On the upper floor of the church that has now been turned into a tourist office, a lively exhibition devoted to the life of "Rob Roy" MacGregor (1671-1734). Member of the branch of the Gregor clan, the Children of the Mist, he was an infamous rebel, whose exploits were immortalised by Walter Scott in his novel Rob Roy (1818).

This 1980 building houses a permanent collection of art for the university, famous above all for the works of Whistler, the Scottish works of the 19 and 20C as well as for the Mackintosh wing.

The Town Hall is home to the National Trust for Scotland Information Centre. The stone and slate building overlooks The Sandhaven and contrasts with the white roughcast and red tiles of neighbouring buildings. It was built in 1625 with a distinct Flemish influence and has a tower dating from 1783. Before visiting the town it is a good idea to see the audio-visual presentation first. The old Council Rooms on the first floor are typical of the 16C.

The Binns is a fine house with a hilltop view of the Firth of Forth. It underwent reconstruction in 1630 with subsequent alterations and belonged to General Tam, a staunch supporter of Charles I who was executed in 1649. Of particular interest are the plasterwork ceilings and the many mementoes of the Royalist General.