Towns in Southern Scotland.

Abbey St. Bathans
Aberdour
Aberfoyle
Aberlady
Abington
Acha
Achahoish
Achallader
Acharosson
Achmore
Achnaba
Achnacloich
Addiewell
Airdrie
Airth
Alexandria
Tucked in the Vale of Leven in Central Scotland, Alexandria is a large town 20 miles north west Glasgow. It is on the busy A82 which links Glasgow with Loch Lomond.
Allanton
Alloa
Alton Albany
Alva
Amisfield Town
Ancrum
Annan
Annandale
Annbank
Anniesland
Anstruther Easter
Anwoth
Applegarth Town
Ardbeg
Ardchonnell
Ardeer Square
Ardentinny
Ardentinny is a quiet village surrounded by the loch and hillside, ideal for walkers and nature lovers as there is always the chance to see wildlife on every turn of the many paths through the woods or along the shore.
Ardeonaig
Ardfenaig
Ardfern
Ardfin
Ardlui
Ardlussa
Ardmaddy
Ardmaleish
Ardmenish
Ardnave
Ardno
Ardrishaig
Ardrossan
The North Ayrshire coastal town of Ardrossan is an affluent town in southwest Scotland. Its name well describes its situation as it is derived from “Ard” meaning height and “Ros” meaning promontory.
Ardtalla
Ardtarig
Ardwell
Armadale
Armadale, West Lothian, known locally as 'The 'Dale', is a former mining town, which straddles the Edinburgh-Glasgow 'Great Road', near the M8, about two miles west of Bathgate, and 30 minutes by road from Edinburgh Airport.
Arnabost
Arnicle
Arrochar
Arrochar is a remote Scottish village situated on the west coast of Scotland in Argyll and Bute.
Artfield
Ascog
Ashkirk
Auchenbreck
Auchencairn
Auchendinny
Auchengray
Auchinleck
Auchmantle
Auchnacraig
Auchnagoul
Auchterderran
Auchtermuchty
Auchtertool
Auchtoo
Auldgirth
Avonbridge
Ayr
Ayr lies 32 miles southwest of Glasgow overlooking the Firth of Clyde with splendid views of the nearby Isle of Arran and the Mull of Kintyre.
Ayton
Baillieston
Bailliewhir
Balaruminmore
Balephuil
Balerno
Balfron
Balfron is a village in SW Stirling Council Area, situated on the A875 road, 18 miles (29 km) west of Stirling and 16 miles (26 km) north of Glasgow. A key rural settlement in a dormitory area, it has shops, a health centre and a secondary
Balkissock
Ballantrae
Ballimore
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Ballimore
Ballingry
Balloch
Ballochroy
Ballure
Ballygown
Ballygrant
Balmaclellan
Balmaha
Balmerino
Balminnoch
Balmullo
Balmullo; Proud to be Included Balmullo is a small village located in the North Eastern area of Fife, although small, it's growing quickly and is a tight knit community.
Balquhidder
Bankend
Bankhead
Banknock
Bannockburn
Barassie
Kites, birdlife, windsurfing or just walks by the sea, Barassie has it all. It nestles on the edge of the west coast of Ayrshire, with the most tremendous views of the Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig.
Bargany
Bargrennan
Barr
Barr
Barraer
Barrhead
Barrhill
Barrmill
Barrnacarry
Bassendean
Bathgate
Beach
Bearsden
Beattock
Bedrule
Beeswing
Beith
Belhaven
Bellanoch
Bellochantuy
Bellshill
Benderloch
Bengairn
Benmore
Bentpath
Bents
Biel
Biggar
Birgham
Bishopbriggs
Bishopton
Blackburn
Blackness
Blackshiels
Blackstone
Blackwood
Blackwood
Bladnoch
Blainslie
Blairhall
Blairmore
Blanefield
Blantyre
Blitterlees
Bo'ness
Boarhills
Bolton
Bonawe
Bonchester Bridge
Bonhill
Bonnybridge
Bonnyrigg
Boreland
Borgue
Borthwick
Bothwell
Bousd
Bowden
Bowhouse
Bowling
Bowmore
Braevallich
Braidwood
Bridge of Allan
Bridge of Allan is a lovely little place. The main street includes a few gift shops; collections, cards and gifts, a florist, the village glass shop and a mini art gallery.
