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
