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Attractions near Finlaystone Country Estate
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Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank
(2 Miles)*
A visit to the Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank is a unique chance to step back into the world of the Victorian ship designer. Built in 1882 the Denny Tank was the first commercial ship model testing tank built in the world. |
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Geilston Garden
(3 Miles)*
Set around Geilston House (not open to the public), which is thought to date from the late 17th century, this enchanting garden was first opened to visitors in 1998. |
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Weaver's Cottage
(7 Miles)*
This typical 18th-century handloom weaver's cottage contains the last example of the 800 looms working in the village of Kilbarchan in the 1830s. |
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Hill House
(7 Miles)*
The finest of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's domestic creations, The Hill House sits high above the Clyde commanding fine views over the river estuary. |
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Coats Observatory
(9 Miles)*
At the 1880 Annual General Meeting of the Paisley Philosophical Institution, it was proposed that the Society should purchase an astronomical telescope. |
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Paisley Museum
(9 Miles)*
The Paisley Pattern is a design classic, you can see the beauty of the original shawls and discover the story of their intricate art at Paisley Museum and Art Galleries. |
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Clydebuilt Scottish Maritime Museum
(10 Miles)*
The story of Glasgow and the River Clyde is brought vividly to life at Clydebuilt, the Scottish Maritime Museum at Braehead. |
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Bucinch & Ceardach
(11 Miles)*
Two small, uninhabited islands, between Luss and Balmaha, |
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Fossil Grove
(11 Miles)*
Fossil Grove is Glasgow's most ancient attraction. Its fossil trees provide an insight into the world of 330 million years ago. |
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Vikingar
(12 Miles)*
The award winning Vikingar! is situated in the beautiful coastal town of Largs, and has views over the Firth of Clyde, the Isles of Cumbrae and beyond. |
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Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
(12 Miles)*
This is the first publicly accessible store for the Glasgow City's museum service. |
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Glasgow Museum of Transport
(13 Miles)*
Visit the Glasgow Museum of Transport and the first impression is of gleaming metalwork and bright paint. All around you are cars, caravans, carriages & carts, bicycles & buses, fire engines, steam locomotives, prams & trams. |
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Glasgow Science Centre
(13 Miles)*
Glasgow Science Centre (GSC) is one of Scotland's must-see visitor attractions. GSC encapsulates the world of science and technology in new, fun and exciting ways. |
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
(13 Miles)*
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has welcomed over 6 million visitors since reopening in 2006. |
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The Museum of Piping
(13 Miles)*
Compiled over many years, the collection of piping photographs, instruments and other memorabilia is unrivalled. |
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