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1 THINK SCOTLAND. SEE.

2 - SCOTLAND S LARGEST CITY Glasgow is ideal as the gateway to all of Scotland thanks to its position and easy access to the motorway network. (Figures in brackets denote city population) Inverness (89,850) Aberdeen (196,670) SCOTLAND Stirling (56,660) 599,650 Edinburgh (492,680) 2 PANORAMIC VIEW OF S WEST END 3

3 LOCH LOMOND BEN NEVIS & THE WEST HIGHLAND WAY Starts 10 miles from Glasgow Linking Milngavie, just outside Glasgow, to Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis, the UK s highest mountain, the West Highland Way stretches 96 miles, taking in amazing scenery along ancient and Historic Routes. EDINBURGH CASTLE 45 miles from Glasgow Edinburgh Castle has a special place in the nation s history and has been home to Scottish monarchs. The Stone of Destiny, on which kings were enthroned for centuries, is displayed in the Crown Room. No visit to Edinburgh is complete without hearing the 15th-century One O Clock Gun Mons Meg. THE JACOBITE RAILWAY 105 miles from Glasgow One of the world s great railway journeys, this 84 mile round trip on board a steam train starts at Ben Nevis in Fort William, taking in breath-taking lochs, mountains and beaches, crossing the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct, featured in the Harry Potter films. Finishing at Mallaig, a bustling fishing port, this is one rail journey you ll never forget. LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK 25 miles from Glasgow An area of outstanding beauty with diverse landscapes and habitats, this is an amazing natural playground where lovers of the great outdoors can walk, climb, cycle, golf, fish and go horse riding. Enjoy a boat trip on Loch Lomond itself. GLENCOE 90 miles from Glasgow Steeped in history, this spectacularly scenic glen won legions of new admirers as a backdrop in Bond movie Skyfall. Glencoe is a great base for exploring the Highlands and perfect for outdoor activities all year round skiing, hillwalking, climbing, fishing and mountain biking. LOCH NESS 170 miles from Glasgow Perhaps most famous for its mythical monster, Loch Ness and its surrounding area is a great place to visit if you want to soak up some stunning Scottish Scenery and explore the rich history of this part of the Highlands. THINK LOCHS, HILLS & CASTLES - FLY TO Isle of Skye Isle of Mull Loch Ness SCOTLAND Ben Nevis Glencoe Oban Loch Lomond Stirling Castle & Wallace Monument Edinburgh Castle STIRLING CASTLE & THE NATIONAL WALLACE MONUMENT 30 miles from Glasgow With its Great Hall and Royal Palace, Stirling Castle is a great symbol of Scotland. Explore its turbulent history and association with great figures from Scotland s past such as Mary Queen of Scots and William Wallace you can also visit The National Wallace Monument. OBAN & ISLE OF MULL 95 miles from Glasgow Known as the seafood capital of Scotland, there s more to Oban than just great food! Take a boat trip to spot wildlife including whales, dolphins and eagles, marvel at the views from McCaig s Tower and pop over to beautiful Mull, Scotland s third largest island. ISLE OF SKYE 180 miles from Glasgow The largest of the Inner Hebrides, Skye boasts dramatic mountain scenery, stunning sea lochs and wildlife galore. Marvel at the Cuillin mountain range and the mysterious rock pinnacles of the Old Man of Starr. 4 5

