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New Lanark Mills World Heritage Site

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Mill One, New Lanark Mills, Mill One, New Lanark Mills, New Lanark, South Lanarkshire, ML11 9DB

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2nd March – 28th April 2019

Scots have migrated all over the world and have often had a profound impact on the areas where they settled. The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry project brings together stories from such communities, documenting their Scottish connections in 305 embroidered panels.The complete tapestry will be on display in the Exhibition Gallery at New Lanark World Heritage Site on its way home from a world-wide tour. The Tapestry is a heart-felt homage to the determination, courage and achievement of Scottish migrants and their descendants across the centuries.

The Biggar & District Embroiderers’ Guild Exhibition The Biggar & District Embroiderers’ Guild began in 1979. It is celebrating its 40th year by exhibiting a variety of embroideries and textiles created...Read More

About

2nd March – 28th April 2019

Scots have migrated all over the world and have often had a profound impact on the areas where they settled. The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry project brings together stories from such communities, documenting their Scottish connections in 305 embroidered panels.The complete tapestry will be on display in the Exhibition Gallery at New Lanark World Heritage Site on its way home from a world-wide tour. The Tapestry is a heart-felt homage to the determination, courage and achievement of Scottish migrants and their descendants across the centuries.

The Biggar & District Embroiderers’ Guild Exhibition The Biggar & District Embroiderers’ Guild began in 1979. It is celebrating its 40th year by exhibiting a variety of embroideries and textiles created by members over the years. This

exhibition will also include the embroidery ‘postcards’ created by the Scottish branches of the Embroiderers’ Guild for the 2012 London Olympic Games. The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry was designed by Andrew Crummy, the artist behind the Great Tapestry of Scotland and Prestonpans Tapestry, both previously exhibited at New Lanark.

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Guide Prices

Adult £ 12.50
Child (3-15 years old) £ 9.00
Concession (Senior + Student) £ 10.50
Family (2 adults & 2/3 children) £38.00
Under 3 years Free

Directions

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Road Directions

By Car / Coach: New Lanark is around an hour's drive from Glasgow (25 miles/40 kms) or Edinburgh (35 miles/56 Kms) and is well sign-posted from all major routes. Code for Sat. Nav. ML11 9BY PLEASE NOTE: Some online route planners and Sat Nav devices give directions to enter New Lanark via The Beeches. However this country track is NOT recommended for vehicles. Please follow brown road signs which will direct you to New Lanark via Hyndford Road.

Public Transport Directions

By Train: 2 every hour (1 every hour on Sundays) from Glasgow Central or Motherwell to Lanark railway station (1.5 miles/2.5 km from New Lanark). Local buses and taxis at the bus stance, adjacent to Lanark Railway station and Lanark Visit Scotland Information Centre. For local bus times contact Stuart's Coaches, tel: 01555 773533 By Bus: There is a bus service between Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow and Lanark. Details of this service are available by calling Stuart's Coaches on 01555 773533 FREE. Please note this service does not run on a Sunday.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible Lift
  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Disabled Accessibility
  • Facilities for hearing impaired
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Facilities for the Disabled
  • Facility for service dogs
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors
  • Wheelchairs
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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible Lift
  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Disabled Accessibility
  • Facilities for hearing impaired
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Facilities for the Disabled
  • Facility for service dogs
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors
  • Wheelchairs available

Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages

  • French audio guide
  • German audio guide
  • Italian audio guide
  • Japanese audio guide
  • Spanish audio guide

Catering

  • Bar
  • Café
  • Cater for vegetarians
  • Catering by in-house Caterers
  • Food shop
  • Licensed
  • Locally sourced produce
  • On-Site cafe/restaurant/catering
  • Packed lunch available
  • Picnic area
  • Refreshments Available
  • Restaurant

Children & Infants

  • Accept Children 3+
  • Accept Children 7+
  • Accept children all ages
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children’s packs
  • Children's Meals
  • Children's outdoor play area
  • Cot Available
  • Cot Available

Establishment Features

  • 24 hour concierge service
  • Accept coach parties
  • Accommodation nearby
  • All weather attraction
  • Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
  • Available for wedding receptions
  • Baggage Storage
  • Business facilities
  • Cater for Corporate events
  • Cater for females
  • Cater for groups
  • Cater for individuals
  • Cater for males
  • Cater for school groups
  • Central heating throughout
  • Chef / Private Chef
  • Cloakroom
  • Conference facilities
  • Day membership available
  • Dogs Accepted
  • Dogs on Lead Only
  • Drinking Water Supply
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Drying Facilities
  • Event venue
  • Facilities for corporate hospitality
  • First Aid
  • Gift shop
  • Gift vouchers
  • Green Accreditation - Gold
  • Hairdryers
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Licenced for alcohol
  • Licenced for Weddings & Civil Partnerships
  • Lift
  • Linen provided
  • Night porter
  • Non members welcome
  • Open Christmas
  • Open New Year
  • Open on bank holidays
  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Private rooms
  • Public toilets
  • Self guided walks/cycle rides
  • Separate guests lounge
  • Shop
  • Toilets
  • Visitor information
  • Wireless internet (WiFi) connection available

Key Features

  • Groups: Max Coach Group Size
  • Groups: Meet and Greet Services
  • Groups: Min Coach Group Size
  • In countryside
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Non smoking establishment
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest
  • Outdoor Attraction
  • Village Location

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking
  • Coach Drop Off / Pick Up Point
  • Coach Parking
  • On Bus Route
  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)
  • Railway station within 5 miles
  • Taxi rank nearby

Payment Methods

  • American Express accepted
  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Concessionary Admission Charges
  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)
  • Daily rates available
  • Groups Accepted
  • Groups: Booking Essential
  • Groups: Free Entry for Driver and GTO
  • Groups: Free Meal for Driver and GTO
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Midweek breaks
  • Prior Booking Recommended
  • Short breaks available
  • Special group rates
  • Visa accepted
  • Visa Debit accepted
  • Weekend breaks

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • Chinese printed material
  • French printed material
  • German printed material
  • Italian printed material
  • Japanese printed material
  • Spanish printed material

Room / Unit Features

  • Television available

Target Markets

  • Aim to Attract Conferences & Business meetings
  • Cyclists Welcome
  • Family Fun
  • Marketed as green/environmentally friendly
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Guided tours
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

Travel & Trade

  • Commission/net rates apply
  • Free accommodation for coach driver
  • Group Discount
  • Min group size numeric qualifier - 20
  • Packed lunches available

Venue Facilities

  • Dedicated wedding planner
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