Auchentoshan Distillery Visitor Centre G81 4SJ 01389 878 561

Name Auchentoshan Distillery Visitor Centre Address Near Dalmuir  Town Clydebank Postcode G81 4SJ Telephone 01389 878 561 Fax 01389 877 368 Website Attractions Website   Auchentoshan, 'The Spirit of Glasgow'. The distillery closest to the heart of Glasgow rests at the foot of the Old Kilpatrick Hills, overlooking the river Clyde.  Auchentoshan, meaning 'Corner of the Field' in Gaelic, produces a delicate, smooth and light single malt whisky.  The subtle aroma and flavour of the spirit is achieved by a unique triple distillation process.

The Auld Kirk Museum G66 1AB 0141 578 0144

Name The Auld Kirk Museum Address The Cross, Town Kirkintilloch Postcode G66 1AB Telephone 0141 578 0144 Fax 0141 578 0140 Website Attractions Website Traces the local history from the Romans to the present day. Roman artefacts, Medieval display, industrial heritage including the Lion Foundry and the Canal Boatyards that built the famous Puffers. DVD and interactive displays. Varied and exciting temporary display programme. Excellent craft shop.

Bellahouston Park G41 5BW 0141 427 0558

Name Bellahouston Park Address Dumbreck Road, Town Glasgow Postcode G41 5BW Telephone 0141 427 0558 Fax 0141 427 3736 Website Attractions Website Email land@glasgow.gov.uk   Bellahouston Park covers 169 acres. It includes formal gardens, one of the most modern nurseries in Europe, a magnificent walled garden, a ski slope, bowling, a leisure centre, hockey pitches and Rennie MacIntosh's House For An Art Lover.

Biggar Museum Trust ML12 6DT 01899 221 050

Name Biggar Museum Trust Address Moat Park Heritage Centre, Kirkstyle Town Biggar Postcode ML12 6DT Telephone 01899 221 050 Fax 01899 221 050 Website Attractions Website Email margaret@bmtrust.freeserve.co.uk The Trust is responsible for operating six diverse museums in and around the town of Biggar: Moat Park Heritage Centre, Gladstone Court, Greenhill Farmhouse, the Gasworks, Brownsbank Cottage and the John Buchan Centre, where visitors can discover the real upper Clydesdale- its archaeology, its history and its people.

Glasgow Botanic Gardens G12 0UE 0141 334 2422

Name Glasgow Botanic Gardens Address 730 Great Western Road, Town Glasgow Postcode G12 0UE Telephone 0141 334 2422 Fax 0141 339 6964 Email ewen.donaldson@ls.glasgow.gov.uk   The Botanic Gardens with its famous range of glasshouses is a major tourist facility as well as a centre of education, conservation and research. The main glasshouse range contains a collection of tropical plants including orchids, begonias and ferns. The Kibble Palace, an 'A' listed curved iron glasshouse, will be closed this year for refurbishment.

Bothwell Castle G71 8BL 01698 816 894

Name Bothwell Castle Address Castle Avenue, Town Uddingston Postcode G71 8BL Telephone 01698 816 894 Fax 01698 816 894 Website Attractions Website mail hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk   The largest and finest 13th Century stone castle in Scotland, much fought over during the wars of independence. Part of the original keep survives. In a beautiful setting overlooking the River Clyde.

Bothwell Parish Church G71 8EX 01698 853 189

Name Bothwell Parish Church Address Main Street, Town Bothwell Postcode G71 8EX Telephone 01698 853 189 Fax 01698 853 229 Email bothwell@presbyteryofhamilton.co.uk   Parish church of great historic and ecclesiastical importance - Cathedral of Lanarkshire. Stained glass windows by Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Gordon Webster, Douglas Strachan and beautiful embroideries - "The Bothwell Embroideries".

Broughton Gallery ML12 6HJ 01899 830 234

Name Broughton Gallery Address Broughton, Town Biggar Postcode ML12 6HJ Telephone 01899 830 234 Website Attractions Website Email broughtongallery@tiscali.co.uk Built in 1938 in the style of a 16th century tower house by Sir Basil Spence. Continuous exhibitions of paintings and crafts by living British artists for sale. Walled Garden open.

