Things to do in Strathclyde Scotland

Clyde Valley Family Park

Heading over to Lanarkshire, this park is tucked away in the scenic Clyde Valley near Crossford (ML8 5NJ).…

Dumbarton Castle

This is one of the most dramatically situated castles in Scotland, sitting atop a giant volcanic rock overlooking…

The Time Capsule

Located in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire (ML5 1DL), this is widely considered Scotland’s best indoor waterpark. It’s a massive…

Go Ape Aberfoyle

Situated in the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, Stirling (FK8 3SX), this is home to two of the longest…

Braehead Leisure Complex

Located in Renfrew, just outside Glasgow, this is a massive silver building right on the river. The postcode…

Innoflate Cumbernauld

Located in Cumbernauld (G67 2XN), this is a "next level" bouncy castle experience. What to Expect and EnjoyInstead…

Flip Out Glasgow

Located in the Rutherglen area (G73 1BD), this is one of the biggest trampoline parks in the world.…

Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life

Located in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, this is a massive 22-acre site built on the grounds of an old…

Strathclyde Country Park

Situated between Motherwell and Hamilton (ML1 3ED), this is one of the most popular outdoor spots in Scotland’s…

Luss

Located on the western shore of Loch Lomond in Argyll and Bute, this is arguably the prettiest village…

Largs

This is the quintessential Scottish seaside resort on the North Ayrshire coast (KA30 8BG). It’s famous for its…

Ayr

Ayr is a large, bustling seaside town in South Ayrshire (KA7 1DU) that combines high-street shopping with a…

Inveraray

Located on the banks of Loch Fyne in Argyll (PA32 8UY), this town is famous for its bright…

Isle of Arran

Arran is the most accessible of the Scottish islands, sitting in the Firth of Clyde. To get there,…

Lunderston Bay

Located near Gourock in Inverclyde, this is part of the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. It is the nearest…

Balloch Castle Country Park

While we are talking about beautiful spots, we can't miss this one in Balloch (G83 8LX). It sits…

Topgolf Glasgow

Located in Rutherglen, just off the M74 motorway, this is a massive, high-tech version of a driving range…

Adventure Planet Paisley

Located in Paisley (PA3 4BF), this is a massive indoor space-themed soft play and adventure centre. It is…

Argyll Adventure

Located near Inveraray (PA32 8XT), this offers a completely different "outdoor" style of combat and adventure games. What…

Days Out in Strathclyde

M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park

If you are looking for a day full of energy and screams (the good kind!), M&D’s is the…

Glasgow Science Centre

This is one of Glasgow’s most iconic modern landmarks, sitting right on the banks of the River Clyde.…

Heads of Ayr Farm Park

Heading down the coast to South Ayrshire, you’ll find this massive adventure park perched right on the cliffs.…

Glasgow Ski and Snowboard Centre

Perched on the side of a hill in Bellahouston Park, Glasgow, this centre offers a mountain experience right…

Ayr Racecourse

Located in the seaside town of Ayr, South Ayrshire, this is Scotland’s premier horse racing venue. You’ll find…

Lagoon Leisure Centre

This is the flagship sports and leisure hub for Paisley, Renfrewshire, and it is a massive favourite for…

Waterfront Leisure Complex

Sitting right on the edge of the River Clyde, this centre in Greenock, Inverclyde, is a fantastic spot…

Hamilton Water Palace

Moving over to Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, this is one of the most popular indoor swimming spots in the…

Riverside Museum (Glasgow Transport Museum)

Located right where the River Kelvin meets the River Clyde, this striking zig-zagging building is a masterpiece of…

New Lanark World Heritage Site

Heading south of the city into the countryside near Lanark, you’ll find this beautifully preserved 18th-century cotton mill…

Kelburn Castle & Country Centre

Located near the village of Fairlie, North Ayrshire, this estate is unlike any other castle you’ve seen. It’s…

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Welcome to Scotland’s first National Park—a massive area of 720 square miles that effectively serves as the "gateway"…

Falls of Leny

Just outside the town of Callander in Stirling (FK17 8HD), these spectacular waterfalls are a powerful display of…

Rob Roy’s Grave

Located in the quiet, peaceful village of Balquhidder, Perthshire (FK19 8NY), this is the final resting place of…

Loch Lomond SEA LIFE Aquarium

Housed in the striking Drumkinnon Tower in Balloch (G83 8QL), this is the most scenic aquarium in the…

Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre

Tucked away in the woodland near Loch Lomond Shores in Balloch (G83 8QL), this centre is a real…

Culzean Castle and Country Park

Perched on a dramatic cliff edge in South Ayrshire, this is often called the "jewel in the crown"…

Inveraray Castle

Moving over to Argyll, this fairy-tale castle with its iconic pointed towers is the seat of the Duke…

Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park

If you are hopping over to the Isle of Arran, Brodick Castle is the absolute standout. It’s a…

Kilmory Castle (Lochgilphead)

This is a bit of a different one! While it is a grand and beautiful 19th-century building, it…

Bowmore Distillery

Located in the heart of the island's capital, Bowmore, Isle of Islay, this is one of the oldest…

Jura Distillery

To get here, you have to take a tiny ferry from Islay across the "Sound of Islay" to…

Ardbeg Distillery

Located on the rugged south coast of Islay, this distillery is world-famous for being one of the peatiest…

Oban Distillery

This is one of the most unusual distilleries in Scotland because the town of Oban actually grew up…

Lochranza Distillery (Isle of Arran)

Formerly known as the Isle of Arran Distillery, this one is located in the stunning village of Lochranza…

Blair Drummond Safari Park

Located just outside Stirling, this is a massive 120-acre park where you can get a taste of the…