Palacerigg Country Park is a lovely place to bring young people! I work with children and have…read morebrought some of them there occasionally! Invarioubly they ask to visit this park again! You take the cut off for Cumbernauld when you are heading out of Airdrie on the Stirling Road. Turn right and then first left down through the little hamlet of Luggiebank (I just love that name!). At 1st roundabout turn right and then right again at the second roundabout where you will see the sign for Palacerigg Country Park (right turn just about 100yds from r.a.). It is not very large but is a pretty setting with lots of lovely trees and foliage and this is home to some georgious animals and birds. Two beautiful black swans with red bills sail about serenely in the little lake. You will see pigs (one giant one), goats proudly showing off enviable (if you're a man that is!) goatees, rabbits, hares, ferrets, peacocks, peahens, Zebedee a sacred Asian cow and Eddie the donkey who sadly has a condition that makes him a bit wobbly on his legs! There are any number of lovely animals who look genuinely happy to be there! I have a bit of a thing about animals being kept in captivity but these little creatures do look at home unlike magnificent cheetas, lions, pumas, elephant, giraffes and others of the mighty animal kingdom who appear to be miserable (understandably) and stagnating in badly run zoos and so called safari parks. There is no charge to enjoy this contact with nature, which is not far from the city of Glasgow. Parking is free with sufficient space and the little park hosts a cafe and toilet facilities, of course. A lovely place, particularly for young children or just to have a bit of space in a pleasant little haven for yourself.

This is the best place to go at Easter as it is full of baby chicks and other animals that you can…read moreget up close to. The kids will love being able to actually interact with the animals rather than just looking at them via a cage, and it will defo bring out the big kid in you

I love this place so much! Whenever the sun decides to make a rare appearance I'm in the car and on…read moremy way for a lazy walk around the loch. The loch itself is huge. It has a fab path all the way around for an easy walk in the sun or there are plenty of little paths into the woods surrounding if you're feeling a little more adventurous. With loads of green space on all sides, even on the busiest days this park, Drumpelier can accommodate every need. Whether that be a picnic, a five-a-side game or even fishing, you won't feel anything but relaxed here. If you haven't packed a lunch there's a little cafe in the main building which unfortunately I've never tried. I just love a picnic!!! It also has a great play park at the far end of the car park, suitable for all ages. This area can get a touch busy on the sunnier days but I've never been and felt like we've waited long for my little one to have a go on the swings or in the sandpit. It's really dog friendly here too. I've found myself losing an afternoon on a trip with my hair baby just chatting to other dog owners on the way round. If you're finding yourself looking for somewhere to while away a sunny day then get in the car and head here. Don't forget the picnic basket!

Gorgeous country park with several large lakes, lots of walking paths and two large playgrounds…read more Picnic tables and a cafe on site but lots of open space to throw down a blanket and enjoy your own food, too. There are paddle boats in the summer months and lots of swans, geese, ducks and other water foul.

Hogganfield Loch is situated on the outskirts of Stepps…read more There is a parking area at the entrance for those arriving by foot, with a food van resident in the car park when looking for refreshments or ice creams on hot Summer days. There are two little play park areas to keep little ones interested, and plenty of wildlife to take in. The swans, geese and ducks all congregate on the car park side of the Loch (along with pigeons and seagulls!!) hungry for food from passers by. It can be a bit like a scene from the birds, however, with this hungry gang of birds all vying for the crumbs of bread and scraps. So, I tend to find a quieter spot on the Loch, away from the car park if we want to feed the birds - much more civilised! ;) There is a path all the way round the Loch for walkers, runners, cyclists... The whole Loch takes maybe 20-30 minutes to get round, depending on your walking speed and size of walking companions (longer with 2-3 year olds!) Hogganfield Loch is a nice wee spot if looking for a relatively quick, but refreshing, walk not too far from the city centre!

Very nice park surrounding the loch. It is a shallow loch with a small island in the middle. There…read moreis a path around the loch that you could probably walk round in 30-40 minutes. There is a lot of birds, mainly swans and ducks that people feed. Dog walkers, joggers, cyclists use the park too. In summer there is sometimes boats you can hire.

Relaxing Gardens with established trees & kids play area. During the summer putting green, red ash…read moretennis courts & bouncy castle.

A well kept clean park suitable for children aged 1-8years approx. There are two play areas, one…read morewith swings and one with a few climbing frames which have chutes and firemans poles on them. There is a large grassy area suitable for picnics in the summer. During summer time and at weekends there is a little shop open which sell tickets for a bouncy castle, tennis and mini golf. They also sell a small variety of snacks. The park is clean, though parking is limited.

great staff, changing rooms were clean, water was a bit cold but apart from that good experience. a…read morelifeguard jumped in to save someone and the response was very fast, made me and my family feel safer.

