Milngavie

Milngavie is a small town in Scotland, situated about 6 miles north west of Glasgow.

For a light hearted introduction to the town, see the Milngavie 2020 Olympics Bid www.marcfisher.co.uk.

It is around 7 miles North of the centre ofGlasgow.

Regular trains (usually 2 per hour) run from Glasgow (Queen Street Station Low Level) to Milngavie. There are also usually 2 trains per hour from Glasgow Central.

You can walk almost everywhere, Milngavie is a small place.

• Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road Nr. Milngavie G62 8EL (follow Ellangowan Road 2km North from Milngavie), ☎ +44 (0)141 956 6100, www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk. Country park including remains of the 14th-century Mugdock Castle.

Associated photography book.

Get fit and go on the West Highland Way - it starts in Milngavie and ends at Fort William.

• The Talbot Arms. A traditional pub in the center of the Town. Always welcoming and friendly, be sure to try the guest ale.

• Premier Inn, 103 Main Street, Milngavie,G62 6JQ, ☎ +44 (0)870 197 7112, www.premierinn.com. Large chain hotel.

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