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Falkirk Town Hall
West Bridge Street,
Falkirk,
FK1 5RS
West Bridge Street, Falkirk. 01324 506850. £3.50 (£2.50). Super Saver (four films): £12 (£8). Cuppa screenings: £2.70 including coffee/tea & cake; £1.50 film only. Scream Screens: £2.50.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
Argyle Street,
Glasgow,
G3 8AG
Twenty-two collections and over 8000 artefacts, from natural history, armour and weaponry to art from many different eras and touring exhibitions, all housed in a grand red sandstone building on the banks of the River Kelvin.
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NG
Sitting atop the volcanic Castle Rock, Edinburgh Castle dominates the city skyline and is the most popular paid visitor attraction in Scotland. Events at the castle include regular re-enactments of events from its history, occasional concerts by…
Seven Stories: The Centre For Children's Books
30 Lime Street, Byker,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
Tyne and Wear,
NE1 2PQ
Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific Quay,
Glasgow,
G51 1EA
Situated on the site of the 1988 Garden Festival, Glasgow's £75 million Science Centre features Scotland's first IMAX cinema with an 80 by 60ft screen, as well as state-of-the-art facilities for youngsters to learn about science and technology through…
National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1JF
In its landmark building, occupying more than half of Chambers Street, the National Museum of Scotland was formerly two different museums – the Royal Museum, built in 1861, and the more modern Museum of Scotland, completed in 1998. The facilities were…
National Museum of Flight
East Fortune Airfield,
North Berwick,
East Lothian,
EH39 5LF
Located at East Fortune Airfield, halfway between Haddington and East Linton, the National Museum of Flight has a varied collection of aeroplanes and aviation paraphernalia such as parachutes and radar equipment. The museum takes part in festivals such…
Bridgeton Bus Garage
76–-136 Fordneuk Street,
Glasgow,
G40 3AH
Location of Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust. Storage and display of approximately 100 buses, coaches and commercial vehicles. Restoration facilities. Trust membership available.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western Road,
Glasgow,
G12 0UE
A great place to relax in summer or take a brisk walk in winter, with a programme of events including stargazing, gardening talks and even theatre. Also look out for exotics and exhibitions in Kibble Palace Glasshouse and the vegetable, herb and flower…
Museum of Edinburgh
Huntly House, 142 Canongate,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8DD
Situated in a series of interconnected 16th- and 17th-century buildings on the Royal Mile, the Museum of Edinburgh depicts the city's origins, history and legends. Among notable artefacts is the National Covenant and the feeding bowl and collar…
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Murdoch's Lane, Alloway,
Ayr,
KA7 4PQ
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum offers a truly unique encounter with Scotland’s favourite son. The museum comprises the famous Burns Cottage where the poet was born, the historic landmarks where he set his greatest work, the elegant monument and gardens…
Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway
Union Street,
Bo'ness,
EH51 9AQ
The Bo’ness to Kinneil railway line operates a steam-train service alongside the Firth of Forth, with stations and some surrounding buildings altered to replicate period settings. Special events taking place on the line include festive celebrations at…
Burrell Collection
2060 Pollokshaws Road,
Glasgow,
G43 1AT
In the heart of Pollok Country Park is this collection of art, including work by Degas, Rodin and Cézanne as well as ancient and medieval artefacts. It is named after shipping tycoon Sir William Burrell who amassed much of its collection of over 8000…
Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre
Culloden Moor,
Inverness,
Highland,
IV2 5EU
Through recent archaeological and historical research the National Trust for Scotland discovered that the previous Culloden Battlefield visitor centre and exhibition was sited on the third Government line of the battlefield. With the Trust's resolve to…
Dean Castle Country Park
Dean Road,
Kilmarnock,
Ayrshire,
KA3 1XB
Dean Castle and Country Park is a fantastic free day out for all the family. The park boasts a fantastic 14th-century castle housing collections of world importance including historic weapons, armour and musical instruments as well as beautiful woodland…
Deep Sea World
North Queensferry,
Fife,
KY11 1JR
A 20-minute drive from Edinburgh, Deep Sea World has a marine petting area, a 112m Underwater Safari viewing tunnel, and even offers the opportunity to swim with sharks – or you could just enjoy a drink in the café.
