Central Scotland & Tayside attractions map
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Central Scotland & Tayside attractions & tourist information
Find places to visit and things to do in Central Scotland & Tayside with these visitor guides.
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The Enchanting Birks of Aberfeldy: Complete Guide
Tag: Forests & WoodlandsThe Birks of Aberfeldy offers a circular walk through mixed woodland on the outskirts of Aberfeldy in Perthshire. The scenic landscape inspired Scots poet Robert Burns to write one of his most famous works in 1787. Visitors to the Birks of Aberfeldy will find good facilities, including a large car park and partially-gravelled paths.
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The Kelpies in Falkirk: How to Visit the Mythical Horses
Tag: Family AttractionsThe Kelpies are two 30-metre steel sculptures of horse heads that stand in a custom-built extension of the Forth and Clyde canal near Falkirk. The sculptures are based on Clydesdale horses that were used extensively for heavy farming and industrial work in the 18th and 19th centuries, but they also represent water kelpies, which are prevalent in Scottish mythology.
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The Ultimate Guide to the McManus Museum in Dundee
Tag: Museums & GalleriesThe 1867-built McManus is Dundee’s main art gallery and museum. It is located close to City Square and takes visitors on a journey through 400 million years of history. The museum features exhibits and artefacts from the region surrounding Dundee as well as further afield in Scotland. Entry is free. Discover The McManus with this complete visitor guide.
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The Wonders of the Bracklinn Falls: A Visitor’s Guide
Tag: Lochs & RiversThe Bracklinn Falls are a series of waterfalls situated within thick woodland near Callander in Central Scotland. Visitors to the site can follow a popular walking trail that follows the Keltie Water which offers close-up views of the falls. Discover the Bracklinn Falls with this complete visitor guide.
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Top Tips for Visiting Ben Lawers in the Scottish Highlands
Tag: Mountains & HillsBen Lawers is situated within a national nature reserve near Loch Tay in Perthshire. This mountain is the 10th-highest Munro in Scotland at 3,984 feet (1,214 metres) but it’s a popular destination for beginner mountain hikers thanks to the mid-way car park that offers a welcome shortcut to the summit. Discover Ben Lawers and the stunning scenery of the surrounding landscape with this guide which features an overview, a virtual tour, and lots of useful visiting advice.
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Visitor’s Guide to the Falkirk Wheel: An Engineering Marvel
Tag: Family AttractionsThe Falkirk Wheel is situated 23 miles from Edinburgh and Glasgow. As the world’s only rotating boat lift it has become a popular tourist attraction since opening in 2002. The wheel lifts boats 115 feet into the air between Scotland’s Forth & Clyde and Union canals and visitors can experience it in action on a 60-minute journey across both waterways. Discover the Falkirk Wheel with this complete visitor guide.
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