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What to do and see in Scotland, United Kingdom: The Best Caverns & Caves
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1. Fingal’s Cave
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 114 reviews
Large cavern by the sea full of echoes and the sound of crashing ocean waves.
Reviewed By MS53LA1 - Needingworth, United Kingdom
If this isn't on your bucket list then you need to rewrite it. Yes, we were very fortunate with the weather (dry, sunny, not too much wind) and but it would be breath taking in any weather. Atmospheric, inspiring, dramatic, magnificent. I almost want not to review it so it will be left for me to visit alone.
2. Murdoch's Cave
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Brig 'o' Balgownie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
This historic bridge has stood since the early 14th century and once served as an important line of communication between Aberdeen and other medieval coastal towns.
4. Smoo Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,119 reviews
Reviewed By amandamarion11 - Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
This is a lovely attraction; fantastic natural wonder. Very well thought out for visitors making it easy to access and explore. Gentle 15minute walk to and from cave. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area or doing NC500.
5. King's Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 251 reviews
Reviewed By jestersluck - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
For a mostly easy terrain ramble this is hard to beat. Gentle walk up through the woods, to the left/ clockwise is best, you emerge onto top of the slope overlooking the sea. Walk down to the pebble beach to get to the caves. The last part down is narrow and can be muddy, boots are definitely best. The main cave is well signposted. To complete the circuit leave Bruce's cave going to the right, so water is on your left. Small cave with 50+ cairns from tourists is about 100m along. At the very end of the beach, the path is up on the right. A little steep to start, then through a steel gate and return to a more even surface. The walk back has lovely views of the bay and hills and a couple of benches at strategic view points. Overall walk was closer to 4 miles with the caves meandering.
6. St Ninian's Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By Lord_paul84 - Dumfries, United Kingdom
What a stunning and tranquil place! We took a cycle down through the forest (poor choice) and then spent a few hours on the shore, the caves then had our packed lunch at the top of a cliff where we watched the tide come in and spotted some seals! Truly peaceful place and can’t wait to return!
7. Spar Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By trippy_advised
Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area and are fit enough to do a bit of scrambing down and back up a steep incline. Make sure you have plenty of time to avoid high tide so you can explore the rocks and caves in plenty of time. Great views across the loch.
8. Wemyss Caves Visitor Centre and Museum
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
9. Wemyss Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Come and see the largest collection of Pictish carvings anywhere - still in the place they were made over 1,500 years ago. Located on a dramatic stretch of Fife coastline overlooking the Firth of Forth, the Wemyss Caves are home to over 50 inscribed symbols, animal figures and a depiction of an early medieval boat. The caves also house several crosses carved by the first Christian missionaries to visit the area and on the cliffs above sit the remains of medieval Macduff Castle, once home to the Earls of Fife. Guided tours are available every Sunday from April to September from the Visitor Centre and Museum in the village of East Wemyss. See the website for more details and to book.
Reviewed By LynHar78 - Fife, United Kingdom
Took my 7 year old son he loved exploring the caves and wemyss castle along the beach front. Worth a visit
10. Peden's Cave
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
