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London & Scotland

1. Hampstead Heath

9.6
Heath St (E/W Heath Rd), London, Greater London
Park · Hampstead Town · 156 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Wild and undulating, the grassy sprawl of Hampstead Heath makes a wonderfully untamed contrast to the manicured lawns and flowerbeds found elsewhere in the capital. Read more.

Tate Modern is one of London & Scotland.

2. Tate Modern

9.2
53 Bankside, London, Greater London
Art Museum · South Bank · 821 tips and reviews

Keith T.Keith Tomlinson: A wonderfully British take on Modern Art - don't pay for the exhibits that cost - most of the floors and the excellent Turbine Hall are free to visit

Barbican Centre is one of London & Scotland.

3. Barbican Centre

9.3
Silk St, London, Greater London
Performing Arts Venue · Barbican · 157 tips and reviews

Leslie Q.Leslie Q: This is surely one of the best Arts Centres in the world. Is and has been the iconic home residences of greats such as London Symphony Orchestra and Royal Shakespeare Company.

Horniman Museum and Gardens is one of London & Scotland.

4. Horniman Museum and Gardens

9.2
100 London Rd, Forest Hill, Greater London
Museum · Forest Hill, London, Greater London · 74 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: The most popular part of the museum is its showpiece Aquarium, where a series of tanks and rockpools cover seven distinct aquatic ecosystems. Read more.

Kensington Gardens is one of London & Scotland.

5. Kensington Gardens

9.6
Kensington Rd (Bayswater Rd), London, Greater London
Park · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 181 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: The Serpentine Gallery, the sunken garden and the beautiful flower walk provide alluring ways to while away a sunny afternoon. Read more.

Hyde Park is one of London & Scotland.

6. Hyde Park

9.7
Serpentine Rd, London, Greater London
Park · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 1146 tips and reviews

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: Check out the Kensington Gardens to see the statue of Queen Victoria, the only other British Monarch aside from Queen Elizabeth II to celebrate a Diamon Jubilee with a 63 year rein.

Regent's Park is one of London & Scotland.

7. Regent's Park

9.7
Chester Rd, London, Greater London
Park · 351 tips and reviews

Business TravellerBusiness Traveller: Try a stroll through Queen Mary’s Gardens, a tranquil spot filled with palm trees and rose gardens. Or visit the Wildlife Garden.... Read more.

Royal Botanic Gardens is one of London & Scotland.

8. Royal Botanic Gardens

9.5
Kew Rd, Kew, Greater London
Botanical Garden · 189 tips and reviews

Marshall M.Marshall Manson: Don't miss the grove of Red Woods and Giant Sequoia trees. It's like a bit of California plopped down in the midst of London.

Imperial War Museum is one of London & Scotland.

9. Imperial War Museum

9.0
Lambeth Rd, London, Greater London
History Museum · Lambeth, London, Greater London · 139 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Antique guns, tanks, aircraft and artillery are parked in the main hall of this imposing edifice, built in 1814 as a lunatic asylum (the Bethlehem Royal Hospital, aka Bedlam). Read more.

Department of Coffee and Social Affairs is one of London & Scotland.

10. Department of Coffee and Social Affairs

14-16 Leather Ln, London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Holborn and Covent Garden · 189 tips and reviews

Simba G.Simba Grieve: Amazing and attentive staff. It's obvious they really enjoy their job. The coffee is incredible and beautifully presented.

Ottolenghi is one of London & Scotland.

11. Ottolenghi

9.1
287 Upper St, London, Greater London
Mediterranean Restaurant · Islington · 199 tips and reviews

Helen E.Helen Evans: Lunch time meals offer the best value here, big feed for £10-£14. Vegetables never tasted so good.

Food For Thought is one of London & Scotland.

12. Food For Thought

31 Neal St, London, Greater London
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Soho, London, Greater London · 65 tips and reviews

Evening StandardEvening Standard: Established in 1974, they have been feeding London’s vegetarians for 38 years. The menu changes every day and is very reasonably priced. They don't take credit cards. Read more.

Tibits is one of London & Scotland.

13. Tibits

12-14 Heddon St (Regent St), London, Greater London
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mayfair · 165 tips and reviews

Olivia H.Olivia Hill: Delightful bites, loads to choose from and you don't have to be veggie (believe me I'm not) to like this place. Friendly staff and yummy food. Highly recommended!

Dishoom is one of London & Scotland.

