East Dunbartonshire

Overview

In spite of its close proximity to central Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire boasts a beautifully diverse landscape thats ideal for everyone who enjoys the great outdoors.

East Dunbartonshire is perfect for cyclists and walkers, offering varied terrain for all abilities and the reward of breath-taking scenery for your efforts. For serious walkers, the West Highland Way starts in Milngavie. From here, 95 miles of pathways wind their way past Balmaha, up to Crianlarich and on to Fort William, finishing at the foot of Scotlands highest peak, Ben Nevis. For more casual walkers, Mugdock Country Park, 750 acres of unspoilt countryside set around a stunning loch on the outskirts of Milngavie and the Campsie Glen Woodland Walkway are popular choices.

The area is also a mecca for sports fans, particularly golfers and anglers, and if water appeals, you can now cruise on the restored and re-opened Forth & Clyde Canal.

Proud of its past, East Dunbartonshire also has fascinating galleries, museums and historic Roman sites. Over in Kirkintilloch, Peel Park is also the gateway to the areas rich Roman history, and the site of the Antonine Wall, the Roman Empire's northernmost frontier in Britain. This 37-mile fortification between the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Clyde has recently been nominated to become a World Heritage Site.