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FINDING US
FROM LANARK:
Drive through Lanark heading on the Clyde Valley Tourist Route for
A72 Hamilton. At village end take a left forA72 Hamilton, go down
steep hill and turn left after bridge. Follow the road keeping right
at all times, as you drive up the hill for approx.3/4 mile, you will
come to a grey house on your left hand side with traffic cones on
it's perimeter, turn right here. This will take you along a single
track road, you will find Kirkfield Lodge on your right, turn right
here and follow the long tree lined drive,on the corner of the drive
is Kirkfield Gardens,pull into the car park on the right(signposted),
the entrance to the lodge houses is through the small gate.
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LANARK
THE
historic burgh of Lanark was the location of the first meeting of
the Scots Parliament in 978.
LANDMARKS
Visitors to the town can visit the nearby
World Heritage Site of
New Lanark, close to the
Falls of Clyde, the
Corehouse estate and the
Scottish Wildlife Trust's
Corehouse Nature Reserve.
The
Lanark Museum is located in West Port.
A large boating lake,
Lanark Loch, adjoins a golf course and the
former racecourse, the latter offering pony-trekking activities.
The town's
Castlebank Park lies near the former site of
Lanark Castle, and allows access to the
River Clyde and the
Clyde Walkway.The
Walkway is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts or people that just enjoy
the countryside. You can do short sections by joining the Walkway at
different points.
Lanark
used to have a racecourse and the 'Lanark Silver Bell' is thought to
be one of the oldest racing trophies in Europe. Part of the
remaining racecourse Is still used for national showjumping events
and farm shows.
LANIMER DAY
This historic background forms the basis for the
Lanark Lanimer celebrations, which take place
each year for one week in June. Local primary schoolchildren elect a
Lanimer Queen and court; and a
Lord Cornet is chosen from local businessmen.
Lanark
is 5mins drive from Kirkfield Gardens and hosts a wealth of
restaurants, pubs and shops.
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NEW LANARK –
WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Award winning Visitor Centre. Beautifully restored 18th century
cotton mill village nestled in the spectacular south Lanarkshire
valley in southern Scotland, close to the Falls of Clyde and less
than an hour from Edinburgh and Glasgow
The fascinating
history of the village is brought back to life in an award-winning
visitor centre where you can explore all the attractions with a
passport ticket. One highlight of your visit will be the fascinating
'Annie McLeod Experience' ride, where the ghost of a mill-girl
appears and takes you on a journey.
The village first rose to fame when Robert Owen was mill manager
from 1800-1825. Owen transformed life in New Lanark with ideas and
opportunities which were at least a hundred years ahead of their
time. Child labour and corporal punishment were abolished, and
villagers were provided with decent homes, schools and evening
classes, free health care, and affordable food.
New Lanark is still a living community, and the village is in the
care of an independent charity.
THE FALLS OF
CLYDE
The Falls of
Clyde comprise of the upper falls of Bonnington Linn, Corra Linn,
Dundaff Linn and the lower falls of Stonebyres Linn.Corra Linn is
the highest with a fall of 90feet.orra Linn and Dundaff Linn are
above New Lanark and situated within the Falls of Clyde Wildlife
Reserve.
THE FALLS OF
CLYDE WILDLIFE RESERVE
The reserve is host to over 100 species of bird including a pair of
nesting Peregrine falcons. The Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve
boasts unrivalled views of these wild birds. No where else in Great
Britain can you get as close to these wonderful birds as you can at
the Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve. High powered telescopes and
Binoculars are available alongside the guidance of an expert species
protection officer.
Look out too for kingfishers and otters and listen for owls hooting
or watch for bats flying as dusk falls. On summer evenings why not
come on a ranger led badger or bat walk on the reserve. The Scottish
Wildlife Trust run a summer events programme and educational group
visits can be arranged.
CRAIGNETHEN CASTLE
Craignethan, dating back to around 1530, is an important
early artillery fortification with an exceptional
residential tower and fine setting.
The oldest part is the tower house built by Sir James
Hamilton of Finnart. The castle’s defences include a
caponier, a stone vaulted artillery chamber which is rare in
Britain.
Glasgow
is approx 25 minutes drive from Kirkfield Gardens
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