At the heart of Scotland’s Central Belt lies the small town of Lanark, a town steeped in political and economic history. It may be small – indeed, just over 8,000 people call it home – but way back in 978 the first parliament of Scotland was held in Lanark, and in 1140 King David made the town a Royal Burgh. Lanark was a market town and the fulcrum of trade for the south of Scotland. This was King David’s vision; an economic reformer of sorts, his policy saw the growth of many of Scotland’s towns, Lanark was no different. Like many towns, it received tax breaks to encourage new business to the area. But Lanark never grew too big for its surrounds. In the cradle of rural Scotland, it was, and still is, surrounded by farmland, with agriculture forming an important pillar of the South Lanarkshire economy. With good rail links, and both Edinburgh and Glasgow within an hour’s drive of Lanark, many people choose Lanark as a quite town to commute from – its more sedentary pace of life an antidote to the bane of modern city living, and few towns can boast a World Heritage listed site just over a mile away. New Lanark, a village built by David Dale in 1786 for the sole purpose of cotton production. Sitting on the River Clyde, New Lanark was swept away by the industrial revolution, with the efforts of around 2,500 people supplementing the power of the Clyde, as the mills whirred into action and brought economic hope to the underprivileged. Dale was a modernist. He was a reformer, and a passionate advocate for social inclusion. He saw to it that the mills were a better place to work, building a school in the Nursery Buildings to ensure an education for his workers’ children. As a beacon of modernity, and practical socialism in action, New Lanark became famed for its philosophy – in many respects, New Lanark could be said to be the birthplace of modern human resource management. The mills eventually closed. And though the future of the village was in jeopardy when people migrated to Glasgow or Edinburgh in search of work, the New Lanark Conservation Trust took control of the village in 1983, and now maintain it as a tourist attraction. New Lanark was rewarded with UNESCO World Heritage Status, and is a fascinating and uplifting place to visit.
Attraction
Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve
New Lanark Visitor Centre
Care Home
Church
Classes
Dance - Jane Goulding School of Dance
Dentist
Dental Practice
Dental Practice
Dental Surgery
Doctor
Dr F E McKnight
Dr L Christie
Glebe Medical Centre
The Health Centre
The Medical Centre
The Surgery
Estate Agent
AB Properties
Davidson & Shirley
Edwards Estate Agents
Lawrie & Symington Ltd
Remax Clydesdale
Smail & Ewart
Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Clysdale Inn
Corral Inn
Crown Tavern
Horse & Jockey Bar
Maisies Bar
Pembrook Inn
Port Vaults
Tavern
Tulleys
Vennel
Viewfield Tavern
Wee Man
Restaurant
Browns Of Lanark
Capital House
Crown Tavern
East India Co
Inn On The Loch
Lovejoys
Poachers (The)
Ristorante La Vigna
Tavern
Woodpecker (The)
School
Lanark Grammar School
Lanark Primary School
New Lanark Primary School
Ridgepark School
Self-Catering
Mackays
Mackays Holiday Cottages & Lodges
Solicitor
Taxi
Barr's Cars
Billy's Cars
Clydesdale Taxi & Mini Bus Hire
Clydewide Taxis
Ellens
Vet
Shops
Clydesdale Plants
Pets N Stuff
Lindsey & Gilmour
Mackie Opticians
Camerons
Buckles
Peacocks
Scottwood Timber Ltd
Dreams
Activities
Lanark Valley CC(Cycling)
Places to Stay near Lanark
Cartland Bridge Country House Hotel (0.44 miles)
Set in its own private grounds, surrounded by the stunning Lanark countryside, the hotel has recently undergone a refurbished all our bedrooms, to a very high standard, and you can ... More
New Lanark Mill Hotel (0.82 miles)
Douglashall B&B (4.25 miles)
Carmichael Country Cottages (4.47 miles)
Attractive Southern Scotland location, close to M74 and ... More
Popinjay Hotel (5.90 miles)
The Popinjay Hotel is located in the heart of the Famous Clyde Valley. Nestling next to the banks of the River Clyde the hotel is set within 4 acres of private ... More | visit website
Dyke Croft Farm (6.59 miles)
Craigend (6.77 miles)
Set in the beautiful Lanarkshire countryside, Craigend Bed and Breakfast offers the perfect peaceful retreat for those wanting to enjoy a picturesque location, whilst being able to easily reach all ... More | visit website
The Old School Guest House (7.29 miles)
Herdshill Guest House (7.32 miles)
Shawlands Hotel (7.46 miles)
Situated in rural Lanarkshire overlooking the beautifull Clyde Valley. This family run hotel currently undergoing a multi million pound refurbishment and expansion programme has a choice of standard or premier ... More
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