The Burrell Collection G43 1AT 0141 287 2550

Name The Burrell Collection Address Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road Town Glasgow Postcode G43 1AT Telephone 0141 287 2550 Fax 0141 287 2597 Website Attractions Website Email museums@cls.glasgow.gov.uk More than 8,000 art objects amassed in a lifetime by the Glasgow shipping magnate Sir William Burrell are housed in the award winning Burrell Collection in Pollok Country Park.

Calderglen Country Park Visitor Centre G75 0QZ 01355 236 644

Name Calderglen Country Park Visitor Centre Address Strathaven Road, Town East Kilbride Postcode G75 0QZ Telephone 01355 236 644 Fax 01355 247 618 Website Attractions Website Email jo.gillies@southlanarkshire.gov.uk   Bursting with life of every kind, Calderglen has a children's zoo, conservatory, ornamental gardens, play areas, nature trails, café and visitor centre. The perfect recipe for a great family day out!

Campsie Outdoors G66 8AB 01360 311 811

Name Campsie Outdoors Address Antermony, Town Milton of Campsie Postcode G66 8AB Telephone 01360 311 811 Fax 01360 311 811 Website Attractions Website   Visitor,Outdoor and interpretation Centre, offering a tearoom, outdoor clothing and equipment shop and craft shop. Short and long distance walks to Glenmore Lodge and Cairngorms (Caledonian Way), nature trail and birdwatching.

Celtic Visitor Centre G40 3RE 0845 671 1888/0870 060 1888

Name Celtic Visitor Centre Address Celtic Football Club, Celtic Park Town Glasgow Postcode G40 3RE Telephone 0845 671 1888/0870 060 1888 Fax 0141 551 8106 Website Attractions Website Email visitorexperience@celticfc.co.uk   Established in 1888, Celtic Park is renowned for its footballing success and passionate global support. Visit Celtic Park and take a tour around one of Europe's largest stadia, enjoy a meal in the sumptuous Number 7 Restaurant or browse in our official Club Superstore.

The Ceramic Experience G75 0YN 01355 263 194

Name The Ceramic Experience Address 24 Albion Way, Kelvin Industrial Estate North Town East Kilbride Postcode G75 0YN Telephone 01355 263 194 Website Attractions Website Email batess@ntlworld.com   Creative family activity featuring pottery painting, free soft play and café. From dragons to dinner plates, teddies to teapots, there is something for everyone to paint. When the smallest members finish first, they can enjoy the soft play while the rest are finishing their masterpieces. The café serves light snacks.

Chatelherault ML3 7UE 01698 426 213

Name Chatelherault Address Carlisle Road, Ferniegair Town Hamilton Postcode ML3 7UE Telephone 01698 426 213 Fax 01698 421 532 Website Attractions Website Email jo.gillies@southlanarkshire.gov.uk   Chatelherault is set in an eye catching hilltop site south of Hamilton. It offers a visitor centre, exhibition gallery, adventure playground, gift shop, café, woodland walks and spectacular River Avon gorge, function and conference facilities.

(Glasgow) City Chambers G2 1DU 0141 287 4018

Name Glasgow City Chambers Address City Chambers, George Square Town Glasgow Postcode G2 1DU Telephone 0141 287 4018 Fax 0141 287 5666 Website Attractions Website   The City Chambers, the headquarters of Glasgow City Council is over 100 years old and Glasgow's finest example of 19th Century architecture.

Clydebuilt G51 4BN 0141 886 1013

Name Clydebuilt Address The Scottish Maritime Museum at  Braehead, King's Inch Road Town Renfrew Postcode G51 4BN Telephone 0141 886 1013 Fax 0141 886 1015 Website Attractions Website Email Clydebuilt@tinyworld.co.uk   Scottish Maritime Museum’s newest attraction tells the story of Glasgow and the Clyde from tobacco to shipbuilding. Clydebuilt is a combination of exciting interactives, stage sets and floating exhibits with something for everyone. Details of temporary exhibitions and visiting ships can be provided on request. We’re a 5-Star Visitor Attraction and Audio Visual Award Winner.

