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Photographs of Muiravonside Country Park

 near Linlithgow in the central belt of Scotland


Map of Muiravonside Country Park

Map of Muiravonside Country Park

( Note: Click here or on above for large format copy )


Muiravonside Country Park

Muiravonside Country Park

Muiravonside Country Park is two miles south of Grangemouth

and covers 170 acres of woodland and parkland.

An old country estate formerly owned by the Stirling family of Falkirk,

the Park is free to access and open all-year round.

There’s a lot to do with nature trails, picnic sites, play area

available throughout the Park.

Visitors can follow the River Avon Heritage Trail around the Park

past the historic Avon Aqueduct 

and see the relics of bygone industry and farming.

We can also give advice and assistance to schools and groups

regarding conservation planning and design.

The Park offers panoramic views, a spectacular river gorge

and several relics of industrial archaeology,

linked by a network of paths through a diverse ground flora.

Over 90 species of bird have been recorded.






Visitor Centre at Muiravonside Country Park

Visitor Centre

at Muiravonside Country Park





River Avon from Heritage Trail

River Avon

from Heritage Trail






River Avon in Muiravonside Country Park

River Avon

in Muiravonside Country Park




Torpichen Bridge over River Avon

Torpichen Bridge

 over River Avon
 





Footbridge over River Avon

Footbridge

 over River Avon



Burn on Heritage Trail

Burn on Heritage Trail




Wallace's Cave

Wallace's Cave

According to local folklore,

 the "cave" was used as a hiding place by

 the medieval Scottish freedom fighter Sir William Wallace
 
after being defeated by English troops

under the command of Edward I

 at the Battle of Falkirk in July 1298.




Wallace's Cave

Wallace's Cave





Avon Aqueduct on Union Canal from Heritage Trail in Muiravonside Country Park

Avon Aqueduct for Union Canal

from Heritage Trail in Muiravonside Country Park


The aqueduct is 810 feet ( 250m ) long

 and 86 feet ( 26m ) high;

 it is the longest and highest aqueduct in Scotland
 
and the second longest in the UK.

The aqueduct is a category "A" listed building




Avon Aqueduct

Avon Aqueduct for Union Canal




Avon Aqueduct

Avon Aqueduct for Union Canal





Avon River Aqueduct for Union Canal at Linlithgow

Avon River Aqueduct




Avon Aqueduct for Union Canal

Avon Aqueduct for Union Canal




Location Map of Muiravonside Country Park

Location Map of Muiravonside Country Park



 
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