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The Kelpies
Two 30-metre steel horse-head sculptures towering over the canal at Falkirk, a striking modern landmark off the M9.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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Lanark
Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
About Lanark
Lanark sits on the route: 15 minutes from Carluke, 42km from Grey Mare's Tail.
Lanark is in Scotland, United Kingdom, with about 8,900 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Carluke, about 8 km away.
Lanark ( LAN-ərk; Scottish Gaelic: Lannraig [ˈl̪ˠaun̪ˠɾɪkʲ]; Scots: Lanrik) is a historic market town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, located 12 miles to the south-east of Hamilton. The town lies on the River Clyde, at its confluence with Mouse Water. It had a population of 8,943 in 2022.
Lanark was usually a royalRead more
burgh from 1140 to 1975, and was historically the county town of Lanarkshire, though in modern times this title belongs to Hamilton. Notable landmarks nearby include New Lanark, the Corra Linn and the site of Lanark Castle.
Lanark railway station and bus interchange have frequent services to Glasgow. Its shops serve the local agricultural community and surrounding villages. The outskirts of the town are home to a large modern livestock auction market and biscuit manufacturer Border Biscuits Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Lanark?
Within an hour or so of Lanark: The Kelpies (39 km), Riverside Museum (39 km), Grey Mare's Tail (42 km), The Bikers Cove (43 km).
Are there any good drives near Lanark?
The nearest famous roads are The Royal Mile, Electric Brae and A68 Jedburgh to Edinburgh (Carter Bar).
Where is Lanark?
Lanark is in Scotland, United Kingdom, about 8 km from Carluke.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,880
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Scotland
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 55.6737, -3.7817
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Lanark
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Riverside Museum
Glasgow's Zaha Hadid-designed transport museum on the Clyde, packed with classic cars, a recreated cobbled street of vintage vehicles, and the tall ship Glenlee moored outside.
39 km · about 45 min drive
waterfall
Grey Mare's Tail
A 60m hanging-valley waterfall beside the A708 near Moffat, with a steep path up to Loch Skeen above.
42 km · about 50 min drive
cafe
The Bikers Cove
A waterfront biker cafe in South Queensferry beneath the iconic Forth bridges, offering stunning views and a warm welcome to riders.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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Queensferry Crossing
The world's longest three-tower cable-stayed bridge, opened in 2017, carrying the M90 high over the Firth of Forth alongside its famous Victorian and 1960s neighbours: three centuries of bridges in one view.
43 km · about 50 min drive
photogenic
Culross
Scotland's most complete 17th-century burgh: ochre-coloured Culross Palace, cobbled wynds and white-harled cottages on the Firth of Forth, preserved by the National Trust. Doubles as Cranesmuir in Outlander.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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Forth Bridge
UNESCO-listed Victorian cantilever railway bridge spanning the Firth of Forth, a masterwork of 19th-century engineering in 54,000 tonnes of steel.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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Edinburgh Zoo
Scotland's capital zoo home to the UK's only giant pandas and over 1,000 rare and endangered animals.
44 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Lanark
- 43 kmQueensferry CrossingThe world's longest three-tower cable-stayed bridge, opened in 2017, carrying the M90 high over the Firth of Forth alongside its famous Victorian and 1960s neighbours: three centuries of bridges in one view.
- 48 kmThe Royal MileEdinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.
- 49 kmArthur's Seat, EdinburghAncient volcanic peak rising 251 metres in the heart of Edinburgh, offering panoramic city views from its dramatic summit.
- 49 kmCalton HillAn accessible hilltop crowned with neoclassical monuments, giving the classic skyline view of Edinburgh at sunset.
- 69 kmElectric BraeFamous optical-illusion stretch of the A719 on the Ayrshire coast where cars appear to roll uphill. Drivers have pulled over to test the gravity-defying slope since the 1930s.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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