Parks · Central Scotland
Muiravonside Country Park
In or near Torphichen.
Muiravonside Country Park — park in Falkirk, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Manuel · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Muiravonside Country Park is located in West Lothian, with the nearest railway station being Manuel, approximately 1.9 km away. Entry to the park is free.
About
Muiravonside Country Park is a public park in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1977. Wikidata describes it as: "park in Falkirk, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9604°, -3.6567°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Muiravonside Country Park is 170 acres of woodland and parkland open to the public all year round with marked trails, picnic sites and a play area. It is situated in the south-east corner of Falkirk (council area), approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Maddiston, 2 miles (3.2 km) south-east of Linlithgow and about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Armadale and Bathgate. It was once the grounds of Muiravonside House and the country estate owned by the Stirling family of Falkirk.
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Background
History
Reginald Prat de Tindale gave the estate to his daughter, Margaretta, upon her marriage to Richard de Miville in 1189. The hub of the estate was the, now ruined, Anglo-Norman 'Maiden Castle' located just outside the country park. Around this time the land is referred to as "Murgunessete" or 'the abode of Morgan'. In 1471, the estate came into the Ross family by marriage. Sir John Ross fell at the Battle of Flodden in 1513, who was heir to the estate. the estate stayed in the Ross family, during which time the first Muiravonside House was built in 1609. This was extended in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Description
The park forms part of the River Avon Heritage Trail past the historic Avon Aqueduct and relics of industry and farming, including a Lime Kiln, hydro-powered sawmill and restored listed 17th-century doocot. The old Home Farm now forms the visitor centre, which was closed for renewal but is now open. The Newparks Farm has been transformed into an animal attraction with many breeds of animals and birds. Over 90 species of bird have been recorded at the park.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9604, -3.6567
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH49 6QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bathgate and Linlithgow
- Established
- 1977
- Nearest railway station
- Manuel — 1.9 km
- Opening
- All year
Sources
- wikidata: Q23808608 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Muiravonside Country Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Three Muiravonside teasels.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Muiravonside Country Park?
- Muiravonside Country Park is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH49 6QE).
- What is Muiravonside Country Park?
- Muiravonside Country Park — park in Falkirk, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Muiravonside Country Park?
- The nearest railway station is Manuel, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH49 6QE.
- When was Muiravonside Country Park built?
- Built or established in 1977.
- Who owns Muiravonside Country Park?
- Muiravonside Country Park is owned by | visitation_num =.
- Is Muiravonside Country Park free to visit?
- Yes, Muiravonside Country Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Muiravonside Country Park?
- The nearest railway station is Manuel, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH49 6QE.