Things to do in Lanarkshire
In the heart of the Lowlands, Lanarkshire is Scotland’s most populous county. There are so many things to see in this often overlooked region. Wanlockhead and Leadhills, the two highest villages in Scotland, are situated in the Lowther Hills.
The Southern Upward Way, Scotland’s longest long-distance path, passes through the villages on its way from Cockburnspath down into Dumfries and Galloway. New Lanark Mills is a popular day out, an 18th century former cotton spinning mill which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of two in the area, the other being the Antonine Wall.
The Falls of Clyde are just south of the New Lanark Mills and fall 250 feet, it’s a spectacular site, especially after heavy rain. 2019 sees the reopening of the David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre, where this inspirational pioneer was born and lived before leaving to explore Africa. Tinto Hill is a lovely climb and is the highest point in central Scotland at 707m.
I haven’t spent nearly enough time in Lanarkshire and I’ve got list of places I want to see so watch out for more blogs when I get there!
The Southern Upward Way, Scotland’s longest long-distance path, passes through the villages on its way from Cockburnspath down into Dumfries and Galloway. New Lanark Mills is a popular day out, an 18th century former cotton spinning mill which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of two in the area, the other being the Antonine Wall.
The Falls of Clyde are just south of the New Lanark Mills and fall 250 feet, it’s a spectacular site, especially after heavy rain. 2019 sees the reopening of the David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre, where this inspirational pioneer was born and lived before leaving to explore Africa. Tinto Hill is a lovely climb and is the highest point in central Scotland at 707m.
I haven’t spent nearly enough time in Lanarkshire and I’ve got list of places I want to see so watch out for more blogs when I get there!
A handy map of all my Lanarkshire blog post locations
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