The gently rolling, seemingly empty landscape of the Lowther hills makes a tranquil contrast to the busy towns in the north, their prosperity built on textiles and mines. Yet each has its own fascination. While Clydesdale is a rich valley devoted to growing fruit and vegetables, New Lanark is the site of one of the most exciting ventures in Scotland's industrial history. The Cameron Stone monument marks battle site. Boswell is buried in the family mausoleum next to church.
Hides give splendid views of waders.
Blackhill Remains of Lanarkshire's largest Iron Age fort, with Bronze Age cairn on summit. Fine views over the Isle of Arran and hills around Loch Lomond. Now restored as The Livingstone National Memorial with mementos, including journals, surgical instruments and relics from Africa. Natural history displays at the Visitor Centre. Children's zoo and adventure playground.