Posts by MISS CLAUDIA
M&D’s Theme Park
Only a 15-minute journey from West Laigh M & D’s is now recognised as Scotland’s unique theme park. M & D’s indoors is open all year round, with a glow in the dark bowling, a massive indoor complex including a gigantic soft play area, bars restaurants and lots of seasonal events. You can also discover…
Read MoreTROUT, SEA TROUT & SALMON FISHING
The little river Avon is a 5-minute walk from West Laigh and can provide excellent fishing with recorded catches of 290 in the 2008 season. The upper section is primarily brown trout with good fishing from March but with the chance of sea trout or even salmon later in the year.
Read MoreStrathaven Castle
Strathaven was granted a Royal charter by King James the second on the 23rd of April in the year 1450. The origins of the castle are believed to have been built around 1350. It comprised of a three-story rectangular block with a four storey round tower which remains almost complete to-day. The wife of a…
Read MoreStrathaven Park
Visit the Green Flag Award Winning Strathaven Park The prestigious Green Flag was administered by Keep Scotland Beautiful, an independent environmental charity that awarded this to the Edwardian public park in Strathaven for its quality and welcoming space. Set amongst beautiful flower beds this clean, safe and secure, well-maintained park offers a boating pond with…
Read MoreStrathaven Ales
Was started in 2005 by business friends Craig & Douglas. THE DRINKING MANS GUIDE TO SCOTLAND:This renovated riverside plant is visitor friendly, a modern 36 -barrel-capacity with its 18th century stone clad brewing kettle. There is a shop, a visitor centre and tap/function with selected beers for sampling. Find out more here
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