Visitor Information

Useful information for Lanark visitors

Getting here by car

Lanark is 25 miles southeast of Glasgow and 40 miles southwest of Edinburgh. From Glasgow and Edinburgh follow the M8 to junction 6 and then the A73 via Newmains and Carluke. 

Alternatively follow the M74 south to junction 7 and then the A72 to Lanark by the Clyde Valley tourist route. 

From Edinburgh follow the A70 west via Currie, Balerno, Carnwath and Carstairs. 

Parking

There are 8 car parks in Lanark's town centre which are operated by South Lanarkshire Council. A number of these car parks are located just off the main High Street and accessed via closes (alleys). More details: South Lanarkshire Council website

Getting here by train

From Glasgow Central via Motherwell. From Edinburgh Waverley to nearest town, Carluke or Carstairs, then bus link to Lanark. 

More details: www.scotrail.co.uk and www.travelinescotland.com 

Getting here by bus

Lanark is connected to other Lanarkshire towns and Glasgow by a bus network. More details: www.travelinescotland.com 

Public Toilets

Lanark operates a Community Comfort Scheme and you are welcome to use the toilets in these locations - no purchase needed.

Lanark Town Centre

• Clydesdale Housing Association Community Hub, 39 North Vennel, ML11 7PT (open Mon & Tues 9am - 5pm; Wed 10am - 5pm; Thurs 9am - 5pm; Fri 9am - 4pm)
• Costa, 75-77 High Street, ML11 7LN (open Mon to Sun 7am - 7pm)
• Horse & Jockey, 56 High Street, ML11 7ES (open Mon to Thurs 11am - 10.30pm; Fri and Sat 11am - 1am; Sun 12.30pm - 6pm)
• Lanark Library, 16 Hope Street, ML11 7LZ (open Mon 9.15am - 5pm; Tues 9am - 8pm; Wed to Sat 9.15am - 5pm)
• Lanark Lifestyles, Thomas Taylor Avenue, ML11 7DG (open Mon to Fri 6.15am - 9pm; Sat and Sun 8.15am - 5pm)
• Lanark Memorial Hall, 13 St Leonard Street, ML11 7AB (open Mon to Sat 9am - 5pm)
• Morrisons, St Vincent Place, ML11 7LB (open Mon to Sat 7am - 10pm; Sun 8am - 8pm)
• Tesco, Gallowhill Road, ML11 7AG (open Mon to Sat 7am - 11pm; Sun 8am - 10pm)

Langloch Farm

• The Barn Tearoom & Gift Shop, Hyndford Road, ML11 9TA (open Mon to Sun 9am - 4.30pm)

New Lanark World Heritage Site

• Mill Cafe, New Lanark, ML11 9DB (open Mon to Sun 10am - 4pm)
• Visitor Centre, New Lanark, ML11 9DB (open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun 10am - 4pm; closed Tues and Wed)

Make the most of your visit to Lanark

Lanark is the perfect location for a short staycation or as a base when exploring lower Central Scotland. Right here in Lanark you can enjoy beautiful landscapes, fascinating history, fantastic eateries and unique landmarks such as New Lanark World Heritage Site. Within 1 hour of driving you can reach both major cities (Glasgow and Edinburgh), Loch Lomond, the Scottish Borders and the West Coast. 

Use the links below to explore this website and get inspired for your visit!

• Eat, Drink & Stay
• Shopping & Gifts
• Things to do
• Events
• History & Heritage

Click here to view PDF maps of Lanark and New Lanark World Heritage Site

If you have an enquiry about visiting Lanark that you cannot find the answer to on this website, please email us on admin@lanark.co.uk