Area Location

Kirksville cottage is found in Dykeshead near Stirling, it is roughly 20 miles from the two major cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, Loch Lomond is one of the nearest natural places to visit a walk, along with the towns and small villages nearby and on the route to the main cities.

Dykehead is an area of a town called Shotts in North Lanarkshire in Scotland, it was a well known mining town during the latter half of the last century, the town is half way between Edinburgh and Glasgow with Glasgow international airport being the nearest major airport closest to the cottage, check out the Cheap Car Hire Glasgow Airport offers for hire cars its the best way to get to the cottage.

Located in the country off the main road local towns have restaurants convenience stores all in a short drive from the cottage, the town is a quiet place good for those who like space and quiet surroundings. Local activities involve walking, hiking, trekking, mountain biking, fishing, cycling, wine and dine, horse riding to name a few.