Scotland
Glasgow
transport museum - http://clyde-valley.com/glasgow/transmus.htm 
Fri & Sun 11am - 5:00pm Kelvin Hall, 1 Bunhouse Road, Glasgow G3 8DP
Scottish
attractions have seen tourism at an all time high due to the number of famous
sights that keep visitors flocking back time and again. With sights like
Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow Science Centre and the Falkirk Wheel, attractions in
Scotland hold something of interest for everyone.
Scottish Castles page.
I have had the privilege of seeing many of Scotland's great attractions and some of them are pretty awesome. Obviously everyone has different tastes, so this top ten, listed here in no particular order, is quite varied.
Blair Drummond Safari Park
The
children won't get bored, that's for sure, when you consider the number of
attractions that make up the whole adventure that is Blair Drummond Safari
Park. It's a fabulous day out.
You
start off by driving through the animal reserves then once you have parked you
can take a walk through pets farm ...
Read more about Blair Drummond Safari Park
The Falkirk Wheel
An
engineering design wonder, The Falkirk Wheel is our #3 visitor attraction.
This
huge structure was built to connect the Union and Forth and Clyde Canals for
east to west coast access for boats.
Read more about The Falkirk Wheel
Glenmorangie Distillery Tour
Whisky
distilleries have always been popular visitor attractions in Scotland,
and none more so than Glenmorangie.
If
you enjoy the experience of the Glenmorangie
Distillery Tour then you will be drooling with delight when you are spoilt for
choice in the shop.
Read more about Glenmorangie Distillery Tour
Glasgow Cathedral
In
Scotland, round about AD550 St Mungo, the first Bishop of the British Kingdom
of Strathclyde, founded a religious community around a small church, in an area
that was to become known as the city of Glasgow.
The
present stone building was built in the 13th century, on the site where He is
believed to have been buried in AD612.
Read more about Glasgow Cathedral
Melrose Abbey
Melrose
Abbey, now a ruin, is considered one of Scotland’s most beautiful, and it’s
fascinating history provides the visitor with a sense of romance.
An
unopened casket containing King Robert the Bruce’s heart lay in Edinburgh until
1998, when it was buried again at Melrose Abbey on 22 June.
Read more about Melrose Abbey
Edinburgh's Royal Mile
How
long does it take you to walk one mile?
Well,
for the Royal Mile in Edinburgh you will probably need about a week.
Here
you will follow the city’s history, from Holyrood
Palace at the bottom, to Edinburgh Castle at the top, a journey taken by many
Kings and Queens of the past.
Holyrood
Palace was the main residence in Scotland for many of the Royals, the first
being King James IV in the early 1500's.
Read more about Edinburgh's Royal Mile
Glasgow Science Centre
Have
a great tme exploring 300 hands
on exhibits, interactive workshops and live science shows.
The
Glasgow Science Centre, the science and technology museum was awarded a five
star rating in the visitor attraction category by the Scottish Tourist Board,
Visit Scotland.
Read more about Glasgow Science Centre
Edinburgh Zoo
Open
since 1913, and still one of the top Scottish attractions, Edinburgh Zoo gives
you the opportunity to meet over 1,000 animals, and is the most exciting
wildlife attraction in Scotland.
Of
all the things to see and do in Scotland, this is one of them. The highlight is
the daily “Penguin Parade.”
Read more about Edinburgh Zoo
Royal Yacht Britannia
A
visit to The Royal Yacht Britannia, recommended by BBC News as "Scotland's
leading visitor-friendly attraction" is essential while in Edinburgh.
After
fierce competition from cities in the UK, Edinburgh became successful in her
bid to become Her new home.
She
is now the seventh most popular paid-for of all Scottish attractions.
Read more about the Royal Yacht Britannia
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| Jan | 2 | 1 | 6 | -8 | 14 | - | 84 | - | 57 | 17 |
| Feb | 3 | 1 | 6 | -9 | 14 | - | 83 | - | 39 | 15 |
| March | 4 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 20 | - | 81 | - | 39 | 15 |
| April | 5 | 4 | 11 | -4 | 22 | - | 75 | - | 39 | 14 |
| May | 6 | 6 | 14 | -1 | 24 | - | 76 | - | 54 | 14 |
| June (expected arrival) | 6 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 28 | - | 75 | - | 47 | 15 |
| July | 5 | 11 | 18 | 6 | 28 | - | 78 | - | 83 | 17 |
| Aug | 4 | 11 | 18 | 4 | 28 | - | 80 | - | 77 | 16 |
| Sept | 4 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 25 | - | 80 | - | 57 | 16 |
| Oct | 3 | 7 | 12 | -2 | 20 | - | 82 | - | 65 | 17 |
| Nov | 2 | 4 | 9 | -4 | 19 | - | 83 | - | 62 | 17 |
| Dec | 1 | 2 | 7 | -7 | 14 | - | 84 | - | 57 | 18 |