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

Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park (4 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 (8 Miles)*
Towering over the city, Stirling Castle is amongst Scotland's most celebrated visitor attractions.
Argyll's Lodging (8 Miles)*
Please note access is by pre-booked guided tour only through arrangement with Stirling Castle.
Smith Art Gallery & Museum (8 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.
National Wallace Monument (8 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.
Bannockburn (9 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.
Alloa Tower (13 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.
Drummond Castle Gardens (15 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.
Falkirk Wheel (16 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

Gleneagles Golf Courses (16 Miles)*
For those who are addicted to the game of golf, Gleneagles offers the chance to play on the world's finest courses.
Castle Campbell (17 Miles)*
Traditionally known as the "Castle of Gloom", Castle Campbell is beautifully sited at the head of Dollar Glen.
Bucinch & Ceardach (18 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.
Callendar House (18 Miles)*
Have a grand day out at Callendar House in Falkirk. Situated amidst magnificent park and woodland, Callendar House tells stories spanning almost 2000 years
Ben Lomond (19 Miles)*
The mountain, and over 5000 acres around it, are owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland.
Royal Burgh of Culross (20 Miles)*
This picturesque Royal Burgh on the northern shore of the Forth is a complete community, preserved as it was in the 16th and 17th centuries.
The Museum of Piping (20 Miles)*
Compiled over many years, the collection of piping photographs, instruments and other memorabilia is unrivalled.
Summerlee Industrial Museum (20 Miles)*
Summerlee Industrial Museum is a VisitScotland '4 Star' attraction and 'Best Working Attraction' award winner. Its 22 acres are based around the site of the 19th Century Summerlee Ironworks.
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.
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.
Glasgow Cathedral (21 Miles)*
Glasgow Cathedral is the only Scottish mainland medieval cathedral to have survived the Reformation complete (apart from its western towers).
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.
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art (21 Miles)*
The award-winning St Mungo Museum explores the importance of religion in people's lives and art across the world and across time. It aims to promote understanding and respect between people of different faiths and of none.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum (21 Miles)*
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has welcomed over 6 million visitors since reopening in 2006.
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.
Glasgow Museum of Transport (21 Miles)*
This Museum is now Closed.Glasgow's new, purpose built transport museum will open in April 2011.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



Above, you'll find a list of the Tourist Attractions in Thornhill and things to do in Thornhill (and nearby) listed on AboutBritain.com.

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