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Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands

Coalburn

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Coalburn — village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.

Coalburn, towns & cities in Scottish Lowlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Coalburn is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,220 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.5833°, -3.9000°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Coalburn is a village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is located near the villages of Auchlochan, Bankend and Braehead.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The opencast mine that opened in the village in the late 1980s became the biggest mine in Europe by the early 1990s. In 2010 the village had a population of 1,267. This declined to 1,220 in a mid 2020 estimate.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
55.5833, -3.9000
Postcode
ML11 0NN
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Population
1,220
Official site
webarchive.nrscotland.gov.uk

Sources

Other places nearby

Coalburn is a town located in central Scotland with a population of 1,220. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
1,220
Constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale

Things to see in Coalburn

82 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Coalburn →

Forest road, Hartwood Hill - geograph.org.uk - 7449167📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Hartwood Hill

Hartwood Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Quad bike tracks below Common Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6060844📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

White Rig

White Rig — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 377 m.

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Boggy moorland between Brown Rig and White Rig - geograph.org.uk - 6060833📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Pinkstone Rig

Pinkstone Rig — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 382 m.

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Forest road, Hartwood Hill - geograph.org.uk - 7449167📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Hartwood Hill

Hartwood Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 400 m.

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Castle Mains📷 3

Castles · Scottish Lowlands

Castle Mains

Castle Mains — building in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.

👶↗ thegreatbritainguide.com
Douglas Castle📷 3

Castles · Scottish Lowlands

Douglas Castle

Douglas Castle — castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.

👶↗ thecastlesofscotland.co.uk
Lesmahagow Old Parish Church📷 3

Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands

Lesmahagow Old Parish Church

Lesmahagow Old Parish Church — church in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.

Free↗ lopc.org.uk
St Bride's Chapel📷 3

Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands

St Bride's Chapel

St Bride's Chapel — church building in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.

Free👶
Douglas Water - geograph.org.uk - 591675📷 3

Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands

Ladle Knowe, Motte

Ladle Knowe, Motte — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Lesmahagow Priory ^ Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 3121520📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Scottish Lowlands

Ruins of Lesmahagow Priory

Ruins of Lesmahagow Priory — a abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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M74 northbound near Jack's Law - geograph.org.uk - 3510293📷 3

Stone circles · Scottish Lowlands

Wildburn Stone Circle

Wildburn Stone Circle — a stone circle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Polish memorial plaque, Douglas (2) - geograph.org.uk - 3868689📷 3

Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands

WWII Army Camp

WWII Army Camp — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free👶
Effigy of Archibald, 7th earl of Douglas - geograph.org.uk - 4516146📷 3

Museums · Scottish Lowlands

Douglas Heritage Museum

Douglas Heritage Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

👶↗ douglasheritagemuseum.co.uk
James Gavin Memorial Gardens - geograph.org.uk - 1152945📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

James Gavin Memorial

James Gavin Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
James, Earl of Angus - geograph.org.uk - 3868597📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

Cameronian Regimental Memorial

Cameronian Regimental Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Entering Coalburn from the west - geograph.org.uk - 3179795📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

Auchlochan Coalfield Old No. 6 Pit Mining Memorial

Auchlochan Coalfield Old No. 6 Pit Mining Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Polish memorial plaque, Douglas (2) - geograph.org.uk - 3868689📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

Cavalry Monument

Cavalry Monument — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Polish memorial plaque, Douglas (2) - geograph.org.uk - 3868689📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

Polish Army Memorial 1940

Polish Army Memorial 1940 — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Polish memorial plaque, Douglas (2) - geograph.org.uk - 3868689📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

10th Cavalry Brigade Memorial

10th Cavalry Brigade Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Polish memorial plaque, Douglas (2) - geograph.org.uk - 3868689📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

Polish Memorial Garden

Polish Memorial Garden — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Monument to the Cameronian Regiment, Douglas - geograph.org.uk - 4112965📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

Cameronian Scottish Rifles War Memorial

Cameronian Scottish Rifles War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
St Bride's Church, Douglas - geograph.org.uk - 4113089📷 5

Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands

Old St Bride's Parish Church, Douglas

Old St Bride's Parish Church, Douglas — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free
Effigy of Archibald, 7th earl of Douglas - geograph.org.uk - 4516146📷 5

Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands

St Sophia Episcopal Church, Bell's Wynd, Douglas

St Sophia Episcopal Church, Bell's Wynd, Douglas — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free👶
Clock Tower at Old St Bride's Church, Douglas - geograph.org.uk - 4112309📷 5

Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands

St Bride's Church, Douglas

St Bride's Church, Douglas — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free👶

Nearby

Railway Cottage, Coalburn - geograph.org.uk - 3299087📷 5

Villages · Scottish Lowlands

Coalburn

Coalburn — a village in scotland central.

Entering Coalburn from the west - geograph.org.uk - 3179795📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

Auchlochan Coalfield Old No. 6 Pit Mining Memorial

Auchlochan Coalfield Old No. 6 Pit Mining Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Old bridge over River Nethan, Stockbriggs - geograph.org.uk - 6146901📷 5

Villages · Scottish Lowlands

Stockbriggs

Stockbriggs — a village in scotland central.

Auchlochan and Lesmahagow from the air - geograph.org.uk - 4961087📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Henry's Hill

Henry's Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 445 m.

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Disused junction - geograph.org.uk - 3281682📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Glaikhead Bing

Glaikhead Bing — a hill or mountain in scotland central.

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Broken Cross Muir opencast mine - geograph.org.uk - 4961476📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Burnt Rig

Burnt Rig — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 441 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Coalburn

Places to stay

Douglas Valley Church, Rigside - geograph.org.uk - 4088393📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Lowlands

Collierhall Farm Caravan Site

Collierhall Farm Caravan Site — a campsite in scotland central.

March Hares at New Lanark - geograph.org.uk - 2328465📷 5

Hotels · Scottish Lowlands

New Lanark Mill Hotel

New Lanark Mill Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

↗ newlanarkhotel.co.uk
Rear of Rosedale Street, New Lanark - geograph.org.uk - 3831907📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Lowlands

Wee Row Youth Hostel

Wee Row Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland central.

Clydesholm Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7804601📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Clyde Valley Caravan Park

Clyde Valley Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.

Sandy Burn - geograph.org.uk - 7055401📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Lowlands

Scottish Equi Complex

Scottish Equi Complex — a hostel in scotland central.

Minor road near Abington - geograph.org.uk - 3605283📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Mount View Caravan Park

Mount View Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

The Scrib Tree, Douglas - geograph.org.uk - 4112057📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas

Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

St Nicholas Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 7503187📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

The Clydesdale Inn

The Clydesdale Inn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Road bridge over the main line, Crawford - geograph.org.uk - 6199537📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Post Horn Hotel, Crawford

Post Horn Hotel, Crawford in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

War Memorial, Leadhills - geograph.org.uk - 4642106📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills

Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Murray Terrace, Carnwath - geograph.org.uk - 3385478📷 6

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

74 Main Street, Carnwath

74 Main Street, Carnwath in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Central Kirkconnel - geograph.org.uk - 4670638📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Queensberry Arms Hotel

Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

↗ queensberry-arms-hotel-kirkconnel.dumfries-and-galloway-hotel.com

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Former Road Bridge Over The Berwickshire Railway - geograph.org.uk - 3063917📷 4

Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands

Greenlaw

Greenlaw in England North East, United Kingdom.

Daffodils at The Hirsel Coldstream - geograph.org.uk - 6120607📷 4

Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands

Coldstream

Coldstream in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free↗ coldstreamcommunity.com
War Memorial at Gordon Scottish Borders - geograph.org.uk - 7869264📷 5

Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands

Gordon

Gordon in England North East, United Kingdom.

Entrance to Eccles Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 3636120📷 4

Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands

Eccles

Eccles in England North East, United Kingdom.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Coalburn?
Coalburn is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML11 0NN).
What is Coalburn?
Coalburn — village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Coalburn?
Drivers can use postcode ML11 0NN.
Is Coalburn free to visit?
Yes, Coalburn is free to enter.
How do I get to Coalburn?
Drivers can navigate to postcode ML11 0NN. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.