Coats Observatory PA1 2DE 0141 889 2013

Name Coats Observatory Address 49 Oakshaw Street West, Town Paisley Postcode PA1 2DE Telephone 0141 889 2013 Fax 0141 889 9240 Website Attractions Website Email museums.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk Architecturally stunning, the Observatory was built by the Coats family in 1883 and is a working Victorian Observatory. Displays on astronomy, astronautics, seismology and meteorology. Meteorological and astronomical information has been recorded here since 1882. Public telescopic viewing, weather permitting on Thursday evenings in winter. Very active Renfrewshire Astronomical Society.

The College of Piping G12 8JH 0141 334 3587

Name The College of Piping Address 16-24 Otago Street, Town Glasgow Postcode G12 8JH Telephone 0141 334 3587 Fax 0141 587 6068 Website Attractions Website Email college@college-of-piping.co.uk The College of Piping was established in 1944 and is Scotland’s oldest centre for excellence in teaching our national instrument, the bagpipe. Visit the College’s fascinating museum to hear the sound of the pipes and study the many valuable piping artefacts and collection of piping manuscripts and memorabilia.

Collins Gallery G1 1XQ 0141 548 2558

Name Collins Gallery Address University of Strathclyde, 22 Richmond Street Town Glasgow Postcode G1 1XQ Telephone 0141 548 2558 Fax 0141 552 4053 Website Attractions Website Email collinsgallery@strath.ac.uk Situated at the heart of the campus, the Collins Gallery provides a cultural interface between the University of Strathclyde and the general public. It attracts some 60 000 visitors each year to an exciting, ever changing programme of exhibitions and related events. Entrance is free and accessible to people of all ages and abilities.

Cumbernauld Museum G67 1EE 01236 725 664

Name Cumbernauld Museum Address 8 Allander Walk, Town Centre Town Cumbernauld Postcode G67 1EE Telephone 01236 725 664 Fax 01236 458 350 Website Attractions Website Email museums@northlan.gov.uk Cumbernauld Museum depicts the history of Cumbernauld, where visitors can move from the setting of a Roman camp, past the fireside chat of a medieval Lord, to the parlour of a 1930`s miner.

David Livingstone Centre G72 9BY 01698 823 140

Name David Livingstone Centre Address 165 Station Road, Town Blantyre Postcode G72 9BY Telephone 01698 823 140 Website Attractions Website Email kcarruthers@nts.org.uk   Birthplace of Scotland’s greatest explorer. Share the adventure of Livingstone’s life from his youth in the mills to his voyages in Africa. Dramatically shown in the historic tenement where he was born.

Drumpellier Country Park ML5 1RX 01236 422 257

Name Drumpellier Country Park Address Visitor Centre, Townhead Road Town Coatbridge Postcode ML5 1RX Telephone 01236 422 257 Fax 01236 437 332 Website Attractions Website Email countryside@northlan.gov.uk   Increasingly popular, Drumpellier Country Park offers a wide range of facilities. With Lochend Loch a central attraction there is a Visitor Centre and Cafe, Countryside Ranger Service, Woodland Walks, Play Areas, Road Train, Fun Boats, Angling, Peace Garden, and Wildlife in abundance. There are Swans, Geese and numerous wildfowl.

Fossil Grove G14 1BN 0141 287 2000/0141 950 1448

Name Fossil Grove Address Victoria Park, Glasgow Town Glasgow Postcode G14 1BN Telephone 0141 287 2000/0141 950 1448 Website Attractions Website A unique treasure, situated in beautiful Victoria Park in the west of the city, the fossil trees and surrounding rocks are the remains of an ancient forest, more than 330 million years old. Scottish National Heritage has designated the grove a site of Special Scientific Interest. These fossilised tree stumps were discovered in 1887 when an old quarry was being landscaped during the creation of the park. Careful excavation of the site uncovered the fossil remains and a building was erected to protect them from the elements.

Friends of Govan Old Parish Church G51 3WB 0141 440 2466

Name Friends of Govan Old Parish Church Address Govan Old Parish Church, 866 Govan Road Town Glasgow Postcode G51 3WB Telephone 0141 440 2466 Fax 0141 440 2466 Website Attractions Website Email govanold.pc@virgin.net   An architecturally fine building, on a 1600-year-old site. The importance of Govan as the secular, ecclesiastical and artistic centre of West Central Scotland in the 9th-11th centuries is shown by the unique collection of carved stones of the period, which includes cross shafts, cross slabs, hogbacks & the celebrated Govan Sarcophagus.

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