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Town in Scotland
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Milngavie (pronounced "Mill-GUY") is a town in Clydeside in the Central Belt of Scotland. With a population of just under 13,000 in 2022, it's a commuter and retirement town for Glasgow six miles to the southwest. The main reason to visit is to walk the West Highland Way, which starts here. Milngavie is also a good base for exploring the Campsie Fells to the northeast, and Loch Lomond to the northwest.
Good reviews for this trad Indian restaurant 100 yards west of the railway station.
A traditional pub in town centre. Dog-friendly, live music Fridays and pub quiz Sun evening.
Large reliable chain hotel.
Welcoming place on the long-distance hiking trails.
By train: Trains run daily every 30 min from either Glasgow Central or Glasgow Queen Street, taking 25 min via Bearsden.
Read in the guideMilngavie is a small place and Mugdock Country Park is just a mile north. You need wheels to explore the Campsie Fells and shores of Loch Lomond.
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