Location: Lanark
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Top 5 Historic Sites in Lanark, Scotland
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. St Nicholas Church
2. New Lanark World Heritage Site
Overall Ratings
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.
