Sightseeing in Motherwell - what to see. Complete travel guide
The picturesque Scottish city was literally created for family recreation. There are a lot of beautiful parks, modern entertainment centers, and attractions. One of the most picturesque places in the city is Strathclyde Country Park. It is an incredibly beautiful park where you can have fun. There are a lot of places for walking, an amusement park, and an indoor entertainment center. In the territory of the park, there are also lots of excellent restaurants, cafes, and camping sites. Here, you can relax in the open air, as there are well-equipped picnic sites.
In the immediate surroundings of Motherwell, there is the big M&D's Amusement Park. It is one of the largest and most interesting amusement parks in Scotland. One day won’t be enough … 
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1. Active tourists are better to visit Motherwell in summer. At this time of the year, more sightseeing tours are available. In the city and its surroundings, all sports centres are open. … Open
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You can also have a good time in the Rainforest Adventure. This center attracts visitors not only with modern equipment, but also with affordable prices. In the center, there are a lot of safe attractions for toddlers, including colorful rides, swings, and inflatable attractions. The entertainment center is distinguished by a friendly atmosphere. It is the best place for recreation on a rainy day.
Motherwell is an amazing city in Scotland and an excellent place for a vacation. If you travel with children, they will be impressed by the city too. There are a lot of entertainment … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Motherwell and surroundings
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Motherwell
♥ Castle 'Cadzow Castle' Strathclyde, 2.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Bothwell Castle' Strathclyde, 6.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Craignethan Castle' Strathclyde, 12 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Polnoon Castle' , 16.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Skipness Castle' Strathclyde, 17.6 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Motherwell and around
♥ Art museum 'Gallery of Modern Art' Glasgow, 17.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum' Glasgow, 20.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Hunterian Art Gallery' Glasgow, 20.6 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Motherwell from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Culzean Castle
From the series “The Greatest Castles of Scotland”
Check on the map: Distance from Motherwell center - 68.9 km.
Also, it is possible to hold there a private event. If you a wealthy man, you can celebrate there a wedding, an anniversary or a simple banquet. As other castles of Scotland, Culzean Castle is known with its mysterious ghosts. People say that there live no less than seven of them. Some visitors and staff claim that they saw a figure of a maid woman. The most popular and mysterious is a bagpiper ghost. It is rather hard to see him but it is quite easy to hear the bagpipe play in the castle almost every night. …
Read further Distance from Motherwell center - 68.9 km.
Lochleven Castle
From the series “The Greatest Castles of Scotland”
Check on the map: Distance from Motherwell center - 59.8 km.
During the excursion visitors of the castle can see saved towers and ruins of the Great Tower. One of the main parts of the building is an 11 meters high tower house. There saved a vaulted basement that is also open for tourists. The Glassin Tower of the 16th century is another interesting sightseeing of the castle. The tower has a vaulted basement for storing water. Only, at first sight, it seems that Lochleven Castle is a neglected place. Its territory is full of archaeologists. In 1995 there were found secret staircases, ceramic items and other old artefacts. …
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
From the series “15 Unofficial Man-Made Wonders of the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Motherwell center - 53.8 km.
The unique exposition is located on six floors of rooms. The magnificent viewing platform is set at the museum roof. The original edifice held historical exposition. It was founded in 1835 on one of the most picturesque streets of the old town. Since founding the museum collection has being constantly expanded and updated. Some exhibits remain unchanged for over 150 years. Not long ago, the museum's collection has replenished with old photos of Edinburgh, its attractions and architectural symbols. Anyone who is going to visit one of the most unusual museums in the world has to remember that the world around us is full of illusions. Here everyone can become sure about that. …
Read further Distance from Motherwell center - 53.8 km.
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