Grangemouth Oil Refinery

Okay, this may not be your idea of a holiday destination (unless you're interested in the preserved railway just down the road), but this place is amazing.

It's acres of gleaming stainless steel, with miles of exposed pipework, and the occasional big flame shooting into the air. Plus, there's a road up the middle. I recommend cycling rather than driving - you can stop where you like to admire the view, and it's hard to concentrate on the road ahead when you're in such astonishing surroundings. Visit Scotland now! See the oil refinery!

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