I like this because it has lots of different things to do and I love there pizza and chips meal…read moredeal for 2:50 it is amazing with the McDonald's fries .the best part is that it has a person in it and it has water. The thing is it doesn't have a time and it dosent have a capsule so why call it the time capsule that's why I gave it 4 stars ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

The Carron Valley. I would say it was a hidden gem…read more If you enjoy walking, cycling or fishing this will tick a fair few boxes. Tucked away in the middle of nowhere it might seem but there are many ways to get here. Some more scenic. You can go up through the campsie hills heading to Fintry. Or head to Kilsyth and take the Takmadoon road. I tend these days to hit the M80 and come through Stoneywood and a wee place called Fankerton. When you arrive at the car park you are now asked to pay. Just like in most forestry type places. To help with the upkeep. £1 for the hour, £2 for 2 hours and £3 for the day. Not much. Toilets on site. Not much phone signal and no shops. So buy stuff before you head over. Picnic tables are available. For fishing, you will have to get a permit. Use the link above which will give you directions and show you a tariff. MTB they have a couple of trails. They have a little skills area which is being constructed at the moment. You will be guided through this from the car park. Then follow the main 'road'. The reservoir dam will appear on your right hand side and the trails will start on the left. You can take the trails up or just follow the road. For an ideal warm up I would suggest the trails. Trail names are Pipedream, Eas Dubh, The Cannonball Run and the Runaway. All trails will have jumps here and there but you can miss them out as there is a path right next to them which cuts them out. All great fun. Something to try out. You can even cycle round the reservoir or walk it. Just follow the roads or take the paths marked just beyond the car park. Both trails or round the reservoir will give you a good workout. I don't know too much about this, but they have built a Medieval village. Which is open on some weekends. I really don't know what is going on with it but you can see it as you are cycling. Looks quite cool. Also heard Russell Crowe had helped out a little. Only 4 stars because I feel it could do with a little bit more. Extra trails or improvements. No phone signal is a bit of a worry too.

Carron valley is brilliant. For a novice like me it's just amazing. You could spend a few hours…read moreon the trails and its fast, flowing and good for whizzing about. Can't recommend it highly enough. Not sure if it would be better if it was extended and had a shop. Something for the cooncil tae think about. Could be a money spinner maybe. One thing to add, there is a meter in the car park which is about 2 quid for a few hours.

We took my little boy and his cousin here on Sunday for the Classic Car Show and I must say I was…read morereally impressed. The entire area was used well and it was clearly a very popular day out! There were loads of cars, tram journeys on classic tram cars, pipe bands, characters for the kids... Loads of family fun! The queue for food was chaotic but I had packed a picnic just in case (always prepared!) There's a lovely little bit down by the canal that was very quiet and we sat here for lunch practically undisturbed and able to enjoy the view. My hubby is a massive car nut and he loved the different cars that were there. We spent a good amount of time wandering around while he inspected all the cars that took his fancy. My son loved the pipe bands and danced along to these quite the thing! He practically took a run at the minion character who was taking photos with the kids for charity and gave him a massive hug, which genuinely made my day! It was a lovely addition to the day. I'd love to come back here and get to spend a bit of time in the heritage museum. It's a great place to wander around and there's a huge park I'm sure my little one would love to explore. I feel like we've only really scratched the surface of this place and I can't wait to go back.

Lovely big place. If you get a chance try and head along on…read moreone of their many event days eg royal jubilees weddings etc and they have even more to entertain than usual. I epecially like the adorable little rows of workers cottages decorated throughout as differnt eras.

If you think this stadium is Broadwood, you should see me with no clothes on…read more First-Hand Experience: More info about my personal experience at this stadium - I've visited Clyde stadium, but I haven't seen them play here. I've been inside, around the outside, and taken pictures. 2011 was the first time I really looked around this place, and I thought it was really cool that this stadium existed in Glasgow, when there are much bigger stadiums nearby that are much more famous. It doesn't get full, though, and doesn't generate the atmosphere that other Glaswegian stadia do, so I give it a 3. So when I was doing my first tour of Scotland in 2011, I also hit up every single stadium in the country. My obsession with footy (soccer to Americans) is the reason. Every stadium review - like all my reviews - are based on first-hand personal experience, usually from multiple visits. As recently as Fall 2014, when I was "stuck" in UK for 3 months, I went to most of them yet again while travelling. I have pictures of me at many of them, which I will post later. Also, when back in Scotland I plan to take more pix, and add more stadia! So watch this space! *** return to regular review *** So anyway. 8k in the stands and an artificial pitch, and some weird designs, these facts alone earn this stadium three stars. It opened in 94 and cost 8 mil. It's the home of 2 other teams as well in other sports, as well as Clyde FC. This team relocated though, and I don't like when that happens. At all.

Broadwood Stadium is located beside Broadwood Loch in the Westfield area of Cumbernauld…read more It is the home ground of Clyde football club, a Scottish first division team, who relocated here from Glasgow in 1994. The ground has a capacity of just over 8,000 and is all seated in three covered stands. There does not tend to be very big crowds at the matches and as with most smaller clubs the atmosphere can be a bit muted. The seats afford a good veiw of the action on the park and there is adiquite leg room. Broadwood stadium can get quite chilly at times so I would advise wrapping up warm. It is easy to get to and has a carpark in which you can leave your car for the small charge of £2 and there is usualy spaces. The stadium also houses five aside piches which can be used by the public as well as a gym. I have enjoyed a few games at this great wee stadium.