Things to see and do
On the trail of...
Follow in the footsteps of Scotland's famous figures
Mary Queen of Scots
Mary Queen of Scots' tumultuous life took her to many of Scotland's historic places. You can follow in her footsteps at Historic Scotland sites across the country.
Robert the Bruce
Follow in the footsteps of Robert the Bruce by visiting historic places associated with his story, as well as filming locations for "Outlaw King".
Tips for the perfect trip
Visiting the Border Abbeys
Build four breathtaking historic abbeys into the perfect Borders itinerary.
Kilmartin Glen by bike
Kilmartin Glen is steeped in history. It’s a fascinating and beautiful place to explore by bike! Join us for a cycle through Kilmartin Glen.
Hikes through history
From gentle walks to exhilarating hikes, these routes will get you into fresh air exploring Scotland's history.
Historic places for getting away from it all
Visiting heritage sites has been proven to boost wellbeing. Here's some Historic Scotland where you can take a stroll, enjoy the fresh air and some peace and quiet.
Travel the green way
Epic adventures without the driving
Castles you can reach from Glasgow without a car
Find out how to reach some amazing fortresses and strongholds by train, bus and bike from Glasgow.
Historic places near the National Cycle Network
Cycle to historic places near popular national cycle routes.
Three famous routes to walk or cycle
Castle-bagging or history-hunting in Scotland? Get around on bike or on foot with these three epic routes.
Exciting events
Whether it's the clash of lances at a jousting tournament, an expert-led walk through time or a fascinating exhibition in a beautiful venue, our events calendar has something for everyone.
Flora and fauna
Wildlife to spot all year round
Spring wildlife
Every spring, Scotland begins to bloom with life and colour. Read our run down of what you can spot at historic places.
Autumn wildlife
Autumn brings golden leaves and plenty of wildlife to discover on land and in the sea.
Winter wildlife
Even in winter, there is plenty of wildlife to see at Historic Scotland sites, including might evergreen trees and hibernating wee beasties.
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