East Dunbartonshire is an area of great natural beauty, lying to the North East of Glasgow, within easy reach of Stirling and Edinburgh. It is the gateway to the famous West Highland Way and home of the picturesque Campsie Hills. It offers visitors a selection of walks and cycleways with stunning scenery. The Forth & Clyde Canal runs through the heart of Kirkintilloch. The area is rich in Roman history with the Antonine Wall and the Roman Bathhouse in Bearsden among the many important sites of historical interest.