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The Green Bridge is a wooden footbridge across the River Avon within Chatelherault Country Park between Hamilton and Larkhall in South Lanarkshire. It is part of a walking route though the park but can also be accessed via a single track road from the B7078 near Larkhall. The single track road ends at a gate at another bridge 260m up river from the Green Bridge where there are room for a few cars. There are also some good TOAL's near this bridge.

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Co-ordinates: 55.74258, -3.991047 • what3words: ///supported.exist.placidly

Luss is a village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, on the west bank of Loch Lomond in the heart of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. It is one of Scotland's 40 National Scenic Areas.
Luss is a conservation village with very limited parking, however a large new car park has been recently opened on the main road just outside the village. Parking charges do apply 24hrs a day/365 days a year. In summer Luss and Loch Lomond as a whole can be extremely busy with tourists. There are plenty of TOAL spots around the lochside and public footpaths, BUT be aware of the sea plane's that fly up and down the loch from their base at Cameron House just south of Luss.

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Co-ordinates: 56.10056, -4.635088 • what3words: ///reply.football.chosen

Clackmannan Tower is in a park on King's Seat Hill at the west end of the Hight St. in Clackmannan, Scotland. A short footpath leads from the end of the High St. to the top of the hill. Parking and space is very limited at the gate at the start of the path but parking can be found back on the High St. Although this area is marked on Google maps as a park, cattle can also be found grazing here.

Clackmannan Tower is a five-storey tower house, situated at the summit of King's Seat Hill in Clackmannan, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. It dates back to at least the 14th century, when it was inhabited by King David II of Scotland, and David is recorded as selling it to his cousin Robert Bruce in 1359.

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Co-ordinates: 56.10728, -3.756069 • what3words: ///weeknight.untruth.rezoning

Cloburn Quarry Co. Ltd is just off the A73 Lanark to Biggar road in South Lanarkshire. It is one of Europe's leading red stone quarries. Parking is very limited on the A73 but there are several narrow single track farm and forest roads with laybys around the area where a drone can be launched. Once in the air, the quarry is so big you can't miss it. I took off from Grange Road which is just to the north of the quarry,

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Co-ordinates: 55.64751, -3.694303 • what3words: ///pints.shelving.ferrying

Lock 27 Bar & Grill is a casual canal side Glasgow bar with great pub food and immaculate interior and an outside terrace for sunny days.
I've dropped the pin on the map on the other side of the canal as there is a small area of waste ground that is ideal for TOAL away from Scottish Canals property with room for a few cars too. Though Scottish Canals seem have relaxed their drone policy slightly and now say "Leisure drone operators must follow the Civil Aviation Authority Drone Code at all times; flying over boats, lock chambers, bridges, The Falkirk Wheel, The Kelpies, and other members of the public is not permitted."

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Co-ordinates: 55.89576, -4.320628 • what3words: ///rams.dark.burst

Mar Hall Hotel is an Edwardian Mansion in a 240 acre estate at Bishopton by the banks of the River Clyde. It now features a luxury spa and an 18 hole championship golf course. There is plenty of parking places and permission for flights can be sought from the duty manager. There is plenty of space for toal away from the hotel, some ideal spots around the edge of the golf course.

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Co-ordinates: 55.92071, -4.478404 • what3words: ///sagging.verb.eagles

Prestwick St. Nicholas Church is in the centre of the town of Prestwick on the Ayrshire coast. It is right in the middle of Prestwick Airports FRZ so permission is required for a flight. The church is only one mile from the actual airport runway. Permission for a drone flight is required from the ATS Watch Manager of the day, but they will only consider your request once you have contacted Police Scotland and been issued with a Police Incident No. Diagonally across from the church on Ayr Road is a small grassy area off the main road which is suitable for TOAL.

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Co-ordinates: 55.49581, -4.613204 • what3words: ///wing.moves.reds

Parking is available on King St. behind the Main St. For views of the town hall and the Main St. toal can been done with sub 250 drones from either street. It can be very busy during the day, so best done early morning or late evening.

Rutherglen received the status of Royal Burgh in 1126 by Royal Charter from King David I of Scotland. The Burgh area includes the old heart of the Royal Burgh of Rutherglen around the ancient and unusually wide tree-lined Main Street. The town hall was built in 1862. To its west is Rutherglen Old Parish Church, the fourth incarnation of the institution which has had a building on the site since around 600 AD.

