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MAIN TOWNS IN Scotland - Alexandria Balmaha Balquhidder Callander
Dunblane Linlithgow Lochearnhead Loch Lomond. |
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Alexandria. Alexandria is about 12 miles north of Junction 30
of the M8, about 70 miles from Edinburgh and 20 miles from Greenock.
It lies on the A82, about 3 miles north of Dumbarton, 6 miles
southwest of Drymen, located at the southern end of Loch Lomand.
It has changed over the past 20 years, many of the town centre
buildings have been demolished, making way for new housing, shops,
and a new traffic system. Also many of the surrounding small
villages have merged with Alexandria - however they have retained
their individuality. Book
: Rough Guide to Scotland. |
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accommodation : Alexandria.
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Balmaha. Balmaha is a village on the eastern side of the
Loch Lomand, at the end of the B837. Balmaha is about 3 miles
west of Drymen and 25 miles from Glasgow. Sitting directly behind
it is Conic Hill, a humpy mound that marks the geological line
where the Highlands begin. Balmaha is a busy place in summer,
being the stepping off point for boat excursions round Loch Lomond's
islands. Balmaha : |
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Balquhidder. Balquhidder is a small village in the Stirling council
area of Scotland, on the edge of Loch Voil. It lies about 2 miles
west of the A84, about 5 miles west of Lochearnhead. Balquhidder
is consistently voted "Best place to live in the Loch Lomond
and Trossachs National Park". It is overlooked by the dramatic
mountain terrain of the Braes of Balquhidder, at the head of
Loch Voil. Balquhidder
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Callander. Callander lies 14 miles north west of Stirling on
the A84, and forms a main gateway to the Highlands, where the
fertile plains come to an end and the mountains begin. Callander
is a bustling, sometimes crowded town. It is about 10 miles west
of Dunblane and 6 miles north of Thornhill. Callander : |
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Dunblane. Dunblane sits at the northern end of the M9 Motorway,
where the road becomes the A9 travelling north. The M9 Motorway
links Edinburgh to Stirling. Dunblane is about 40 miles from
Edinburgh and 5 miles from Stirling. Dunblane is one of the country's
smallest cities, with a colourful history and a magnificent cathedral
which dates back in part to the 12th century. It is one of Scotland's
few surviving medieval churches. The Dunblane Centre offers a
wide range of leisure, educational and recreational facilities.
Photo : Dunblane countryside. |
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accommodation : Dunblane.
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Linlithgow. Linlithgow has excellent rail links to both Glasgow
and Edinburgh. Linlithgow is about 4 miles east of Junction 4
of the M9 Motorway, linking Edinburgh to Stirling. Linlithgow
is about 15 miles from Edinburgh and 20 miles from Stirling.
Linlithgow is a town with an ancient and distinguished history,
its origins date back to at least the 1100s. In the heart of
the Linlithgow is the open area in front of the magnificent Town
House. The ¾ mile long Linlithgow Loch wraps around three
sides of the Palace mound where Linlithgow Palace and St Michael's
Church are located. Photo
: Linlithgow railway station. |
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Lochearnhead. Lochearnhead lies at the western end of Loch Earn,
on the A85. It is about 12 miles north of Callander and 10 miles
west of Comrie. Lochearnhead village is a centre for both fishing
and water sports: water skiing, canoeing and sailing. Lochearnhead : |
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Loch Lomond. Loch Lomond is probably the world's most famous
Loch and much has been written about it, both in song and verse.
The Loch is 24 miles long, 5 miles wide and at its deepest point
is 600 feet deep. Loch Lomond is located with the A82 on its
western side and the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park on its eastern
side, about 30 miles north of Glasgow. Loch Lomond is the perfect
holiday location, set amidst one of Scotland’s most idyllic
and unspoilt areas with the largest expanse of fresh water in
Britain and the backdrop of the mountains looming beyond. Loch Lomond: |
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accommodation : Loch Lomond.
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