LOCAL WALKS, SIGHTS AND ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA
MOST POPULAR WALKS AROUND BIGGAR SEE -
https://www.alltrails.com/scotland/south-lanarkshire/biggar
A lovely area that provides a range of outdoor facilities:-
18 Hole golf course (Licenced Clubhouse)
9 Hole putting green
A synthetic tennis court
One lawn bowling rink
Pond
Children's play area
Biggar Golf Club
Broughton RoadA lovely area that provides a range of outdoor facilities:-
18 Hole golf course (Licenced Clubhouse)
9 Hole putting green
A synthetic tennis court
One lawn bowling rink
Pond
Children's play area
Biggar Golf Club
Broughton RoadOpen to visitors.
https://biggargolfclub.co.uk/
A variety of outdoor activities around the Biggar/Peebles area.
https://www.biggaradventure.co.uk
Biggar Adventure
Dovecot RoadA variety of outdoor activities around the Biggar/Peebles area.
https://www.biggaradventure.co.uk
GLENTRESS, Peebles. ca 30 minutes away for Mountain Biking all levels/Forest Trails/Zip wires Horse riding and more
https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/tweed-valley-forest-park/glentress
28 locals recommend
Glentress Forest
GLENTRESS, Peebles. ca 30 minutes away for Mountain Biking all levels/Forest Trails/Zip wires Horse riding and more
https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/tweed-valley-forest-park/glentress
Largest Dry Ski slope in Europe 30 minutes to Hillend, Edinburgh
https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/200281/snowsports_centre
42 locals recommend
Midlothian Snowsports Centre
Biggar RoadLargest Dry Ski slope in Europe 30 minutes to Hillend, Edinburgh
https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/200281/snowsports_centre
5 minutes from the Lodge, a lovely small park area well suited to families with young children with swings etc
http://www.biggarheritage.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Biggar-leaflet-2020-sml.pdf
Biggar Burnbraes Park
Biggar Mill Road5 minutes from the Lodge, a lovely small park area well suited to families with young children with swings etc
http://www.biggarheritage.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Biggar-leaflet-2020-sml.pdf
Purves Puppets - Biggar Puppet Theatre
Dene ParkMelville Golf Centre, Range, Course, Short Game Area & Shop
Kailzie Fishery
Past guest family had a lovely time here and recommended.
Sightseeing
DRUMLANRIG CASTLE (35 miles/ 50 minutes on A702)
A lovely full day out for both the castle and gardens
https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/
72 locals recommend
Drumlanrig Castle
DRUMLANRIG CASTLE (35 miles/ 50 minutes on A702)
A lovely full day out for both the castle and gardens
https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/
FALKIRK WHEEL AND THE KELPIES (1 hour drive)
https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/falkirk-wheel/
115 locals recommend
The Falkirk Wheel
Lime RoadFALKIRK WHEEL AND THE KELPIES (1 hour drive)
https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/falkirk-wheel/
The Kelpies
The HelixSituated next to the Falkirk Wheel.
Stirling Castle
Castle WyndA good hour drive to Stirling Castle
https://www.stirlingcastle
Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway
Station Roadhttps://www.leadhillsrailway.co.uk/
LEAD MINING MUSEUM AND RAILWAY
(30 minutes from Biggar)
https://www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk/
15 locals recommend
Museum of Lead Mining
LEAD MINING MUSEUM AND RAILWAY
(30 minutes from Biggar)
https://www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk/
NEW LANARK HERITAGE CENTRE
(20 minutes from Biggar)
https://www.newlanark.org/your-visit/what-to-see
38 locals recommend
New Lanark
New Lanark RoadNEW LANARK HERITAGE CENTRE
(20 minutes from Biggar)
https://www.newlanark.org/your-visit/what-to-see
Oldest inhabited house in Scotland. 24 miles/40 minutes. Host a variety of events.
https://www.traquair.co.uk/visitor-information/
50 locals recommend
Traquair House
Oldest inhabited house in Scotland. 24 miles/40 minutes. Host a variety of events.
https://www.traquair.co.uk/visitor-information/
Only 30 minutes drive to Dawyck. Why not combine with a browse around the lovely town of Peebles in the heart of the Borders. https://www.rbge.org.uk/dawyck
32 locals recommend
Dawyck Botanic Garden
Only 30 minutes drive to Dawyck. Why not combine with a browse around the lovely town of Peebles in the heart of the Borders. https://www.rbge.org.uk/dawyck
1 hour from Biggar, but a memorable day out to visit this beautiful stately home and estate.
https://dumfries-house.org.uk/about
28 locals recommend
Dumfries House Estate
1 hour from Biggar, but a memorable day out to visit this beautiful stately home and estate.
https://dumfries-house.org.uk/about
Biggar Museum Trust aims to collect, store, preserve and record Biggar and Upper Clydesdale’s rich archaeological, social and historic heritage. The museum explores 14,000 years of rural and small town life in Upper Clydesdale. It focuses on the people who have lived and worked here from prehistoric times up to the mid-20th century.
8 locals recommend
Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum
156 High StBiggar Museum Trust aims to collect, store, preserve and record Biggar and Upper Clydesdale’s rich archaeological, social and historic heritage. The museum explores 14,000 years of rural and small town life in Upper Clydesdale. It focuses on the people who have lived and worked here from prehistoric times up to the mid-20th century.
Eating Out around Biggar
Places to eat out in and around Biggar from formal to casual along with Biggar Take outs
SHIELDHILL CASTLE (about 2 mile away from the Lodge) Recently restored to it's former glory, and with a first class chef for lovely meals.
https://shieldhillcastle.com/restaurant-bar/
Shieldhill Castle Hotel
Shieldhill Road SHIELDHILL CASTLE (about 2 mile away from the Lodge) Recently restored to it's former glory, and with a first class chef for lovely meals.
https://shieldhillcastle.com/restaurant-bar/
The Barony
81-85 Broughton StTHE BARONY, High Street, Biggar
https://www.barony-biggar.co.uk/
The Crown Inn
109-111 High StTHE CROWN INN, High Street, Biggar.
https://thecrownbiggar.co.uk/
The Elphinstone Hotel
145 High St
THE ELPHINSTONE HOTEL
https://www.elphinstonehotel.co.uk/
3 miles from the Lodge. Beautiful historic building. They do afternoon tea or Sunday lunch as well as weekday brunches/evening meals https://www.cornhillcastle.co.uk/dining/
Cornhill Castle
Coulter Road3 miles from the Lodge. Beautiful historic building. They do afternoon tea or Sunday lunch as well as weekday brunches/evening meals https://www.cornhillcastle.co.uk/dining/
Traveler advice
Book before you go
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PLEASE PRE-BOOK YOUR TABLE AS FAR IN ADVANCE AS POSSIBLE FOR DINING OUT, AND BE SURE TO CONTACT AND PRE-BOOK ANY PLACES OF INTEREST OR ACTIVITIES YOU WANT TO VISIT/DO WHILE STAYING IN THE AREA, COVID PROTOCOLS CONTINUE TO RESTRICT NUMBERS/AVAILABILITY.