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Places to go near Glasgow
The Scottish Lowlands are alive with fascinating visitor destinations
From the 20th century magnificence of The Falkirk Wheel to the ancient splendours of Edinburgh Castle – and the ruins of lesser fortresses which dot the landscape – you’ll never be short of somewhere to admire. Museums, country parks, aqueducts…you name it, it’s here. And the bustling streets of Edinburgh and Glasgow beckon if you fancy a shopping trip or lunch in the big city.
Local attractions
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Port Dundas »Port Dundas was the port established in the heart of Glasgow to link the city to the Forth & Clyde Canal, via a …
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Craft Daft (On A Raft) »
Craft Daft (On A Raft) is a totally unique crafting experience, based on the Forth & Clyde Canal. This 2 star …
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Glasgow Botanic Gardens »
Glasgow Botanic Gardens are best known for their tropical plant collections, including the national collections of …
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Glasgow Green »
Glasgow Green is the oldest of Glasgow's city parks and boasts winter gardens, a People's Palace, play vilage, open …
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Glasgow School of Art »
Glasgow School of Art is the first important architectural monument to the modern movement in Europe by the Scottish …
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Kelvin Aqueduct »
When construction of the Forth & Clyde Canal recommenced in 1785, Robert Whitworth replaced John Smeaton as …
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Police Museum »
Strathclyde Police Museum depicts the history of policing in the West of Scotland from the early 1800's. Numerous …
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Singers »
In 1885, sewing machine manufacturers Singers relocated from Bridgeton in Glasgow to a new factory at Kilbowie Road …
