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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.

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The Lanarkshire Larder Food Trail

The Lanarkshire Larder Food Trail

The Lanarkshire food trail is a chance to explore Lanarkshire's food and drink offering and includes details of local farm shops, cafés, restaurants and hotels.
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David Livingstone Birthplace Reopening on 28th July

David Livingstone Birthplace Reopening on 28th July

David Livingstone Birthplace is delighted to announce reopening on Wednesday 28 July 2021. Home to one of Scotland’s most famous explorers, the Museum will reopen to the public following a £9.1m investment.
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VisitLanarkshire... responsibly

VisitLanarkshire... responsibly

WHAT IS RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL? Responsible travel and tourism is important. It protects the landscape and boosts the local economy, culture and diversity of the area you visit, which in turn keeps the landscape natural and beautiful for other people to enjoy in...
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Calderglen Country Park

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.
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Summerlee -  The Museum of Scottish Industrial Life

Summerlee - The Museum of Scottish Industrial Life

Summerlee Museum reopened on Monday 26 April 2021. All visitors must book in advance. Find out more about Visiting Summerlee and Staying Safe.
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Little Sparta - a garden of magical surprises.

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...
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Easter Glentore Farm Self Catering

Easter Glentore Farm Self Catering

Acorn cottage is a barn conversion in the open countryside at Easter Glentore Farm with 2 en-suite bedrooms , all rooms furnished to a very high standard.
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The New Farmhouse

The New Farmhouse

The New Farmhouse is a self-catering, beautiful, Scandinavian lodge house situated near Biggar.
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Wiston Lodge

Wiston Lodge

Enjoy a comfortable stay and Outdoor Adventure Activities at Wiston Lodge
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Abington

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.

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Antonine Wall Walkers

Days Out

Get active with beautiful country parks offering amazing scenery, a wide range of museums uncovering local history, visitor centres and attractions

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Find out more about Lanarkshire and download Lanarkshire guides and brochures here.

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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.

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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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