Places to go in Lowlands
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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This attractive basin is at the western end of the Forth & Clyde Canal, where it meets the River Clyde. The sea lock …
- Leisure attraction
This most famous of castles dominates Scotland's capital city and affords stunning views of the city and surrounding …
- Historic building
Port Dundas was the port established in the heart of Glasgow to link the city to the Forth & Clyde Canal, via a …
- Leisure attraction
- Waterway trust & societies
As the world's first and only rotating boat lift, The Falkirk Wheel is quite simply unique. Linking two canals with …
- Leisure attraction
The famous Broxburn icicle formed on this aqueduct in 1895. It reached a height of 22.8m (75ft). The height of the …
- Historic structure
Situated bewteen the historic mining towns of Kilsyth and Croy on the Forth & Clyde Canal is British Waterways …
- Garden
- Restaurant
- Pubs + bars
- Canoe clubs
- Moorings
This 12-arch structure built by Thomas Telford is the second longest in Britain - only beaten by the Pontcysyllte …
- Historic structure
Covering 370ha (914 acres), and set within the scenic Bathgate Hills, Beecraigs Country Park offers a wide range of …
- Leisure attraction
Large mansion dating back almost 900 years. The building alone tells the story of 600 years of architecture and …
- Museum
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