Leadhills Travel Guide

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Leadhills: restored station, with narrow-gauge train, 2000. View NE, towards Elvanfoot: ex-Caledonian Railway Elvanfoot - Wanlockhead line, closed entirely 2/1/39, but restored by the heritage Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway (2 ft. gauge).
Photo by Ben Brooksbank (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Leadhills: restored station, with narrow-gauge train, 2000. View NE, towards Elvanfoot: ex-Caledonian Railway Elvanfoot - Wanlockhead line, closed entirely 2/1/39, but restored by the heritage Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway (2 ft. gauge).
Photo by Ben Brooksbank (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Route of old railway
Photo by Chris Wimbush (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Old mine pits Filled-in mine pits in an area rich in mining history.
Photo by Callum Black (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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The Hopetoun Arms Hotel

The Hopetoun Arms Hotel

3 out of 5
37 Main Street Biggar Scotland
The price is NZ$292 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$292
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Biggar. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a picnic area. Popular attractions Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway and Museum of Lead ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
Wonderful time
Yes it was extremely pet friendly

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

The Hopetoun Arms Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74

Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74

2 out of 5
Welcome Break Service Area J13 Biggar Scotland
The price is NZ$79 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
NZ$79
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Biggar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (748 reviews)
Room had broken window latch so window wouldn’t shut. The security hasp (locking bar) on the door to the room was broken (clearly had been forced in some way) so didn’t feel very secure. Dusty lightbulbs and mould patches on sealant in bathroom. 4th time we have stayed and very disappointed this ...

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74
New Lanark Mill Hotel

New Lanark Mill Hotel

4 out of 5
Mill No.1 Lanark Scotland
Stay at this spa hotel in Lanark. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (527 reviews)
Quality of food served in restaurant. Expensive for highly processed portions eg frozen dipper style chips with a meal of fish and chips and my partner had the fish pie that looked and tasted like a budget frozen meal available from a supermarket. However reception and serving staff were very friendly ...

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

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Stunning 4-bedroom Cabin With Hot Tub in Beattock!

Stunning 4-bedroom Cabin With Hot Tub in Beattock!

3 out of 5
Moffat Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Moffat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Southern Upland Way Trailhead and Moffat Community Nature Reserve ...
Stunning 4-bedroom Cabin With Hot Tub in Beattock!
Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20

Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20

Wanlockhead Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Biggar. Enjoy private pools, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Museum of Lead Mining and Leadhills and Wanlockhead ...
Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20
Rigside House

Rigside House

3.5 out of 5
36 Newtonhead Road Lanark Scotland
Stay at this golf holiday home in Lanark. Enjoy free parking, a golf course and a garden.
6/10 (1 review)
Run down. Place is in need of some TLC

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

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

Biggar Gasworks

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

Biggar Gasworks

Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway

Enjoy an outing to Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway during your stay in Leadhills.

Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway

Dove Cottage

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

Dove Cottage

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

Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum during your trip to Biggar. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside.

Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum

Activities

Galloway White Water Tubing Adventure

Dumfries White Water Tubing Adventure

NZ$137
per adult
Dumfries White Water Tubing Adventure
Louise with the Border Collie Max in the uplands

Isle of Man Wildlife & Scenic Adventure with Wildlife enthusiast

NZ$945
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Isle of Man Wildlife & Scenic Adventure with Wildlife enthusiast
Full day Private Tour of the Isle of Man with experienced qualified driver guide

Full day Private Tour of the Isle of Man with experienced qualified driver guide

NZ$943
per traveller
Full day Private Tour of the Isle of Man with experienced qualified driver guide
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