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City Guide - Glasgow - Excursions | ||
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Excursions For a Half Day Loch Lomond: Britain's largest expanse of fresh water captures the Scottish landscape in microcosm. Balloch is the largest town on Loch Lomond, and can be reached by train from Queen Street Station (low level). The Balloch Tourist Information Office (tel: (01389) 753 533) opens from the beginning of April to the end of October and can provide further information. For a Whole Day New Lanark: Nominated as a World Heritage Site, the village is the realisation of idealistic social planning in the Industrial Age. Founded in 1785 near the Falls of Clyde, this cotton-spinning village has been restored as a living community and tourist attraction, with one of the mills being converted into a hotel. The Visitors Centre (tel: (01555) 661 345; website: www.newlanark.org) which has interpretative displays and a 'New Millennium Experience' ride, can provide further information. New Lanark can be reached by train from Central Station (low level) to Lanark, and from there by bus. Lanark Tourist Information Centre (tel: 01555 661345; e-mail lanark@seeglasgow.com) provides further information including bus timetables and fares. Edinburgh: This city is less than one hour away by train. See the Edinburgh city guide for details. |