Advice due to Coronavirus
In light of COVID-19, everyone's health and safety is the most important thing. This means despite the love and desire to share our friendly, passionate and unique country, we must ask everyone at this time not to travel to or around Scotland. Please stay safe everyone.
You can get the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Scotland at the Scottish Government website.
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If you are self isolating, caring for loved ones or just waiting for things to get back to normal you can plan some days out and short breaks in Lanarkshire.
Lanarkshire offers more time doing what you love with less travelling time. The central location of Lanarkshire is perfect for family days out in central Scotland. There are also a range of country walks with beautiful sights, and just a short distance from Glasgow and Edinburgh. Ideal for cyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts who prefer to avoid the city crowds.
Lanarkshire is diverse in its variety and quality of visitor attractions, historical locations, parks, walking/cycling routes and many other free things to do near Glasgow and Edinburgh.
For information on whats on in Motherwell, or things to see and do in Hamilton, just search our events and attractions listings. Find the time to do something great.
Catch up on the latest news
Luxury Self Catering in Renovated Historic Building
Self catering accommodation in Lanarkshire has just become more luxurious! Sweeney Apartments and Rooms is Lanarkshire’s newest place to stay, located in the centre of Motherwell, close to Strathclyde Country Park and Barons Haugh Nature reserve, with great transport links to other...
David Livingstone Birthplace
The David Livingstone Birthplace Project continues with huge building renovation works, development of the collection and new logo. See how the trust are progressing in this short video.
How to spend your May bank holidays in Lanarkshire
With your weekend boosted by a third, how are you going to spend those precious extra hours of free time? Here at VisitLanarkshire, we’ve got it covered.
Calderglen Country Park
Calderglen Country Park is a four star tourist attraction with play areas, walks and children's zoo. The park extends along a scenic wooded glen forged out by the Rotten Calder River, a tributary of the River Clyde.
Summerlee - The Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Reopening: Wednesday 26 August 2020 Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life offers free entry and is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm. All tickets must be booked in advance by clicking here.
Little Sparta - a garden of magical surprises.
It has been described as the most important garden made in Britain since the war, but it is also one of Lanarkshire's best kept secrets. Set in the Pentland Hills above the village of Dunsyre, Little Sparta is the creation of the...
Eden Leisure Village
Eden Leisure Village provides a stunning and peaceful setting for a get away with your family or friends. It offers luxury camping accommodation with extensive amenities and a world of activities such as off road karting, zorbing, archery, mini Highland games, airsoft,...
Backbrae House
Enjoy a B&B holiday and 5 star accommodation at Backbrae House in Lanark.
New College Lanarkshire, Motherwell College
Brand new purpose built quality campus accommodation, close to all amenities, with extensive on site facilties
Towns and Villages
Whether you enjoy visiting historic market towns or large modern indoor shopping centres, Lanarkshire's towns and villages offer a variety of different days out.
Days Out
Get active with beautiful country parks offering amazing scenery, a wide range of museums uncovering local history, visitor centres and attractions
Brochures Maps and Guides
Find out more about Lanarkshire tourist attractions and accommodation and download Lanarkshire tourism brochures here.
Towns and Villages
Lanarkshire is home to many historic towns and villages, for more information about the history of: Blantyre, Airdrie, Strathaven, Coatbridge, Lanark or any of our other towns and villages, explore their history in VisitLanarkshire.
Accessibility
Lanarkshire welcomes all visitors. If you would like information on accessing our venues, we have detailed access guides for most hotels and attractions.
Less Travel Time...
A trip to Lanarkshire means more time to enjoy yourself, as getting here is easy! Lanarkshire is brimming with quality visitor attractions and things to do. As well as beautiful scenery for walking and cycling and other outdoor pursuits.
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