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Things to do in Scotland, United Kingdom: The Best National Parks
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1. Cairngorms National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 223 reviews
Welcome to the Cairngorms National Park in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. The Cairngorms National Park is the largest national park in the UK and is one of the country's most special and cared for landscapes with a wide variety of traditional and unique villages and communities.
Reviewed By Ennie123 - Scotland, United Kingdom
The Cairngorms National Park is a truly breathtaking national park that encapsulates the true essence and outstanding beauty of Scotland with the spectaculor Cairngorm mountain range and the surrounding area with the park radius. The national park itself, is in North East Scotland and was established in 2003. It is the second National Park in Scotland. Weather you visit in the winter to take in the snow covered mountains, to do some ski-ing or snowboarding or visit during the other seasons you can see that this park is something truly special and unique. The park has something for everyone. The Scottish highlands will captivate your heart from walking through the many trails, visiting the little towns and villages along the way, taking in the diverse wildlife but most of all you will see that away from the major towns and cities of Scotland, just how beautiful the wilds of Scotland is and how it will take you on a mystical journey from past to present. Maybe I am biased because I am Scottish but there is no disputing the beauty of the Cairngorms National Park and that if you can visit, then do so.
2. Glenmore Forest Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By PortPie - Inverurie, United Kingdom
Beautiful area of Scotland, with a fantastic walk up to the green lake. I have never seen anything quite like it, car park at Glenmore is quite small so make sure you get there early. On return went into the cafe for a takeaway coffee and cake, staff very friendly and all COVID measures adhered to. Defiantly be back.
3. Galloway Forest Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 183 reviews
Galloway Forest Park is the UK's largest at over 97,000 hectares. it is only part of the wider Galloway forest area managed by Forest Enterprise Scotland at 116,000 hectares. it is a working living environment producing 650,000 tons of timber every year to make houses, pallets, paper and chip boards. The forest park is also host the UK's first Dark Sky Park. An area where the night time environment is protected for all living things and where you can see the universe open up in front of your very eyes - weather permitting! There is a superb red deer attraction that allows you to get up close to UK's largest mammal. Tours are available in peak season. The famous 7stanse mountain bike trails are also available along with many wonderful walking trails. its an outdoor extravaganza where you will often see nothing but nature and met nothing other than wildlife and fresh air. Three visitor centres are there to service your food, drink and information needs with friendly staff and likeminded visitors.
Reviewed By lorneb333 - Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Wild flowers, trees, butterflies, brambles, water and hills. Took the circular route round Loch Trool and finished at Bruce’s Stone to enjoy the view. Lovely!
4. Killiecrankie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 468 reviews
Reviewed By Traveller51_11
Yes, it could be said that Killiecrankie will always be the same but every visit is different in reality ... and it all depends on the season; weather; and water levels. We usually pass through on a circular walk from Tenandry (having parked at the Garry Bridge car park. If you do this same walk, it is now safer to walk the section through the village of Killiecrankie. Our first walk through 'saw' us walking up a dodgy stretch of road. The next time, a local gentleman told us to cut up through the Killiecrankie Hotel grounds - accessed adjacent to Village Hall ( I suppose it was a permissive path?) and this we have continued to do. Now, though, a proper path has been created - it runs to the edge of the Hotel grounds, closer to the road than the Hotel. It comes out at the end of the Hotel's drive and the next part of the walk begins exactly opposite the drive ... this stretch heading to the Soldier's Leap. Of course, when the Hotel is open (it closes for the winter), you can still divert off; breaking your walk; and visit the Hotel for refreshment. This new safe, official path really benefits walkers and gives the Hotel more privacy. There is a good car park (fee to pay) at the National Trust Visitor Centre on the main road. The Centre has restricted opening at the end of the peak season and closes in the winter. Also on site is a booking office for the 'Highland Fling' company - offering bungee jumping a new swing off the Garry Bridge. Be warned, it is a steep descent/ascent to/from the wooded gorge/Killiecrankie Pass; Soldier's Leap; and the foot of the Killiecrankie Railway Viaduct. Enjoy your visit ... as we always do ...
5. North West Highlands Geopark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By LynneS630
We visited the geopark twice and enjoyed the visitor centre and walks at Knockan Crag. The information is well put together and the walks well marked and sensibly graded.
6. RSPB Birsay Moors
7. Caird Park
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Lennox of Lomond (Tours and Experiences)
Experience Life On A Farm! Enjoy, quad bike trailer tours, live lambing or a live as a farmer for the day! This is a working farm so there are always lots of jobs to do. Looking after the livestock, land, buildings and machinery keeps us busy, but we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience life on a farm so come and see us at work and get involved!
9. Dalbeattie Forest Town Wood
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
