Lanarkshire Tourist Information and Visitor Guide
The New Lanark World Heritage Site sets the tone for a county steeped in history, proud of its heritage and looking forward to the future. Lovely countryside surrounds the lively city of Glasgow with its cutting edge Science Centre and excellent shopping. For a breath of sea air, head for Lunderston Bay to find spectacular views across to the Cowal Peninsula.
Lanarkshire Highlights
- Black Hill - site of a Bronze Age burial cairn, an Iron Age hill-fort adjoined by a settlement closure and field dykes
- Chatelherault - a popular country park and visitor centre with cafe, exhibitions, house tours and miles of secluded walks
- Craignethan Castle - the oldest part of the castle is a tower house built by Sir James Hamilton of Finnart in the 16th century
- Lunderston Bay - friendly adventure play area, views of the Cowal peninsular, coastal walks and picnic sites
- New Lanark World Heritage Site - a beautifully restored 18th century cotton mill village in Southern Scotland, close to the Falls of Clyde
Plan your visit to Lanarkshire
- Lanarkshire Hotels - view and choose a place to stay in Lanarkshire
- Lanarkshire Attractions - places to visit
- Lanarkshire Short Breaks - offers and ideas in the Lanarkshire
Hotels in other popular destinations
Lothians Hotels - Renfrewshire Hotels - Glasgow Hotels
Loch Lomond Hotels - Edinburgh & Firth of Forth Hotels