Museum on the Mound
The Mound,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1YZ
Hosted inside the Bank of Scotland's head office, this museum is all about money. Learn how money has evolved over the past 4000 years or try cracking a safe.
National Museum of Costume
Shambellie House, New Abbey,
Dumfries,
DG2 8HQ
Surrounded by the period setting of Shambellie House in Dumfries, the National Museum of Costume divides different periods of clothing and accessories across different rooms. Past exhibitions have included Marriage in the Movies, which offered the…
National Museums Collection Centre
Granton,
Edinburgh,
EH5 1JA
Following the redevelopment of the National Museum, two new collection buildings have also been added to the storage and conservation centre at Granton. From vintage motorbikes to whale and dinosaur bones – it’s all there.
The National Piping Centre
30–34 McPhater Street, Cowcaddens,
Glasgow,
G4 OHW
Home to the Museum of Piping, as well as teaching facilities, rehearsal rooms, a reference library, shop, food and accommodation.
Scotland Street School Museum
225 Scotland Street,
Glasgow,
G5 8QB
Another wonderful building designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the museum details the history of the country’s education system from the time of Queen Victoria right through to the swinging 60s.
Bantock House And Park
Finchfield Road,
Wolverhampton,
West Midlands,
WV3 9LQ
Restored to its stunning Edwardian glory in 1999, Bantock House is a hidden treasure set deep within Bantock Park where you can explore the delightful home of the Bantock family and discover the secrets of Wolverhampton’s history.
A visit to Bantock…
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Castlehill, Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2ND
The eye-catching Camera Obscura building (which is lit up with different colours at night) stands at the top of the Royal Mile and contains an amazing range of optical experiences across five floors, including the Vortex, Mirror Maze and Shrinking and…
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Trail
Glasgow,
G20 7EL
Artist, architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh was born in Glasgow in 1868 and his legacy remains strikingly writ across the city's skyline, museums and galleries. Blending Scottish baronial influences with Art Nouveau motifs, the School of…
David Livingstone Centre
165 Station Road,
Blantyre,
South Lanarkshire,
G72 9BY
Scotland's most famous explorer and missionary was born here in 1813. The museum tells the story of Livingstone's explorations in Africa and is home to a wide range of his personal belongings and travel aids including diaries and navigational equipment.
Gladstone's Land
477b Lawnmarket,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NT
Completed in 1620, Gladstone’s Land at the top of the Royal Mile is a typical example of a medieval Old Town tenement. Visitors can step back in time to bustling and turbulent 17th-century Edinburgh, explore Thomas Gladstone’s home and to discover the…
Glasgow Cathedral
Castle Street,
Glasgow,
G4 0QZ
Scotland
A stone-built church has stood on this site since 1136 and the lower church contains the shrine of St Mungo, who died around 612; however most of the present building dates from the 13th or 15th centuries, the most notable exception being the…
Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery
University of Glasgow, 82 Hillhead Street,
Glasgow,
G12 8QQ
Scotland’s oldest public museum, founded in 1807, houses collections relating to science, medicine, archaeology, geology and more, as well as art by Charles Rennie Mackintosh (including The Mackintosh House – the reassembled interior of his home) and…
King's Museum
17 High Street,
Aberdeen,
AB24 3EE
King’s Museum is a new display space for the university collections. The Museum serves as a showcase for the star items of the university collections, and plays host to a variety of interesting and exciting exhibitions and events. The museum is a point…
Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery
War Memorial Gardens,
Kirkcaldy,
KY1 1YG
Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery is now closed to undergo a major refurbishment. Fife Council is investing £2.5m to improve the museum and library and create a single venue for information, heritage and art.
