Activities
Clyde Valley National Tourist Route
This 42-mile long driving route follows the River Clyde towards Lanark, passing through villages and picturesque countryside. Attractions on the route include the World Heritage Site of New Lanark, a model industrial community founded in the 18th century. Also worth stopping at is the magnificently restored former hunting lodge of Chatelherault, near Hamilton, and the…
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Chatelherault Country Park is a Five Star Visitor Attraction that was once described as a ‘Jewel in the Landscape’. Built in 1732 as a Hunting Lodge and Summer House for the Dukes of Hamilton. The restored buildings now house a Visitor Centre; the West Lodge comprising of the Banqueting Hall and Duke and Duchess Apartments;…
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James Hamilton Heritage Park covers 32 acres in East Kilbride and includes a 16-acre loch with a water sports centre. James Hamilton Heritage Park is a 4 Star Visit Scotland accredited activity centre. The park features a 16-acre loch which provides beautiful and tranquil surroundings for our exciting range of water sports, from canoeing to…
Read MoreFalls of Clyde & New Lanark
Fantastic short walk along the Clyde from the World Heritage Site of New Lanark, passing waterfalls and a peregrine falcon watching area before the inland return route takes you through fields and woodland. The walk can be extended by following a waymarked additional route on the far side of the river.
Read MoreM&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.
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