Fiona’s guidebook
Food scene
Situated at 179 Hyndford Road, Lanark, ML11 9BJ, The Inn on the Loch sits at the side of Lanark Loch. Excellent food with a modern twist is served in a traditional and informal environment with a view of the loch. Additional seating is available outside as well as ample parking. Serves teas, coffees, snacks and afternoon tea as well as evening menu. We would recommend booking ahead due to it’s popularity with locals.
Inn On The Loch
179 Hyndford RdSituated at 179 Hyndford Road, Lanark, ML11 9BJ, The Inn on the Loch sits at the side of Lanark Loch. Excellent food with a modern twist is served in a traditional and informal environment with a view of the loch. Additional seating is available outside as well as ample parking. Serves teas, coffees, snacks and afternoon tea as well as evening menu. We would recommend booking ahead due to it’s popularity with locals.
Located just a 5 minutes drive from your base, Hickety Pickety is an excellent modern cafe within a converted barn with lovely decor. The team were recently awarded the Best Tearoom in the Scotland Business Awards. Seating is on 2 levels inside and a courtyard outside. Book ahead as can be busy, especially at brunch and lunchtime. Great cakes too! The cafe is dog friendly. Opening hours are 9.30 am -4.30 pm 6 days a week- closed Mondays.
Hickety Pickety Tea Room
Located just a 5 minutes drive from your base, Hickety Pickety is an excellent modern cafe within a converted barn with lovely decor. The team were recently awarded the Best Tearoom in the Scotland Business Awards. Seating is on 2 levels inside and a courtyard outside. Book ahead as can be busy, especially at brunch and lunchtime. Great cakes too! The cafe is dog friendly. Opening hours are 9.30 am -4.30 pm 6 days a week- closed Mondays.
Ideally placed only a 5-minute walk from your base on Forth's main street, The Inns is a pub and popular restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, snacks and afternoon tea. Their tasty breakfast rolls and home bakes are highly recommended! The restaurant is open Mon- Fri 9.30 am until 7 pm and Sat & Sun 10 am- 7 pm.
The Inns
50 Main StreetIdeally placed only a 5-minute walk from your base on Forth's main street, The Inns is a pub and popular restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, snacks and afternoon tea. Their tasty breakfast rolls and home bakes are highly recommended! The restaurant is open Mon- Fri 9.30 am until 7 pm and Sat & Sun 10 am- 7 pm.
Local Chinese takeaway situated on Main Street. Delivery is available but is only a few minutes walk away from your base.
Wongs Cuisine Ltd
67 Main StreetLocal Chinese takeaway situated on Main Street. Delivery is available but is only a few minutes walk away from your base.
Situated a 5 minute walk from your base on the Main Street, this local takeaway serves tasty fish and chips as well as burgers, pizzas, calzones and kebabs. Open daily from 4 pm - 10 pm, you can also order online and request delivery.
Rocco's Fish & Chips
119 Main StreetSituated a 5 minute walk from your base on the Main Street, this local takeaway serves tasty fish and chips as well as burgers, pizzas, calzones and kebabs. Open daily from 4 pm - 10 pm, you can also order online and request delivery.
Fantastic Indian takeaway located in Biggar High Street, friendly staff, extensive menu with freshly cooked dishes. Currently no 1 restaurant in Biggar on Trip Advisor. Our favourite is the lamb Pasanda! Open Sun - Thu 4.30 pm - 11.30 pm, Fri & Sat 4.30 pm - 1.00 am.
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Taj Mahal
101 High StFantastic Indian takeaway located in Biggar High Street, friendly staff, extensive menu with freshly cooked dishes. Currently no 1 restaurant in Biggar on Trip Advisor. Our favourite is the lamb Pasanda! Open Sun - Thu 4.30 pm - 11.30 pm, Fri & Sat 4.30 pm - 1.00 am.
The Duke's Deli Hampers
Langloch Farm @ CCI
The Big Red Barn Company
City/town information
The historic Royal Burgh of Lanark lies on the River Clyde and has many lovely cafes, restaurants, charity shops and supermarkets. You can get to Lanark by bus from Forth and commute onwards to Glasgow every hour from Lanark train station. Famous for its annual Lanimers celebration in June which involves a week-long celebration including a parade through the town.
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Lanark
The historic Royal Burgh of Lanark lies on the River Clyde and has many lovely cafes, restaurants, charity shops and supermarkets. You can get to Lanark by bus from Forth and commute onwards to Glasgow every hour from Lanark train station. Famous for its annual Lanimers celebration in June which involves a week-long celebration including a parade through the town.
Along the Clyde Valley. Has several garden centres and cafes for a great day out including Dobbies, Overton Farm Shop and Silverbirch.
Rosebank
Along the Clyde Valley. Has several garden centres and cafes for a great day out including Dobbies, Overton Farm Shop and Silverbirch.
