Location: Lanark
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Lanark (/ˈlænərk/; Scottish Gaelic: Lannraig, Scots: Lanrik) is a small town in the central belt of Scotland. The name is believed to come from the Cumbric Lanerc meaning "clear space, glade".
Restaurants in Lanark
1. Netherfield Alpacas
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5.0 based on 72 reviews
Alpaca trekking in the forestry in South Lanarkshire, meet the beautiful animals who will steal your heart and give you memories to remember.
2. Lanark Golf Club
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
3. Beeches Cottage Nursery
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Uragasuido - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Excellent nursery and garden center with some unusual plants. Beautifully set out and in great surroundings. The staff are extremely helpful and knowledgeable and freely offer advice. Prices are very reasonable. They have set out the nursery very well in these days of social distancing and it is a safe place to walk round unlike some of the more commercial garden centres we visited down the Clyde Valley. Look forward to returning here when their coffee shop is open as well.
4. Langloch Farm @ CCI
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Social Enterprise operated Nature Trail, Nature Play, Gift Shop and Tearoom on the outskirts of Lanark. Suitable for all ages.
Reviewed By LauraB15Glasgow_UK - Lanark, United Kingdom
Recently visited this lovely new place with my 1.5 year old daughter and we had a great time. My daughter particularly loved the wee play park. It’s refreshingly different to standard play parks with the most beautiful rustic nature hut full of wonderful toys and things to entertain all ages (especially good when raining which is was!) and little tunnels etc to explore. The nature trail was a bit too wet / flooded the day we visited so I look forward to going back when the weather Is better. We easily passed a couple of hours between the park and lovely little cafe / gift shop. I had a nice coffee & scone and there was a great high chair for my daughters snack time plus very friendly staff there. I bought the handmade soap and love it (I have sensitive skin as well). Highly recommend for a family morning or afternoon out ????
5. St Nicholas Church
6. New Lanark World Heritage Site
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4.5 based on 1,171 reviews
New Lanark World Heritage Site is internationally famous for its historic buildings, beautiful landscape and over 200 years of social history. The mill village was founded in 1785 by David Dale and Richard Arkwright, and managed for 25 years from 1800 by the pioneering Robert Owen. New Lanark is now recognised as one of Scotland's six UNESCO World Heritage Sites and welcomes over 300,000 site visitors annually. Visitors can explore the history of the village through the New Lanark Visitor Centre and enjoy stunning woodland walks through the Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve. The Mill Café serves up a range of delicious food and New Lanark Ice Cream. The Mill Shop offers a delightful range of gifts, Scottish produce and New Lanark Wool which is spun on-site using historic textile machinery. Visitors can even wake up in a World Heritage Site by staying at the New Lanark Mill Hotel, Wee Row Hostel or Self-catering Waterhouses. Please see our website for up-to-date opening hours.
Reviewed By mothersole6150 - Carlisle, United Kingdom
While visiting this centre opted for Guided Tour and must say the “Female Guide” was fantastic well versed up on the History of this place and very knowledgeable. Personally would recommend Guided Tour which is easier than having to read all the info from various places visited then after Tour you can then go on “Annie McLeod Ride” and visit the “Roof Garden” all worth doing. Also recommend to try the “Famous Ice Cream” sure you won’t be disappointed.
7. Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve
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4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By 757NigelB - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Bring good shoes and water. Not wheelchair accessible. give yourself an hour to reach the highest waterfall. Lovely in all seasons. Possible Otter, Badger and more common sights to be seen.
8. Lanark Memorial Hall
9. Falls of Clyde
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4.5 based on 623 reviews
Reviewed By melvyngilbert - Glasgow, United Kingdom
It took me 55 minutes to drive here from Glasgow City Centre. I parked the car at the New Lanark Heritage Site for free and walked down into the 18th century mill village. I had a mooch around the mill buildings and workers houses and then took a look in the Scottish Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre which was useful as it gave me an understanding of what flora and fauna to expect. The walk to the falls was an easy stroll along well trodden paths and some boardwalk. The views were wonderfull and I lost count of how many waterfalls I actually saw. A very relaxing hour took me to the end of the path on the mill side of the river so I went back the way I came. This was fine as the opposite angles of all the waterfalls was like seeing them for the first time again.
10. Healing Hands
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Beauty and holistic therapies and gift shop. Swedish massage, Hot Stone massage, Warm Bamboo massage, Indian head massage, reflexology, reiki, Hopi ear candling. Dermalogica facials. Waxing, manicure and pedicure.
Reviewed By zoemccarty - Biggar, United Kingdom
Had a fantastic massage today by Sheila.... first time I've been to the shop and already booked in for my next treatment. The treatment room was the perfect temperature, had relaxing lighting and a slight Thai feel which I love. Sheila made me feel chilled and comfortable throughout my appointment. The massage was bliss... and at nearly 38 weeks pregnant it was most welcome. Would highly recommend.
