- Heritage

Newliston

Late Robert Adam house. 18th century designed landscape, rhododendrons, azaleas and water features. On Sundays there is a ride-on steam model railway from 2-5pm…

Palace Of Holyroodhouse

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen, stands at the end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur’s Seat. The Royal Apartments are used by The Queen for State ceremonies and official entertaining. They are finely decorated with magnificent works of art from the Royal Collection…

Red Row

Terraced…

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Scotland’s premier garden. Discover the wonders of the plant kingdom in over 70 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds…

Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Unique visual history of Scotland…

Colzium House & Walled Garden

A walled garden with an extensive collection of conifers, rare shrubs and trees, curling pond, picnic tables, woodland walks…

Finlaystone Country Estate

With spectacular views across the Firth of Clyde, Finlaystone Country Estate offers 10 acres of colourful gardens, exciting and imaginative children’s play areas set in 140 acres of woodland and tumbling waterfalls and is managed by the Chief of the MacMillan Clan and his family. The original Finlaystone House, built in the 14th century embodies centuries of tradition and heritage and has been the home for three families over six centuries. The house is available for weddings and other functions by prior arrangement…

Motherwell Heritage Centre

VisitScotland 4-star attraction. Technopolois multi-media display tells the story of the area from the Romans, through the days of heavy industry, to the present time. Exhibition gallery, shop and tower viewing platform. A local studies and family history research room has census, newspaper and other databases on-line. Staff assistance available…

New Lanark World Heritage Site

Surrounded by native woodlands and close to the famous Falls of Clyde, this cotton mill village was founded in 1785 and became famous as the site of Robert Owen’s radical reforms. Now beautifully restored as both a living community and attraction, the fascinating history of the village is interpreted in an award-winning Visitor Centre. There is a Roof Garden and Viewing Platform giving panoramic views of the historic village and surrounding woodland. Accommodation is available in the New Lanark Mill Hotel and Waterhouses, a stunning conversion from an original 18th century mill. New Lanark is now a World Heritage Site…

St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral

Newly restored, fine Gothic Revival church by Sir George Gilbert Scott, with outstanding contemporary murals by Gwyneth Leech. Regular concerts and exhibitions…