Things to Do Scotland

There are so many accessible things to see and do in Scotland you’ll be hard pressed to fit it all in!

From incredible natural sights, to historic buildings to world class events, you’ll find a million ways to fill your day with things to do when you’re in Scotland.

Fancy art galleries and museums? You’ll find them in abundance.
Want learn more about the famous Scots, such as Rabbie Burns, Macbeth or even the Loch Ness Monster? You can!
Taking a train ride through jaw droppingly beautiful landscapes?
See how real Scottish whiskey is made?
Dinner and a show?
Following a literary trail?
Spending some time in the birth place of Harry Potter?
Doing a spot of white-water rafting?
Going island hopping?
Attending a festival?
Hunting for ghosts?
Exercising your credit card?

The list of activities in Scotland is endless.

When it comes to things to do, Scotland has a whole host of interesting and accessible things for you to experience.
Many of the big cities and tourist spots in the country were used as part of inclusivity trials and have retained the facilities that were put in place. Because of this, the top attractions are disabled friendly with wheelchair access, autism friendly areas and more.
The landscape is home to some uniquely built architecture from castles to country houses and the modern buildings that line some of the newer streets. There are plenty of sites across the country where you can see these buildings, from Edinburgh with the castle in its centre and the wonderful spires of the old town, to Dundee where you can see why it was awarded City of Design.

With its rich history, you’ll be forgiven for wanting to cram as much of it in as possible. Luckily, Scotland is home to hundreds of museums from tiny heritage ones to huge ones, including one museum that actually houses Concorde.
Whatever your interest, from fashion to art to history to science, you’ll find a museum for you.

Festivals galore

Having the festival capital of the world in Scotland means you’re never too far from an exciting cultural event, from music festivals to comedy festivals to literary festivals, there is a lot to do all year around. You’ll also be able to see filming locations, art galleries and smaller, more intimate gigs that are available all over the country. Festival organisers work hard to make sure their events are completely inclusive and accessible to everyone, so make sure to check out at least one showing when you’re in the area!

Scotland is also a haven for wildlife, not just in the Highlands, but all over! The UK’s largest national park can be found in Scotland, plus there are vast wildlife parks, forest trails, nature reserves, aquariums and the UK’s only giant pandas which can be seen at Edinburgh Zoo. You’ll find a whole manner of accessible tours and guides showing you the best places to see not just local species, but animals and reptiles from around the world.

There are over 400 gardens, woodlands and plant nurseries to discover in Scotland, including four Royal Botanical Gardens, urban spaces and gardens belonging to the historic castles and country parks for you to relax in. As if this wasn’t enough, Scotland is home to numerous beaches, some of which provide purpose built beach wheelchairs to allow those with limited ability to enjoy the beach too.

Scotland prides itself on being inclusive and accessible to all, as such the attractions and events that take place work hard to provide a great experience for everyone. Take a look at some of the accessible attractions available to you below.

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