A historic market town on the Northern edge of the Southern Uplands. The main street is lined with centuries-old houses and Biggar Kirk dates from the 16th century. Main attractions include the world-famous Victorian Puppet Theatre, Biggar Gasworks Museum and the Albion Motor Museum. There is an annual Arts Festival every October and the wonderful Biggar Bonfire an ancient Pagan custom held every Hogmanay in the High Street. Biggar has a wonderful variety of independent shops as well as many cafes and restaurants. Special mention to Biggar's famous ice cream and chocolate shop.
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Biggar
A historic market town on the Northern edge of the Southern Uplands. The main street is lined with centuries-old houses and Biggar Kirk dates from the 16th century. Main attractions include the world-famous Victorian Puppet Theatre, Biggar Gasworks Museum and the Albion Motor Museum. There is an annual Arts Festival every October and the wonderful Biggar Bonfire an ancient Pagan custom held every Hogmanay in the High Street. Biggar has a wonderful variety of independent shops as well as many cafes and restaurants. Special mention to Biggar's famous ice cream and chocolate shop.
Sightseeing
New Lanark is an exceptional example of a purpose-built 18th century mill village. Thanks to an ongoing process of conservation and rehabilition spanning almost half a century, the appearance of the village today is close to that of the early nineteenth century, when the mill buildings formed one of the largest industrial groups in the world. At New Lanark, David Dale and Robert Owen created a model for industrial communities that was to spread across the world in the 19th and 20th centuries, establishing a milestone in social and industrial history, and having lasting influences on society, even two hundred years on.
Enjoy a walk around the village to see historic buildings and the Falls of Clyde. Visit the Mill Cafe for tasty New Lanark ice cream or our tasty pizzas. You can also visit the New Lanark Spinning Co. Gift Shop for toys, games and New Lanark Merchandise. Explore the Visitor Attraction, including the Annie McLeod Experience and Robert Owen's School for Children where you can learn about how the children of New Lanark lived, worked and played. Enjoy lunch in the Mill Café and browse our gift shop and finish off your trip with a visit to Clearburn Natural Play & Picnic Area. A full day at New Lanark can be a big one! Once you've visited the Visitor Attraction and devoured your New Lanark Pizza and Ice Cream, you can take a wander up the Falls of Clyde and, if you have any energy left, you can finish up your day in Clearburn Natural Play & Picnic Area.
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New Lanark
New Lanark RoadNew Lanark is an exceptional example of a purpose-built 18th century mill village. Thanks to an ongoing process of conservation and rehabilition spanning almost half a century, the appearance of the village today is close to that of the early nineteenth century, when the mill buildings formed one of the largest industrial groups in the world. At New Lanark, David Dale and Robert Owen created a model for industrial communities that was to spread across the world in the 19th and 20th centuries, establishing a milestone in social and industrial history, and having lasting influences on society, even two hundred years on.
Enjoy a walk around the village to see historic buildings and the Falls of Clyde. Visit the Mill Cafe for tasty New Lanark ice cream or our tasty pizzas. You can also visit the New Lanark Spinning Co. Gift Shop for toys, games and New Lanark Merchandise. Explore the Visitor Attraction, including the Annie McLeod Experience and Robert Owen's School for Children where you can learn about how the children of New Lanark lived, worked and played. Enjoy lunch in the Mill Café and browse our gift shop and finish off your trip with a visit to Clearburn Natural Play & Picnic Area. A full day at New Lanark can be a big one! Once you've visited the Visitor Attraction and devoured your New Lanark Pizza and Ice Cream, you can take a wander up the Falls of Clyde and, if you have any energy left, you can finish up your day in Clearburn Natural Play & Picnic Area.
Walk Description
STAGE 1
The car park for Tinto is just off the A73 south of Lanark, at Fullburn on the south side of the main road. From the car park follow the clear path through the gate and up past a memorial bench. The width of the path is testament to the popularity of this hill. Soon the remains of a roman fort are passed on the left, however this is easier to make out from higher up the path where the double ring formation can easily be made out.
STAGE 2
As the path climbs, a fainter path goes off to the right, keep on the main route as it curves around the side of the hill and soon passes a cairn over to the left which marks the ridge of Totherin Hill at 479 metres - ignore the path which leads across to it. The gradient eases off and the path heads up through the heather with good views. The path soon forks, the older route passing above Maurice's Cleuch to the right whilst the newer left hand route gives better going.
STAGE 3
Keep on the main, wide path, ignoring tracks off to the left and continuing towards the massive summit cairn. Carnethy Hill Running Club organise an annual hill race on Tinto, usually in November, with race winners getting to the top and back in about half an hour.
STAGE 4
The final section to the summit follows a fence line and steepens near the top, at 707 metres, the highest hill for some distance which makes it a great all round viewpoint. There is a new view indicator, and on a clear day it is possible to see into the Trossachs to the north and the English border to the south. The trig point is nearby just across the fence.
STAGE 5
This route returns to the start by the same outward path. However it is possible to descend to Wiston on a much steeper and rougher route with some scree if transport can be arranged. Follow the description for Tinto from Wiston and reverse the route. Although shorter, because the route is steeper and in some places, slightly hard to follow, it usually takes about the same time as the return to Fullburn.
