Leadhills

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Leadhills: restored station, with narrow-gauge train, 2000. View NE, towards Elvanfoot: ex-Caledonian Railway Elvanfoot - Wanlockhead line, closed entirely 2/1/39, but restored by the heritage Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway (2 ft. gauge).
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Leadhills: restored station, with narrow-gauge train, 2000. View NE, towards Elvanfoot: ex-Caledonian Railway Elvanfoot - Wanlockhead line, closed entirely 2/1/39, but restored by the heritage Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway (2 ft. gauge).
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Route of old railway
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Old mine pits Filled-in mine pits in an area rich in mining history.
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The Hopetoun Arms Hotel

The Hopetoun Arms Hotel

3 out of 5
37 Main Street Biggar Scotland
The price is ￥23,405 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
￥23,405
￥28,086 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Biggar. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway and Museum of ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews)
Wonderful time
Yes it was extremely pet friendly

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

The Hopetoun Arms Hotel
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 ￥6,066 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
￥6,066
￥7,280 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Biggar. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (744 reviews)
Did the job for a quick stop over. Clean and comfy.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74
New Lanark Mill Hotel

New Lanark Mill Hotel

4 out of 5
Mill No.1 Lanark Scotland
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Lanark. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (524 reviews)
Everything

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

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Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20

Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20

Wanlockhead Scotland
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Biggar. Enjoy private pools, a sauna, and a garden. Popular attractions Museum of Lead Mining and Leadhills ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
Weekend break
Disappointed all the facilities were not included and had to pay extra for pool, hot tub sauna, karaoke

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20
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 WiFi, 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
Book a stay at this golf vacation 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 Jan 21, 2026

Rigside House
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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

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 coffeehouses.

Dove Cottage

Biggar Gasworks

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Biggar Gasworks in Biggar. While in this relaxing area, you can savor 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

Biggar Puppet Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Biggar Puppet Theatre during your trip to Biggar. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Biggar Puppet Theatre

Museum of Lead Mining

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at 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

￥87,907
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
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

￥145,100
per traveler
Private Traquair House, Dawyck Gardens and Border Day Tour
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Cities near Leadhills

Meadowfoot from Wanlockhead
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Wanlockhead