Want to do or see something a little bit different? You’re in the right part of the world. Central Scotland has surprises round every corner – so many in fact, that it’s hard to keep it to just the following four!

Fresh food, exotic products and traditional Scottish fair – our Farmers’ Markets are both a great day out and a superb shopping opportunity.

Often described as “the strangest building in Scotland”, the Pineapple makes a quirky centrepiece to some lovely walking routes.

A nature reserve with something to see year-round, whether you’re a dedicated twitcher or just a casual nature-lover.

Home to every Stewart king, and birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots – now a striking ruin on the banks of Linlithgow loch.