Villages · Scottish Lowlands
Lanark
In or near Kirkfieldbank.
Lanark — a village in scotland central.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lanark · 0.6 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Place summary
Lanark is a village located in central Scotland with a population of 8,880. It serves as a local centre for the surrounding rural area and features a mix of historical and modern amenities. The village's layout reflects its development over the centuries, combining traditional Scottish architecture with contemporary structures. Lanark's location provides easy access to the scenic landscapes of the nearby countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6737, -3.7817
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML11 9ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hamilton and Clyde Valley
- Population
- 8,880
- Nearest railway station
- Lanark — 0.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2644976 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Clydesdale Inn
Historic pubs · 0.0 km
Lanark Museum
Museums · 0.0 km
Greyfriars Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.1 km
St Nicholas Parish Church, Lanark
Historic churches · 0.1 km
William Wallace Statue
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
St Kentigern's Church, Hope Street, Lanark
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Eu Congregational Church, West Port, Lanark
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Christ Church, Lanark
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Lanark Castle
Castles · 0.4 km
Convent, St Mary's R.C. Church, 68 St Vincent Place, Lanark
Abbeys & priories · 0.5 km
St Kentigern's Church
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Ruins of Church of St Kentigern's
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Nearby
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Clydesdale Inn
The Clydesdale Inn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Lanark Museum
Lanark Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Greyfriars Parish Church
Greyfriars Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
St Nicholas Parish Church, Lanark
St Nicholas Parish Church, Lanark — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Scottish Lowlands
William Wallace Statue
William Wallace Statue — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
St Kentigern's Church, Hope Street, Lanark
St Kentigern's Church, Hope Street, Lanark — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Lanark
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
New Lanark Mill Hotel
New Lanark Mill Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Clyde Valley Caravan Park
Clyde Valley Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Lowlands
Scottish Equi Complex
Scottish Equi Complex — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Newhouse Park Farm
Newhouse Park Farm — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Collierhall Farm Caravan Site
Collierhall Farm Caravan Site — a campsite in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Clydesdale Inn
The Clydesdale Inn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
74 Main Street, Carnwath
74 Main Street, Carnwath in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas
Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Post Horn Hotel, Crawford
Post Horn Hotel, Crawford in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Rowan Tree Inn, 62 Old Mill Road, Uddingston
The Rowan Tree Inn, 62 Old Mill Road, Uddingston in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lanark?
- Lanark is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML11 9ET).
- What is Lanark?
- Lanark — a village in scotland central.
- How do I get to Lanark?
- The nearest railway station is Lanark, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML11 9ET.
- How do I get to Lanark?
- The nearest railway station is Lanark, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML11 9ET.