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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Linlithgow Union Canal Society operates boat trips every weekend from Easter until the first week in October with …
- Museum
- Visitor centre
- Restaurant
- Cafe
- Boat trips
- Boat hire
Located between Linlithgow and Linlithgow Loch, the Palace is magnificent both to look at and explore. The many …
- Historic building
- Historic structure
Strathclyde Police Museum depicts the history of policing in the West of Scotland from the early 1800's. Numerous …
- Museum
Magical things have happened on this quiet hillside near Melrose. The poet Thomas the Rhymer (c1210-1290) met the …
- Historic structure
Travel through time on an electric car. Audiovisual whisky making and blending presentation. Whisky shop selling …
- Leisure attraction
This scenic spot just of the B6356 is the perfect place to sit and enjoy the Borderland panorama. It is said to be …
- Nature reserve
The Museum shows the history of Scottish canals as an exhibition of pictures, artefacts and slide shows. In the …
- Museum
In 1885, sewing machine manufacturers Singers relocated from Bridgeton in Glasgow to a new factory at Kilbowie Road …
- Leisure attraction
From Craigmarloch you can visit the Antonine Wall at Croy Hill. The Forth & Clyde Canal follows much of the Wall's …
- Historic structure
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