Loch Lomond: is the largest inland body of fresh water in Britain and can be easily reached from Glasgow in less than an hour. The National Park is a wonderful contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city, with its beautiful lakeside views and rolling mountains. It is made up of a number of different areas including the Argyll Forest of the Cowal peninsula; Breadalbane, featuring some of Scotland’s finest munros – Ben Lui, Ben Challum, Ben More and Ben Vorlich; The Trossachs with its wild glens and picturesque lochs between Callander and Aberfoyle; and Ben Lomond which is a huge expanse of freshwater. Edinburgh: the Scottish capital is only 30 miles east of Glasgow and has frequent train connections from Central station. The city is dominated by the 1,200-year-old Edinburgh Castle. There are some excellent views from here and the famous shopping street known as the Royal Mile runs from the foot of the castle’s fortifications to the Palace of Holyrood. Discover some of the world-class museums and galleries including the National Gallery of Scotland, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the Museum of Scotland. The medieval city has some fine architecture and delightful cobbled streets, which are best explored on foot. Edinburgh is also well known for its many beautiful parks and gardens, especially the Royal Botanic Garden on Inverleith Row. He changed life in New Lanark with his ideas and opportunities, which were at least a hundred years ahead of their time. Villagers were provided with decent homes, schools and evening classes and free health care; and child labour and corporal punishment were abolished. The history of the village is brought back to life in an award-winning visitor centre where you can enjoy the New Millennium Experience ride and an audio-visual theatre show called 'Annie McLeod's Story'. The Ayrshire coast and Burns country: is probably best known as the birthplace of Scotland's great poet, Robert Burns. Most of the visitors to the region travel here to visit the many sights associated with the great bard, but the Ayrshire coast also has many other attractions such as Culzean Castle to the south of Ayr, and the beautiful Isle of Arran. The area is popular with golfers who come to enjoy the excellent course such as Troon, Turnberry and Prestwick. | 
