Edinburgh Castle, Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Loch Lomond – the list of Scottish tourist attractions is endless and requires several visits to complete.
While there are many well known spots visitors love to take in, there is an increasing number of alternative tourist spots that are growing in popularity year on year.
With some lush greenery, unusual statues and ancient burial grounds on the list of alternative Scottish tourist attractions, you can never get bored of what Scotland has to offer.
Here are our top tips for alternative Scottish tourist attractions to visit in 2023.
5. Glasgow Necropolis
The Glasgow Necropolis is one of the city's most beloved landmarks and offers an outstanding view of Glasgow. The 37 acre cemetery is jam-packed with of jaw-dropping architecture, sculpture and fascinating stories relating to the 50,000 people who have been buried there. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
6. Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre
This awe-inspiring theatre of kinetic sculpture is based in Glasgow and is one of the more unique attractions in the city. Photo: Creative Commons 2.0
7. Rosslyn Chapel
The 15th-century chapel located in the village of Roslin, Midlothian received world fame when it featured at the centre of a conspiracy theory in Dan Brown's best-selling book The Da Vinci Code. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
8. Hirta Island
Hirta, the main island of St Kilda and the only one of the four to ever be inhabited, was abandoned by its last residents in 1930 and is now a 'ghost town'. You can book a stay for five days if you intend to visit with a small campsite available. Photo: Creative Commons 2.0