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Kilmardinny LochKilmardinny is a loch in Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland. The loch is renowned for coarse fishing and its abundance of perch and roach. Situated nearby is Kilmardinny House, which, after being owned by a succession of Glaswegian merchants and the Glasgow MP Robert Dalglish, was donated to the East Dunbartonshire Council and is now used as an arts and culture centre. The loch is featured in a survey of historic gardens and designed Landscapes carried out for the East Dunbartonshire Counc
Allander Leisure CentreA majestic leisure centre located in the heart of East Danbartonshire. The facilities at the Allander Leisure Centre include two swimming pools, a sports hall and a fitness suite.The centre offers 45 fitness classes a week and the sports hall is used for badminton, basketball and gymnastics as well as other sports. There are three indoor five-a-side pitches, an indoor tennis court, two squash courts and a steam room.
Starting Point of the West Highland WayThe starting point of the West Highland Way is just beyond Glasgow, in a town called Milngavie. It ends in the highland town of Fort William. Milngavie is only 25 minutes from Glasgow by train and there is a regular service every day. The starting point is right behind the train station and is well signposted.
Glasgow Golf ClubGlasgow Golf Club, founded in May 1787, is the ninth oldest golf club in the world. It has changed location several times during its history, but has been based at Killermont in Bearsden since 21 May 1904. The Club is unusual in also having a links course, at Gailes, near Irvine, on the Ayrshire coast, some 35 miles away.
Allander WaterThe Allander Water is a river in East Dunbartonshire and Stirling, Scotland, and one of the three main tributaries of the River Kelvin, the others being the Glazert Water and the Luggie Water. The Allander Water rises in a number of streams off the Kilpatrick Hills and flows southeastwards forming the border between Dunbartonshire to the west and Stirlingshire to the east. At Milngavie it fully enters Stirlingshire, and soon reaches the River Kelvin.
Tannoch LochTannoch Loch, known locally as the “duck pond”, gets its name from Tannoch Burn. The burn comes from Mugdock Loch and the bog north of the Reservoir. Originally a football field and marshland, the area was converted by John Woodburn, a Milngavie Provost, around 1895. He created an earth embankment to hold the water from Tannoch Burn. The original purpose was to use the water to operate a small hydro-electric plant.
Craigmaddie ReservoirA beautiful reservoir which was located in the heart of East danbartonshire county. This reservoir was begun on the 1st May 1886 and completed on the 11th June 1896. The reservoir was brought into operation on the 1st January 1897 after geological problems necessitated the excavation of a deep trench to ensure that it was fully watertight.
Forth and Clyde CanalThe Forth and Clyde Canal was built as a convenient route across Scotland for sea going vessels. It was a valuable inland waterway for moving goods at a time when roads were poor. Later passengers used the route. The canal is 35 miles long and it runs from the River Carron at Grangemouth to the River Clyde at Bowling, and had an important basin at Port Dundas in Glasgow.
Bardowie LochBardowie Loch has a dinghy sailing club. The dinghy section is part of the Clyde Cruising Club. It's a very peaceful spot which is used for sailing with the Clyde Cruising Club Dinghy Section at the eastern end of the site. On the northern side of the loch you'll also find the 16th century Bardowie Castle, a category A listed building.
Mugdock Country ParkMugdock Country Park is a country park and historical site located partly in East Dunbartonshire and partly in Stirling, in the former county of Stirlingshire, Scotland. The park includes the remains of the 14th-century Mugdock Castle, stronghold of the Grahams of Montrose,and the ruins of the 19th century Craigend Castle, a Gothic Revival mansion and former zoo.
Clydebank MuseumA majestic museum which was opened in 1980 in Clydebank Town Hall. It has a vast collection of Local, social and industrial history collections including shipbuilding and engineering. It was originally operated by volunteers drawn from the local communities that had lobbied for its creation
Mugdock CastleMugdock Castle is located in Mugdock Country Park, just west of the village of Mugdock. Built in the 14th century by the Graham family, more recent modifications and expansions created a residence with a sizeable footprint, including a chapel, large domestic ranges and walled gardens. The castle is within the registration county of Stirlingshire, although it is only 2 kilometres north of Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire, on the northern outskirts of Greater Glasgow.
Titan ClydebankThe Titan is one of Scotland's most unusual engineering feats. , A century-old crane that has been transformed into a popular tourist attraction. It was designed to be used in the lifting of heavy equipment, such as engines and boilers, during the fitting-out of battleships and ocean liners . It was also the world's first electrically powered cantilever crane, and the largest crane of its type at the time of its completion at the John Brown & Company shipyard.
Clyde View ParkClyde View Park is the first new park to be built in the West of Scotland for many years. Featuring fountains, paths, cycleways, play areas, picnic areas, artwork, green space and a riverside walkway, it has been designed to encourage natural wildlife, and flora and fauna. Its name was chosen following a competition for local residents.
Soar at Intu BraeheadBraehead is a commercial development located at the former site of Braehead Power Station in Renfrew on the south bank of the River Clyde in Renfrew, Renfrewshire. It is particularly notable for its large shopping centre, arena and leisure facilities. The shopping centre was rebranded as Intu Braehead in 2013 and carried that name until 2020. The rebranding was done as part of a corporate rebranding exercise by Capital Shopping Centres plc, who also was renamed, this time as intu Properties plc.
Renfrew Town Hall & MuseumRenfrew Town Hall is an architectural gem, dominating the Renfrew skyline with its Disney-esque towers and intricate facade. This Town Hall offers flexible spaces within a historical setting. The main hall at Renfrew Town Hall encompasses stunning Victorian features with beautiful decor and is the perfect space to hold your event. This room can accommodate up to 240 people.
Auchentoshan DistilleryThe Auchentoshan distillery is located in the Glen between the hills Kilpatrick and the Clyde just northwest of the city of Glasgow. You can take a guided tour of the distillery, sample a wee dram, and browse round the gift shop which stocks the full range of Auchentoshan Lowland Single Malt Whiskies and a selection of branded merchandise.
Cochno LochCochno Loch is a lake in Scotland, United Kingdom. It has an elevation of 296 metres. Cochno Loch is situated northwest of Faifley, southeast of Kilpatrick Hills.It offers a picnic area and also fishing is possible here.
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Carcassonne CastleThe Carcassonne Castle is a medieval citadel located in the French city of Carcassonne, in the department of Aude, Occitanie region. It is located on a hill on the right bank of the River Aude, in the south-east part of the city proper. The citadel was restored at the end of the 19th century and in 1997 it was added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. An image of the historic city of Carcassonne appears on the emblem of local rugby league team, AS Carcassonne.