4 - GATEWAY TO SCOTLAND S BEST GOLF HAGGS CASTLE 6 miles from Glasgow If you want to play in Glasgow itself, look no further than Haggs Castle Golf Club, founded in 1910 and set in the tranquil woodland surroundings of Pollok Country Park. It is a champion standard parkland course and a real favourite with Glaswegians and visitors alike. ROYAL TROON GOLF CLUB 35 miles from Glasgow The Old Course at Royal Troon in Ayrshire is one of the greatest links courses in the world it is also among the most challenging, attracting golfers from all over the world. The Portland and Craigend Courses are also located at Royal Troon and offer an excellent game of golf. ST ANDREWS 75 miles from Glasgow St Andrews the Home of Golf needs no introduction. The oldest and most iconic golf course in the world, it remains a public course, open to all. Walk over the Swilcan Bridge but whatever you do, stay out of Hell Bunker! THE EARL OF MAR GOLF COURSE 15 miles from Glasgow The River Clyde and Kilpatrick Hills offer a stunning backdrop to The Earl of Mar Course. Designed by renowned golf course architect Dave Thomas, this Championship course promises players a five-star golf experience. GLENEAGLES 50 miles from Glasgow Home to three Championship golf courses, world-famous Gleneagles in glorious Perthshire was host venue of the 2014 Ryder Cup, played over the PGA Centenary Course created by Jack Nicklaus. The King s Course was designed to challenge even the most accomplished of players while The Queen s Course inspires with its beautiful setting. SCOTLAND THE CARRICK ON LOCH LOMOND 25 miles from Glasgow Located on the bonny banks of Loch Lomond, The Carrick was designed by acclaimed golf course designer Doug Carrick. The 71 par course is set against breathtaking scenery and the course crosses the boundaries between the Scottish Lowlands and Highlands. TRUMP TURNBERRY 50 miles from Glasgow Trump Turnberry s iconic Ailsa has rightly earned it place as an Open Championship course and witnessed some of the most memorable moments in Open history. With stunning views, it is undoubtedly one of the most treasured links courses in the world. Old Course at St Andrews Gleneagles Loch Lomond Haggs Castle Golf Club Royal Troon Golf Club Prestwick Golf Club Trump Turnberry Golf Course 6 TRUMP TURNBERRY GOLF COURSE 7

5 HOUSE FOR AN ART LOVER AUCHENTOSHAN DISTILLERY 8 miles from Glasgow A five-star visitor attraction, Auchentoshan Distillery, near Clydebank, is the closest single malt whisky distillery to Glasgow, offering a variety of themed tours. Established in 1823, it is one of only three remaining lowland malt distilleries in Scotland, and is famed for its triple distilling process. ROBERT BURNS BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM 35 miles from Glasgow Auld Lang Syne is known the world over but here in Alloway you can explore the life and character of Scotland s Bard at the museum that houses Burns Cottage, where the poet was born. Home to the world s most important collection of his works, the museum offers a fascinating insight. HOUSE FOR AN ART LOVER 4 miles from Glasgow The House for an Art Lover, based on a 1901 design by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife, fellow artist Margaret MacDonald, was built between It offers a fascinating insight into Mackintosh s life and work. GLENGOYNE DISTILLERY 17 miles from Glasgow Just a 40-minute drive into the countryside, Glengoyne Distillery is a real treat for whisky aficionados. Pretty as a picture with whitewashed walls and a pagoda roof, Glengoyne nestles at the bottom of Dumgoyne Hill and has been producing whisky since It is one of Scotland s smallest distilleries. CULZEAN CASTLE 45 miles from Glasgow With its dramatic cliff top setting, fascinating history and beautiful surroundings, 18thcentury Culzean Castle is one of Scotland s best-loved castles, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Situated in South Ayrshire, the castle is a National Trust for Scotland property. CELTIC PARK & IBROX STADIUM 3 and 4.5 miles respectively from Glasgow Well worth a visit given the international appeal of the city s two most iconic football teams. Enjoy a stadium tour or plan ahead and catch a game! WHAT TO SEE AND DO AROUND FALLS OF CLYDE & NEW LANARK 30 miles from Glasgow Stunning waterfalls, riverside walks and over 100 species of birds can be discovered at the Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve. Accessed via the conservation village of New Lanark, itself a marvellous place to visit, the Clyde Walkway is a place of beauty and tranquillity. ISLE OF ARRAN 50 miles from Glasgow Scotland s seventh largest island, Arran is known as Scotland in miniature. A perfect destination for walking, golf and wildlife, no visit is complete without exploring Brodick Castle, once the ancient seat of the Dukes of Hamilton. PEOPLE S PALACE & WINTER GARDENS 3 miles from Glasgow The People s Palace provides an insight into how Glaswegians lived and worked. Stroll through the adjacent Winter Gardens and admire the Doulton Fountain on Glasgow Green, the oldest public space in Glasgow. 8 9

