Local Area

Places to visit

Burns Country in Ayr 
www.burnsheritagepark.com

Ayrshire is possibly best known as the birthplace of Robert Burns, Scotland's national bard. Just an hour away you can visit the townhouses, monuments and museums associated with the writer including his childhood cottage, the Bachelors' Club which he founded, Poosie Nansie's alehouse and the Brig o' Doon. The area also boasts world-class golf courses at Turnberry and Royal Troon,

The Falkirk Wheel 
www.thefalkirk.wheel.co.uk

Just 45 minutes away is the world’s first and only rotating boat lift. Linking the Forth and Clyde Canals, this truly spectacular structure and iconic symbol is not to be missed.

Glasgow & Edinburgh 
www.visitscotland.com / www.edinburgh.org

11 George Square, Glasgow G2 1DY 0141 204 4400
3 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2QP 0845 2255121
Scotland's major cities are just 45 minutes away and well worth a visit with fantastic shopping, countless cultural attractions, galleries and great places to eat and drink.

New Lanark World Heritage Site 
www.newlanark.org

20 minutes from the Tinto this is a beautifully restored 18th century cotton mill village in Southern Scotland, close to the Falls of Clyde. Over 400,000 visitors per year enjoy the many attractions on offer at the Visitor Centre.

Dobbies Garden World Sandyholm
www.dobbies.com/clyde-valley-garden-centre.aspx

Everything to make your garden grow plus a lovely tearoom and gift shop set on the banks of the Clyde. Only 30 minutes away.

North Berwick 
www.north-berwick.co.uk

A delightful seaside town on the south shore of the Firth of Forth.

Also...

30 minutes from

• Peebles, historic market town

1 hour from

• Dumfries, an historic town
• Gretna Green, the favourite place to elope to!
• Selkirk & Melrose, featuring tweed shops, a glass factory and the birth place of Sir Walter Scott

90 minutes from

• Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, spectacular Scottish scenery at its best

Activities

• FISHING : trout and grayling when in season make for a great catch! Permits can be purchased at Reception.
• CROWN GREEN BOWLING : the local green is just 2 miles from the Hotel.
• GOLFING : There are three excellent 'pay as you go' courses nearby.
• HORSE RIDING : Highburn Stables is an excellent Equestrian Centre in Lanark.
• HILL WALKING : There is an abundance of great walks in the area. The Hotel is positioned at the foot of Tinto Hill which is a very popular route.
• SWIMMING & FITNESS : Lanark has its own swimming pool and gym.