THINK . SEE . GLASGOW - Glasgow is ideal as the gateway to all of Scotland thanks to its position and easy SCOTLAND’S access to the motorway network. LARGEST CITY (Figures in brackets denote city population)

Inverness (89,850)

Aberdeen (196,670)

SCOTLAND

Stirling (56,660)

GLASGOW Edinburgh (492,680) 599,650

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BEN NEVIS & THE WEST EDINBURGH CASTLE THE JACOBITE RAILWAY HIGHLAND WAY 45 miles from Glasgow 105 miles from Glasgow Starts 10 miles from Edinburgh Castle has a special One of the world’s great railway Glasgow place in the nation’s history journeys, this 84 mile round trip Linking Milngavie, just outside and has been home to Scottish on board a steam train starts at Glasgow, to Fort William at monarchs. The Stone of Destiny, Ben Nevis in Fort William, taking the foot of Ben Nevis, the on which kings were enthroned in breath-taking lochs, mountains UK’s highest mountain, the for centuries, is displayed in and beaches, crossing the iconic West Highland Way stretches the Crown Room. No visit to Glenfinnan Viaduct, featured in 96 miles, taking in amazing Edinburgh is complete without the Harry Potter films. Finishing at scenery along ancient and hearing the 15th-century One O’ Mallaig, a bustling fishing port, Historic Routes. Clock Gun Mons Meg. this is one rail journey you’ll never forget.

LOCH LOMOND & GLENCOE LOCH NESS THE TROSSACHS 90 miles from Glasgow 170 miles from Glasgow NATIONAL PARK Steeped in history, this Perhaps most famous for its 25 miles from Glasgow spectacularly scenic glen won mythical monster, Loch Ness and An area of outstanding beauty legions of new admirers as its surrounding area is a great with diverse landscapes and a backdrop in Bond movie place to visit if you want to soak habitats, this is an amazing “Skyfall”. Glencoe is a great up some stunning Scottish Scenery natural playground where lovers base for exploring the Highlands and explore the rich history of this of the great outdoors can walk, and perfect for outdoor part of the Highlands. climb, cycle, golf, fish and go activities all year round – skiing, horse riding. Enjoy a boat trip hillwalking, climbing, fishing and on Loch Lomond itself. mountain biking.

Loch Ness Isle of Skye STIRLING CASTLE & THE OBAN & ISLE OF MULL ISLE OF SKYE SCOTLAND NATIONAL WALLACE 95 miles from Glasgow 180 miles from Glasgow Ben Nevis MONUMENT Known as the seafood capital The largest of the Inner Hebrides, Glencoe 30 miles from Glasgow of Scotland, there’s more to Skye boasts dramatic mountain With its Great Hall and Royal Oban than just great food! scenery, stunning sea lochs and Isle of Mull Oban Palace, Stirling Castle is a great Take a boat trip to spot wildlife wildlife galore. Marvel at the symbol of Scotland. Explore its including whales, dolphins and Cuillin mountain range and the THINK LOCHS, Loch Lomond Stirling Castle & Wallace Monument turbulent history and association eagles, marvel at the views from mysterious rock pinnacles of the GLASGOW Edinburgh Castle with great figures from Scotland’s McCaig’s Tower and pop over Old Man of Starr. past such as Mary Queen of to beautiful Mull, Scotland’s third HILLS & CASTLES - Scots and William Wallace – largest island. you can also visit The National FLY TO GLASGOW Wallace Monument. 4 5

GLASGOW - HAGGS CASTLE ROYAL GOLF CLUB ST ANDREWS 6 miles from Glasgow 35 miles from Glasgow 75 miles from Glasgow city centre The Old Course at Royal Troon St Andrews – the Home of GATEWAY TO If you want to play in Glasgow in Ayrshire is one of the greatest Golf – needs no introduction. itself, look no further than Haggs courses in the world – it is The oldest and most iconic golf Castle Golf Club, founded in also among the most challenging, course in the world, it remains 1910 and set in the tranquil attracting golfers from all over a public course, open to all. SCOTLAND’S woodland surroundings of Pollok the world. The Portland and Walk over the Swilcan Bridge Country Park. It is a champion Craigend Courses are also but whatever you do, stay out standard parkland course and a located at Royal Troon and offer of Hell Bunker! real favourite with Glaswegians an excellent game of golf. BEST GOLF and visitors alike.

THE EARL OF MAR GLENEAGLES 50 miles from Glasgow 15 miles from Glasgow Home to three Championship The River Clyde and Kilpatrick golf courses, world-famous Hills offer a stunning backdrop Gleneagles in glorious Perthshire to The Earl of Mar Course. was host venue of the 2014 Designed by renowned golf Ryder Cup, played over the PGA course architect Dave Thomas, Centenary Course created by this Championship course Jack Nicklaus. The King’s Course promises players a five-star was designed to challenge even golf experience. the most accomplished of players SCOTLAND while The Queen’s Course inspires with its beautiful setting.

THE CARRICK ON LOCH TRUMP LOMOND 50 miles from Glasgow Gleneagles 25 miles from Glasgow Trump Turnberry’s iconic Ailsa Loch Lomond

Located on the bonny banks of has rightly earned it place as GLASGOW Haggs Castle Golf Club Loch Lomond, The Carrick was an Open Championship course Royal Troon Golf Club designed by acclaimed golf and witnessed some of the course designer Doug Carrick. most memorable moments in Trump Turnberry Golf Course The 71 course is set against Open history. With stunning breathtaking scenery and the views, it is undoubtedly one of course crosses the boundaries the most treasured links courses between the Scottish Lowlands in the world. and Highlands.

