Things to do
Scottish Deer Centre
Our collection includes 12 species of Deer and animals which are long lost from the Scottish countryside including Wolves, Lynx and Scottish Wildcat plus our European Brown Bear.
We are open all year round with lots to see and do! Learn about our animals with daily feeding talks, tours, Falconry shows and play areas both inside and out for our younger visitors.
The Scottish Football Museum
The Scottish Football Museum is the country’s national museum of football and is home to the world’s most impressive national collection of football related objects and memorabilia. Glasgow is a football city and this proudly maintained shrine is located at Hampden, Scotland's national stadium, which is located two miles due south of the city centre.
Scotland was as important as any nation in establishing the modern sport, reflected by the memorabilia on display, including a ticket from the first international, played against England in 1872, and the world's oldest national trophy, 1873's...
Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
Murrayfield Stadium is a rugby stadium located in the Murrayfield area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It has a seating capacity of 67,144 making it the largest stadium in Scotland and the fifth largest in the United Kingdom.
Outside of Rugby Union, BT Murrayfield has also welcomed many famous musicians, groups and, in 1982, the Pope. The musicians who have graced our stage include One Direction, Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters, Robbie Williams, Madonna and, on two occasions, the Rolling Stones.
If you are interested in taking part in a guided tour of BT Murrayfield stadium with one of our professional and...
The Scottish Maritime Museum
Visit the Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank, Dumbarton to discover how William Denny and Brothers’ innovative and experimental approach to shipbuilding made waves in the shipbuilding industry from the 1800s to 1963.
See the world’s first commercial ship model experiment tank, the length of a football pitch.
Enter the world of the bygone ship designer in William Denny’s drawing office, and find out how to design your own ship.
Learn about Denny Brothers, who also invented the Denny helicopter, Denny hovercraft and Denny-Brown stabilisers.
Discover ship models, photographs and historic...
Sea Life Loch Lomond
Dive in and be wowed by the many strange, beautiful and the fascinating creatures of the deep as your journey through the amazing underwater world of Sea Life Loch Lomond. Prepare for astonishing close views of everything from humble starfish to tropical sharks. To get any closer you’ll have to get wet!
Make the most of your visit:
- Hold a crab or touch a starfish in our Rockpool Experience
- Watch our fun talks and feed shows throughout the day
- Test your creature knowledge in our free kids quiz trail
Explore
Become a rockpool explorer as you discover the wildlife of the rocky coastline...
Seasons
From our lovely location in the heart of the Borders, we are absolutely committed to creating menus that are truly seasonal and as local as they can be.
Our imaginative menus feature delicious fresh produce from handpicked local suppliers which genuinely reflect the best ingredients that are available throughout the changing seasons.
Bringing you the real flavours of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
Secret Highland Tours
Our tours are designed to avoid the crowds as much as possible thereby minimising our impact on our beautiful yet fragile environment. We tend to stay away from the main tourist attractions and sights, allowing you more time and space to enjoy the road less travelled, as well as the stories, the myths and sheer delights we have arranged for you. Our day tours from Inverness are made up of special places and memories and we want to make sure you enjoy them too! Our Executive VW Caravelle with privacy glass ensures you travel in comfort and style, and our complimentary Scottish snacks and...
Shimca Eco Café
Our dishes are suitable for Vegetarians, Vegans and Gluten Free Diners. Dining in and Takeaways. SHIMCA provides a platform and a voice for the Chinese community, access to information and most importantly the provision of activities for the older members which includes a Senior Luncheon Club, held every 2 weeks with meals provided by local Chinese Takeaway owners and also Bingo to promote an active brain.