Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum G3 8AG  Currently Closed

Name Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum Address Argyle Street, Town Glasgow Postcode G3 8AG Website Attractions Website The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is now closed until summer 2006 for major refurbishment. However, you can still see key works from the collection at the McLellan Galleries, where they will be on display until the reopening of Kelvingrove.

Kelvingrove Park G12 8NR 0141 334 6363

Name Kelvingrove Park Address Otago Street, Town Glasgow Postcode G12 8NR Telephone 0141 334 6363 Fax 0141 357 5973 Website Attractions Website Email land@glasgow.gov.uk   Kelvingrove Park's 85 acres were laid out by Sir Joseph Paxton in 1852 and is situated between Glasgow University and Kelvingrove Art Galleries. Features in the park include commemorative statues, fountains, tennis, bowling and a fine herbaceous border.

Kilsyth's Heritage G65 0HT 01236 823 147

Name Kilsyth's Heritage Address The Library, Burngreen Town Kilsyth Postcode G65 0HT Telephone 01236 823 147 Fax 01236 823 147 Website Attractions Website Email museums@northlan.gov.uk Focusing on the 19th and 20th centuries, this museum portrays the more recent social history of the Kilsyth area. It is a small part of the Kilsyth Library.

Kings Park G44 0141 771 6372

Name Kings Park Address Carmunnock Road, Town Glasgow Postcode G44 Telephone 0141 771 6372   A 67 acre park with woodlands, a historic house and a walled garden.

The Lighthouse G1 3NU 0141 221 6362

Name The Lighthouse - Scotland's Centre for Architecture, Design and The City Address 11 Mitchell Lane, Town Glasgow Postcode G1 3NU Telephone 0141 221 6362 Fax 0141 221 6395 Website Attractions Website Email visitorservice@thelighthouse.co.uk   An unrivalled opportunity to experience Architecture and Design through a changing programme of world-class exhibitions, displays and events. Spanning six floors, The Lighthouse also contains the award winning Mackintosh Centre, Mackintosh Tower with stunning city views, Vitra Conference Suite, design shop and stylish rooftop café/bar.

The Lillie Art Gallery G62 8BZ 0141 578 8846/8847

Name The Lillie Art Gallery Address Station Road, Town Milngavie Postcode G62 8BZ Telephone 0141 578 8846/8847 Fax 0141 570 0244 Website Attractions Website Email museums@eastdunbarton.gov.uk   Collection of 20th Century Scottish art including the Scottish Colourists and a collection of Joan Eardley drawings. Temporary exhibition programme of fine and applied art as well as exhibitions from the permanent collection. Appointment required to view works from the permanent collection not on display.

Linn Park G44 5TA 0141 637 1147

Name Linn Park Address Simshill Road, Town Glasgow Postcode G44 5TA Telephone 0141 637 1147 Fax 0141 637 1147   Linn Park, Glasgow's second largest park is situated at the South East edge of the city. There are great riverside walks, woodlands and wildlife to experience. Facilities on offer are the Countryside Ranger Service, an equestrian centre, a special needs adventure playground and nature trails and golf course.

Loch Lomond Shores G83 8QL 01389 722 406

Name Loch Lomond Shores Address Ben Lomond Way, Town Balloch Postcode G83 8QL Telephone 01389 722 406 Fax 01389 720 603 Website Attractions Website Email info@lochlomondshores.com   Loch Lomond Shores offers year round entertainment, with a variety of stunning visitor experiences, events, outdoor activities, speciality retailing and spectacular cafes and bars. Set amidst the breathtaking splendour of Loch Lomond and as a gateway to the National Park, it is the one visitor destination not to be missed.

M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park ML1 3RT 01698 333 777

Name M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park Address Strathclyde Country Park, Town Motherwell Postcode ML1 3RT Telephone 01698 333 777 Fax 01698 303 034 Website Attractions Website Email info@scotlandsthemepark.com   Something for everyone! M&D's is bursting with family theme park favourites as well as boasting the largest collection of spine chilling thrill rides in the country, including Scotland's largest ever roller coaster 'Tornado'. There is also our multi-million pound Indoor Complex with restaurants, Wimpy, bowling and so much more for all the family.

McLean Museum & Art Gallery PA16 8JX 01475 715 624

Name McLean Museum & Art Gallery Address 15 Kelly Street, Town Greenock Postcode PA16 8JX Telephone 01475 715 624 Fax 01475 715 626 Website Attractions Website Email museum@inverclyde.gov.uk The McLean Museum has permanent displays which feature local and natural history themes, shipping, ethnography, ancient Egypt and fine art. It has a programme of temporary exhibitions and a gift shop.

The Mackintosh Church at Queen's Cross G20 7EL 0141 946 6600

Name The Mackintosh Church at Queen's Cross Address 870 Garscube Road, Town Glasgow Postcode G20 7EL Telephone 0141 946 6600 Fax 0141 945 2321 Website Attractions Website Email info@crmsociety.com   Designed in 1896, this is the only church by Mackintosh to be built and the simplicity of the design is inspiring. Gothic influences can be seen on the exterior and windows. Inside the Art Nouveau influence is visible in the carving on wood and stone. Shop and library.

The Mackintosh House G12 8QQ 0141 330 5431

Name The Mackintosh House Address Hunterian Art Gallery, 82 Hillhead Street, University of Glasgow Town Glasgow Postcode G12 8QQ Telephone 0141 330 5431 Fax 0141 330 3618 Website Attractions Website Email hunter@museum.gla.ac.uk   The Mackintosh House comprises the meticulously reconstructed principal interiors from the Glasgow home of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh, complete with original furniture.

