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Barrhead – the Town with the Best Name in Scotland. Yet, for some reason, some people still call it Bordook. There are loads of interesting things about this town, too. It’s in East Renfrewshire and has that fabled, heavily sought after Glasgow postcode. Reader’s Digest once nominated it as one of the best places to…
Want to visit the town on the mouth of the Clyde? Here’s all you need to know. The placement of Port Glasgow is a little bit strange. It’s about 20 miles to the east of Glasgow itself but was constructed by the city in the late 1700s to give them a port nearer to the…
Renowned as a golfing centre, there’s more to Troon than just the tee off. Troon is a reasonably sized town set on the West Coast of Scotland. Found in rural Ayrshire, Troon is surrounded by stunning sea views, beautiful beaches and of course a golf course the size of East Ayrshire. We wanted to get…
Although for most the word Paisley will bring forth connotations of loud ties, or pretty shawls, the town itself is currently best known as the home town of the 10th Doctor David Tennant. However apart from producing the handsome actor the town does have a long and interesting history and is well worth a visit….
Get to Know Prestwick Home Of The Golf Open The South Ayrshire seaside town of Prestwick is a couple of miles or so south of Ayr and its stature as such is relatively recent by Scottish standards, having been more of a village until the trains arrived in August 1839. Still, it has a little…
Sanquhar Home of World’s Oldest Post Office. Looking for a base to explore the stunning scenery of the Nith Valley, or just travelling the A74 and in need of a break? Then the small but beautifully formed market town of Sanquhar may be just what you are looking for. Being conveniently placed about halfway between…
Craig Taylor