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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Dullatur Bog is the source of the River Kelvin, an important wildlife site... and a headache for the engineer of the …
- Nature reserve
In 1971 Ronnie Rusack took over The Bridge Inn at Ratho which was derelict at the time. He pioneered the Union …
- Leisure attraction
- Visitor centre
- Restaurant
- Cafe
- Pubs + bars
- Canal boat holidays
- Boat trips
- Boat hire
Edinburgh," said the writer Robert Louis Stevenson "Is what Paris ought to be." Paris has the Seine, Edinburgh has …
- Leisure attraction
- Restaurant
- Pubs + bars
Glasgow Botanic Gardens are best known for their tropical plant collections, including the national collections of …
- Gallery
Glasgow School of Art is the first important architectural monument to the modern movement in Europe by the Scottish …
- Historic building
The HELIX is a groundbreaking project that will transform the landscape between Falkirk and Grangemouth into a …
- Leisure attraction
Home to the Dalyell family for nearly 400 years, this house contains an interesting collection of furniture (late …
- Museum
When construction of the Forth & Clyde Canal recommenced in 1785, Robert Whitworth replaced John Smeaton as …
- Historic structure
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