Whether you’re looking to play tourist in your own country or are coming from further afield, there are a number of excellent tourist attractions in Scotland worthy of exploring.
You can step back in time and explore well preserved locations such as The Real Mary King's Close or witness history through medieval ruins such as Dunnottar Castle, but with so many options all around the country where should you start?
We asked you to share what you thought Scotland’s top tourist attractions were and after hundreds of comments, we’ve narrowed down the list.
So without further ado, here are the 32 best Scottish tourist attractions as voted for by The Scotsman readers.
9. Culzean Castle
Overlooking the Firth of Clyde, Culzean Castle in South Ayrshire sits within a country park with 40 additional buildings and secret follies. Some will even recognise it from shows such as The Buccaneers and films such as The Wicker Man. | MaryHerronPhoto - stock.adobe.com
10. Discovery Point and RRS Discovery
Another of Scotland's best tourist attractions is Discovery Point and the RRS Discovery in Dundee. Visitors can climb aboard the more than 120 year old ship which Captain Scott and Ernest Shackleton sailed the Antarctic aboard. | bummi100 - stock.adobe.com
11. Duke of Wellington
While it sits outside Glasgow's Gallery of Modern Art, the Duke of Wellington statue and its perpetual cone hat has been named by Scotsman readers as one of the country's best tourist attractions. | gavin - stock.adobe.com
12. Dumfries House
Part of the King's Foundation, Dumfries House is a stunning 18th century house and estate with plenty of attractions available for tourists in Ayrshire. | Carole - stock.adobe.com