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Scottish Parliament Two Days in Glasgow walk under Scottish palm trees
building (p73), a in the nearby Botanic Gardens
controversial piece (p109). In the evening, sample
of architecture cost- Glasgow has everything the city’s pub life or take in a
ing over £400 Edinburgh has, but perhaps concert, perhaps of hybrid
million to build. If with more wit, friendliness Scottish music.
you’re fit, hike up and a determin ation to be
Arthur’s Seat different. Day 2
(1 hour) (p73) for • Arriving Glasgow airport Morning Start the day at
great views. Later, is 12 km (7 miles) west of the the world-renowned Burrell
take in some city centre. Taxis and shuttle Collection (pp110–11) – a
evening theatre, buses take 25 minutes spacious and masterful display
The Military Tattoo, performed in the shadow a concert or a outside rush hour. of treasures collected by a
of Edinburgh Castle ghost tour. 19th-century shipping magnate.
• Moving on Trains run Many visitors fall for the
Two Days in Day 2 every 15 mins to Edinburgh tapestries and the stained glass
Edinburgh Morning Start at the National (50-minute journey) or hire – keep an eye out for the scenes
Museum of Scotland’s a car to explore elsewhere. of everyday life, such as a man
Beautiful, stately and full (pp66–7) bright and modern warming his feet before a fire.
of history and parks, the presentation of everything Afternoon Lunch here or at Art installation hanging over the grand stairway at Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Glasgow
nation’s capital is truly from whales to the famous Day 1 the Glasgow Science Centre
the festival city with Lewis chessmen. Be sure to Morning Start with a quick (p108), a striking, titanium a beautiful vista over the back in time. Don’t linger too
constant cultural events enjoy a coffee on the roof. visit to 13th-century Glasgow structure at the edge of the Tweed to the Eildon Hills. In long as the day’s highlight
throughout summer. Pass the emotive statue of Cathedral (p105), a rarity in River Clyde. Wonderful and the afternoon drive through awaits – the exquisite
Greyfriars Bobby (p66) on Scotland having escaped whacky, this place will keep woods and sheep-covered interiors of the stately
• Arriving Edinburgh Airport
is 12 km (7 miles) west of the your way to the shopping destruction during the children busy for hours and hills via Moffat to Dumfries for mansion Culzean Castle
(pp98–9). Its Oval Staircase is
the night. Check out its lively
Reformation. Walk from
haven of Princes Street
expand their minds in the
city. Buses and taxis take 25
minutes outside rush hour. (pp70–71), or find peace in here past the imposing City process. Adults too will find performance venues. nothing short of perfection.
the adjacent gardens, which Chambers in George Square themselves enthralled as they Spend the night in Ayr or
• Moving on Trains run every boast a floral clock. (p104), but save at least an hour “walk” on the moon or watch Day 2: Explore Castles the golfing town of Troon.
15 minutes to Glasgow Afternoon Explore the for the Gallery of Modern Art their faces rejuvenate. It’s easy First stop just south of
(50-minute journey). Georgian architecture of the (p104) to see outrageously to use up what’s left of the Dumfries is Caerlaverock Day 3: New Lanark
• Booking ahead Edinburgh New Town (pp70–71) but leave brilliant and challenging afternoon here, so end the day Castle (p96), one of the few and Falkirk
Castle (to beat the queues) a couple of hours free for the exhibits. Shop and lunch in with a well-deserved pint and castles to have retained its From Ayr, which is the
National Gallery (p67) – don’t Sauchiehall Street, the city’s some live music at a pub. moat. With its immense heartland of Robert Burns
miss Raeburn’s iconic paint ing, vibrant retail centre. The street towers, the castle is an country (p95) with charming
Day 1 commonly dubbed The is also a highlight for fans of Art Three Days in the impressive sight. If you’d lanes and hedgerows, you
Morning Edinburgh Castle Skating Minister. Everything on Nouveau designer Charles Lowlands prefer, head straight from can either follow a trail
(pp64–5) is the city’s crown ing this day’s tour is close together Rennie Mackintosh (p107) Dumfries to tranquil Loch dedicated to the national
glory – the official free tour is so you might have energy whose works can be seen at the • Arriving Either Glasgow or Trool for a walk in Galloway poet (via Alloway and
well worth following. Allow at left to walk up Calton Hill Willow Tea Room (p106) or Edinburgh airport. Do the Forest Park (p96). Either Mauchline) or enjoy similar
least 2.5 hours and don’t miss (25 minutes) (p72) for fine Glasgow School of Art (p106). tour in either direction. way, stop for lunch or a break scenery on the way to New
the Honours of Scotland and city perspectives, or pick an Afternoon Travel further out • Transport A car is essential. in Kirkcudbright (p96), a Lanark (p94). Allow two
Mons Meg, a medieval super- alternative evening entertain- to see Kelvingrove Art Gallery charming seaside town. This hours to explore the village,
cannon. Then stroll down ment from Day 1. As the “festival and Museum (p108) and marvel part of Scotland displays a located by the falls on the
the Royal Mile (pp60–63), city” Edinburgh is never short of at Dali’s Christ of St John of the Day 1: Chapel and Abbeys love of crafts and sculpture River Clyde, and head to the
the main thoroughfare of the shows or performances. Cross. Afterwards take a relaxing Start at 15th-century Rosslyn and feels like a welcome step Visitor Centre for an insight
Old Town and a delightful Chapel (p93), just outside of into the Victorian mills and
mayhem of entertainers Edinburgh and star of The Da the philanthropic industrialist
during the Festival (pp84–5). Vinci Code, to see its treasure who ran them. Lunch here
Pop into St Giles Cathedral of cryptic stone sculptures, and continue to the Falkirk
to see the bagpiping angel. especially the Apprentice Pillar. Wheel (p129). Board a barge
Afternoon Pause for lunch Drive to Melrose and devote and be hoisted 35 m (115 ft)
as you descend this historic most of the day to the ruins from one section of canal
street. At the bottom let the of the Border Abbeys (p91): to another, a unique and
dazzling exhibition Our Melrose, Kelso, Jedburgh and exhilarating experience with
Dynamic Earth (p73) (closed Dryburgh. If time is tight, or if fabulous views. Spend the
Mon & Tue Nov–Mar) literally four abbeys is just too many, night in Glasgow.
shake the ground under your set your sights on Dryburgh
feet or, if you’re still thirsting (p91) – it’s particularly To extend your trip…
for more history, visit the evocative and nestled in Head to Stirling and follow
Palace of Holyroodhouse a bend of the River Tweed. the ten-day tour of the
(pp72–3). Take a look at the Lunch here or have a picnic Moat around Caerlaverock Castle, one of the Highlands & islands.
adjacent love-it-or-hate-it Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow at nearby Scott’s View (p91), finest castles in Scotland

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