6 MUST-SEE PLACES IN CATHEDRAL 1 mile from Glasgow Glasgow Cathedral, also known as St Mungo s Cathedral after Glasgow s patron saint, is the only medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland to have survived the Protestant Reformation of 1560 virtually intact. THE SCHOOL OF ART Glasgow Learn about Charles Rennie Mackintosh by visiting the artist s architectural masterpiece. Built between 1896 and 1909, it is an internationally-acclaimed art school and the artist s most important legacy. SHOPPING Glasgow Glasgow offers visitors the best shopping in the UK outside of London s west end. Visitors can indulge in some retail therapy in over 1,500 shops ranging from malls to independent boutiques and designer stores to one offspeciality shops. BOTANIC GARDENS & KIBBLE PALACE 2 miles from Glasgow An oasis of calm in Glasgow s west end, these stunning gardens provide a welcome break from the bustle of city life, and offer walks by the River Kelvin. RIVERSIDE WALK Glasgow Enjoy a stroll along Glasgow s rejuvenated riverside featuring luxury penthouses, the iconic squinty bridge, the much acclaimed Riverside Museum and, Glasgow s SSE Hydro Arena. NEW ATTRACTION NOW OPEN THE CLYDESIDE DISTILLERY 2 miles from Glasgow The Clydeside Distillery is Glasgow s first whisky distillery. Visitors will discover the skill and craftsmanship which goes into making excellent single malt Scotch whisky today. KELVINGROVE ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM 2 miles from Glasgow Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum houses one of Europe s great art collections. It is among the top three free-to-enter visitor attractions in Scotland and one of the most visited museums in the UK. Opened in 1901, the museum has 22 themed galleries displaying an astonishing 8,000 objects. UNIVERSITY OF 2 miles from Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. One of the leading UK research universities, Glasgow boasts a global reputation and includes among its alumni the father of economics, Adam Smith. 10 UNIVERSITY OF 11

7 OVER 18,000 HOTEL ROOMS WITHIN EASY INTERNATIONAL BRAND HOTELS BOUTIQUE HOTELS BUDGET HOTELS LUXURY RESORTS REACH OF THE CITY CENTRE MARRIOTT HOTEL marriott.com HILTON HOTEL hilton.com HOLIDAY INN CITY CENTRE THEATRELAND higlasgow.com HOTEL INDIGO hotelindigoglasgow.com RADISSON BLU HOTEL radissonblu.co.uk DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON HOTEL CENTRAL doubletree.com BLYTHSWOOD SQUARE, townhousecompany.com/ blythswoodsquare CITIZEN M citizenm.com HOTEL DU VIN AT ONE DEVONSHIRE GARDENS hotelduvin.com MALMAISON malmaison.com CARLTON GEORGE carlton.nl/george DAKOTA DELUXE glasgow.dakotahotels.com EASYHOTEL easyhotel.com HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CITY CENTRE THEATRELAND hiexpressglasgow.co.uk HOTEL IBIS CITY CENTRE ibis.com PREMIER INN premierinn.com TRAVELODGE CENTRAL travelodge.co.uk MAR HALL GOLF & SPA RESORT marhall.com 12 HOTEL INDIGO 13

8 GEORGE SQUARE INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES BRAND HOTELS CAR HIRE FROM THE AIRPORT GETTING TO AND AROUND AER LINGUS aerlingus.com AIR CANADA ROUGE flyrouge.com AIR TRANSAT airtransat.co.uk AMERICAN AIRLINES aa.com BLUE AIR blueairweb.com BRITISH AIRWAYS ba.com DELTA AIR LINES delta.com EASTERN AIRWAYS easternairways.com EMIRATES emirates.com EUROWINGS eurowings.com FLYBE flybe.com ICELANDAIR icelandair.co.uk JET2.COM jet2.com KLM klm.com LOGANAIR (Flybe Franchise Partner) loganair.co.uk LUFTHANSA lufthansa.com RYANAIR ryanair.com THOMAS COOK AIRLINES thomascookairlines. com TUI tui.co.uk UNITED united.com VIRGIN ATLANTIC virgin-atlantic.com WESTJET westjet.com WIZZ AIR wizzair.com You can easily access the rest of Scotland by car and there is a wide choice of car rental operators at Glasgow Airport. ALAMO alamo.co.uk AVIS avis.co.uk BUDGET budget.co.uk DOLLAR/THRIFTY thrifty.co.uk ENTERPRISE enterprise.co.uk EUROPCAR europcar.co.uk HERTZ hertz.co.uk NATIONAL nationalcar.co.uk Glasgow City Centre is just 8 miles away for those making their own arrangements. Our express Glasgow Airport Express runs 24 hours per day up to every 10 minutes, straight to the heart of the city and the key rail and bus stations for easy transport across all of Scotland. The Glasgow Airport Express departs from directly in front of the terminal building

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