The gently rolling, seemingly empty landscape of the Lowther hills makes a tranquil contrast to the busy towns in the north, their prosperity built on textiles and mines. Yet each has its own fascination. While Clydesdale is a rich valley devoted to growing fruit and vegetables.

New Lanark is the site of one of the most exciting ventures in Scotland's industrial history. See the past at New Lanark’s visitor centre and travel into the future on the New Millennium Expericence. The visitor centre spans three of the village's historic buildings: the Institute for the Formation of Character, the adjoining Engine House, and Mill Three. The village also has a number of attractions including a hotel, period house, village shop, Robert Owen’s House and mill-workers house.

Places to visit around the Clyde

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