Bridge of Dee
Bridge of Orchy
Bridge of Weir
Bridgend
Bridgend
Briery Yards
Broadmeadows
Brodick
Broomholm
Broughton
Broughton Mains
Broxburn
Broxmouth
Bruichladdich
Brydekirk
Buccleuch
Buchany
Buchlyvie
Buckhaven
Buckhaven and Methil
Bunessan
Only a mile from Roan Cottage is Bunessan, the largest village on the Ross of Mull and by far the largest place between Craignure and Fionnphort. The village is situated mainly around the head of Loch Na Lathaid and receives extra shelter f
Burnmouth
Burntisland
Burnton
Busby
Cadderlie
Cadzow
Cairnbaan
Cairndow
Cairneyhill
Cairnryan
Caldercruix
Callander
Cambus
Cambusbarron
Cambuslang
Cambusnethan
Cameron
Cameron Bridge
Campbeltown
The Royal Burgh of Campbeltown has been occupied continuously for over 8000 years. Once home to a big fishing fleet, the Herring fishery declined after the 1920's, and now fine quality shellfish is landed here.
Camrie
Canonbie
Cardenden
Cardonald
Cardrona Mains
Cardross
Carfin
Cargenbridge
Carlops
Carluke
Carmunnock
Carnassarie
Carnbee
Carnwath
Carradale
Carradale is a popular holiday village and busy fishing harbour. Carradale lies at the centre of a network of forest and coastal walks with varied wildlife including many species of birds, several types of deer, and the poisonous but timid adder.
Carrick
Carrick
Carrington
Carron
Carronbridge
Carrutherstown
Carsethorn
Carsluith
Carsphairn
Carstairs
Castle Douglas
Castle Douglas is an important town in Dumfries and Galloway set beside the Carlingwark Loch.
Castle Kennedy
Castlecary
Castlemilk
Castleton
Castleton
Castlewigg
Catacol
Cathcart
Catrine
Causewayhead
Ceres
Challoch
Challoch
Chapelcross
Chapelhall
Chapelhope
Chapelknowe
Chapelton
Charsaig
Chesters
Chirnside
A honey coloured headstone set at a grassy road junction says simply; "Welcome to Chirnside, home of Jim Clark OBE." The Chirnside name is surrounded by a champion's winning laurel wreath and atop is a carved replica of a racing car.
Chryston
Clabhach
Clachaig
Clachan
Clachan
Clachan, the ancient seat of the Church in North Kintyre, houses the old church, surrounded by the carved stones of the Chiefs of the Clan Alasdair.
Clachan of Campsie
Clachan of Glendaruel
Clachan-Seil
Clackmannan
Cladich
Claonaig
Claonairi
Clarencefield
Cleland
Cleongart
Closeburn
Clovenfords
Clydebank
Clydebank
Clynder
Coalburn
Coatbridge
Cobbinshaw
Cockburnspath
Cockenzie and Port Seton
Cocklawfoot
Coirantee
Coldingham
Coldstream
Coldstream is a small town situated on the river tweed, which forms the natural boundary between Scotland and England. Once a rival to Gretna for runaway marriages, the town is best known as the birthplace of the Coldstream Guards.
Coldstream Station
Colfin
Colinsburgh
Colinton
Colintraive
Collessie
Collin
Colmonell
Colonsay
Colvend
Connel
Corsock
Corstorphine
Coulport
Cour
Cove
Covington
Cowdenbeath
Cowie
Cowlairs
Coylton
Craigdarroch
Craighouse
Craigie
Craigmillar
There are two main attractions for visitors near Craigmillar (a residential area): Duddingston Village by Duddingston Loch in Holyrood Park and Craigmillar Castle on Craigmillar Castle Road.
Craignarget
Craignure
Craigrothie
Crail
Crailing
Cramond
Cramond Kirk was built in the 17th century on the site of a medieval church which was itself built on top of the Roman fort...
Cramond Bridge
Cranshaws
Crarae
Crawford
Crawfordjohn
Crawick
Creagan
Creebridge
Creetown
Creggans
Cretshengan
Crianlarich
Crinan
Crocketford
Crocketford, once known as 'Nine Mile Bar', lies mid way between Dumfries and Castle Douglas. Its history goes back many years but it did not really exist as a village before the arrival of the strange sect in 1787...
