South Scotland Attractions
Bachelors Club
- Ayrshire
- Museum
In this 17th-century thatched house, Robert Burns and friends formed a debating club in 1780. Burns attended dancing lessons, and was initiated into Freemasonry here, in 1781.
National Museum of Rural Life
- Glasgow & Around
- Museum
The National Museum of Rural Life houses the National Country Life Collection and the historic working farm of Wester Kittochside
Dean Castle Country Park
- Ayrshire
- Mansion
Dean Castle Country Park covers over 200 acres providing beautiful woodland walks
Pollok House
- Glasgow & Around
- Mansion
Pollok House is an elegant country mansion that features important collections, set in formal gardens and extensive parkland in the heart of Glasgow.
Scottish Maritime Museum
- Strathclyde
- Museum
The Scottish Maritime Museum follows the growth of Glasgow and the increasing importance of the River Clyde
Crossraguel Abbey
- Dumfriesshire
- Historic
Crossraguel Abbey was founded early in the 13th century by the Earl of Carrick
Burns National Heritage Park
- Ayrshire
- Museum
The Burns National Heritage Park offers visitors a chance to experience the rich heritage of Burns within the environment that inspired his imagination
Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre
- Scottish Borders
- Family
Harestanes has lots of events, exhibitions and walks for all the family
Weaver's Cottage
- Glasgow & Around
- Family
Weaver's Cottage is a working museum with original looms and spinning wheels illustrating the traditional weaver's craft
Rosslyn Castle
- Edinburgh & Lothians
- Historic
Rosslyn Castle is a ruin close to the better-known Rosslyn Chapel
What other people say
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