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Co-ordinates: 55.82829, -4.215522 • what3words: ///minds.eating.double

Parking is available just south of the marina on the A78 beside the public toilets. TOAL can be done from the small car park, the beach or from the public footpath/cycle path that runs along the coast here.

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Co-ordinates: 55.90682, -4.878525 • what3words: ///hopes.alerting.span

Loch Faskally is just north of Pitlochry by the River Tummell and like just about anywhere in Perthshire, looks absolutely stunning in autumn.
Land owner permission is not required as the north side of the loch is Forestry & Land Scotland property who allow drone flying for personal and recreational use - https://forestryandland.gov.scot/business-and-services/permissions-and-permits#drone

There is plenty of parking along the forest road just off the B8019.

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Co-ordinates: 56.70775, -3.759737 • what3words: ///blip.crucially.shunted

The monument to Scottish physician and explorer David Livingstone is in the David Livingston Memorial Park in Blantyre (his birthplace), South Lanarkshire. The monument sits in a wide open space suitable for flying but can be busy with dog walkers most times (I've found it best to fly early morning or late evening). Parking can be found both inside and outside on the road, the gates are always open.

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Co-ordinates: 55.80173, -4.083226 • what3words: ///pillow.league.dine

High Dam Reservoir is a small trout fishery just south of the conservation village of Eaglesham. Parking and TOAL can be done by the side of the Moor Road, B764.

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Co-ordinates: 55.73175, -4.29764 • what3words: ///driver.decreased.wipes

Larkhall Circuit is the longest outdoor karting circuit in Scotland. British Championships are held here, as well as a club race once a month by West of Scotland Kart Club who are based at the track.

I obtained permission to fly at the track from the manager, Daniel, but was under strict instructions not to overfly the track during races. Also be aware that the circuit borders a railway line.

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Co-ordinates: 55.75266, -3.979468 • what3words: ///saves.grain.moves

Enter Strathclyde Park from the Motherwell end. Parking is available on the south side of the loch near the water sports centre.
This loch was artificially created in the 1970s, flooding the area of Bothwellhaugh, including the former mining village of the same name. Located within Strathclyde Country Park, the Strathclyde Loch is the home of the Strathclyde Park Water-Sports Centre, an internationally renowned water-sports venue that has held rowing events as part of the 1986 Commonwealth Games and the 1996 World Rowing Championships. Covering an area of 200 acres the loch is used for rowing, jet skiing, canoeing, wind-surfing, dingy sailing and water skiing.

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Co-ordinates: 55.78563, -4.01689 • what3words: ///finishing.skirt.shed

Maryhill Locks, built 1787-1790 for the Forth & Clyde Canal. There are five locks in this flight, which is known as the Maryhill Locks. Numbered 21 to 25, they assist the canal in its descent into the Kelvin valley, and each lock is connected with its neighbour by an oval basin. The purpose of the basins was to permit boats to pass each other whilst going through the series of locks.

My TOAL spot was on Bantaskin St. outside Scottish Canals property. Although I've put land owner permissions not known, Scottish Canals do have a drone policy. Details at - https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/news/use-drones-scotlands-canals/

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Co-ordinates: 55.89376, -4.298183 • what3words: ///parks.saints.chill

A few hundred yards east of the beautiful village of St Monans and standing above a raised beach close to the shore is St Monans Windmill. The restored windmill is the last remaining windmill in Fife with great views across the Firth of Forth. I've put land owner permission not required as you can TOAL from the foreshore.

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Co-ordinates: 56.20679, -2.754264 • what3words: ///stuffing.sharpens.voted

Glasgow Accies Cricket Club has been based at Anniesland in the west-end of the city for over 100 years. My TOAL spot was a quiet street (Helensburgh Drive) bounding the club grounds. Although the grounds are extensive the cricket pitch is nearer Helensburgh Drive, so no need to fly too far to get a good view.

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Co-ordinates: 55.88894, -4.331652 • what3words: ///ozone.rate.harsh

Firstly, this location is in the FRZ of Cumbernauld Airport and permission for drone flights can be obtained by emailing [email protected]
Parking is available at the Antonine Wall - Croy Hill Fort starting point at ///regretted.under.unionists It is approx. a 400m walk to the top of the hill.
Croy Hill is part of the route of the Antonine Wall, the most northerly frontier of the Roman Empire, built in AD142.