We look forward to welcoming you back in…
Museum of Fire
76–78 Lauriston Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9DE
The museum inside this fire station tells the story of the oldest fire brigade in the UK, formed in 1824. See genuine artefacts including horse-drawn fire engines and early motor models.
National War Museum of Scotland
Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NA
Located inside Edinburgh Castle, the museum explores over 400 years of the Scottish military experience. Exhibits include weapons and uniforms from various conflicts, a gallery of military paintings and recruitment posters, and occasional weekend events…
Our Dynamic Earth
Holyrood Road,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8AS
Located directly between the Scottish Parliament Building and Arthur’s Seat, Our Dynamic Earth presents a linear journey through the creation of the earth, from the Big Bang to the present day. Exhibitions make use of sounds, smell and visuals to make…
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8DX
The official Scottish residence of the Queen, this baroque palace was once home to Mary Queen of Scots and now houses the great artworks and tapestries of its regal residents.
People's Palace & Winter Gardens
Glasgow Green,
Glasgow,
G40 1AT
Located on Glasgow Green, the Palace gives an insight into how the people of Glasgow lived from the 1750s to the late 20th century, while next door the Winter Gardens house exotic plants and a café.
Riverside Museum
100 Pointhouse Place,
Glasgow,
G3 8RS
A rebooted version of the Transport Museum housed in a cutting edge piece of architecture by Zaha Hadid. The recently acquired South African locomotive is the largest exhibit in the Glasgow Museums’ collection.
Scotch Whisky Experience
354 Castlehill, Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NE
Once you have staggered down from the windswept Castle, the warm interior of the Whisky Centre could not seem more attractive. The tour of the centre is, mercifully, mostly seated, and involves a series of films, demonstrations and a 'Barrel Ride' to…
The Street Cafe
The National Piping Centre 30–34 McPhater Street Cowcaddens,
Glasgow,
G4 OHW
Scotland
Surgeons' Hall Museum
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Nicolson Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9DW
Over the road from the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, the Surgeons' Hall Museum houses one of the largest collections of surgical material in the UK. As well as permanent exhibitions concerning the history of surgery, dentistry and pathological anatomy…
Tenement House
145 Buccleuch Street,
Glasgow,
G3 6QN
The Tenement House is a typical Victorian tenement flat of 1892, which retains all its original fittings, such as gas lamps and the splendid kitchen range. Take a nostalgic step back in time! Exhibition on tenement life.
Anatomical Museum
Doorway 3, Old Medical School, Teviot Place,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9XD
The University's collection of anatomical teaching models, death masks, and the remains of infamous bodysnatchers Burke and Hare. Open to the public for free on selected open days only – usually the last Saturday of each month.
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Moodie Street,
Dunfermline,
KY12 7PL
The birthplace of Andrew Carnegie, the weaver's son who became the richest man in the world and then gave away his wealth for the benefit of mankind. Interactive displays, monthly weaving demonstrations, temporary exhibitions, children's activities, a…
Angus Folk Museum
Kirkwynd, Glamis,
Forfar,
Angus,
DD8 1RT
Where will you find cruisie lamps, pirn winders, cloutie rugs, bannock spades and a thrawcrook? At the Angus Folk Museum!
The domestic section is housed in six charming 18th-century cottages in Kirk Wynd, whereas the agricultural collection in the…
Bannockburn Heritage Centre
Glasgow Road, Bannockburn,
Stirling,
FK7 0LJ
Here in 1314, in one of the defining moments in Scottish history, King Robert the Bruce routed the English forces of King Edward II to win a much-longed-for freedom for the Scots.
Today, in the Heritage Centre close to the Borestone (Bruce's command…
Bell Pettigrew Museum of Natural History
Bute Medical Building, School of Biology, St Andrews University,
St Andrews,
Fife,
KY16 9TS
Brass Rubbing Centre
Chalmers Close, High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SS
Just off the Royal Mile in Trinity Apse, the only surviving fragment of the 15th century Trinity College Church and Hospital, the centre provides an opportunity to make rubbings from a variety of replica monumental brasses, such as figures of medieval…
