Muiravonside Country Park

#1923 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Park, Relax in park

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Muiravonside Country Park is 170 acres of woodland and parkland open to the public all year round with marked trails, picnic sites and a play area. It is situated in the south-east corner of Falkirk, approximately 1 mile south of Maddiston, 2 miles south-east of Linlithgow and about 4 miles north of Armadale and Bathgate. It was once the grounds of Muiravonside House and the country estate owned by the Stirling family of Falkirk. ()

Created: 1977Elevation: 272 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°57'37"N, 3°39'24"W

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The Loan, Whitecross, West Lothian EH49 6LWScotlandUnited Kingdom

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Muiravonside Country Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow Canal Centre, St Michael's Parish Church, Cairnpapple Hill.

2.5 miNE
Ruins of Mary Queen of Scots' birthplace
Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow
64 min walk • Linlithgow Palace, nestled in the heart of the charming town of Linlithgow in Scotland, is a magnificent ruin that whispers tales of Scotland's storied past. This once regal residence, now a celebrated tourist attraction, offers visitors a chance to step back into the...
2.5 miNE
Specialty museum, Town, Museum
Linlithgow Canal Centre, Linlithgow
64 min walk • The Linlithgow Union Canal Society is a waterway society and a Scottish registered charity based at Linlithgow Canal Centre on the Union Canal at Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.
2.4 miNE
Church, Ruins, Sacred and religious sites
St Michael's Parish Church, Linlithgow
63 min walk • St. Michael's Parish Church is one of the largest burgh churches in the Church of Scotland. It is one of two parishes serving the West Lothian county town of Linlithgow, the other being St. Ninian's Craigmailen.
2.6 miSE
Historical place, Field, View point
Cairnpapple Hill, Bathgate
67 min walk • Cairnpapple Hill is a hill with a dominating position in central lowland Scotland with views from coast to coast. It was used and re-used as a major ritual site over about 4000 years, and in its day would have been comparable to better known sites like the Standing Stones of Stenness.
3.3 miN
Mysterious site, Historical place, Architecture
Kinneil House, Bo'ness
86 min walk • Kinneil House is a historic house to the west of Bo'ness in east-central Scotland. It was once the principal seat of the Hamilton family in the east of Scotland.
2.7 miNE
Church
St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow
69 min walk • St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow is situated in the historic town of Linlithgow. The present church is situated at the East end of the town near the Low Port.
~1420 ftN
Aqueduct
Avon Aqueduct
7 min walk • The Avon Aqueduct is a navigable aqueduct that carries the Union Canal over the River Avon, near Linlithgow, Scotland.
1.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cockleroi
40 min walk • Cockleroi or Cockleroy is a prominent hill in Scotland. It is Linlithgow's local hill. On its top there are some remains of an Iron Age's hill fort.
3.6 miNW
Cemetery
Grandsable Cemetery, Polmont
92 min walk • Grandsable Cemetery lies east of Falkirk, between the A9 and A803 south of Grangemouth near Polmont. It lies on a small hill with views over the Firth of Forth. It is well-maintained with a mature and well-laid landscape.
2.4 miE
Park
Beecraigs
63 min walk • Beecraigs is a country park in West Lothian, approximately 2 miles south of the town of Linlithgow and 3 miles north-east of Bathgate and is a 4 star Visitor Attraction.
1.3 miNW
Forts and castles
Almond Castle, Falkirk
34 min walk • Almond Castle is a ruined L-plan castle dating from the 15th century. It is located 3 miles west of Linlithgow, and north of the Union Canal, in Falkirk, Scotland. It was known as Haining Castle until the 17th century. The structure is unsound and is protected as a scheduled monument.