Crofthead
Croggan
Croig
Cronberry
Crook of Devon
Crookedholm
Crookston
Crossaig
Crossapol
Crossford
Crossford
Crossgatehall
Crossgates
Crosshill
Crosshouse
Crossmichael
Croy
Cullipool
Culross
Culross is a beautiful village situated on the banks of the Firth of Forth in the county of Fife. Steeped in history the village has kept its original 17th and 18th century buildings
Culter
Cumbernauld
Cumberland is a new town in Central Scotland, 13 miles north east of Glasgow.
Cummertrees
Cumnock
Cupar
Currie
Dailly
Dalbeattie
Dalblair
Dalgety Bay
Daljarrock
Dalkeith
Dalleagles
Dalmahoy
Dalmally
Dalmarnock
Dalmellington
Dalmeny
Dalmuir
Dalry
Dalry
Dalrymple
Dalserf
Dalswinton
Dalton
Dalzell
Darnick
Darvel
Davington
Denholm
Denny
Dervaig
Dinwoodie Mains
Dirleton
Dollar
Dolphinton
Donibristle
Dornock
Dougarie
Douglas
The village of Douglas, in Central Scotland, is located in the Clyde Valley, close to the M74 motorway. It is 33 miles southeast of Glasgow.
Doularg
Doune
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Dreghorn
Drem
Drimfern
Drongan Station
Drumchapel
Drumclog
Drumelzier
Drumlemble
Drumlemble Village is a small, peaceful village located about four miles west of Campbletown between Campbeltown and the ocean front town of Machrahanish.
Drummore
Drummore is Scotland's most southerly village, which sits on the eastern side of the South Rhins of Galloway. Although it is a small village it has three pubs, all of which serve food.
Drumpark
Drumwhirn
Drymen
Dullatur
Dumbarton
Dumbarton in Central Scotland sits on the north bank of the River Clyde almost opposite Port Glasgow.
Dumfries
Dumfries is the centre of the present day Dumfries and Galloway region and it has Neolithic and Roman origins, lying close to the English border; the history of Dumfriesshire was often bloody and turbulent.
Dunans
Dunbar
Dunblane
Dunbog
Duncow
Dundonald
Dundrennan
Dunfermline
Dunglass
Dunino
Dunipace
Dunlop
Dunollie
Dunoon
The resort town of Dunoon is situated on the Cowal Peninsula in scenic Argyll and Bute. It is five miles south of Holy Loch and connected by ferry to Gourock across the Firth of Clyde.
Dunragit
Duns
Duns, the former county town with its spacious Market Square retains the air of an old Scottish burgh. Each year in July Duns holds its Summer Festival, when the Reiver leads the town on the "Riding of the Bounds".
Dunscore
Dunsyre
Duntocher
Dunure
Durisdeer
Dysart
Eaglesfield
Eaglesham
While visiting Eaglesham, unless drawn to the attractions of the nearby city, there is little need to leave its village atmosphere.
Earlsferry
Earlston
East Barcloy
East Calder
East Fortune
East Gordon
East Kilbride
East Kilbride is mostly known for being a shopping mecca of central Scotland. Rightly so as almost anything can be found in the Central shopping centre.
East Linton
East Linton is a pretty conservation village in East Lothian, Scotland, 20 miles east of Edinburgh. It's name comes from the Linn (waterfall) on the river.
East Saltoun
East Wemyss
Ecclefechan
Eccles
Eckford
Eddleston
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the breathtakingly beautiful capital of Scotland, an exciting place to visit at any time of year. Edinburgh offers you superb sightseeing, historic buildings to explore, quiet galleries and museums to intrigue you…
Ednam
Edrom
Elderslie
Eldrig
Elie
Eliock
Ellary
Ellemford
Ellenabeich
Elsrickle
Elvanfoot
Enoch
Enterkinfoot
Eredine
Erines
Erskine
Eskdale
Eskdalemuir
Ettrick Bridge
Eyemouth
The historic town of Eyemouth lies five miles north of the border where the mouth of the River Eye provides a natural harbour and sandy beaches.
