
Places to Visit


Drumlanrig Castle
Drumlanrig Castle, 20 minutes drive from Wanlockhead, is set within the Queensberry Estate and is the home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry.

Narrow Gauge Railway - Leadhills

New Lanark World Heritage Site
A great day trip is New Lanark World Heritage Site, about 30 mins drive away just next to Lanark.
New Lanark is a fully restored 18th Century Cotton Mill village with an award winning visitor centre and various exhibitions.
It is also next to the Falls of Clyde, where a short forest walk leads to spectacular waterfalls.

Moffat
Moffat is another nearby town, about 35 minutes drive away.
It is the home of the famous ‘Moffat Toffee’ and it has a lovely river walk, playpark, boating pond, shops, cafes, pubs/restaurants etc.

Biggar
The town of Biggar is also only about 25 minutes drive away where there is a good golf course, play-park, puppet theatre and museums as well as lots of lovely shops, cafes and pubs.