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We hope you like bagpipes, as you're fairly certain to hear quite a bit of that instrument during your stay in Scotland! If you're staying in Glasgow, you'll be pleased to learn that there are many day trips you'll be able to enjoy once you've picked up your rental car from Auto Europe. In this article, we'll go over a number of spots that you won't want to miss.

1. Stirling

Enjoy a drive to Stirling and spend at least one day in Stirling. This fascinating city is located 43 km from Glasgow. Like other Scottish cities, Stirling offers a great many historic attractions. While you're in Stirling, there are certain attractions that you simply must see. Make sure that the Wallace Monument, the Royal Palace of Stirling Castle, Bannockburn (where one of the country's most significant battles occurred hundreds of years ago), the Blair Drummond Safari Park, Trossachs National Park, and Loch Lomond. Found in the city of Stirling, Stirling Castle is a site you simply must see. When you visit the castle, arrange to go on a guided or audio tour. This remarkably historic castle has magnificent architecture and holds a number of different attractions. If you go on a guided tour, you'll find that the guides are very friendly and love to answer all visitor questions. If you will be traveling with children between the ages of 5 and 12, look into the History Hunter tours. These tours give kids the chance to hear educational tales from history.

2. Falkirk

There are lots of fun and interesting things to do in Falkirk. If you're a history enthusiast, you'll want to make sure that Blackness Castle, the Antoine Wall, Callendar House and Park, Kinneil House (Museum and Estate), the Bridgeness Slab, the Faw Kirk Historic Graveyard, and other historic attractions are on your itinerary. If you'd like to take part in outdoor activities, you'll have the chance to go boating, fishing, and golfing in Falkirk. There are also wonderful walking opportunities.

3. Troon

Troon is a charming seaside town situated 55 km from Glasgow. It is located in Ayrshire. While in Troon, you'll enjoy the natural beauty all around you as you relax beside the water. You'll find that Ayrshire's fish market is found at the harbour. If you enjoy golf, you're in for a treat! Troon has seven golf courses, including the famous Royal Troon. If you like yachting, check out the town's Yacht Haven. When you spend time on the beach, look into opportunities to windsurf and kitesurf.

You're Sure to Enjoy Your Day Trips from Glasgow, Scotland!

Now you know that not only does Glasgow have a great deal to do within it, but there are many potential day trips also waiting for you to enjoy. Remember to arrange for a rental vehicle when you arrive in Scotland and head off to Stirling, Falkirk, Troon, and/or Dumfries House. Make sure to take lots of pictures and store up stories for friends and family at home.