Fairgirth
Fairlie
Fala
Fala Dam
Falkirk
Falkirk is situated on the Firth of Forth in the Central Lowlands of Scotland, midway between Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Falkland
Fauldhouse
Fearnoch
Fenwick
Feolin Ferry
Fidden
Finnieston
Fintry
Fisherrow
Fogo
Ford
Fordell
Forest Mill
Forth
Foulden
Fountainhall
Fowlis Wester
Freuchie
Frogden
Furnace
Fushiebridge
Galashiels
Galashiels lies at the heart of the Borders lies in the narrow valley of the Gala Water, close to its meeting with the River Tweed.
Galston
Garelochhead
Gargunnock
Garlieston
Gartmore
Gartnagrenach
Gartness
Garvald
Gasswater
Gatehouse of Fleet
Gatehouse of Fleet is situated in Dumfries and Galloway in south west Scotland. This is a nice quite little town located at the mouth of the river Fleet.
Gattonside
Gelston
Georgetown
Giffnock
Gifford
Gillespie
Gilmerton
Girthon
Girvan
Gladsmuir
Glasgow
Glasgow is Scotland's second and largest city, situated on the banks of the River Clyde; it is the gateway to the Trossachs, the beautiful West Coast and the Highlands of Scotland.
Glasserton
Glassford
Glenbarr
The sleepy hamlets of Bellochantuy, Glenbarr and Muasdale stretch up the West Road, alongside which are several lengths of fine sandy beaches, with convenient lay-byes for access, from where the islands of Gigha, Islay and Jura can be photographed.
Glenboig
Glenbreck
Glenbuck
Glencaple
Glengarnock
Glengyle
Glenloig
Glenluce
Glenmallan
Glenrisdell
Glenrothes
Glenrothes is located in Fife, East Central Scotland about 30 miles north of Edinburgh.
Glenwhilly
Gogar
Gordon
Gorebridge
Gorgie
Gortinanane
Gourock
Gourock is a town in the Central Lowlands of Scotland and a former burgh in the county of Renfrewshire. It was once a seaside resort on the Firth of Clyde but today is a popular residential area three miles west of Greenock.
Govan
Gowkthrapple
Grahamston
Grange
Grangemouth
Granton
The run-down area of Granton is beginning to change as building and development continues to bring the area into the 21st Century. A walk along the Granton breakwater gives excellent views of the Firth of Forth and Leith.
Grantshouse
Greenlaw
Greenock
Greenock is a sizeable town in the central Lowlands of Scotland. It was once a burgh within the former county of Renfrewshire and is now part of the urbanized area between Port Glasgow and Gourock.
Gretna
The Dumfries and Galloway village of Gretna and its better-known neighbour, Gretna Green, are right on the border between Scotland and England.
Grogport
Gruinart
Guardbridge
Gullane
Haddington
Haggs
Halbeath
Hamilton
Hamilton lies 12 miles south east of Glasgow, to the east of the M74 where the River Clyde and the Avon Water merge. It is in the west central Lowlands of Scotland.
Harrietfield
Harthill
Hartwood
Haugh of Urr
Hawick
Hawick is the largest of the Border towns, and a frequent winner of national floral awards. Hawick is internationally famous for the fashioning of fine quality knitwear, which is exported around the world.
Hawkhead
Hawthornden
Hayfield
Haywood
Helensburgh
Helensburgh is an attractive town in Argyll and Bute, best known as being the birthplace of John Logie Baird, the father of television.
Heriot
High Glasnick
Hightae
Robert the Bruce lived in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. He died in 1329 aged 55. After the Battle of Bannockburn, loyal tenants etc who had fought for the King were granted lands in Greenhill, Heck, Hightae and Smallholm.
Hillend Reservoir
Hillington
Hobkirk
Hogganfield
Holm
Holy Loch
Holytown
Holywood
Hopes
Horndean
Houndwood
Houston
Howgate
Hownam
Howwood
Humbie
Hume
Hunters Quay
Hurlet
Hurlford
Hutton
Hyndfordbridge-end
Imachar
Inch
Inchinnan
Innellan
Innerleithen
Innerleithen lies surrounded by the scenic hills and forest of the Tweed Valley. The town was famed as a spa in the 19th century for the mineral spring of Doo's Well.
Innermessan
Innerwick
Inveraray
Inveraray, one of the most typical Scottish town. Coming in from Glasgow, you will discover the "white town" from the opposite bank of Loch Fynne. Before to drive into town you will have to cross over a wee one lane stone bridge.
