One such town, handily situated between Glasgow and Edinburgh, is Larbert. Larbert, populated largely with families and commuters, dates back to the 12th century, although other ruins nearby can ...

Glasgow is also known for its humor, perfectly illustrated by the city's Duke of Wellington statue. For over 40 years, this iconic figure has sported an orange traffic cone on its head.

Offering calm surroundings, yet easily accessible from Glasgow and Edinburgh, this small town is the place to go for nature, mining history, and slow living.