Explore Scotland

Places

Discover Scotland's towns, villages, islands, landscapes, beaches, attractions, landmarks and historic places.

Clear
Discover

Places worth visiting

700 places
Scottish.scot Highland cow mascot
Villages

Arnol

📍 Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles)

Arnol is a village in the Western Isles, Scotland.Traditional blackhouses make Arnol a particularly rewarding place to discover Lewis's crofting heritage. The village's western coastal setting adds landscape interest to…

Explore place →
Scottish.scot Highland cow mascot
Villages

Auchmithie

📍 Angus

Auchmithie is a village in Angus, Scotland.Red sandstone cliffs, a shingle beach and a small historic harbour create a memorable setting. The village's links with the origins of the Arbroath…

Explore place →
Scottish.scot Highland cow mascot
Cities & Towns

Auchterarder

📍 Perth and Kinross

Auchterarder is a town in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.A long main street and surrounding Strathearn countryside give Auchterarder its distinctive character. Its golfing connections and nearby historic places add interest…

Explore place →
Scottish.scot Highland cow mascot
Cities & Towns

Auchtermuchty

Auchtermuchty is a town in Fife, Scotland.A historic burgh in the Howe of Fife, Auchtermuchty has an attractive older centre and a long weaving tradition. Its setting makes it a…

Explore place →
Scottish.scot Highland cow mascot
Museums & Attractions

Auld Kirk Museum

📍 East Dunbartonshire

Auld Kirk Museum is a notable Scottish museums & attractions destination in Kirkintilloch, offering visitors a distinctive way to explore the heritage, landscape or culture of East Dunbartonshire.

Explore place →
Scottish.scot Highland cow mascot
Villages

Aultbea

📍 Highland

Aultbea is a village in Highland, Scotland.Set beside Loch Ewe, Aultbea combines sea-loch scenery with crofting and maritime history. Its wartime convoy connections add a distinctive local story, while nearby…

Explore place →
Scottish.scot Highland cow mascot
Cities & Towns

Aviemore

📍 Highland

Aviemore is a town in Highland, Scotland.Surrounded by the landscapes of Strathspey and the Cairngorms, Aviemore is especially appealing for outdoor exploration. Forests, lochs and mountain views complement the village's…

Explore place →
Scottish.scot Highland cow mascot
Cities & Towns

Ayr

📍 South Ayrshire

Ayr is a town in South Ayrshire, Scotland.A long sandy beach, historic streets and a setting beside the River Ayr give the town lasting seaside appeal. Its heritage and nearby…

Explore place →
Scottish.scot Highland cow mascot
Villages

Balallan

📍 Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles)

Balallan is a village in the Western Isles, Scotland.Stretching beside Loch Erisort, Balallan has a distinctive waterside setting within the crofting landscape of Lewis. Its position makes it useful for…

Explore place →
Scottish.scot Highland cow mascot
Villages

Balerno

📍 City of Edinburgh

Balerno is a village in the City of Edinburgh council area, Scotland.Beside the Water of Leith and close to the Pentland Hills, Balerno combines an old village centre with an…

Explore place →
Scottish.scot Highland cow mascot
Villages

Balfour (Orkney)

📍 Orkney Islands

Balfour (Orkney) is a village in Orkney Islands, Scotland.On Shapinsay, Balfour's planned village layout and distinctive stone buildings create a memorable harbour-side scene. The nearby castle landscape adds interest to…

Explore place →
Scottish.scot Highland cow mascot
Villages

Balfron

📍 Stirling

Balfron is a village in Stirling, Scotland.A planned village with textile connections, Balfron has an attractive setting above the Endrick valley. Its traditional buildings and views towards the surrounding hills…

Explore place →