Inverarnan
Inverchaolain
Inverchapel
Inverinan
Inverkeithing
Inverkip
Invernoaden
Inversnaid
Irvine
Islay
Isle of Whithorn
Jamestown
Jedburgh
The Historic Royal Burgh of Jedburgh, once a residence of Scottish kings, lies 10 miles north of the border with England. Winner of the country town prize in Beautiful Scotland in Bloom.
Johnstone
Johnstonebridge
Juniper Green
Jura
Kames
Keillmore
Kelso
The picturesque town of Kelso, lies in a fine setting at the junction of the Rivers Tweed and Teviot. Described by Sir Walter Scott as 'the most beautiful, if not the most romantic village in Scotland'.
Kelton
Kelty
Kenmore
Kennetpans
Kennoway
Kepculloch
Kerrycroy
Kerrycroy is a peaceful village on the Isle of Bute, with a fine sandy bay and a stone pier, directly south of Rothesay at the end of the shore road.
Kilbarchan
Kilbirnie
Kilbrandon
Kilbride
Kilbride
Kilchattan
Kilchattan
Kilchenzie
Kilcheran
Kilchiaran
Kilchoman
Kilchrenan
Kilconquhar
Kilcreggan
Kilcreggan is a lovely little village just 2 miles from Rosneath on the Rosneath Peninsula.
Kildalloig
Kilfinan
Kilkenneth
Kilkerran
Killean
Killearn
Killichronan
Killin
Killinallan
Killunaig
Kilmacolm
Kilmany
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock is a sizeable town in East Ayrshire, midway between Glasgow and Ayr.
Kilmaron
Kilmartin
Kilmaurs
Welcome to Kilmaurs, a conservation village in North Ayrshire with a rich and interesting history.
Kilmelford
Kilmichael Glassary
Kilmichael of Inverlussa
Kilmoluag
Kilmore
Kilmory
Kilmun
Kilninver
Kilpatrick
Kilrenny
Kilsyth
Kilwinning
Kinbuck
Kincardine
Kingarth
Kingarth is the centre of the farming community in the south of the island. The village is at a crossroads, not only of routes but also of history.
Kingholm Quay
Kinghorn
Kinglassie
Kings Park
Kingsbarns
Kingseat
Kingshouse
Kingskettle
Kinning Park
Kintour
Kintra
Kintraw
Kinuachdrachd
Kippen
Kippford
test
Kirk Yetholm
Kirkbean
Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy is a town in the county of Fife, situated on the banks of the Firth of Forth on the east coast of Scotland.
Kirkchrist
Kirkcolm
Kirkconnel
Kirkconnell
Kirkcowan
Kirkcudbright
Kirkgunzeon
Kirkhope
Kirkinner
Kirkintilloch
Kirkliston
Kirkmaiden
Kirkmichael
Kirkmichael
Kirknewton
Kirkoswald
Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick Durham
Kirkton
Kirkton
Kirkton Manor
Kirn
Kirtlebridge
Knapdale
Knock
Ladybank
Ladykirk
Lagavulin
Lagg
Lagganulva
Lamington
Lamlash
Lanark
Langbank
Langholm
Langholm is situated in the South West of Scotland in Dumfries and Galloway. It is sometimes referred to as the ''uckle Toon'. The river which runs through Langholm is the River Esk.
Lanton
Larbert
Largo Ward
Largs
The popular seaside resort of Largs is on the Firth of Clyde, about 33 miles west of Glasgow. Sloping down the rolling hills to the waterfront, the name Largs originates from “learg” meaning “hillside” in Gaelic.
Larkhall
Lasswade
Lauder
Lauder is set 600 feet above sea level, and is the main town in Lauderdale, bounded on three sides by the Lammermuir Hills. The town preserves its original medieval form with a single main street widening into the Market Place.
Lauderdale
Laurieston
Law
Leadburn
Leadhills
Legerwood
Leith
Leith amalgamated with Edinburgh in 1922. The Water of Leith flows down from the Pentland Hills through Balerno past the picturesque Dean Village (near Edinburgh's west end) down to Leith Docks.
Leitholm
Lendalfoot
Lendalfoot a tiny village on the beautiful Ayrshire coast, with breathtaking views of Ireland, the Mull of Kintyre, Arran and of course the world famous Ailsa Craig.
