Andrea's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Enjoy a beautiful walk around the ‘angel of the ‘nauld’ during the day or see her illuminated at night.
Visit Arria by parking at the bottom of Eastfield Cemetery (G68 0EA)
There is a bench right behind her so you can relax and enjoy the view.
Arria
Enjoy a beautiful walk around the ‘angel of the ‘nauld’ during the day or see her illuminated at night.
Visit Arria by parking at the bottom of Eastfield Cemetery (G68 0EA)
There is a bench right behind her so you can relax and enjoy the view.
Enjoy a 3K walk, run or cycle around beautiful Broadwood Loch. There are plenty of benches en route to relax and enjoy the view. There are two wee playparks on either side of the loch. Broadwood Loch has free parking at
G689DY.
Broadwood Loch
Enjoy a 3K walk, run or cycle around beautiful Broadwood Loch. There are plenty of benches en route to relax and enjoy the view. There are two wee playparks on either side of the loch. Broadwood Loch has free parking at
G689DY.
Beautiful views, a lovely badger trail and picnic spot and excellent play parks for children.
You can access free parking from G673HU.
Πάρκο Παλασερίγκ
3 Palacerigg Golf ClubBeautiful views, a lovely badger trail and picnic spot and excellent play parks for children.
You can access free parking from G673HU.
Free entry to the gorgeous, historic Colzium House, visitor centre and gardens: which are simply breathtaking.
A fantastic park for children too.
Free parking also - G65 0PY
Colzium House
75 Stirling RdFree entry to the gorgeous, historic Colzium House, visitor centre and gardens: which are simply breathtaking.
A fantastic park for children too.
Free parking also - G65 0PY
Whole heartedly recommend this lush walk. Best enjoyed on dry days or with wellies.
Simply stunning Roman relics.
Park for free at G65 ONS ( just past the car wash) and you will see the signs directing you to Croy Hill on the right, the ‘secret’ grotto however is on the path straight ahead.
An absolutely beautiful walk and I thoroughly recommend it. Takes 45 minutes at a leisurely pace.
There is a fun tree rope swing which most children will enjoy and adventurous adults too!
Croy Hill
HillsideWhole heartedly recommend this lush walk. Best enjoyed on dry days or with wellies.
Simply stunning Roman relics.
Park for free at G65 ONS ( just past the car wash) and you will see the signs directing you to Croy Hill on the right, the ‘secret’ grotto however is on the path straight ahead.
An absolutely beautiful walk and I thoroughly recommend it. Takes 45 minutes at a leisurely pace.
There is a fun tree rope swing which most children will enjoy and adventurous adults too!
Take a relaxing stroll along the canal.
If you wish you can walk all the way to the Falkirk Wheel.
Excellent for cyclists.
Free parking at G65 9SG.
Auchinstarry Marina Auchinstarry
Take a relaxing stroll along the canal.
If you wish you can walk all the way to the Falkirk Wheel.
Excellent for cyclists.
Free parking at G65 9SG.
Beautiful walks and a great park and basketball court.
G68 OEB for free parking.
Cumbernauld Community Park
Beautiful walks and a great park and basketball court.
G68 OEB for free parking.
Cumbernauld Airport
Duncan McIntosh RoadIf you want adventure book a private flight or flying lesson.
G68 0HH
Καθεδρικός Ναός της Γλασκόβης
Castle StreetStunning, historic venue.
Free entry.
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StCannot recommend highly enough. Free entry.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western RdAbsolutely lush venue.
Free entry.
Μουσείο Riverside
100 Pointhouse RdA great day out for all ages.
Free entry.
A local favourite.
Tickets can be booked online.
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Κέντρο Επιστημών της Γλασκόβης
50 Pacific QuayA local favourite.
Tickets can be booked online.
A great, historic gem. Designed by Charles Rennie Macintosh!
Free entry.
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Scotland Street School Museum
225 Scotland StA great, historic gem. Designed by Charles Rennie Macintosh!
Free entry.
University of Glasgow
89 Dumbarton RdAbsolutely, a must see!
Ayr beach
EsplanadeA 50 minute drive but well worth it! Steeped in history.
KA7 2XW
Heads of Ayr Farm Park
Dunure RoadAn absolute favourite.
Tickets can be booked online.
Οι Κέλπις
The HelixGreat walks, fantastic park and visitor centre.
Εθνικό Μνημείο Wallace
Hillfoots RoadA beloved monument steeped in history.
Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
Fantastic for families.
Κάστρο του Εδιμβούργου
CastlehillBeautiful day out.
Κάστρο Στέρλινγκ
Castle WyndA superb day out.
Antonine Wall
Definitely a must do activity if you have enough time.
Dullatur Golf Club
1a Glen Douglas DrFannyside Lochs
Stunning scenery close to palacerigg country park.
Cumbernauld House Park
We hope you won’t need to visit but Jim is the best in the area should you require a mechanic!
Jim Dickson
24-26 BaronhillWe hope you won’t need to visit but Jim is the best in the area should you require a mechanic!
Beautiful walks and cycle hire should you want to explore a little further.
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Πάρκο Χώρας Mugdock
Beautiful walks and cycle hire should you want to explore a little further.
Burntisland
A lovely wee beach.
Burngreen Park
Burnbank TerraceSwing by if you visit Colzium House or dine in The Boathouse.
Food scene
The Boathouse Restaurant
Sit beside the marina and joy delicious food.
Bombay Dreams
South Carbrain RoadVoted best Indian restaurant in Scotland, really lovely food and great service.
Milano
Lovely food and service.
Willow Tearooms
219 Sauchiehall StreetStunning venue, highly recommended.
The Carrick Stone
Great variety of food.
Glasgow Fort
10 M8A good selection of shops, restaurants and a cinema.
Great for kids.
Family fun and a fab wee cafe.
Innoflate
5 Badenheath PlHave a bite to eat while the kids bounce about.
Campsie Fells
Outstanding natural beauty.
Tannoch Stables
Tannoch RoadAdventure Planet
2 Old Quarry RdKids will love this and you will love the cafe.
Relaxation
The Beauty Room & Day Spa
8 Main StTreat yourself!
Grocery Shopping
Tesco Extra
Local supermarket.
Asda Cumbernauld Superstore
Local Asda store.
Συμβουλές για την πόλη
Έθιμα και πολιτισμός
Park and ride.
Cumbernauld Railway Station is a 5 minutes walk and has regular links to Glasgow and Falkirk. Croy station is a very short drive away and links to Edinburgh.
Μην το χάσετε
Almost all our museums and tourist attractions are free!
Due to Covid restrictions please book online.
Τι να πάρετε μαζί σας
Our weather is unpredictable please pack an umbrella.
We can have four seasons in one day! For your convenience we have umbrellas you can borrow in the cloakroom to the left as you enter the house. They have been quarantined in line with Covid guidance for your safety. Please return after use.