Attractions in Crookedholm & Things to Do in Crookedholm
(and nearby)

Bachelors' Club (5 Miles)*
Follow in the steps of Robert Burns when you visit this fascinating 17th-century thatched house where he and his friends formed a debating club in 1780.
Scottish Maritime Museum (9 Miles)*
Irvine was once one of Glasgow's main trading ports. Now it is the home of the Scottish Maritime Museum. The Museum was set up in 1983 and continues to expand with new displays, exhibits and facilities.
Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life And Costume (12 Miles)*
There has been a mill on the site since the 14th century, set up by the monks of Killwinning Abbey. The Present mill was erected in 1640 and rebuilt in 1880 after being damaged by fire.
Rozelle House Galleries and Maclaurin Art Galleries (12 Miles)*
Rozelle House is now a major display venue, currently showing the significant collection, 'Tam O' Shanter' - a series of 54 paintings, by Alexander Goudie. The Maclaurin collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures and prints.
Greenbank Garden (14 Miles)*
Within easy reach of city dwellers, this unique walled garden contains a collection of designs of particular interest to suburban gardeners. These include a parterre layout, fountains and a woodland walk.
National Museum of Rural Life (15 Miles)*
You'll find plenty to fill your day out at the National Museum of Rural Life.
John Hastie Museum (15 Miles)*
The displays focus on the life of the area including its agriculture and weaving history and the character of the community which has bred fervent Covenanters in the 1600s and a Radical Revolt in the 1800s.
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (16 Miles)*
This is the first publicly accessible store for the Glasgow City's museum service.
Calderglen Country Park (16 Miles)*
Children's Zoo - this popular area has a varied collection of animals including goats, guinea pigs, snakes and owls. Don't miss the monthly 'Animal Magic' sessions!
Holmwood House (16 Miles)*
Holmwood has been described as Alexander 'Greek' Thomson's finest domestic design. It was built in 1857-8 for James Couper who, with his brother Robert, owned Millholm Paper Mills on the banks of the River Cart.
Burrell Collection (17 Miles)*
In the heart of Pollok Country Park, this award-winning building contains a unique collection of art in a beautiful woodland setting.
Pollok House (17 Miles)*
Pollok House is an elegant country house situated in the tranquil surroundings of Pollok Country Park.
Coats Observatory (17 Miles)*
At the 1880 Annual General Meeting of the Paisley Philosophical Institution, it was proposed that the Society should purchase an astronomical telescope.
Weaver's Cottage (17 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.
Paisley Museum (17 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.
Scottish Football Museum - Hampden (18 Miles)*
See more than 2500 exhibits in 14 galleries, walk amongst Scotland's footballing legends in the Hall Of Fame and take the Stadium tour……….it's who we are.
Scotland Street School Museum (19 Miles)*
Glasgow's most celebrated architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928) designed Scotland Street School between 1903 and 1906 for the School Board of Glasgow.
Glasgow Science Centre (19 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.
Crossraguel Abbey (19 Miles)*
The remains of Crossraguel Abbey, which are remarkably complete and of a very high quality, include the church, cloister, chapter house and much of the domestic premises.
People's Palace and Winter Gardens (20 Miles)*
The People's Palace is Glasgow's social history museum, set in historic Glasgow Green.
Kelburn Castle & Country Centre (20 Miles)*
Kelburn Castle provides an impressive background to exotic gardens, famous trees and many features of historical interest.
Glasgow Police Museum (20 Miles)*
At the Glasgow Police Museum you have the unique opportunity to step into the compelling and dramatic history of the United Kingdom's oldest police force.
Clydebuilt Scottish Maritime Museum (20 Miles)*
The story of Glasgow and the River Clyde is brought vividly to life at Clydebuilt, the Scottish Maritime Museum at Braehead.
The Lighthouse (20 Miles)*
The Lighthouse, Scotland's first, dedicated, national centre for architecture and design, was opened by HM Queen Elizabeth in 1999, a renamed, £13 million conversion of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's 1895 Glasgow Herald newspaper office.
Gallery of Modern Art (20 Miles)*
GoMA is the most visited modern art gallery in Scotland. Housed in an elegant 18th century building in the heart of Glasgow, it is the centre for the modern art collection owned by the city.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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