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.
29. Stirling Castle
One of the largest and most historically accurate castles in Scotland, Stirling Castle is also among the country's top tourist attractions. | Alexis - stock.adobe.com
30. Urquhart Castle
The final castle to be recommended by Scotsman readers is Urquhart Castle, the ruin which sits beside Loch Ness in the Highlands. | moofushi - stock.adobe.com
31. Visitor Centre at Macallan Distillery
While many of our readers shouted out the wealth of Scottish whisky distilleries, the Macallan Distillery in Moray was mentioned in particular. | Adobe Stock