Motherwell

Motherwell

Montherwell was once the centre of Scotland’s Steel production much of this history and heritage can be explored at the local museum. If you are looking for a less serious visit you can always visit the local theme park, nature parks, country parks or indoor play centres.

History, heritage, business and technology are to be discovered at New Lanark, a remarkable factory cum village which was the heart of Scotland's cotton industry and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. meanwhile for endless beauty nature lovers can visit the Falls of Clyde or Strathclyde Country Park.

Venues in this location

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Moat Park Heritage Centre

The Moat Park Heritage Centre closed to the public in January 2014 so that the collection could be prepared for re-location to a new site on Biggar High Street as part of the new 'Museum of Biggar and Upper Clydesdale'. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

It is anticipated that the new museum will open in the summer of 2015.

Summerlee Museum of Industrial Life

Recently refurbished, Summerlee interprets the social and industrial history of Central Scotland, and in particular the Monklands area

Summerlee interprets the social and industrial history of Central Scotland, and in particular the Monklands area, formerly the ‘Iron Burgh’. Displays feature historic machinery in daily operation as well as reconstructed domestic environments.

Chatelherault

Visitor centre with permanent and temporary exhibits, café and shop

Restored William Adam hunting lodge with Visitor Centre set in 500 acre country park with superb views north to Ben Lomond. Ten miles of footpath in historic landscape and Avon River gorge including ancient oaks and extensive semi-natural woodland. Visitor centre with permanent and temporary exhibits, historic garden and adventure play area.

Low Parks Museum

The museum is based in historic buildings that were once part of the Duke of Hamilton's estate

Low Parks Museum is housed in beautiful and historically significant buildings which were once part of the Duke of Hamilton’s estate. The 18th century Assembly Room, with its original plasterwork and musicians’ gallery, forms a striking centrepiece to the buildings.

Motherwell Heritage Centre

A four star visitor attraction, Motherwell Heritage Centre features Technopolis, an award-winning interactive experience on the area's past

Housed in a stunning modern building at the top of Hamilton Road, just opposite the station, Motherwell Heritage Centre features Technopolis, an award-winning interactive experience on the area’s past from the Romans to the great days of heavy industry.

Shotts Heritage Centre

The heritage centre is within the town library. Displays focus on the area’s strong 17th century covenanting heritage and the rise and fall of local heavy industries in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Social History

These collections are wide ranging in most aspects of social history:

The Biggar Albion Foundation Ltd

The Biggar Albion Foundation (Scottish Charity No. SC031203) is based in Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland. The Foundation is responsible for the Albion Club, the Albion Archive, the Biggar Rally and the Albion Museum at North Back Road, which houses a collection of historic Albion vehicles and units.

Scottish Outdoor Education Centres

SOEC is a Scottish charity working to provide high quality learning opportunities for children, young people and the community at large all at affordable prices. We provide exciting and intelligent experiential and outdoor learning for thousands of children and young people each year at our 3 Centres across Scotland.

North Lanarkshire Council - Community Learning and Development

Wiston Lodge

Wiston Lodge is a place where guests are able to develop personal, social and work skills. We can design and supply programmes tailored to suit your group's needs, or provide the venue for your own programmes. We welcome residential and day visits, during the week and at weekends.

M&D's Theme Park

Scotland's Theme Park

M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park is a firm favourite day out for Schools, Colleges and Youth Groups.

A great fun day out, where there is something for everyone. With five roller coasters, water rides, family rides and traditional rides you’re spoiled for choice.

New Lanark

Founded in 1786 this restored cotton mill - now a UNESCO World Heritage Site - was powered by the river Clyde and is situated close to the Falls of Clyde.

Outdoor Learning and Adventure Outdoor Resource Base

We offer tailor made programmes for groups from across central and southern Scotland either at our James Hamilton Heritage Park watersports centre or via our peripatetic service at the Outdoor Resource Base.

Strathclyde Country Park

Thousands of visitors every year come to enjoy the huge range of activities available from sailing to sunbathing, birdwatching to bicycling, water ski-ing to watching the world go by.

Motherwell Cathedral

The Cathedral Church of Our Lady of Good Aid, popularly known as Motherwell Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Falls of Clyde

The Scottish Wildlife Trust’s, Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve (part of the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve) is bursting with wildlife. Famous for its spectacular waterfalls and scenic woodland walks. In spring the woodland floor us abound with colourful wildflowers. Alive with bird song; over 100 species having made this reserve their home.

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