Top Things to do in South Lanarkshire
Top Hotels in South Lanarkshire
- 1. New Lanark Mill Hotel
- 2. Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park
- 3. Holiday Inn Express Hamilton, an IHG Hotel
- 4. Premier Inn Glasgow East Kilbride (Peel Park) hotel
- 5. Macdonald Crutherland House
- 6. New Lanark Mill Hotel
- 7. Premier Inn Glasgow East Kilbride Central hotel
- 8. Hopetoun Arms Hotel
- 9. Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74
- 10. Premier Inn Glasgow (Hamilton) Hotel
The 9 Best History Museums in South Lanarkshire, Scotland
New Lanark World Heritage Village is an 18th century historic village and visitor attraction, popular with families and those with an interest in social history. It's a short walk from here to the Falls of Clyde.
Restaurants in South Lanarkshire
1. Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture
2. Strathaven Miniature Railway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Historic live steam miniature railway set in the grounds of Strathaven Public Park. We have just celebrated 71 years of operating the railway in 2020. We have still in use the original locomotive which ran in the park for the first time on the 14th of May 1949. 'Margaret' is the locomotive in question and can be seen either on display or in use on special occasions. Weather permitting trains will be in operation from Easter to the end of September each weekend.
Reviewed By ExcellentNFD
This fabulous gem in the heart of the delightful South Lanarkshire market town of Strathaven is run by volunteers and is one of the reasons Strathaven Park keeps winning Grren Flag Awards ! Its been operating in the park for over 70 years now and regularly you find three generations of families who are total fans and on the train together ! Miss this delightful attraction at your peril.
3. Biggar Gasworks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
This site is closed for now. We’re working hard to gradually reopen the places you love while making sure the experience is safe for everyone. Typical of a small town coal-gas works, Biggar is the only one surviving in Scotland. The oldest part of the works dates from 1839. Please call for up-to-date opening times and prices.
4. Low Parks Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By 483lizo
As a regular customer to the cafe every Friday after exercise with friends, we have been met by very courteous service from the staff. The menu is extensive and of high standards, definitely a threat to the cafes in Hamilton. A very satisfied group Thank you Liz & friends
5. Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Please note at the moment the museum & shop are closed due to Covid 19 (of course!). We hope to welcome you in the not too distant future. The Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum explores 14,000 years of rural and small town life in Upper Clydesdale.
Reviewed By Bob_LindaCheshire
My wife & I stayed overnight in Biggar on our way to visit friends in the Highlands. Before we left town we visited this museum as it sounded interesting. It was brilliant : well set out & informative in 3 broad sections covering ancient history & geology, World War 2 involvement & 19th/20th century shops from the town. Really pleased we visited. All the staff (volunteers) were delightful.
6. The David Livingstone Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 154 reviews
The David Livingstone Centre is currently closed for refurbishment The David Livingstone Trust is under-going an exciting re-development. The £6.1 million Birthplace Project is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Historic Environment Scotland and the Scottish Government. It will see the refurbishment of the exterior of the building, returning it to its original appearance; a new exhibition inside the museum, displaying the many items relating to the iconic Scottish explorer David Livingstone, telling the many perspectives and stories from his travels; and a programme of exciting activities and events. Due to the works being carried out, there will be no access to the museum and facilities until 2019, with some areas of the park still accessible. For more information on accessibility during the works please visit our website. Look out for our pop-up exhibition throughout Scotland over during 2018/2019.
