Inverclyde and Beyond!
Sightseeing
Newark Castle, Castle Rd, Glasgow PA14 5NH
(6 minutes drive by car)
Newark Castle was built in 1478 by the Maxwell family. In recent decades, great shipyards eclipsed this castle, making it difficult to see apart from on the river. Now, only one shipyard remains. Explore the Jacobean details on the exterior, go ‘below stairs’ to see how the castle’s servants lived, soak up the stunning views over the Firth of Clyde from the Castle. Adjacent to the castle is the Clyde Walkway, a decked riverside walk.
Newark Castle
Castle RoadNewark Castle, Castle Rd, Glasgow PA14 5NH
(6 minutes drive by car)
Newark Castle was built in 1478 by the Maxwell family. In recent decades, great shipyards eclipsed this castle, making it difficult to see apart from on the river. Now, only one shipyard remains. Explore the Jacobean details on the exterior, go ‘below stairs’ to see how the castle’s servants lived, soak up the stunning views over the Firth of Clyde from the Castle. Adjacent to the castle is the Clyde Walkway, a decked riverside walk.
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs (50 mins by car, longer by train). Breathtaking Loch Lomond is the largest land-locked body of water on the UK mainland and the focal point of Scotland’s first national park. There are many scenic viewing points for the Loch but some include the village of Luss, the Duck Bay Marina and Firkin Point (all on A82).
Balloch Castle Country Park, Drymen Road, Balloch, G83 8LX. 45 minutes by car.
Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve: Inchcailloch Island,Loch Lomond, G83 8BF – Small passenger ferry from Balmaha or 60 minutes by car.
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Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs (50 mins by car, longer by train). Breathtaking Loch Lomond is the largest land-locked body of water on the UK mainland and the focal point of Scotland’s first national park. There are many scenic viewing points for the Loch but some include the village of Luss, the Duck Bay Marina and Firkin Point (all on A82).
Balloch Castle Country Park, Drymen Road, Balloch, G83 8LX. 45 minutes by car.
Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve: Inchcailloch Island,Loch Lomond, G83 8BF – Small passenger ferry from Balmaha or 60 minutes by car.
Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1EA. Tel: 0044 141 4205000.
30 minutes by car.
Next to it is the take-off point for Loch Lomond Seaplanes.
https://www.lochlomondseaplanes.com/
Book an exciting flight around Loch Lomond and the islands!
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Centro de Ciencias de Glasgow
50 Pacific QuayGlasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1EA. Tel: 0044 141 4205000.
30 minutes by car.
Next to it is the take-off point for Loch Lomond Seaplanes.
https://www.lochlomondseaplanes.com/
Book an exciting flight around Loch Lomond and the islands!
Stirling Castle and the William Wallace Monument. 60 minutes by car.
Many monarchs were crowned at Stirling Castle, including James V in 1513 and Mary, Queen of Scots in 1543.
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Castillo de Stirling
Castle WyndStirling Castle and the William Wallace Monument. 60 minutes by car.
Many monarchs were crowned at Stirling Castle, including James V in 1513 and Mary, Queen of Scots in 1543.
Lunderston Bay Nature Reserve and Beach
Cloch Rd, Gourock, Greenock PA16 0DU
(18 minutes drive by car)
Sandy beach with picnic area, parking and toilets. Eat at the large Garden Centre across the road at the beach. A lovely day out for children.
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Lunderston Bay
Lunderston Bay Nature Reserve and Beach
Cloch Rd, Gourock, Greenock PA16 0DU
(18 minutes drive by car)
Sandy beach with picnic area, parking and toilets. Eat at the large Garden Centre across the road at the beach. A lovely day out for children.
Greenock Esplanade, Greenock PA16 7SD
(10 minutes drive by car)
A long walk ( at least one mile in each direction) so wrap up warm on winter days! Enjoy a fabulous ice-cream, Scottish tablet or another sweet treat from the famous local ice-cream shop “The Esplanade Cafe”.
A cycling track stretches the whole length. There is regular seating provided for resting to look at the stunning views.
Esplanade
EsplanadeGreenock Esplanade, Greenock PA16 7SD
(10 minutes drive by car)
A long walk ( at least one mile in each direction) so wrap up warm on winter days! Enjoy a fabulous ice-cream, Scottish tablet or another sweet treat from the famous local ice-cream shop “The Esplanade Cafe”.
A cycling track stretches the whole length. There is regular seating provided for resting to look at the stunning views.
Culture
This is Inverclyde’s main museum. There is an exhibition in honour of the Greenock-born inventor James Watt (inventor of the steam engine, the world’s first photocopier, parallel motion and Watt’s linkage). Other collections include fine art, Egyptology and natural history. A must-see for visitors!
McLean Museum & Art Gallery
15 Kelly StThis is Inverclyde’s main museum. There is an exhibition in honour of the Greenock-born inventor James Watt (inventor of the steam engine, the world’s first photocopier, parallel motion and Watt’s linkage). Other collections include fine art, Egyptology and natural history. A must-see for visitors!