Larbert Forest

Interestingly, these forests were once part of the lands belonging to the family of the Lords of Lanbert, so as you wander through them you can come across the lake of Larbert and the now-ruined manor house where the family lived. The forests were opened to the public in 2011, so anyone can stroll through them, and there is a trail running through them which takes about an hour and a half to complete. Nearby you'll find the most modern hospital in Scotland, the Royal Forth Valley hospital, where my son was born. The hospital has encouraged the use of the forest for sport, to promote good health.