The Visitor Centre has an audio visual room, history room, gallery, souvenir shop and the unique 'Hidden Worlds' wildlife experience. There are over eight miles of nature trails at Calderglen, where nature lover and rambler alike can enjoy a walk. Holmwood has been described as Alexander 'Greek' Thomson's finest domestic design. It was built in 1857-8 for James Couper who, with his brother Robert, owned Millholm Paper Mills on the banks of the River Cart. The present building was designed and built in 1802-5 by David Hamilton and major reconstruction work by John Baird in 1876 resulted in today's impressive interior, with its elegant hall and staircase.
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Distances by road will be longer. The Hilton Strathclyde Hotel is well located for visiting almost anywhere in central Scotland, from Glasgow to Stirling, Edinburgh or Ayrshire. The hotel has a large LivingWell Health Club with swimming pool, solarium, spa baths, gym and aerobic studio. Situated at the entrance to Strathclyde Country Park and just 8 miles south of Glasgow, this Express by Holiday Inn provides the ideal location from which to explore the many and varied tourist attractions in the area. Set amidst wonderful woodland, the Crutherland House Hotel is perfect for touring in and around the Clyde Valley.