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Co-ordinates: 55.96487, -4.031232 • what3words: ///workshops.puff.paddlers

Loch Craigs Solar Park is near Stevenston in Ayrshire, Scotland. Parking is available just off a single track road at ///pleasing.nitrate.playfully

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Co-ordinates: 55.65627, -4.737697 • what3words: ///gravest.ages.dreamers

The Avon Viaduct carries the railway over the River Avon at Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland and was built in 1839-1841. The 442 yard 23 arch bridge has two Historic Environment Scotland listings and is a category A listed building.
There is a small layby on the B825 (marked by the pin) where you can park with open fields between there and the viaduct.

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Co-ordinates: 55.97311, -3.642024 • what3words: ///stammer.giving.rewrites

The Trossachs Church lies west of the village of Brig O' Turk by the shores of Loch Achray in The Trossachs (which is part of The Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park). There is only room for one or two cars at the church gate by the A821, although there is ample parking in the church car park when it's open (though probably not the best time to fly!). You can also park at the Ben A'an car park further west along the road.

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Co-ordinates: 56.22988, -4.396582 • what3words: ///questions.warping.decorated

The River Nith is in the South West of Scotland and flows from the hills of East Ayrshire to the Solway Firth. It is listed as one of Scotland's National Scenic Areas.
There is parking by the side of the B725 with paths to the beach. Be aware of the signs about the dangers of the mudflats! I flew from the roadside on a late summer evening, bit I'd avoid this area in winter as it's an internationally important winter feeding site for waders, geese and other wildfowl.

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Co-ordinates: 54.99079, -3.566422 • what3words: ///spices.schematic.pans

Caerlaverock Castle is on the south coast of Scotland just south of Dumfries. I've put land owner permissions unknown but Historic Environment Scotland do have a known drone policy for their land. However the castle area is surrounded by woods and open fields, permissions for these areas are unknown. The grounds are always open, there are no gates etc. you can drive in anytime. I flew between 7pm - 8pm in the evening when there was hardly any one there.

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Co-ordinates: 54.97627, -3.523634 • what3words: ///awesome.heckler.swear

This small woodland park is in the middle of the City of Glasgow on a loop in the middle of the river Clyde. It is owned by Forestry & Land Scotland who allow drone flights from their property. From their website "You’re allowed to fly a drone on Scotland’s national forests and land, as long as you’re following the Civil Aviation Authority’s guidelines, including the Drone Code, and all other legal requirements, such as those relating to privacy/data protection, wildlife disturbance and the Health and Safety at Work Act. The CAA guidelines and Drone Code include the requirement to have your drone in sight at all times, which may not be possible in some forested areas. All pilots must follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and respect other people’s interests, care for the environment and take responsibility for your own actions. If you want to fly drones for professional reasons, please contact the relevant regional office to apply for permission as early as possible in your planning."

There is plenty of parking available with access points to the park from both sides of the river. One thing to note though, this park is normally very busy so I'd suggest early morning or late evening flights.

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Co-ordinates: 55.84275, -4.203061 • what3words: ///congratulations.remedy.photo

Leaving Lennoxtown on Glen Road you will come to a roundabout, turn left on to Newbridge and cross the river. You will see room for a couple of cars on the right. Follow the footpath which joins up with the old access road to the castle (a 1km walk through woodland). I TOAL from the forestry road west of the castle. Although not in the Glasgow FRZ, it is on a flight path, so keep an eye out, though I did tend to hear them before I saw them.

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Co-ordinates: 55.97603, -4.236174 • what3words: ///ownership.tone.roadshow

Castle Campbell and Dollar Glen is owned by the National Trust for Scotland, but you can TOAL out with their area at the public footpath which leaves Castle Road north-east of the castle and heads up Saddle Hill (where I've placed the pin). You can also take off from the open hillside to north and to the west of the glen (be aware your TOAL location may be above the height of the castle. There is free parking on Castle Road near the castle and a larger car park at the bottom of the Glen.

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Co-ordinates: 56.17587, -3.672534 • what3words: ///artist.demoted.adventure

From the small car park just off the A68 walk down to the viewpoint at the old Drygrange Bridge. From their go through the gate on the old minor road on your left which leads up the hill to the Trimontium Roman site. My TOAL spot was at the edge of the minor road (closed to traffic and is now a public footpath) at the Trimontium information board.

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Co-ordinates: 55.60292, -2.681093 • what3words: ///script.adapt.intelligible