CITIES
IN THE CENTRAL BELT OF SCOTLAND WE HAVE 3 CITIES WITHIN REACH FOR A GREAT CITY DAY TRIP
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STIRLING
Stirling Castle - a 30 minute drive from Appletree Cottage www.stirlingcastle.scot
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Theatre - The excellent MacRobert Centre is within the University of Stirling Complex at Bridge of Allan: http://macrobertartscentre.org
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Stirling Art Gallery and Museum - a small but interesting museum. Free entry at time of writing
http://www.smithartgalleryandmuseum.co.uk
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Ten Pin Bowling – available in Stirling at AMF bowling: https://www.amf-bowling.co.uk/our-centres/stirling
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Cinema – The Vue Cinema is in Stirling: https://www.myvue.com/cinema/stirling/whats-on
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GLASGOW
Theatre - There are five major theatres in Glasgow as well as some smaller venues:
Citizens: http://citz.co.uk
Kings: http://kingstheatreglasgow.net
Pavilion: https://www.paviliontheatre.co.uk
Theatre Royal: http://www.glasgowtheatreroyal.org.uk
Tron: https://www.tron.co.uk
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Huntarian Museum, Glasgow – situated within the University of Glasgow main building this collection is absolutely fascinating (free) www.gla.ac.uk/hunterian/collections/permanentdisplays/hunterianmuseum/
Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery, Glasgow – originally built for the Empire Exhibition in 1901. Room for kids to wander round (but don’t get lost!) www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/kelvingrove-art-gallery-and-museum
Museum of Transport (aka Riverside Museum) Glasgow – excellent museum (free) in a new award winning building by the river Clyde www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/riverside-museum
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Glasgow Botanic Gardens
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The Burrell Collection
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Buchanan Street
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EDINBURGH
Edinburgh Castle
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National museum of Scotland
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The Royal Mile - Shops, tours, and camera obscura all leading to the castle
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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National Galleries of Scotland