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National Museum of Rural Life

Kittochside Village · 17 miles

The National Museum of Rural Life, previously known as the Museum of Scottish Country Life, is based at Wester Kittochside farm, lying between East Kilbride in South Lanarkshire and Carmunnock in Glasgow. It is run by National Museums Scotland.

Cathkin Braes Country Park

Castlemilk · 18 miles

Rising to more than 200 m, the Cathkin Braes form the highest ground within the Glasgow City area and give a sweeping outlook over the city, the Campsie Fells and, on clear days, the summit of Ben Lomond. The hills lie to the south-east of Glasgow, bounded by Castlemilk and Rutherglen to the north, Carmunnock to the west and Cambuslang to the north-east; the nearest settlement identified on mapping data is Castlemilk. The landscape is a patchwork of mature beech, sycamore and oak woodland, interspersed with grassland, heath, hedgerows and wetland, creating foraging habitat for birds such as kestrels and owls. Historically the Braes served as a rallying point during the Radical War, and the summit’s vista was later used for the title card of the television series *Taggart*. The area has been developed for recreation, notably for mountain biking. A network of trails – one orange, two red and one blue – was employed for the 2013 British National Mountain Biking Championships and formed the mountain-bike venue at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. At the foot of the hill a skills park and pump track allow riders to practise drops, jumps and rock-roll manoeuvres. Since 2013 a single 3 MW wind turbine, 125 m tall including its blades, stands on the brow of the Braes within the Glasgow boundary, a prominent landmark visible across the city. The park also forms part of the ‘Magnificent 11’ varied-terrain walking route introduced in 2022, linking it with Linn Park, King’s Park, Castlemilk Park and Fernbrae Meadows. Access is via the surrounding neighbourhoods, and the site is managed by Glasgow City Council.

March Stone - Mousemill

Kirkfieldbank · 1.2 miles

Boundary stone of the Royal Burgh of Lanark

Clyde Valley Family Park

Birkhill · 2.5 miles

A whole day out for the whole family to play together. Visit facebook for more information.

Strathaven Castle

Strathaven · 11 miles

part of the ruins of Strathaven castle

Pillars

Douglas Park Cottages · 11 miles

Pillars from Orbiston House Entrance (c.1800)