Get out and explore Scotland this Easter and beyond
To find out more about all the amazing places to visit in
Peterhead Prison Museum is dedicated to the staff that worked there between 1888 and 2013. Set within the former prison walls at Peterhead, you’ll get the chance to witness how life was for staff serving in the prison. Hear staff members speak of their experiences as you make your way through the halls, reception, shower block, court room segregation wing, silent cell and hospital. Adult tickets are £12, senior tickets are £10, tickets for kids aged 6-16 are £7.50 and under 5s go free.
Aberdeen Art Gallery is home to one of the finest collections in not just Scotland, but across the whole of the
UK. Spanning over 700 years, the collection includes works by important Scottish artists, designers and makers such as Henry Raeburn, Joan Eardley, Samuel Peploe, Rachel Mclean, Bill Gibb and James Cromar Watt, as well as nationally and internationally acclaimed artists including Barbara Hepworth, Francis Bacon, Tracey Emin and Claude Monet.
The National Museum of Scotland showcases diverse collections that take you on a journey of discovery through the colourful history of Scotland and the wonders of nature and world cultures. The Natural World galleries tell the story of planet Earth, while the World Cultures galleries link people and possessions across the globe. The National Museum of Scotland is completely free to enter. Some temporary exhibitions may have a fee.
LIVING in Scotland really is one of life’s greatest gifts.
The scenery is spectacular, the history is colourful, and the food and drink is second to none.
There are loads of museums, galleries and attractions in Scotland just waiting to be explored, so we’ve found a few that are well worth a visit. Some are even free to enter so if you’re on a budget, you’ll find something to do on the run up to, during and beyond the Easter school holidays.
It pays to be a responsible traveller and most of these sites are accessible by public
Scotrail or by bus. And did you know kids can travel by train with Scotrail for just £1? With Scotrail Kids for a Quid, up to four children can travel for just £1 return each with an adult.
Built in 1371, Dundonald Castle is a perfect example of a medieval tower house. Hop off the train at Kilmarnock and board the bus to the visitor centre where you’ll be able to access: the exterior of the monument, the Laigh Hall, first floor gallery, Great Hall, visitor centre, shop and tearoom. The castle was built on the site of earlier castles belonging to the High Stewards of Scotland and can be regarded as the cradle of the Stewart Dynasty. Adult tickets are £9, concession tickets are £8, tickets for kids aged 5 to 16 are £6 and under 5s go free.