Lennoxlove
Lennoxtown
Lenzie
Lephinmore
Lerags
Leslie
Lesmahagow
Leswalt
Leuchars
Leven
Libberton
Liberton
Lilliesleaf
Limekilns
Lindean
Lindores
Linlithgow
Lintalee
Linthouse
Linton
Livingston
Livingston is the largest town in West Lothian, situated 22 miles west of Edinburgh.
Loanhead
Loans
Locharbriggs
Lochbuie
Lochdon
Lochead
Lochearnhead
Lochend
Lochfoot
Lochgair
Lochgelly
Lochgilphead
The small town of Lochgilphead is, as its name suggests, at the head of Loch Gilp, part of Loch Fyne. Although it has just over 3,000 residents, it is the Argyll and Bute administrative centre covering a huge area of western Scotland.
Lochgoilhead
Scenic Lochgoilhead is a small village of around 400 residents in the southern Scottish Highlands of Argyll. As its name suggests, the village sits at the head of Loch Goil.
Lochmaben
Lochmaben is a Royal Burgh, a small town in the Southwest of Scotland just 8 miles from Dumfries and 4 miles from Lockerbie.
Lochranza
Lochwinnoch
Lochwood
Lockerbie
Logie
Longformacus
Longnewton
Longniddry
Longriggend
Low Torry
Low Torry is set beside the Forth, below an area rich in wildlife and a short distance from Crombie Point.
Lower Kilchattan
Lower Largo
Luffness
Lugar
Lugton
Lundin Links
Lunga
Luss
Luthrie
Machrihanish
Once linked by a narrow-gauge railway to Campbeltown (closed in the 1930s), the village is the site for a classic links Golf course, which Tom Morris helped to design. Its 1st hole is rated by Jack Nicklaus as the World's greatest opening hole.
Macmerry
Maddiston
Maidens
Mainsriddle
Mansewood
Mark
Markinch
Maryhill
Mauchline
Maxton
Maxwelltown
Maxwelton
Maybole
Meikle Earnock
Melrose
The triple peaks of the Eildon Hills are the most distinctive single landmark in the Borders. At their feet in the valley of the River Tweed lies Melrose, the birthplace of the game of rugby sevens.
Mennock
Merksworth
Methil
Mid Calder
Mid Kelton
Middle Kames
Middlebie
Middleton
Midlem
Millerhill
Millikenpark
Millport
Millport is the main town on Great Cumbrae, which sits in the Firth of Clyde off the Ayrshire coast. The small island is less than 4 km in length and only 127 meters above sea level at its peak.
Milngavie
Milton of Balgonie
Milton of Campsie
Minard
Minnigaff
Minto
Mochrum
The sleepy little village of Mochrum is situated in rolling countryside some 2 miles from Port William.
Moffat
Frequent winner of the Scotland in Bloom Award, Moffat is a gem in the heart of southern Scotland. It is a small and charming town on the River Annan, 24 miles north of Dumfries.
Mollinburn
Moniaive
Monimail
Monkton
Monreith
Moonzie
Mordington Holdings
Morebattle
Morningside
Mossend
Motherwell
Motherwell is a small town 15 miles south east of Glasgow on the east side of the Clyde Valley.
Mount Vernon
Mountstuart
Mouswald
Mugdock
Muirkirk
Musselburgh
Neilston
Nenthorn
Nether Hutton
Nether Monynut
Netherburn
New Abbey
New Channelkirk
New Cumnock
The small town of New Cumnock sits on the A76 main road between Dumfries and Kilmarnock with the connecting B741 road going west to Dalmellington and Loch Doon.
New Galloway
New Gilston
New Luce
New Monkland
Newarthill
Newbattle
Newbigging
Newbridge
Newburgh
Newcastleton
The planned village of Newcastleton was founded in 1793 by the Duke of Buccleuch as a handloom weaving centre. Situated close to the Border, alongside Liddel Water, in earlier times this was Border Reiver country, known as 'The Debatable Land'.
Newhouse
Newmains
Newmilns
Newport-On-Tay
Newton
Newton
Newton Grange
Newtongrange - (aka Nitten by the Bing) is a mining village 7 miles from Edinburgh City Centre, linked with regular buses.(day & night) Work is beginning to reopen the ‘The Waverley' rail link.
Newton Mearns
Newton Stewart
The pretty coastal town of Newton Stewart is in Dumfries and Galloway.