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AUCHENTOSHAN ROBERT BURNS BIRTHPLACE HOUSE FOR AN DISTILLERY MUSEUM ART LOVER 8 miles from Glasgow 35 miles from Glasgow 4 miles from Glasgow A five-star visitor attraction, Auld Lang Syne is known the city centre Auchentoshan Distillery, near world over but here in Alloway The House for an Art Lover, Clydebank, is the closest single you can explore the life and based on a 1901 design by malt whisky distillery to Glasgow, character of Scotland’s Bard at Charles Rennie Mackintosh offering a variety of themed the museum that houses Burns and his wife, fellow artist tours. Established in 1823, it Cottage, where the poet was Margaret MacDonald, was is one of only three remaining born. Home to the world’s most built between 1989-96. It lowland malt distilleries in important collection of his works, offers a fascinating insight into Scotland, and is famed for its the museum offers a fascinating Mackintosh’s life and work. triple distilling process. insight.

GLENGOYNE DISTILLERY CULZEAN CASTLE CELTIC PARK & 17 miles from Glasgow 45 miles from Glasgow IBROX STADIUM Just a 40-minute drive into With its dramatic cliff top 3 and 4.5 miles the countryside, Glengoyne setting, fascinating history and respectively from Distillery is a real treat for whisky beautiful surroundings, 18th- Glasgow city centre aficionados. Pretty as a picture century Culzean Castle is one Well worth a visit given with whitewashed walls and a of Scotland’s best-loved castles, the international appeal of pagoda roof, Glengoyne nestles offering something for everyone the city’s two most iconic at the bottom of Dumgoyne to enjoy. Situated in South football teams. Enjoy a Hill and has been producing Ayrshire, the castle is a National stadium tour or plan ahead whisky since 1833. It is one of Trust for Scotland property. and catch a game! Scotland’s smallest distilleries.

FALLS OF CLYDE & ISLE OF ARRAN PEOPLE’S PALACE & NEW LANARK 50 miles from Glasgow WINTER GARDENS 30 miles from Glasgow Scotland’s seventh largest island, 3 miles from Glasgow Stunning waterfalls, riverside Arran is known as ‘Scotland in city centre walks and over 100 species of miniature’. A perfect destination The People’s Palace birds can be discovered at the for walking, golf and wildlife, provides an insight into how Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve. no visit is complete without Glaswegians lived and Accessed via the conservation exploring Brodick Castle, once worked. Stroll through the village of New Lanark, itself a the ancient seat of the Dukes of adjacent Winter Gardens and WHAT TO SEE marvellous place to visit, the Hamilton. admire the Doulton Fountain Clyde Walkway is a place of on Glasgow Green, the oldest AND DO AROUND beauty and tranquillity. public space in Glasgow.

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GLASGOW CATHEDRAL THE GLASGOW SHOPPING MUST-SEE 1 mile from Glasgow SCHOOL OF ART Glasgow city centre city centre Glasgow city centre Glasgow offers visitors the Glasgow Cathedral, also Learn about Charles Rennie best shopping in the UK known as St Mungo’s Cathedral Mackintosh by visiting the artist’s outside of London’s west end. PLACES IN after Glasgow’s patron saint, architectural masterpiece. Built Visitors can indulge in some is the only medieval cathedral between 1896 and 1909, it retail therapy in over 1,500 on the Scottish mainland to is an internationally-acclaimed shops ranging from malls to have survived the Protestant art school and the artist’s most independent boutiques and GLASGOW Reformation of 1560 virtually important legacy. designer stores to one off- intact. speciality shops.

GLASGOW BOTANIC GLASGOW NEW THE CLYDESIDE GARDENS & RIVERSIDE WALK ATTRACTION DISTILLERY NOW OPEN KIBBLE PALACE Glasgow city centre 2 miles from Glasgow 2 miles from Glasgow Enjoy a stroll along Glasgow’s city centre city centre rejuvenated riverside featuring The Clydeside Distillery is An oasis of calm in Glasgow’s luxury penthouses, the iconic Glasgow’s first city centre west end, these stunning gardens ‘squinty’ bridge, the much whisky distillery. Visitors provide a welcome break from acclaimed Riverside Museum will discover the skill and the bustle of city life, and offer and, Glasgow’s SSE Hydro craftsmanship which goes into walks by the River Kelvin. Arena. making excellent single malt Scotch whisky today.

KELVINGROVE ART UNIVERSITY OF GALLERY AND GLASGOW MUSEUM 2 miles from city centre 2 miles from Glasgow Founded in 1451, the University city centre of Glasgow is the fourth oldest Kelvingrove Art Gallery and university in the English-speaking Museum houses one of Europe’s world. One of the leading UK great art collections. It is among research universities, Glasgow the top three free-to-enter visitor boasts a global reputation and attractions in Scotland and one includes among its alumni the of the most visited museums in father of economics, Adam the UK. Opened in 1901, the Smith. museum has 22 themed galleries displaying an astonishing 8,000 objects.

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