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1. Take a Tour of the Edinburgh Castle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Falkirk Wheel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Catch a Show at the Glasgow Science Centre Planetarium

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4. Visit Glencoe, Scotland's Most Scenic Highland Glen

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5. Take a Trip with Great Scenic Rail Journeys

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6. Isle of Arran

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7. Isle of Skye

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8. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

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9. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

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10. Loch Ness

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12. Princes Street Gardens

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13. Real Ale Trail

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14. Things to Do in Scotland: Riverside Museum

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15. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

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16. Royal Mile of Edinburgh

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17. Royal Yacht Britannia

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18. Scotland's Castle Trail

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19. Scottish Island Boat Tours

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20. Scottish National Gallery

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21. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art

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22. Skara Brae

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23. Stirling Castle

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24. The Kelpies and Helix Park

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25. Whisky Tours

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Consisting of nearly 800 islands and the mainland, Scotland is a place of both great beauty and rich history. Visitors come from all over the world to experience Scottish culture, from its food and drink to its literature and art. Home to mythical creatures such as the Loch Ness monster, breathtaking castles full of antiquities, and a stunning environment that outdoorsy visitors will love, Scotland has something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

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