Visitor Centres in Lanarkshire
What better way to discover new and unique insights into local culture, nature and heritage than by choosing to visit one of the visitor centres detailed here?
Airdrie Observatory
One of only four observatories operating in the UK, Airdrie Observatory is of historical and scientific interest for both adults and children alike!
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Bardykes Farm
Experience life on the farm at Bardykes Farm, Blantyre where they run regular open days at the weekend and outdoor farm birthday parties!
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Biggar Gasworks Museum
Biggar Gasworks Museum is preserved as a lasting reminder of an industry that provided so much benefit to all the country’s citizens.
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Biggar Puppet Theatre
Biggar Puppet Theatre is a Victorian style puppet theatre and the home of International Purves Puppets!
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Calderglen Country Park
Calderglen Country Park is a four-star tourist attraction based in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire featuring a Children's Zoo, Tropical Glasshouse, Adventure Play Area and more!
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David Livingstone Birthplace
The David Livingstone Birthplace celebrates the birthplace and legacy of Dr David Livingstone in Blantyre and across Africa!
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Discover Amazonia
Discover Amazonia, situated within M&Ds at Strathclyde Park, is Scotland's only indoor tropical rainforest, packed full of exotic plants and animals!
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National Museum of Rural Life
Take in the sights, smells and sounds of a 1950s working farm, complete with dairy cows and sheep, at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride.
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New Lanark World Heritage Site
New Lanark World Heritage Site is a beautifully restored 18th century cotton mill village in Southern Scotland, close to the Falls of Clyde and only around an hour's drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
The North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is a free family visitor attraction located in Motherwell which is seen as the main repository for archives and modern records for the whole of North Lanarkshire!
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RSPB Barons Haugh Nature Reserve
RSPB Baron's Haugh is a thriving community nature reserve in Motherwell and is a real gem for wildlife and for visitors too.
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Scottish Wildlife Trust: Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre
The Scottish Wildlife Trust Falls of Clyde and Visitor Centre is nestled in the Clyde Valley and is part of the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve.
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Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Summerlee, the museum of Scottish industrial life - in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire - is a VisitScotland '4 Star' visitor attraction and 'Best Working Attraction' award-winner!
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Visitor Centres in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Visitor Centres you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre
Whitelee Windfarm is Europe's largest windfarm and is located on Eaglesham Moor just 20 minutes from Glasgow!
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Here's a selection of Visitor Centres you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
National Museum of Scotland
Connecting Scotland to the world and the world to Scotland.
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
With five floors and over 100 interactive, hands-on exhibits, we have something to entertain all ages!
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Head off on a journey of discovery at this former airfield as you explore the history of aviation from the First World War to the present day
READ MOREVisitor Centres in Fife
Here's a selection of Visitor Centres you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
St Andrews Botanic Garden
A national treasure in the heart of St Andrews. Discover 18 acres of rare and unusual plants as well as an extensive glasshouse range.
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Darnleys Distillery and Gin School
Darnley's Gin is a family owned Scottish Gin making award-winning spirit in the Kingdom of Fife on the East coast of Scotland.
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Falkland Estate
Falkland Estate sits at the very heart of Fife on the outskirts of the beautiful conservation village of Falkland just a short journey from Edinburgh and Dundee.
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Here's a selection of Visitor Centres you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Tollcross Childrens Farm and Visitor Centre
Tollcross Children's Farm is an outstanding facility which will appeal to young and old alike. Regulars in the farm are Shire Horses, Shetland Ponies, rabbits, sheep, Highland Cattle and much more!
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Inveraray Jail
Step back almost two centuries and discover the stories of the real people - men, women and children who were tried and served their sentences at Inveraray Jail!
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Loch Lomond Sea Life Centre
SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium is just 20 minutes from Glasgow, situated on the stunning Loch Lomond Shores, offering great fun for all the family, whatever the weather!
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Here's a selection of Visitor Centres you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Castle Semple Country Park
Castle Semple Visitor Centre and Country Park is the gateway to Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park with wonderful water for outdoor activities plus walks, wildlife and woodlands.
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Finlaystone Country Estate
Finlaystone Country Estate is an established visitor attraction managed by the family of the Chief of the Clan MacMillan.
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Coats Observatory is the oldest public observatory in Scotland and was gifted to the people of Paisley by Thomas Coats and designed by Glasgow Architect John Honeyman.
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Here's a selection of Visitor Centres you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre
Stand shoulder to shoulder with Robert the Bruce on the site of his greatest victory.
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Deanston Distillery
Our wonderful distillery, on the banks of the River Teith, has always been at the very heart of Deanston.It first opened its doors in 1785, not as a distillery...
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Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
Located on a perfectly flat 160-acre estate just outside Stirling, Blair Drummond is Central Scotland’s most exciting family visitor attraction and the perfect place for a family day out.
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Culzean Castle and Country Park
With a dramatic clifftop setting, Robert Adam architecture, fascinating history & beautiful surrounds, Culzean Castle and Country Park is one of Scotland's best days out!
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Dean Castle Country Park
Nestled in the heart of Kilmarnock, Dean Castle Country Park is a fantastic free day out for all the family!
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Dundonald Castle and Visitor Centre
War and romance, smuggling and heroism, tales of the supernatural and more – Royal Dundonald Castle is one of Scotland's most unexplored and fascinating treasures!
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Kelburn Estate & Country Centre
A 13th Century castle that's had an amazing makeover courtesy of a team of Brazilian artists, the estate also features dramatic walks, breathtaking gardens and many features of historical interest!
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