50 Must See Attractions

Our choice of the great Scottish places.

In the following pages, to celebrate the 50th issue of Scotland Magazine, we have come up with the choicest places to visit, the most momentous events that helped shape the nation and the pick of the most inspirational elements to come out of this great nation.

We hope you enjoy...

ABERDEEN Archaeolink A living history park with a central focus on education, participation and fun, indoor and outdoor exhibitions.

ANGUS Barrie's Birthplace J. M. Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan was born in a cottage in the heart of the little town of Kirriemuir.

ARGYLL Glencoe Visitor Centre The long ago massacre of the MacIan Macdonalds of Glencoe by Government troops in 1692 is not forgotten, but there is so much more to this extraordinary and atmospheric landscape of bleak hills and barren mountain slopes.

AYRSHIRE Burns National Heritage Park Embracing the cottage built by Robert Burns' father William Burnes, the Auld Kirk Alloway, the Burns Monument and the Brig o' Doon, the National Trust for Scotland has pulled together the life of Scotland's National Bard to create the full Burns' experience.

DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY National Museum of Costume This superb costume collection features more than 6000 items.

DUNDEE Discovery Point RRS Discoverywas launched in 1901. Her first mission was the British National Antarctic Expedition, carrying Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackelton.

EAST LOTHIAN Museum of Flight Scotland's national aviation museum and houses an impressive collection of airc...

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• By : Rob Allanson
• In : Destinations
• Issue : 50
• Page : 58
• Words : 1,570