Friendly, helpful people in the interesting Visitor Centre and the gift shop was handy for some…read moresmall gifts to take home. We quite liked the cafe too and sat outside to have a snack at the wooden picnic tables, but under cover as it was unfortunately very wet that day. (There's a big enclosed courtyard) Plenty of free parking in the big car park.

Eglinton Country park Centre is a great wee place to visit with the kids. The park itself is vast…read moreand offers great walks and play areas. There is lots of wildlife to see aswell. I am doing the Race for Life here next month and really looking forward to it.

We had a short walk along Loch Lomond and even though it was overcast and misting it was…read moreabsolutely gorgeous. I would have loved more time here l. Parking lot was easy and restrooms were clean.

I took a wonderful boat ride today. The scenery was beautiful. The air was cool and crisp. I was…read moreeven able to meditate. But, I never actually saw the Loch Ness monster.

This shop is found in the main building of the university. I went there recently after I'd visited…read moreone of the museums and bought some beautiful gifts. It's not a large shop by any means but is well stocked and there are lovely things to be found in all price ranges, from Official University of Glasgow pens and stationery to their quality, crested, clothing; to books, jewellery, soap, candles and beautiful greetings cards. The staff were very helpful and friendly. I accidentally knocked something off a shelf (fortunately it didn't break) but the nearby assistant couldn't have been nicer about it. There's an on-line shop too see the website above.

The "Visitor Centre" at the University of Glasgow is really more of a gift shop. It's a good gift…read moreshop and the people who work in it are certainly able to give you some general information if you need it, but calling it a Visitor Centre is a bit of a stretch. I suspect there used to be more here but now so much information is available online that all you're likely to need as a visitor is directions or a branded mug. Still, it's worth a visit. There's plenty to find here in the way of souvenirs, both with University of Glasgow branding and without. You can find mugs, pens, tshirts and hoodies, as well as cute little graduation teddybears and scarves with faculty colours. There are art prints and postcards too. A lot of it is aimed at proud parents attending graduations so this is also the place where you can buy frames that actually fit the degree certificates as well as graduation videos. If you're attending one of the guided tours for the university your tour ticket will get you a 10% discount. Current staff and students can also get a 10% discount by placing their orders online.

This park is quite simply stunning. The scenery in Northern Ireland is vastly overrated and nowhere…read moreepitomised that more than this place. You can see why they film Game of Thrones here. You feel as if Rob Stark is going to appear at any moment. The waterfalls are so magical. The viewpoints are breathtaking. This place is New Zealand-esque. If you are in Northern Ireland, you must go for a walk here, regardless of the weather.

Glenariff, which is known as 'The Queen of the Glens', is one of the nine Glens of Antrim. It is…read morereputedly the most beautiful. They are all individually noted as areas of both natural beauty and of scientific interest. In the Glenariff area alone you can encounter valleys, sandy beaches, cliffs, boglands, wooded glens, forests, waterfalls and a picturesque village. You can take some great walks through the forest, past the rivers and flowing waterfalls. Look out for the hugely impressive 'Mare's Tail' waterfall which drops hundreds of feet. It's beside the main road near Kilmore. If you fancy a forest walk somewhere a little different then head here to the forest park. You won't regret it. Situated at the park is the absolutely beautiful 'Waterfall Walkway' which is about 3 miles long and is a great spot which features panoramic landscapes and peaceful riverside walks. The attraction also includes disabled access, a visitor centre, an exhibition area, interactive display, shop, caravan/camping site (open Easter - October) and a seasonal restaurant which complements this "gateway to the Glens".

It's quite a drive up some fairly narrow roads with passing places and you could be forgiven for…read morethinking you've taken a wrong turning. Once you get there you are treated to some fantastic views and peace and quiet. There is the hen harrier camera to watch the nesting site and is a good base to explore the Lochwinnoch hills. Friendly guides/ rangers on hand.

I was here on one of the few nice days of the summer and it was lovely. Lots of parking. There are…read moreloads of ducks and swans to feed and there is a really nice path way for a walk. Thers a coffee shop and gift shop which are great and agreat variety of water sports.

I can't believe there are places like the Colinton Dell inside a city. I'm still shocked just now…read morethinking about how lovely everything was. A great place to come for a big walk on a Sunday. We started at Colinton and ended almost at Slateford then took the return path back again. Every so often you come across a little clearing to sit down or take a few photos. Lots of dogs running about and birds singing. One of the few places in Edinburgh where you could get lost and not be too frightened about it. If you're in the area or even if you aren't and fancy a big walk, start here and remember to take your camera.

This is boooom in Edinburgh? Helll Yeah! You wouldn't of guess it either…read more What a gem! It's a great photography site as i took members of a photography group to the visitor center and then back along the old railway walk to the dell. it's approx 4 miles to the visitor centre and back in total. Lots of lushness and focal points. You may be lucky if you are quiet spot a heron or a kingfisher. there are lots of dogs and walkers with the frequent jogger and the union canal has bikes coming along in both directions so keep your ear alert!

For me, this wasn't a great experience and unless you drive it's pretty difficult to reach and a…read morehard walk but with lovely views of corn fields, rolling hills in the distance and woodlands. There are clear signposts which led me to the visitor centre and a cafe and probably more points of interests but by the time I got there and the time it would take to get back to any public transport in Linlithgow, I didn't have time to go any further which is disappointing and unless it was easier to get to by public transport, it's unlikely I'd return.

The best dog walking! Lots of options from gentle to hilly to paved to off the beaten path. Big…read morereservoir is great for a short loop. If you walk right up to the top park boundary it is much quieter. Also great for families as they have a play park and visitors center with a cafe.

Palacerigg Country Park is a lovely place to bring young people! I work with children and have…read morebrought some of them there occasionally! Invarioubly they ask to visit this park again! You take the cut off for Cumbernauld when you are heading out of Airdrie on the Stirling Road. Turn right and then first left down through the little hamlet of Luggiebank (I just love that name!). At 1st roundabout turn right and then right again at the second roundabout where you will see the sign for Palacerigg Country Park (right turn just about 100yds from r.a.). It is not very large but is a pretty setting with lots of lovely trees and foliage and this is home to some georgious animals and birds. Two beautiful black swans with red bills sail about serenely in the little lake. You will see pigs (one giant one), goats proudly showing off enviable (if you're a man that is!) goatees, rabbits, hares, ferrets, peacocks, peahens, Zebedee a sacred Asian cow and Eddie the donkey who sadly has a condition that makes him a bit wobbly on his legs! There are any number of lovely animals who look genuinely happy to be there! I have a bit of a thing about animals being kept in captivity but these little creatures do look at home unlike magnificent cheetas, lions, pumas, elephant, giraffes and others of the mighty animal kingdom who appear to be miserable (understandably) and stagnating in badly run zoos and so called safari parks. There is no charge to enjoy this contact with nature, which is not far from the city of Glasgow. Parking is free with sufficient space and the little park hosts a cafe and toilet facilities, of course. A lovely place, particularly for young children or just to have a bit of space in a pleasant little haven for yourself.

This is the best place to go at Easter as it is full of baby chicks and other animals that you can…read moreget up close to. The kids will love being able to actually interact with the animals rather than just looking at them via a cage, and it will defo bring out the big kid in you

MTC Golf provided a wonderful experience in Scotland! They could not have given us a more…read moreknowledgeable, sweet, and fantastic driver. Maurice made our trip even better than what we expected. He told us of the history for each stop and made suggestions that we all enjoyed. Everyone was calling him Uncle Mo by the middle of the trip. If you're looking for a coach service, please book with Lindsey and Stewart at MTC Golf.