Museums

This country park offers something for all ages, with an ornamental garden for horticultural enthusiasts, an audio-visual display, a children's zoo and a host of walks and nature trails. Expert staff are on hand in each section to answer your questions…

Named after the Duke of Hamilton's hunting lodge, restored to its former glory in 1987, the park also contains the ruins of Cadzow Castle and extensive woodland walks, some through ancient native forest. Exhibitions about the area's history and wildlife…

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…

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.

Located in Edinburgh’s New Town, this elegant late-18th century Georgian town house is typical of the area’s architectural style, and contains a fine collection of furniture, porcelain, silver and pictures from the period. Features include a 'below…

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…

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.

This Royal Mile museum contains a collection of toys, clothes and memorabilia from the last century, spread over three floors. Sound recordings bring to life the atmosphere of a playground, and a large section of the ground floor is a dedicated toy shop.

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…

An important and vibrant museum and gallery in the bustling Border town of Galashiels. Dating back to 1583, the house now hosts a permanent museum collection, an impressive programme of temporary exhibitions, various workshops and kid's activitiies…