14. Dishoom

9.2
12 Upper St Martin’s Ln, London, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · City of Westminster · 763 tips and reviews

Magnus H.Magnus Hultberg: Blown away by the food, especially the spicy veg samosas with a hint of cinnamon. But you have to Try the Virgin Bombalada drink. Cool and creamy, sweet pineapple.

Edinburgh Castle is one of London & Scotland.

15. Edinburgh Castle

9.1
Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Castle · Edinburgh Castle · 371 tips and reviews

Olivier B.Olivier Been: Stunning views over the city. Great place to visit!! Try to be there at 1 pm for the 1pm cannon shot. Very friendly staff and interesting guides. BOOK IN ADVANCE!! (To avoid a big queue)

Kelso Town Square is one of London & Scotland.

16. Kelso Town Square

6.9
Horse Market, Kelso, Scottish Borders
Plaza · 5 tips and reviews

Krista B.Krista Booker: Take a quick trip to the Teviot Smokery just 5 mins by car from the square and stock up on lots of yummy foods, some local some not but all good

The Quiraing is one of London & Scotland.

17. The Quiraing

8.0
Staffin, Skye, Highland
Hiking Trail · 6 tips and reviews

Emilie D.Emilie Dishongh: Beware some of the hiking guides for this walk direct you to travel clockwise, which is not the obvious trail, and is downright confounding

The Three Chimneys is one of London & Scotland.

18. The Three Chimneys

8.3
Colbost (Dunvegan), Dunvegan, Highland
Seafood Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: New York Times writer & critic Frank Bruni has said that this is one of his favorite restaurants in the world due to the fresh seafood and lamb dishes. Diners come from the mainland just to eat here.

Luskentyre Beach is one of London & Scotland.

19. Luskentyre Beach

Harris, Western Isles
Beach · 2 tips and reviews
Hut of the Shadows is one of London & Scotland.

20. Hut of the Shadows

7 Keravagh (Kersavagh), Lochmaddy
Park · No tips or reviews
Bearreraig Fossil Beach is one of London & Scotland.

21. Bearreraig Fossil Beach

Portree, Highland
Beach · No tips or reviews
The Alnwick Garden is one of London & Scotland.

22. The Alnwick Garden

7.9
Denwick Ln, Alnwick, Northumberland
Garden · 21 tips and reviews

Janet W.Janet Warne: Brilliant and worth every penny. We will definitely be back. Very child friendly and some inspirational gardens for grown ups too. Wish we lived nearer.

Serpentine Gallery is one of London & Scotland.

23. Serpentine Gallery

9.0
W Carriage Dr (Mount Walk), London, Greater London
Art Gallery · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 58 tips and reviews
Hally's is one of London & Scotland.

24. Hally's

8.6
60 New Kings Rd, London, Greater London
Café · Hammersmith and Fulham · 29 tips and reviews

Ketchup C.Ketchup Catsup: Great food and cracking coffee. Slow service - you can't rush perfection but they should probably try to hurry it along a bit. However, Anna (the owner) is a friendly, welcoming host

Joseph Cheaney & Sons is one of London & Scotland.

25. Joseph Cheaney & Sons

4 Picadilly Arcade, London, Greater London
Shoe Store · Piccadilly · 2 tips and reviews
The Gannet is one of London & Scotland.

26. The Gannet

7.9
1155 Argyle St, Glasgow
Scottish Restaurant · Finnieston · 9 tips and reviews
Mayfields is one of London & Scotland.

27. Mayfields

52 Wilton Way (Wilton Way), London, Greater London
Restaurant · Hackney Central · 12 tips and reviews

Daniel B.Daniel Bower: Hackney's best restaurant. Inventive food, great wine and lovely staff. Slightly cramped, but you'll get over it.

28. Freud Museum

8.6
20 Maresfield Gdns, London, Greater London
History Museum · Hampstead · 24 tips and reviews

The GuardianThe Guardian: "While the main draw here is the pristinely preserved study, couch and all, this vast Hampstead house, where Freud and family lived after they escaped Austria in 1938, doubles as an art space." Read more.

Liberty of London is one of London & Scotland.

29. Liberty of London

9.2
Great Marlborough St, London, Greater London
Department Store · 264 tips and reviews

Tareq S.Tareq S: Call it mini Harrods. Worth visiting whether ur a window shopper, or a shopping freak.

Dover Street Market is one of London & Scotland.

30. Dover Street Market

8.1
17-18 Dover St, London, Greater London
Boutique · Mayfair · 45 tips and reviews

HighsnobietyHighsnobiety: Owned and operated by Comme des Garcons, DSM has an incredible selection of international designers, a small restaurant and more to offer.