attractions. It is made up of three interconnected buildings, right in the heart...
Scottish Parliament
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Edinburgh Old Town EH99 1SP
Scotland's Parliament sits at the foot of Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile in front of the spectacular Holyrood Park and Salisbury Crags. Constructed from...
Scottish Seabird Centre
NA The Harbour,
North Berwick EH39 4SS
The Scottish Seabird Centre is situated at North Berwick harbour, East Lothian, with stunning views across the Firth of Forth and the iconic Bass Rock...
The Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market Street,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1DF
The Edinburgh Dungeon is an 80 minute journey through 1000 years of Scotland's horrible history. Tours leave around 10 minutes apart and guided by a full...
The Royal Yacht Britannia
The Royal Yacht Britannia Ocean Drive,
Leith EH6 6JJ
Visit the UK's no.1 attraction (TripAdvisor). The Royal Yacht Britannia was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years, sailing...
The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 Castlehill,
Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NE
Visit the Scotch Whisky Experience for a sensational journey! Take a swirling, bubbling barrel ride through a replica distillery as you become part of...
Water of Leith Conservation Trust
24 Lanark Road,
Edinburgh West EH14 1TQ
The Water of Leith Conservation Trust works to conserve and enhance the river, its heritage and wildlife: The Trust promotes education and recreation...
Visitor Centres in Glasgow
Auchentoshan Distillery
Auchentoshan Distillery ,
Glasgow West End G81 4SJ
Established in 1823, Auchentoshan is a smooth, Triple Distilled Single Malt whisky that challenges perceptions by doing things differently.
Culzean Castle and Country Park
Culzean Castle and Country Park ,
Maybole KA19 8LE
Packed to the turrets with antique furniture and furnishings, artworks, porcelain and other fascinating period objects, Culzean Castle is a superb example...
Dean Castle Country Park
Dean Castle Country Park Dean Road,
Kilmarnock KA3 1XB
Dean Castle Country Park is a fantastic free day out for all the family. The country park, covering over 200 acres, is nestled in the heart of Kilmarnock...
Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific Quay,
Glasgow South Side G51 1EA
We present concepts of science and technology in unique and inspiring ways - interactive exhibits, planetarium, live science shows & Imax 3D cinema.There...
House for an Art Lover
Bellahouston Park Dumbreck Road,
Glasgow South Side G41 5BW
We are one of Glasgow's finest wedding & conference venues whilst also being an excellent rescource to visitors as a cultural attraction.House for an...
Inveraray Jail
Inveraray Jail Church Square,
Inveraray PA32 8TX
Inveraray Jail is a living museum and top Scottish visitor attraction where real people portray life in a 19th century prison. Interact with costumed...
Kelburn Estate & Country Centre
Kelburn Castle & Country Centre Fairlie,
Largs KA29 0BE
Based around a 13th Century castle that's had an amazing makeover courtesy of a team of Brazilian artists, the estate near Largs, Ayrshire also features...
Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre
Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre Loch Lomond Shores,
Balloch G83 8QL
Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre is located within the boundaries of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, the first National Park in Scotland....
Loch Lomond Sea Life Centre
Ben Lomond Way Loch Lomond Shores,
Balloch G83 8QL
SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium is just 20 minutes from Glasgow, situated on the stunning Loch Lomond Shores. The aquarium offers great fun for all the...
Loch Lomond Shores
Loch Lomond Shores Ben Lomond Way,
Balloch G83 8QL
ShoppingYou'll find a selection of stores located in the Retail Crescent at Loch Lomond Shores including:• Jenners – A House of Fraser Store• Catherine...
RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond
RSPB Loch Lomond Nature Reserve ,
Gartocharn
RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond is a special place for wildlife. Located on the south-east shores of the loch, the site has a variety of habitats from ancient...
The Lighthouse
11 Mitchell Lane,
Glasgow City Centre G1 3NU
The Lighthouse acts as a beacon for the creative industries in Scotland and promotes design and architecture through a vibrant programme of exhibitions...
The Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary
The Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary Barcaldine,
Oban PA37 1SE
Now in its 36th year,The Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary opens a window into a watery wonderland teeming with amazing sea creatures of astonishing variety...
The Tall Ship at Riverside
150 Pointhouse Place,
Glasgow West End G3 8RS
The Clyde Maritime Trust (Scottish Charity No: SC004608) owns the barque Glenlee, the principal exhibit at The Tall Ship at Riverside. Of the many hundreds...
Tollcross Childrens Farm and Visitor Centre
The Courtyard 254b Wellshot Road,
Glasgow East End G32 7AX
Tollcross Children's Farm and Courtyard are located at the Wellshot road entrance to Tollcross Park.The Courtyard, which dates back to the 19th century...