Martyrs' School G4 OPX 0141 553 2557

Name Martyrs' School Address Parson Street, Town Glasgow Postcode G4 OPX Telephone 0141 553 2557 Website Attractions Website Email museums@cls.glasgow.gov.uk   Restored by apprentices of Glasgow City Building. Lime-wash plaster and tiling, with spectacular roof trusses. Lift access by arrangement with the CRM Society.

McLellan Galleries G2 3EH 0141 565 4137

Name McLellan Galleries Address 270 Sauchiehall Street, Town Glasgow Postcode G2 3EH Telephone 0141 565 4137 Fax 0141 565 4111 Website Attractions Website Email museums@cls.glasgow.gov.uk While Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is closed for refurbishment, the McLellan Galleries hosts the 'Art Treasures of Kelvingrove' exhibition, a display of the city's best-loved artworks.

Merchant Square G1 1RB 0141 552 5908

Name Merchant Square Address Merchant City Properties Ltd, 71-73 Albion Street Town Glasgow Postcode G1 1RB Telephone 0141 552 5908 Fax 0141 553 1520 Website Attractions Website Email jim@mcpglasgow.com   Merchant Square is at the heart of Historic Merchant City. It is a covered and heated Victorian courtyard, (once part of the old Glasgow Fruit Market) and houses an exciting range of cafes and bar/restaurants, all with seating on their terraces.

Mitchell Library G3 7DN 0141 287 2999

Name Mitchell Library Address North Street, Town Glasgow Postcode G3 7DN Telephone 0141 287 2999 Fax 0141 287 2815 Website Attractions Website Email lil@cls.glasgow.gov.uk   The Mitchell Library, Europe's largest public reference library, holds over 1.5 million books, journals, photographs, maps, newspapers and the Archives. The library provides a unique historical resource and features many rare and special collections. Whether you are interested in Family History, Patents, the poetry of Robert Burns or the vast range of other materials held, the Mitchell Library offers something for everyone.

Moat Park Heritage Centre ML12 6DT 01899 221050

Name Moat Park Heritage Centre Address Kirkstyle, Town Biggar Postcode ML12 6DT Telephone 01899 221050 Fax 01899 221050 Website Attractions Website Email margaret@bmtrust.freeserve.co.uk In this museum, striking models tell Clydesdale's story from geological times to the 20th Century; everything from live bees to the archaeology team's latest discoveries. Activity sheets available for children.

Motherwell Heritage Centre ML1 3HU 01698 251 000

Name Motherwell Heritage Centre Address High Road, Town Motherwell Postcode ML1 3HU Telephone 01698 251 000 Fax 01698 268 867 Website Attractions Website Email museums@northlan.gov.uk Motherwell Heritage Centre houses the Technopolis multi media exhibition, showing the impact of industrialisation on the Motherwell area and communities. Other features include a temporary exhibition area and a local history research facility. Viewing tower with panoramic outlook over the Clyde Valley.

Mugdock Country Park G62 8EL 0141 956 6100/6586

Name Mugdock Country Park Address Craigallian Road, Town Milngavie Postcode G62 8EL Telephone 0141 956 6100/6586 Website Attractions Website Email iain@mcp.ndo.co.uk   750 acres of unspoiled semi natural countryside, supported by visitor centre and car parking. Other centre attractions include Mugdock Castle, tearoom, garden centre, gift shops, playgrounds, discovery room and theatre and conference suite.

Museum of Lead Mining ML12 6UT 01659 74387

Name Museum of Lead Mining Address Wanlockhead, Town By Biggar Postcode ML12 6UT Telephone 01659 74387 Fax 01659 74481 Website Attractions Website Email info@goldpan.co.uk Extensive museum site including underground mine, period cottages, library, visitor centre with tearoom, shop and toilets.

Museum of Scottish Country Life G76 9HR 01355 224 181

Name Museum of Scottish Country Life Address Philipshill Road, Town East Kilbride Postcode G76 9HR Telephone 01355 224 181 Fax 01355 571 290 Website Attractions Website Email kittochside@nms.ac.uk Visit the Museum of Scottish Country Life and see how time has changed the working lives of people in rural Scotland. See the national country life collection on display in the galleries; watch demonstrations of farming techniques; visit the inside of the Georgian farmhouse and steading at Kittochside. Enjoy a day in the countryside.

Museum of Transport G3 8DP 0141 287 2720

Name Museum of Transport Address 1 Bunhouse Road, Town Glasgow Postcode G3 8DP Telephone 0141 287 2720 Fax 0141 287 2692 Website Attractions Website Email museums@cls.glasgow.gov.uk The history of transport on land and sea comes to life in the Museum of Transport. Dramatic displays of cars, trains, bikes, buses and boats provide a great day out for all the family.

The National Piping Centre G4 0HW 0141 353 0220

Name The National Piping Centre Address 30-34 McPhater Street, Town Glasgow Postcode G4 0HW Telephone 0141 353 0220 Fax 0141 353 1570 Website Attractions Website Email reception@thepipingcentre.co.uk The world’s foremost museum for the history and the music of Scotland's national instrument the great highland bagpipe. The showcase for the artefacts from the National Museums of Scotland’s collection.

New Lanark World Heritage Site ML11 9DB 01555 661 345

Name New Lanark World Heritage Site Address New Lanark Mills, Town by Lanark Postcode ML11 9DB Telephone 01555 661 345 Fax 01555 665 738 Website Attractions Website Email visit@newlanark.org   Award-winning Visitor Centre and Hotel in beautiful restored cotton mill village, close to the Falls of Clyde and less than an hour from Glasgow. Explore the attractions with one passport ticket, including a magical dark ride, 3D theatre show "Annie McLeod's Story", restored Millworkers' House and Robert Owen's School.

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