Wanlockhead Travel Guide

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Meadowfoot from Wanlockhead
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Meadowfoot from Wanlockhead
Photo by David Parker (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
Mine spoil tip One of the many spoil tips littering the Wanlockhead area.
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Wanlockhead Lead Mining Museum. Wanlockhead is Scotland's highest village standing 1541 feet above sea level in the dramatic countryside of the Lowther Hills. In this small village stands the museum of Lead Mining which pays tribute to the harsh and spartan life of the miners from the 18th to the 20th century. see http://www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk/
Former Lead Workings, Meadowfoot Industrial heritage in the remote Lowther Hills at Wanlockhead. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanlockhead
Days Inn by Wyndham Lockerbie Annandale Water

Days Inn by Wyndham Lockerbie Annandale Water

3 out of 5
Roadchef Motorway Svc Ar A74M Lockerbie Scotland
The price is Rp717.040 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp717.040
Rp860.448 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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Stay at this hotel in Lockerbie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (806 reviews)
Staff friendly. Room spacious. TV signal very poor- unable to watch any channels. No wifi signal either. Hot tap was a dribble, cold tap was a torrent that sprayed everywhere.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Lockerbie Annandale Water
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 Rp663.736 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
Rp663.736
Rp796.483 total
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!
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
Wildwood Cabin - Sleeps 6, Hot Tub & Parking

Wildwood Cabin - Sleeps 6, Hot Tub & Parking

3 out of 5
Moffat Scotland
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Wildwood Cabin - Sleeps 6, Hot Tub & Parking
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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

Museum of Lead Mining

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Lead Mining during your trip to Wanlockhead. Discover the countryside while you're in the area.

Museum of Lead Mining

Things to do

Louise with the Border Collie Max in the uplands

Isle of Man Wildlife & Scenic Adventure with Wildlife enthusiast

Rp9.522.920
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Isle of Man Wildlife & Scenic Adventure with Wildlife enthusiast
Private Traquair House, Dawyck Gardens and Border Day Tour

Private Traquair House, Dawyck Gardens and Border Day Tour

Rp15.718.554
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Private Traquair House, Dawyck Gardens and Border Day Tour
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