South Lanarkshire has many great places that you can visit on a day out with the family where you can discover wildlife, museums and local history this summer.
We’ve picked out some of the best places that you can visit during the summer months in towns such as East Kilbride, Hamilton and Rutherglen.
Here are 9 of the best places to visit in South Lanarkshire this summer.
5. National Museum of Rural Life
Uncover centuries of Scottish rural history in the museum, explore the countryside and meet the animals on the farm at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride. Wester Kittochside Philipshill Road East Kilbride, Glasgow G76 9HR. | National Museum of Rural Life
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6. Calderglen Country Park
Calderglen Country Park has a zoo and tropical conservatory, ornamental gardens, nature trails and walks, courtyard café, toddlers' play area, adventure play area and an 18 hole golf course. The park extends along a scenic wooded glen forged out by the Rotten Calder river, a tributary of the River Clyde. Calderglen Country Park, Strathaven Rd, East Kilbride, Glasgow G75 0QZ. | Visit Scotland
7. Tinto Hill
Tinto hill is a popular and recognisable landmark outside Biggar. Tinto has great views across the Clyde Valley and a huge stone cairn at the summit. | Visit Lanarkshire
8. Cuningar Loop
Cuningar Loop is a great woodland park which is found on the banks of the River Clyde in Rutherglen. You can enjoy walks along the riverside or forest trails. | Cuningar Loop