| Castles / Houses |
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Bothwell Castle |
Castle Avenue
Uddingston
G71 8BL
Tel: 01698 816894
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk |
The largest and finest 13th century stone castle in Scotland. Just 10 minutes up the road from the racecourse towards Bothwell.
April-Sept: Mon-Sun 09:30-18:30, Oct-March: Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun: 09:30-16:30 |
Craignethan Castle |
Blackwood
Lesmahagow
Lanarkshire
ML11 9PL
Tel: 01555 860364
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk |
The castle's extensive defences include a caponier - a stone vaulted artillery chamber - unique in Britain. A short drive from the racecourse towards Lanark on the A72
April-Sept: Mon-Sun 09:30-18:30, Oct: Mon-Wed & Sat 09:30-16:00; Thurs 9:30-12:30; Sun 14:00-16:30, Nov-March: Sat 09:30-16:30; Sun 14:00-16:30. |
Hamilton Mausoleum |
C/O Lowparks Museum
129 Muir Street
Hamilton
ML3 6BJ
Tel: 01698 328232
www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk |
The largest private mausoleum in Britain, with the longest echo (echoechoecho...).
Disabled access is difficult. April-Sept: Tour Sat, Sun & Wed 1500, Oct-March: Tour Sat, Sun & Wed 1400, |
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| Visitor Centres |
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Chatelherault Country Park |
Chatelherault
Carlisle Road
Ferniegair
Hamilton
ML3 7UE
Tel: 01698 426213
www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
annmckillop@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
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The historic site at Chatelherault includes a Georgian Hunting Lodge, Visitor Centre, Gallery, Shop, Cafe, Gardens, River and Woodland Walks, White Cattle, Adventure Playground and Ranger Service.
The Lodge is closed on Fridays. |
David Livingstone Centre |
165 Station Road
Blantyre
G72 9BY
www.nts.org.uk |
Scotland’s most famous explorer and missionary was born here, today the 18th-century tenement commemorates David Livingstone’s life and work.
Good Fri to 24 Dec, Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12.30-5.00 |
Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre & Wildlife Reserve |
Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre
New Lanark
ML11 9DB
Tel: 01555 665262
www.swt.org.uk
lcook@swt.org.uk |
59 hectares, comprising areas of ancient woodland along both sides of the River Clyde's gorge.
March - Dec 1100-1700, Jan-Feb 1200-1600 |
New Lanark Visitor Centre |
New Lanark World Heritage Site
New Lanark
Lanark
ML11 9DB
www.newlanark.org
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Long famous as a beauty spot, this unique 18th century cotton mill village has been carefully restored as a living community, and is now an official UNESCO World Heritage Site with an award-winning Visitor Centre and Hotel.
June-August 1030-1700 Sept-May 1100-1700 |
Strathclyde Country Park |
366 Hamilton Road
Motherwell
ML1 3ED
Tel: 01698 402060
www.northlan.gov.uk
strathclydepark@northlan.gov.uk |
Top class facilities for land and watersports, countryside ranger service, visitor centre, sandy beaches, play areas, caravan and camping site.
Sunboat hire, sailing and canoe hire, speedboat rides, water ski-ing, watersports courses, land train, cycle hire, cafeteria, major events throughout the summer. Open all year. |
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| Museums |
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The Ceramic Experience |
24 Albion Way
East Kilbride
G75 0YN
Tel: 01355 263194
batess@ntlworld.com
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Creative family activity featuring pottery painting, free soft play and café. |
Hunter House Museum |
Maxwellton Road
Calderwood
East Kilbride
G74 3LW
Tel: 01355 261261
www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
bobby.smith@southlanarkshire.gov.uk |
Hunter House tells the story of John and William Hunter who were pioneers in the medical world.
April-Sept 1230-1630 |
Low Parks Museum |
129 Muir Street
Hamilton
ML3 6BJ
Tel: 01698 328232
www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
bobby.smith@southlanarkshire.gov.uk |
Displays local history and industry with the collection of the Cameronians (Scottish rifles) Regiment as well as a programme of changing exhibitions and activities.
Mon-Sat 1000-1700 Sun-1200-1700 |
Viewpark Gardens |
New Edinburgh Road
Viewpark
Uddingston
G71 6NA
Tel: 01698 818269
www.northlan.gov.uk
groundsmaintenance@northlan.gov.uk |
Many garden and glasshouse displays, including demonstrations, Highland and Japanese gardens, tropical, Cacti, and temperate plants.
April -Sept:Mon-Thurs: 10:00-1600; Fri: 10:00-15:00; Sat & Sun: 10:00-17:00 Oct-March: Mon-Thurs:1000-1500; Fri:1000-1300. |
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