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South Lanarkshire

Visiting South Lanarkshire

South Lanarkshire is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In South Lanarkshire?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in South Lanarkshire then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

This should be enough to get you going in South Lanarkshire!

FAQs About South Lanarkshire

How Do I Get To South Lanarkshire?

To get to South Lanarkshire, there are several options:

Driving directions:

  • From Glasgow: take M74 southbound
  • From Edinburgh: take A702 southbound, or M8 westbound, then M74 southbound
  • From Dumfries: take M74 northbound

Rail directions:

  • From Glasgow: take the Glasgow Central to Lanark train
  • From Edinburgh: take the Edinburgh Waverley to Carstairs or Lanark train
  • From Dumfries: take the Dumfries to Carstairs train

If you are visiting other landmarks in the area, it may be convenient to base yourself in Glasgow or Edinburgh and make day trips to South Lanarkshire.

What's The Nearest Airport To South Lanarkshire?

The closest airport to South Lanarkshire is Glasgow International Airport, which is approximately 20 miles away. The quickest route from the airport to town is to take the M8 motorway and exit onto the M73 towards Stirling. From there, take the A725 towards East Kilbride and continue until you reach South Lanarkshire.

Where Is South Lanarkshire?