Glasgow Local Attractions
Further Attractions
Attractions located outside Glasgow City Centre.
Within easy reach from Glasgow, Loch Lomond and Edinburgh, Glengoyne scotch whisky distillery is open all year round offering the most in-depth range of visits in the industry.
http://www.glengoyne.comThe village first rose to fame when Robert Owen was mill manager from 1800-1835. Owen transformed life in New Lanark with ideas and opportunities which were at least a hundred years ahead of their time. Child labour and corporal punishment were abolished, and villagers were provided with decent homes, schools and evening classes, free health care, and affordable food.
New Lanark is still a living community, and the village is in the care of an independent charity. Profits from the hotel and visitor attraction help the Trust continue to restore and maintain the historic village.
Stirling Castle is a great symbol of Scottish independence and a source of enduring national pride. The castle's long, turbulent history is associated with great figures from Scotland's past, such as William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Mary Queen of Scots.
http://www.stirling.gov.uk/stirlingcastle
This is a place where history is something you can touch and feel, as you follow the story of Sir William Wallace, patriot, martyr, and Guardian of Scotland.
For over 140 years, this world-famous landmark has fascinated visitors with its exhibits and displays, telling the story of Sir William Wallace.
http://www.nationalwallacemonument.com
Bannockburn is the battlefield site where the fate of the nation of Scotland was decided when Robert the Bruce and his army defeated the army of Edward II of England on 23 and 24 June 1314.
http://www.instirling.com/sight/bannock.htm
Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure Park
Blair Drummond Safari Park is Scotland's only African Safari Park. Located near Stirling the park is one of the major attractions of the area. The safari park is overlooked by Blair Drummond House, built in 1868-1872 by J C Walker and is spread over 120 acres.
There are a range of wild and exotic animal species to visit at the park, including; African elephants, African lions, tigers, chimpanzees, rhinos, giraffes, lemurs penguins, sea lions, otters and a number of birds of prey.