Newtown St Boswells
Newyork
Nine Mile Burn
Nisbet
Nithsdale
Nitshill
North Berwick
Set on the south bank of the Firth of Forth, North Berwick is a charming coastal town in East Lothian. It is located 25 miles east of Edinburgh.
North Cobbinshaw
North Crossaig
North Queensferry
North Tullich
Oakley
Oban
Oban, which in Gaelic means “Little Bay”, is a resort town in Argyll and Bute. It is known for its beautiful setting on a horseshoe-shaped bay on the Firth of Lorn backed by the scenic mountains of Ardgour and Morvern.
Ochiltree
Old Bridge of Urr
Old Kilpatrick
Old Monkland
Oldhamstocks
Oragaig
Ormiston
Otter Ferry
The small community of Otter Ferry is in Argyll and Bute and, as its name suggests, it was founded around the former ferry which ran across broad Loch Fyne to Port Anne in Knapdale.
Overtown
Oxnam
Oxton
Paisley
Palnackie
Palnure
Parkhead
Partick
Parton
Pathhead
Pathhead
Patna
Paxton
Peebles
The local motto "Peebles for Pleasure", is borne out by the town's attractive setting amongst the hills on the banks of the River Tweed, and it is a favourite holiday destination, particularly with golfers and anglers.
Pencaitland
Penicuik
Pennygown
Pennymore
Penpont
Pettinain
Philpstoun
Pilton
Pinmore
Pirnmill
Pitcorthie House
Pitlessie
Pitreavie
Pitscottie
Pittenweem
Plean
Polloch
Pollok
Pollokshaws
Polmadie
Polmont
Polmood
Poltalloch
Polton
Polwarth
Pomathorn
Port Appin
Port Askaig
Port Bannatyne
Port Bannatyne is in Kames Bay, a mile or so beyond the outskirts of Rothesay on the Isle of Bute.
Port Edgar
Port Ellen
Port Glasgow
Port Glasgow is one of the largest towns in the Inverclyde area. It is situated on the south bank of the River Clyde, east of Greenock.
Port of Menteith
Port William
Portavadie
Portencross
Portincaple
Portinnisherrich
Portnacroish
Portnahaven
Portobello
Portpatrick
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Portyerrock
Powfoot
Prestonpans
Prestrie
Prestwick
Prestwick is situated on the southwest coast of Scotland, about 30 miles south west of Glasgow. It is close to the town of Ayr.
Priesthaugh
Provanmill
Pumpherston
Pumpherston is a small shale mining village situated 12 miles west of Edinburgh. It was once the central oil refinery for shale from the late 1800's to the early 1960's. Red spent shale bings surrounded the area for years.
Quarter
Racks
Radernie
Raith House
Rankinston
Welcome to Rankinston, Small Village Big Heart. Rankinston village is situated on the B730, approximately 12 miles south east of the town of Ayr.
Ratho
Redrea
Renfrew
Renton
Renton
Reston
Rhu
Rhu
Rhunahaorine
Rigg
Ringford
Roberton
Roberton
Romannobridge
Ronachan
Meaning 'Place of the Seals', Ronachan point is a convenient stopping place and viewpoint, where frequently you will see seals basking on the rocks just off shore.
Rosneath
Rosyth
Rothesay
Rothesay - Declared a Royal Burgh by King Robert III in 1400, home of wealthy Victorian industrialists and popular tourist resort - Rothesay has played many roles over the centuries, and each is reflected in the town's architecture.
Rowantree
Rowardennan
Roxburgh
Rumblingbridge
Rutherglen
Ruthwell
Ryeland
Saddell
Saddell, the idyllic setting for a Cistercian Abbey, which stands next to the 'Allt nan Manach' (Stream of the Monks). The Abbey was founded by the great warrior King, Somerled in 1160, and completed by his son Reginald.
Salen
Saline
Saltcoats
Sanaigmore
Sandbank
Sandhead
Sanquhar
Sauchie
Saughtree
Scalasaig
Scotstoun
Seafield
Seamill
Car drivers, making their way north on the A78, may perhaps think of Seamill as somewhere you just drive through. But there are extremely worthwhile things to see and enjoy there, if you take the time to find out...
Selkirk
The Ancient and Royal Burgh of Selkirk stands high above the Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys. The town's industrial background is reflected in the number of specialist tweed outlets.
