Popular Scots tourist spot crowned BEST attraction in the UK
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A POPULAR Scots tourist spot has been named as the best in the whole of the UK.
Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, today announced the winners of its annual 2025 Travellers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things To Do.
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The yacht took top spot in the list of UK attractions
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The Barcelona spot was number one in the world
The awards highlight the highest rated attractions and experiences around the world based on reviews.
Kristen Dalton, President of Tripadvisor, said: "With such a huge selection of travel activities and excursions available on the platform, Tripadvisor helps travellers find the experiences that turn a trip into a lifelong memory.
"Whether you crave adrenaline or prefer to take things slow, 'The Best of the Best Things to Do' showcases the world's top-rated experiences."
Attractions cover everything from natural wonders to man-made marvels and museums,
And claiming top spot in the UK is the Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh.
It also came eighth in Europe and made it onto the World list for the first time at number 12.
Queen Elizabeth II's former floating palace, the vessel is now docked in the capital's Leith harbour district and has five meticulously preserved decks to be explored.
Visitors start their tour on the second floor of Ocean Terminal where they can discover the history of the Royal Yachts, dating back to 1660, through Britannia's journeys sailing over 1 one million nautical miles, to the ship's role today.
Then they follow in the footsteps of Royalty as they step aboard to explore the ship itself.
Edinburgh Castle also makes it into the top 10 taking the fifth spot on the UK list.
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Claiming number one attraction in the world this year is the Basílica de la Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain.
Meanwhile, second place goes to the Eiffel Tower in Paris and in third place is the NASA Kennedy Space Centre.
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