Glasgow and Clyde

Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park

Enjoy woodland walks, nature trails, wildlife, superb views or relax at one of three park centres. Castle Semple Centre, Lochwinnoch, just 10 minutes from Glasgow Airport (A737) is open daily throughout the year for refreshments, walks and outdoor adventure activities plus boat and bike hire.

Culcreuch Castle

Culcreuch Castle, central Scotland’s oldest inhabited castle, is now open as an elegant country house hotel. Set in 1,600 acres of wooded parkland, the perfect base for touring the Trossachs and Highlands, where the legends of Braveheart and Rob Roy took root.

Glasgow Cathedral

Glasgow Cathedral, some 15 minutes walk from the city centre, is an impressive building, with a history that spans the development of the city itself.

Glengoyne Distillery

Glengoyne Distillery is often described as Scotland’s most beautiful distillery and is just a short drive from Glasgow on the scenic A81. Close to the Trossaches and Loch Lomond, Glengoyne is open all year for guided tours, whisky tastings, private dining and the whisky shop.

Heatherbank Museum of Social Work

The museum, founded in 1975, is the only Museum of Social Work in Europe. It aims to increase public awareness of the social welfare needs of society, particularly those who are marginalised.

Holmwood House

Alexander ’Greek’ Thomson has described Holmwood House as the finest domestic design. It was built in 1857-8 for James Couper who, with his brother Robert, owned Millholm Paper Mills on the banks of the River Cart, below the house.

Lochwinnoch RSPB Nature Reserve

Lochwinnoch RSPB Nature Reserve is ideal for all the family, as the trails and hides are all easily accessible. The shop specialises in optics, books and wild bird care products. Free entry for all in the centre which features a ground-level viewing area.

Paisley Abbey

In 1163 a community of Cluniac monks set up a monastery near St Mirin’s shrine. This monastery later became Paisley Abbey and was rebuilt and restored in the 14th century.

Pollok House

The Maxwell family has lived at Pollok House since the mid-13th century. Three earlier castles were replaced by the present house (c1740) after consultation with William Adam.

Project Ability

Project Ability is a visual arts charity that supports disabled adults and children, people with mental health problems and others such as young homeless people and refugee groups to take part in local, national and international arts events through our exhibition and workshop programme.

Scotland Art.com

Original paintings for sale from a leading Scottish gallery representing over 170 Scottish and British artists. Our gallery in Glasgow, Scotland holds a stock of over 1000 paintings to choose from. We only carry original art.

Tennent Caledonian Breweries

Take a personal guided tour of our brewing operation where you will see how the latest technology is used to produce age-old brewing recipes. Our Heritage Centre (Museum) houses examples of brewing equipment and memorabilia, used over the last century, that have now been fully restored.

The Burrell Collection

Set in the relaxing surroundings of Pollock Park is The Burrell Collection - a wonderful, award-winning gallery of Sir William Burrell’s extensive and stunning art collection.