Tinto Hill, Biggar ML12 6HX, Reino Unido
Walk Description
STAGE 1
The car park for Tinto is just off the A73 south of Lanark, at Fullburn on the south side of the main road. From the car park follow the clear path through the gate and up past a memorial bench. The width of the path is testament to the popularity of this hill. Soon the remains of a roman fort are passed on the left, however this is easier to make out from higher up the path where the double ring formation can easily be made out.
STAGE 2
As the path climbs, a fainter path goes off to the right, keep on the main route as it curves around the side of the hill and soon passes a cairn over to the left which marks the ridge of Totherin Hill at 479 metres - ignore the path which leads across to it. The gradient eases off and the path heads up through the heather with good views. The path soon forks, the older route passing above Maurice's Cleuch to the right whilst the newer left hand route gives better going.
STAGE 3
Keep on the main, wide path, ignoring tracks off to the left and continuing towards the massive summit cairn. Carnethy Hill Running Club organise an annual hill race on Tinto, usually in November, with race winners getting to the top and back in about half an hour.
STAGE 4
The final section to the summit follows a fence line and steepens near the top, at 707 metres, the highest hill for some distance which makes it a great all round viewpoint. There is a new view indicator, and on a clear day it is possible to see into the Trossachs to the north and the English border to the south. The trig point is nearby just across the fence.
STAGE 5
This route returns to the start by the same outward path. However it is possible to descend to Wiston on a much steeper and rougher route with some scree if transport can be arranged. Follow the description for Tinto from Wiston and reverse the route. Although shorter, because the route is steeper and in some places, slightly hard to follow, it usually takes about the same time as the return to Fullburn.
Scottish Owl Centre
Wilsontown Ironworks
Zoológico das Cinco Irmãs
Parque Nacional Chatelherault
Carlisle RoadThe Tolbooth
The Kelpies
The HelixA Roda de Falkirk
Lime RoadBiggar Museum Trust aims to collect, store, preserve and record Biggar and Upper Clydesdale’s rich archaeological, social and historic heritage. The modern museum is Visit Scotland 5 star rated and was officially opened by The Princess Royal on 16th October 2015. They are an independent museum run by Biggar Museum Trust and are a registered charity (SC003695).
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Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum
156 High StBiggar Museum Trust aims to collect, store, preserve and record Biggar and Upper Clydesdale’s rich archaeological, social and historic heritage. The modern museum is Visit Scotland 5 star rated and was officially opened by The Princess Royal on 16th October 2015. They are an independent museum run by Biggar Museum Trust and are a registered charity (SC003695).
Shopping
McArthur Glen Design Outlet Centre
The Centre, Livingston
Almondvale BoulevardDobbies Garden Centre Sandyholm
Garrion Bridges Garden & Antiques Centre
Horsley BraeClyde Valley Antiques Centre
The Orchard
93 High StDobbies Garden Centre Livingston
Co-op Food - Forth
110 Main StMorrisons Daily
The Wee Farm Distillery and Steak & Still Farm Shop
Local services
Clyde Veterinary Group Hospital, Lanark
Lawrie & Symington Limited
Transport
Lots of train stations within 10 - 20 minute drive from Forth giving easy commuting into Glasgow and Edinburgh
Lanark
Livingston North
Livingston South
Breich
Fauldhouse
Carluke
Carstairs
West Calder station
2 Eastfield Road, Newbridge
EH28 8LS
The Ingliston Park and Ride is served by the Lothian 300 bus service and the Edinburgh Tram. Please see the Lothian Buses website or Edinburgh Trams website for the latest timetables. Please note on days of Rugby matches at Murrayfield, this car Park will be full. Please use Hermiston Park and Ride
Ingliston Park & Ride
2 Eastfield Road, Newbridge
EH28 8LS
The Ingliston Park and Ride is served by the Lothian 300 bus service and the Edinburgh Tram. Please see the Lothian Buses website or Edinburgh Trams website for the latest timetables. Please note on days of Rugby matches at Murrayfield, this car Park will be full. Please use Hermiston Park and Ride
Riccarton Mains Road, Currie, Midlothian
EH14 4AT
Hermiston Park and Ride is served by Lothian buses, firstbus and EM Horsburgh
Hermiston Park and Ride
Riccarton Mains RoadRiccarton Mains Road, Currie, Midlothian
EH14 4AT
Hermiston Park and Ride is served by Lothian buses, firstbus and EM Horsburgh
Straiton Road, Straiton
EH20 9NP
Served by Lothian 47, 67 and X37 bus services.
Straiton Park and Ride
Straiton Road, Straiton
EH20 9NP
Served by Lothian 47, 67 and X37 bus services.
Leisure
Carnwath Golf Club
Carluke Golf Club
Harburn Golf Club and Bistro 19
Harburn LaneXcite Livingston
107 Almondvale PkwyStobo Castle Health Spa
Peebles Hydro
Innerleithen RoadThe Willie Waddell Sports and Community Centre