Leadhills
Things to do in Leadhills, Lanarkshire
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Leadhills is a small town in South Lanarkshire in the Scottish borders, situated at over 300 metres above sea level on moorland. It developed as a lead and gold mining settlement and retains its character as a quiet upland village.
Where to stay in Leadhills(1)
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The Hopetoun Arms Hotel is the main accommodation option in the town, serving as a base for visitors to the area.
The Hopetoun Arms Hotel
37 Main Street, Leadhills
Days Inn Abington
Welcome Break Service Area J13, Biggar
Nithsdale Hotel
1 High Street, Sanquhar
Blackaddie House Hotel
Blackaddie Road, Sanquhar
Queensberry Arms Hotel
71-72 Main Street, Kirkconnel
Buccleuch and Queensberry Arms Hotel
112 Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill
Scaurbridge House
Main Road, Thornhill
Trigony House Hotel and Garden Spa
A76, Closeburn
Things to Do in Leadhills(1)
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The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway operates heritage steam and diesel train services through the surrounding landscape, following the route of the original narrow-gauge railway that once served the mining industry.
Where to Eat in Leadhills(1)
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Leadhills Village Hall functions as a venue for dining and refreshments within the town.
Attractions Near Leadhills
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1 mi
Museum of Lead Mining
Wanlockhead · ⭐ 4.6
7 mi
Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum
Sanquhar · ⭐ 4.7
10 mi
Drumlanrig Castle
Thornhill · ⭐ 4.5
14 mi
Station Park
Moffat · ⭐ 4.4
14 mi
Grey Mares Tail Nature Reserve
Moffat · ⭐ 4.6
15 mi
The Carmichael Visitor Centre
Biggar · ⭐ 4.5
17 mi
New Cumnock Open Air Pool
New Cumnock · ⭐ 4.8
17 mi
Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve
New Lanark · ⭐ 4.8
Camping in Leadhills
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Self-Catering Cottages in Leadhills
All cottages in Leadhills →Winlocke Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £543
Beech Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £791
Elm Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £727
Oak Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £797
Keepers Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £681
Stableyard Studio
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £944
Drumlanrig Castle - Slatehouse Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £2,387
Drumlanrig Mains Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,757
Common questions about Leadhills
Where can I stay in Leadhills?
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What is there to do in Leadhills?
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Where can I eat in Leadhills?
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