Visitor Centres in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Castle Semple Visitor Centre
Lochlip Road,
Lochwinnoch PA12 4EA
The Visitor Centre and Country Park provide a great place to enjoy ‘wonderful water, walks and wildlife’ all year round in the ancestral homelands...
Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park
Regional Park HQ Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park,
Lochwinnoch PA10 2PZ
Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park covers an area of 108 square miles and contains two country parks with visitor centres at Castle Semple Loch and Muirshiel...
Coats Observatory
49 Oakshaw Street West,
Paisley PA1 2DE
Coats Observatory is the oldest public observatory in Scotland and was gifted to the people of Paisley by Thomas Coats and designed by Glasgow Architect...
Finlaystone Country Estate
Finlaystone Country Estate ,
Langbank PA14 6TJ
The estate, with its spectacular views across the Firth of Clyde, is open all year and is situated on the A8 ten minutes west of Glasgow Airport.Finlaystone...
Greenock Cut Visitor Centre
Greenock Cut Visitor Centre Cornalees Bridge,
Inverkip PA16 9LX
Situated in the heart of Inverclyde’s water catchment area, near the Greenock and Kelly Cuts – narrow canal-like aqueducts designed by Robert Thom...
Lamont City Farm
Lamont City Farm Barrhill Road,
Erskine PA8 6EZ
Lamont City Farm is a vibrant community project located in Erskine, Renfrewshire.At Lamont Farm, you can meet a wide variety of domesticated animals,...
Muirshiel Visitor Centre
Calder Glen Road,
Lochwinnoch PA12 4LB
Muirshiel Visitor Centre & Country Park gives easy access to ‘great walking in hen harrier countryside’ in what was once an impressive Victorian shooting...
RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve
RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve Largs Road,
Lochwinnoch PA12 4JF
RSPB Lochwinnoch nature reserve was established in 1973. The iconic visitor centre open in 1975 and the same structure still exists today, but the visitor...
Visitor Centres in Stirling and Falkirk
Argaty Red Kites
Argaty Red Kites Lerrocks,
Doune FK16 6EJ
Here on our farm just north of Stirling, we run Central Scotland's only red kite feeding station where visitors can watch these exciting birds and their...
Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park By Stirling,
Stirling FK9 4UR
Scotland’s safari park is located between Stirling and Doune, and is the only place in the country where you can see elephants and giraffes.Voted the...
Deanston Distillery
Deanston Distillery Near Doune,
Perthshire FK16 6AG
Our wonderful distillery, on the banks of the River Teith, has always been at the very heart of Deanston.It first opened its doors in 1785, not as a distillery...
Go Ape Aberfoyle
The Lodge - Forest Visitor Centre. Queen Elizabeth Forest Park,
Aberfoyle FK8 3SX
Our first Tree Top Adventure in Scotland and what an impact it’s made. Stunning scenery of the surrounding Queen Elizabeth Forest Park in Aberfoyle (...
Green Aspirations Scotland CIC
Tir na nOg Balunning,
Balfron Station G63 0NF
Green Aspirations Scotland offers craft experiences, Bushcraft Birthday Parties, team building & natural products.We are a woodland based social enterprise...
Mugdock Country Park
Mugdock Country Park Milngavie,
Mugdock G62 8EL
Once home of the ‘noble Grahams’ for many centuries, these lands have many great stories to tell. The areas within and bordering the country park...
The Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre
Bannockburn Heritage Centre Glasgow Road,
Stirling FK7 0LJ
In June 1314 the history of Scotland as a nation was about to change forever.It was at the Battle of Bannockburn that Robert Bruce, King of Scots, would...
The Engine Shed
NA Forthside Way,
Stirling FK8 2BY
A place to explore your built heritageOur built heritage tells countless stories: of the people who built them, lived in them and used them. We passionately...
The Falkirk Wheel
The Falkirk Wheel Lime Road,
Falkirk FK1 4RS
The Falkirk Wheel is the world's first and only rotating boat lift, as much an icon for Scotland as it is an engineering masterpiece!
The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre
The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre Duke's Pass,
Aberfoyle FK8 3SX
Whether you want to do a little or do a lot, The Lodge is made for you. Relax and enjoy the spectacular views, stroll to the waterfall, visit the Red...
The National Wallace Monument
Abbey Craig Hillfoots Road,
Causewayhead FK9 5LF
The Wallace Monument stands tall and proud outside the city of Stirling, overlooking the scene of Scotland’s victory at The Battle of Stirling Bridge...
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