Attractions in Port of Menteith & Things to Do in Port of Menteith
(and nearby)

Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park (9 Miles)*
A visit to the park combines a mixture of driving through animal reserves then parking and walking through pets farm, playing in one of the many adventure areas, taking in the sea lion and falconry displays and visiting chimp island.
Stirling Castle (13 Miles)*
Towering over the city, Stirling Castle is amongst Scotland's most celebrated visitor attractions.
Smith Art Gallery & Museum (13 Miles)*
Nestling beneath Stirling Castle, in the King's Park, the ancient hunting grounds of the Stuart monarchs, and now a suburb of opulent Victorian mansions, is the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum.
Argyll's Lodging (13 Miles)*
Please note access is by pre-booked guided tour only through arrangement with Stirling Castle.
National Wallace Monument (13 Miles)*
Renew your acquaintance with Scotland's national hero and Hollywood legend, Sir William Wallace at the spectacular 220 foot high National Wallace Monument, completed in 1869.
Bucinch & Ceardach (13 Miles)*
Bucinch and Ceardach are two tiny uninhabited islands surrounded by the waters of Loch Lomond. They were presented to The National Trust for Scotland in 1943 by Col. Charles L. Spenser of Dumfries.
Bannockburn (14 Miles)*
From this battlefield the Scots 'sent them homeward to think again', when Edward II's English army was soundly defeated by King Robert the Bruce.
Ben Lomond (14 Miles)*
The mountain, and over 5000 acres around it, are owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland.
Drummond Castle Gardens (18 Miles)*
The gardens you see today were probably already of some significance in 1630, since Mylne's sundial was put in position in that year.
Alloa Tower (18 Miles)*
Alloa Tower is all that remains of a historic ancestral manor house, destroyed by fire in 1800. Its 11-ft-thick walls allow a unique opportunity for visitors to walk on the roof and enjoy the spectacular views.
Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve (19 Miles)*
Perthshire's highest mountain (3,984ft) with views from the Atlantic to the North Sea.
Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank (20 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.
Moirlanich Longhouse (20 Miles)*
An outstanding example of a traditional cruck frame cottage and byre, dating from the mid 19th century.
Geilston Garden (20 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.
Falkirk Wheel (20 Miles)*

The Falkirk Wheel is a masterpiece of engineering which transports boats between the Forth and Clyde Canal and the Union Canal. It is the only circular boat lift in the world and is located

Hill House (20 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.
Gleneagles Golf Courses (21 Miles)*
For those who are addicted to the game of golf, Gleneagles offers the chance to play on the world's finest courses.
Fossil Grove (21 Miles)*
Fossil Grove is Glasgow's most ancient attraction. Its fossil trees provide an insight into the world of 330 million years ago.
The Museum of Piping (21 Miles)*
Compiled over many years, the collection of piping photographs, instruments and other memorabilia is unrivalled.
Clydebuilt Scottish Maritime Museum (21 Miles)*
The story of Glasgow and the River Clyde is brought vividly to life at Clydebuilt, the Scottish Maritime Museum at Braehead.
Glasgow Museum of Transport (21 Miles)*
This Museum is now Closed.Glasgow's new, purpose built transport museum will open in April 2011.
Tenement House (21 Miles)*
Here is a typical Victorian tenement flat of 1892, a fascinating time capsule of the first half of the 20th century.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum (21 Miles)*
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has welcomed over 6 million visitors since reopening in 2006.
Glasgow School of Art (21 Miles)*
The history of the Glasgow School of Art is inextricably linked to Charles Rennie Mackintosh. A graduate of the School, Mackintosh's 1896 design for a new School of Art building heralded the birth of a new style in 20th century European architecture.
Provand's Lordship (21 Miles)*
Step back in time and discover a piece of Glasgow's history with a visit to the only medieval house in Glasgow.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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