Cumbernauld

History
Today, Cumbernauld is a far cry from its roots as a 16th Century agricultural and hand-loom weaving village. In the 19th Century, the village became a staging-post on the Glasgow to Stirling turnpike - and 100 years later, it was developed as one of Scotland's New Towns. The town's connection with Roman history is reflected in the town's museum.

Attractions
Palacerigg Country Park is to the south of the town. With an extensive network of nature trails, a tree-top walkway, and children's zoo, it's ideal for families. Next door is Palacerigg Golf Course, an 18-hole course with an excellent outlook over the Campsie and Ochil Hills to the north.

Nearby is the multi-activity Cumbernauld Outdoor Activity Centre, offering outdoor activities ranging from 4 x 4 driving, to paintball and archery while another outdoors attraction is the Magiscroft Fishery, offering day-ticket coarse angling.

Close to the old village area of Cumbernauld is Cumbernauld House Park and Cumbernauld Glen. Both the park and the glen are beautiful greenspaces in the heart of the busy town of Cumbernauldand are home to abundant wildlife including badgers, deer, woodpeckers and glorious wildflowers. Walkers can enjoy the miles of footpaths or visit Cumbernauld Theatre, based in restored farm buildings on the estate of the 18th century Cumbernauld House.