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Wednesday 9th July 2008

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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The tale of muckle mou’d Meg. Once upon a time there lived a girl called muckle mou’d Meg – or big mouthed …

  • Historic structure

First recorded in 1400, Threave Castle is set in the middle of the Scottish River Dee, in Dumfries and Galloway. The …

  • Historic building
  • Leisure attraction
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