Wanlockhead Travel Guide

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Meadowfoot from Wanlockhead
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Meadowfoot from Wanlockhead
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Mine spoil tip One of the many spoil tips littering the Wanlockhead area.
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Wanlockhead Lead Mining Museum. Wanlockhead is Scotland's highest village standing 1541 feet above sea level in the dramatic countryside of the Lowther Hills. In this small village stands the museum of Lead Mining which pays tribute to the harsh and spartan life of the miners from the 18th to the 20th century. see http://www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk/
Former Lead Workings, Meadowfoot Industrial heritage in the remote Lowther Hills at Wanlockhead. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanlockhead
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Days Inn by Wyndham Lockerbie Annandale Water

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Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74

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Welcome Break Service Area J13 Biggar Scotland
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New Lanark Mill Hotel

New Lanark Mill Hotel

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Mill No.1 Lanark Scotland
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Stunning 4-bedroom Cabin With Hot Tub in Beattock!

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Moffat Scotland
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Rigside House

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Popular places to visit

Tinto Hill Cairn

You can find out about the history of Biggar with a visit to Tinto Hill Cairn. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside.

Tinto Hill Cairn

Dove Cottage

You can find out about the history of Biggar with a trip to Dove Cottage. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the cafes.

Dove Cottage

Biggar Gasworks

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Biggar Gasworks during your trip to Biggar. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Biggar Gasworks

Museum of Lead Mining

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Lead Mining during your trip to Wanlockhead. Discover the countryside while you're in the area.

Museum of Lead Mining

Biggar Kirk

You can learn about the history of Biggar when you stop by Biggar Kirk. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside.

Biggar Kirk

Biggar Puppet Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Biggar Puppet Theatre on your trip to Biggar. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Biggar Puppet Theatre