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Scotland's recorded history began with the arrival of the Roman Empire in the 1st century, but Archaeology and geology continue to reveal the secrets of prehistoric Scotland, uncovering a complex past dating back 10,000 years. Scotland is full of noble mountains such as the Cairngorms and Northwest Highlands scattered glacial valley and lakes. The best in medieval castles reside in Scotland. If you love the outdoors, ruggedly beautiful Scotland is made for you. It is the birthplace of golf and is renowned for its spirited citizens, castles and festivals making its well-known rich and complex history perfect for your next Educational Destinations adventure.

 Below are some popular options for your educational history trip. You can also click on the PDF icon for a download of these features.


Educational History Opportunities

  • Visit an Historic Fortress from the Iron Age Which Dominates the Skyline of Edinburgh
  • Be a Part of The Battle of Bannockburn Experience with State-of-the-Art 3D Battle Simulation
  • Students Can Participate in Educational Workshops Using Cooperative Learning and Critical Thinking
  • Learn About Dramatic Highland Landscapes, Heroic Histories, Tartan and Bagpipe in Iconic Museums
  • Explore a Museum with Some of the Finest Collections of Arms and Armour in the World and a Vast Natural History Collection
  • See Dippy the Dinosaur in Glasgow
  • Visit the Palace that Has Served as the Principal Residence of the Kings and Queens of Scots since the 16th Century
  • Discover Restored Mill Housing with Interactive Displays and Workshops Telling the Story of Local 19th–20th Century Jute Production
  • See if You Can Find the bone of St Giles
  • Visit the Palace of Monarchs in the 15th and 16th Centuries
  • See one of the Most Remarkable Archaeological Sites Ever Excavated in the British Isles
  • Find the Treasures in the Largest City and the Cultural Capital of the Scottish Highlands
  • Discover How William Denny and Brothers’ Inventive Approach to Shipbuilding Changed the Shipbuilding industry
  • Explore the Historic Town of Fort William in the Scottish Highlands
  • Visit Iron Age Dwellings, With History Exhibitions, Crafts, and Music Demonstrations
  • Explore the the Grandest Medieval Building in the Western Isles
  • Visit a Hyper-Modern Museum with Collections of Historic Vehicles and State-of-the-Art Interactive Displays
  • Discover Europe's Most Complete Neolithic Village
  • Explore a 15th-century Castle that Looks Like a ‘Ship That Never Sailed’
  • Walk Through a Series of Underground Passageways and Chambers Beneath the Streets of Gilmerton
  • Meet Real Vikings and Hear About Their Exploits, Adventures, and Battles in Scotland
  • Explore a Living Museum of 17th-Century Port Life
  • Visit a 5,000 Year Old Neolithic Chambered Cairn and Passage Grave 2800 BC

History Attractions

  • Culloden Battlefield
  • Tall Ship
  • Jacobite Steam Train
  • The Royal Yacht Britannia
  • The Blackhouse
  • Culross Palace
  • Falkland Palace
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral
  • Stirling Castle
  • Arbroath Abbey
  • Kilmartin Glen
  • Calanais Standing Stones
  • Antonine Wall
  • Vikingar
  • Old Inverlochy Castle
  • Clava Cairns
  • The Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre
  • National Bagpipe Center
  • Riverside Museum
  • West Highland Museum
  • Dynamic Earth
  • Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile
  • Scottish Maritime Museums
  • National Museum of Scotland
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
  • Linlithgow Palace
  • Maeshowe
  • Craigmillar Castle
  • Culloden Battlefield
  • St. Clement's Church
  • Dryburgh Abbey
  • Dunblane Cathedral
  • Dirleton Castle
  • Culzean Castle and Country Park
  • Blackness Castle
  • Abbotsford House
  • Iona Abbey and Nunnery
  • Jedburgh Abbey
  • Real Mary King's Close
  • Dunnottar Castle
  • The Scottish Crannog Centre
  • Skara Brae
  • Inchcolm Abbey and Island
  • Verdant Works
  • Gilmerton Cove
  • Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
  • Saint Magnus Cathedral
  • Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement
  • Tantallon Castle
  • St. Giles’ Cathedral
  • Grassmarket
  • Princes Street Gardens & Ross Theatre
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • The Hub
  • Neptune's Staircase in Inverness
  • Fort William
  • Aberdeen
  • The Queen's Hall

Other Attractions

  • Arthur’s Seat
  • Land Yachting
  • Gallery of Modern Art
  • Mount Stuart
  • Merchant City
  • Edinburgh Zoo
  • St. Andrews Links
  • Landmark Forest Adventure Park
  • Deep Sea World
  • Glasgow Science Centre
  • Ayr and Aberdeen Beaches
  • Blair Drummond Safari Park
  • Highland Wildlife Park
  • Camperdown Wildlife Park
  • Northern Lights in Scotland
  • See the Puffins in Durness
  • Ghost & Vampire Tours
  • Paragliding
  • Mountain Biking
  • Snowboarding
  • Rafting
  • Scuba Diving
  • M&D's Scotland's Theme Park
  • Dundee Science Centre
  • Codonas
  • Aberdeen Science Centre
  • Five Sisters Zoo


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