Visitor Centres in Lanarkshire
What better way to discover new and unique insights into local culture, nature and heritage than by choosing to visit one of the visitor centres detailed here?
Airdrie Observatory
One of only four observatories operating in the UK, Airdrie Observatory is of historical and scientific interest for both adults and children alike!
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Bardykes Farm
Experience life on the farm at Bardykes Farm, Blantyre where they run regular open days at the weekend and outdoor farm birthday parties!
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Biggar Gasworks Museum
Biggar Gasworks Museum is preserved as a lasting reminder of an industry that provided so much benefit to all the country’s citizens.
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Biggar Puppet Theatre
Biggar Puppet Theatre is a Victorian style puppet theatre and the home of International Purves Puppets!
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Calderglen Country Park
Calderglen Country Park is a four-star tourist attraction based in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire featuring a Children's Zoo, Tropical Glasshouse, Adventure Play Area and more!
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David Livingstone Birthplace
The David Livingstone Birthplace celebrates the birthplace and legacy of Dr David Livingstone in Blantyre and across Africa!
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Discover Amazonia
Discover Amazonia, situated within M&Ds at Strathclyde Park, is Scotland's only indoor tropical rainforest, packed full of exotic plants and animals!
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National Museum of Rural Life
Take in the sights, smells and sounds of a 1950s working farm, complete with dairy cows and sheep, at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride.
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New Lanark World Heritage Site
New Lanark World Heritage Site is a beautifully restored 18th century cotton mill village in Southern Scotland, close to the Falls of Clyde and only around an hour's drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
The North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is a free family visitor attraction located in Motherwell which is seen as the main repository for archives and modern records for the whole of North Lanarkshire!
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RSPB Barons Haugh Nature Reserve
RSPB Baron's Haugh is a thriving community nature reserve in Motherwell and is a real gem for wildlife and for visitors too.
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Scottish Wildlife Trust: Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre
The Scottish Wildlife Trust Falls of Clyde and Visitor Centre is nestled in the Clyde Valley and is part of the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve.
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Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Summerlee, the museum of Scottish industrial life - in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire - is a VisitScotland '4 Star' visitor attraction and 'Best Working Attraction' award-winner!
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Visitor Centres in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Visitor Centres you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre
Whitelee Windfarm is Europe's largest windfarm and is located on Eaglesham Moor just 20 minutes from Glasgow!
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Here's a selection of Visitor Centres you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Royal Observatory Edinburgh
The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Visitor Centre runs a variety of programmes and events on site at the Royal Observatory and throughout Scotland. Pre-booking is essential.
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Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World
Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World is the world's longest running butterfly house and one of Scotland's favourite tourist and educational attractions.
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Shout! The Scottish Music Experience
SHOUT! The Scottish Music Experience is the first of its kind, a live music venue dedicated to the celebration of Scottish music!
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Here's a selection of Visitor Centres you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
The Scottish Deer Centre
The Scottish Deer Centre is spread over 55 acres of Fife countryside just outside Cupar, and is home to 13 species of deer from around the world along with other animals.
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Deep Sea World
Deep Sea World welcomes you on a voyage of discovery where learning can be exciting and fun!
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Kirkcaldy Galleries
Kirkcaldy Galleries offers visitors a library, museum, art gallery, local & family history room, cafe, gift shop and children's areas - all under one roof!
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Here's a selection of Visitor Centres you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Inveraray Jail
Step back almost two centuries and discover the stories of the real people - men, women and children who were tried and served their sentences at Inveraray Jail!
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The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse, Scotland's Centre for Design and Architecture, is a visitor centre, exhibition space and events venue situated in the heart of Glasgow, just off the Style Mile.
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House for an Art Lover
Designed by famous Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, House for an Art Lover is a truly unique venue and one of Glasgow's architectural gems!
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Here's a selection of Visitor Centres you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Finlaystone Country Estate
Finlaystone Country Estate is an established visitor attraction managed by the family of the Chief of the Clan MacMillan.
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Greenock Cut Visitor Centre
Situated in the heart of Inverclyde’s historic water catchment area, the Greenock Cut is a scheduled monument with fantastic views and trails.
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Castle Semple Country Park
Castle Semple Visitor Centre and Country Park is the gateway to Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park with wonderful water for outdoor activities plus walks, wildlife and woodlands.
READ MOREVisitor Centres in Stirling and Falkirk
Here's a selection of Visitor Centres you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The Scottish Antique and Arts Centre
The Scottish Antique and Arts Centre at Doune is a great day out and an inspiring shopping experience, suiting many tastes, budgets and interests.
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Deanston Distillery
Our wonderful distillery, on the banks of the River Teith, has always been at the very heart of Deanston.
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Green Aspirations Scotland CIC
Green Aspirations Scotland are a social enterprise aiming to provide benefit to the community rather than to make a profit.
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Culzean Castle and Country Park
With a dramatic clifftop setting, Robert Adam architecture, fascinating history & beautiful surrounds, Culzean Castle and Country Park is one of Scotland's best days out!
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Dean Castle Country Park
Nestled in the heart of Kilmarnock, Dean Castle Country Park is a fantastic free day out for all the family!
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Dundonald Castle and Visitor Centre
War and romance, smuggling and heroism, tales of the supernatural and more – Royal Dundonald Castle is one of Scotland's most unexplored and fascinating treasures!
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Kelburn Estate & Country Centre
A 13th Century castle that's had an amazing makeover courtesy of a team of Brazilian artists, the estate also features dramatic walks, breathtaking gardens and many features of historical interest!
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