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:
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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Johnnie Walker Princes Street
Johnnie Walker Princes Street offers a personalised whisky experience where you can explore the flavours of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh.
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Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Almond Valley Heritage Centre in Livingston, West Lothian, is an award winning farm, museum and discovery centre!
READ MOREVisitor Centres in Fife
Here's a selection of Visitor Centres you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Lindores Abbey Distillery
Lindores Abbey Distillery, Fife. The Spiritual Home of Scotch Whisky. Revived after 523 years.
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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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St Andrews Aquarium
St Andrews Aquarium boasts one of the finest locations in the historic town and is a perfect destination for all things fishy.
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Here's a selection of Visitor Centres you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Tollcross Childrens Farm and Visitor Centre
Tollcross Children's Farm is an outstanding facility which will appeal to young and old alike. Regulars in the farm are Shire Horses, Shetland Ponies, rabbits, sheep, Highland Cattle and much more!
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RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond
RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond is set in a stunning mix of woodlands and wetlands on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.
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Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre
Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre is located within the boundaries of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, the first National Park in Scotland.
READ MOREVisitor Centres in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of Visitor Centres you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Lamont Farm Project
Lamont Farm Project is a vibrant community project located in Erskine where you can meet a wide variety of domesticated animals, including sheep, goats, horses, ducks, hens, llamas and rabbits!
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RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve
RSPB Lochwinnoch is the best place in the west of Scotland for family fun, wild days out and discovering nature with an excellent RSPB shop, visitor centre and visitor trails.
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Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park
Clyde Muirshiel is Scotland's largest Regional Park - a great place to easily enjoy the outdoors. The Park is just west of Glasgow, south of Greenock, east of Largs and north of Ardrossan!
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 National Wallace Monument
The Wallace Monument stands tall and proud outside the city of Stirling, overlooking the scene of Scotland’s victory at The Battle of Stirling Bridge.
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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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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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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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