Shandon
Shawhead
Shieldhall
Shiskine
Shotts
Sighthill
Sinclairtown
Skateraw
Skelmorlie
Skipness
Skipness is accessible from Tarbert via a very pleasant walk, rich with flora and fauna, or by road via Claonaig, where lies the ferry terminal for Arran.
Skirling
Slamannan
Slateford
Sliddery
Smailholm
Solway Moss
Sorbie
Sorn
South Cobbinshaw
South Crossaig
South Queensferry
South Queensferry is a town of just over 12,000 residents about ten miles north of Edinburgh. Situated on the south bank of the Firth of Forth, it was originally a royal Burgh.
Southdean
Southend
Here at Southend, close by the ruined Chapel and carved slabs on the ancient churchyard of Keil, are the footprints, which signify the spot where St. Columba first preached in Scotland. Nearer Campbeltown is St. Kiaran's Cave.
Spott
Springburn
Springfield
Springholm
Springside
Sprouston
St. Abbs
St. Agnes
St. Andrews
The university town of St Andrews is situated in the county of Fife, Scotland and has several claims to fame. It is the home of golf and is where Prince William met his wife Catherine when they were students at the university.
St. Boswells
St. Catherines
St. Davids
St. Germans
St. John's Town of Dalry
St. Monans
St. Ninians
Stair
Stenton
Stepps
Stevenston
Stewarton
Stichill
Stirling
The Royal Burgh of Stirling is one of the most important towns in Scotland's history. Stirling has borne witness to many of the important events of the past, which significantly shaped the country's future.
Stobo
Stockbriggs
Stonefield
Stonehouse
Stoneykirk
Stow
Strachur
Straiton
Stranraer
Situated at the head of the beautiful Loch Ryan, Stranraer is the perfect centre for today's active holidaymaker. Surrounded by 4 golf courses the town boasts several great attractions.
Strathan
Strathaven
Strathblane
Strathkinness
Strathmiglo
Strathyre
Stronachlachar
Strone
Stronmilchan
Suie
Sunadale
Sunipol
Swinton
Symington
Symington
Talnotry
Tarbert
Tarbert
Tarbert is Scotland's greatest natural Harbour, guarded by Robert the Bruce's Castle, scene today of the spectacular annual yacht series.
Tarbet
Tarbolton
Tarbrax
Tayinloan
Taynish
Taynuilt
Tayport
Tayvallich
Templand
Temple
Terreglestown
Teviothead
Thankerton
Thornhill
Thornhill
Thornton
Thundergay
Tighnabruaich
Tillicoultry
Tinwald
Tiree
Tobermory
Toberonochy
Tollcross
Tongland
Torastan
Torbeg
Torphichen
Torryburn
Torthorwald
Town Yetholm
Townhill
Trabboch
Tradeston
Trailflat
Tranent
Traquair
Troon
Troon sits on the Firth of Clyde on the west coast of Scotland in South Ayrshire. It is three miles north west of Glasgow Airport at Prestwick.
Tullich
Turnhouse
Twechar
Tweedsmuir
Twynholm
Tyndrum
Tynron
Uddingston
Uphall
Uplawmoor
Upper Kilchattan
Upper Largo
Vale of Leven
Valleyfield
Walkerburn
If you are looking for a haven of peace and tranquility then Walkerburn is the place for you, Walkerburn is a Village set in the stunning scenery of the tweed valley, and sits on the banks of the River Tweed.
Walston
Wanlockhead
Wark
Waterbeck
Waterbeck is a lovely small village in Dumfries and Galloway in the south-west of Scotland, it is well known for its farming.
Waterside
Wedderlie
Wemyss Bay
West Calder
West Kames
West Kilbride
West Linton
West Pilton
West Saltoun
West Tarbert
West Wemyss
Westfield
Westruther
Whauphill
Whitburn
Whitefarland
Whitehouse
Whiteinch
Whitekirk
Whithorn
Whitsome
Whittingehame
Whitton
Wigtown
Wilsontown
Wilton
Wishaw
Wiston
Wolfelee
Wormit
Wormit is a beautiful little village which helps make up The Burgh of Newport-on-Tay. Wormit was originally established as a village for accomodating the families of upper and middle-class business men commuting to the jute industry.
Yarrow


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