Scotland often plays host to tourists who visit to appreciate its many qualities – including its architecture.
Outside of castles, which are undoubtedly some of Scotland’s biggest attractions, the country is home to many unique buildings, from those such as the Dunmore Pineapple to more modern additions such as the V&A in Dundee.
Even often divisive brutalist buildings, such as St Peter’s Seminary, are interesting in their own way.
So here, we take a look at 15 of Scotland’s most interesting buildings.
Even often divisive brutalist buildings, such as St Peter’s Seminary, are interesting in their own way.
![Designed by Alexander Thomson, St. Vincent Street Church in Glasgow is another of Scotland's most interesting buildings. Just one of "Greek" Thomson's buildings in the city, the architect was known for his influence on others such as Frank Lloyd Wright.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/14/16/22/AdobeStock_529063259.jpeg.jpg?trim=513,0,972,0&crop=&width=800)
13. St. Vincent Street Church, Glasgow
Designed by Alexander Thomson, St. Vincent Street Church in Glasgow is another of Scotland's most interesting buildings. Just one of "Greek" Thomson's buildings in the city, the architect was known for his influence on others such as Frank Lloyd Wright. | Calum Smith - stock.adobe.com
![The well loved Burrell Collection building in Glasgow was first opened in 1983, and is recognised as for its architecture which marries both modernist and historic qualities. Another rare post-war building in Scotland which is category A listed, it was recently restored in 2022.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/14/16/05/The+Burrell+Collection+GettyImages-1369316586.jpg.jpg?trim=0,564,0,353&crop=&width=800)
14. The Burrell Collection, Glasgow
The well loved Burrell Collection building in Glasgow was first opened in 1983, and is recognised as for its architecture which marries both modernist and historic qualities. Another rare post-war building in Scotland which is category A listed, it was recently restored in 2022. | Getty Images
![Finally, the National Museum of Scotland is among the country's most interesting buildings. Taking over from the original premises, the new museum was opened in 1998 with architectural details inspired by Scottish medieval castles such as spiral staircases, towers and narrow "arrow loop" windows.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/14/16/16/AdobeStock_535807957.jpeg.jpg?trim=0,459,0,458&crop=&width=800)
15. National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Finally, the National Museum of Scotland is among the country's most interesting buildings. Taking over from the original premises, the new museum was opened in 1998 with architectural details inspired by Scottish medieval castles such as spiral staircases, towers and narrow "arrow loop" windows. | Mauro Marletto - stock.adobe.com