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.
25. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Burns Cottage in Alloway, South Ayrshire is also among Scotland's top tourist attractions according to The Scotsman readers. The first home of poet Robert Burns, visitors can explore the museum and its more than 5,000 Burns artefacts. | AFP via Getty Images
26. Rosslyn Chapel
Located in the village of Roslin in Midlothian, Rosslyn Chapel attracts visitors from all over the world who are curious about its unique and mysterious carvings and stonework which also featured in the Da Vinci Code. | g8ste - stock.adobe.com
27. Skara Brae Prehistoric Village
A stone-built Neolithic settlement on Orkney, Scotsman readers consider the prehistoric village of Skara Brae to be among the country's top tourist attractions. | AFP via Getty Images
28. Smoo Cave
For those traversing the North Coast 500, Smoo Cave is a dramatic sea cave set within Sutherland's limestone cliffs. | grafxart - stock.adobe.com