Tourism and visitor attractions News
Museum brings history alive
Published: Tuesday 15th May 2012
History will be coming to life at Low Parks Museum from 18-20 May as part of the National Festival of Museums.
Lanarkshire set to celebrate Jubilee
Published: Monday 14th May 2012
Lanarkshire is preparing to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a wide range of events.
PGA pros drive golf development
Published: Friday 13th April 2012
Two PGA Professionals have launched a golf programme to provide coaching for all ages and abilities throughout the season.
The boys are back in town
Published: Wednesday 11th April 2012
The Cameronians fought many famous battles but it's the personal accounts of the soldiers that bring their story to life.
Spring into Easter at heritage park
Published: Thursday 29th March 2012
A fun packed day is in store for all the family at James Hamilton Heritage Park on Sunday 1 April.
Final countdown to Sport Relief
Published: Thursday 22nd March 2012
This weekend the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile is taking place in Hamilton and Carluke.
Book up for ICG legacy
Published: Tuesday 20th March 2012
The official book and DVD commemorating the hugely successful Lanarkshire International Children's Games 2011 are now available.
First female medical graduate honoured
Published: Monday 19th March 2012
An exciting exhibition about the fascinating life and career of the first woman in Scotland to graduate in medicine is now open.
Duathlon a real challenge
Published: Tuesday 13th March 2012
More than 150 people have taken part in the first ever Spring into Duathlon Challenge at Hamilton Palace Sports Ground.
Hat-trick of local artists work on display
Published: Thursday 8th March 2012
An exhibition showcasing three local artists' work both individually and together has opened at East Kilbride Arts Centre.
£775K pitch upgrade programme
Published: Wednesday 15th February 2012
An upgrade programme will transform a series of synthetic pitches across South Lanarkshire.
Designers work goes under microscope
Published: Thursday 9th February 2012
Pupils from five South Lanarkshire high schools strutted their stuff on the catwalk as the culmination of a 10 week art and desi
Photography winners revealed
Published: Wednesday 1st February 2012
The winning entries of the annual photographic competition are now on show at Chatelherault Lodge and Country Park.
Festival for the young at heart
Published: Tuesday 17th January 2012
Anyone in the 50+ age group are being encouraged to take part in the seventh annual Young at Heart festival.
Village sets stage for festive fun
Published: Friday 2nd December 2011
Festive fun for all the family is coming to the East Kilbride area this weekend.
Fund digs deep to support mining project
Published: Thursday 29th September 2011
Funding has been given to support a project to help 6000 people research and record their local mining heritage.
Time to add to Clyde Valley memory bank
Published: Wednesday 28th September 2011
Anyone with memories of the traditional industries of the Clyde Valley are being encouraged to share their stories this weekend.
Burrowing owls dig in at Calderglen
Published: Monday 12th September 2011
Two young Burrowing Owls are the latest attractions to arrive at Calderglen Zoo.
Last chance to cast your vote
Published: Friday 9th September 2011
There is still time to make your vote count and immortalise three local characters in steel as part of a national art project.
Local interest walks project set to launch
Published: Tuesday 6th September 2011
A project to encourage everyone to get out and about and explore their local area launches this week.
Doors open again this weekend
Published: Monday 5th September 2011
Some of the most historic and well known buildings in Lanarkshire are opening their doors to the public this weekend.
Music festival goes live over weekend
Published: Monday 29th August 2011
An eclectic mix of musical talent is coming to Hamilton as the town gets ready to celebrate Live Music this weekend.
Games close in blaze of glory
Published: Monday 8th August 2011
The Lanarkshire 2011 International Children's Games closed the same way it opened - in a blaze of glory.
Tonight Lanarkshire welcomes the world
Published: Thursday 4th August 2011
Tonight Lanarkshire officially welcomes almost 2000 visitors from 33 countries to the 45th International Children's Games.
Wildcats make their debut at Calderglen
Published: Wednesday 3rd August 2011
At last - the eagerly awaited Scottish wildcats have arrived at Calderglen Zoo.
Teams arrive from around the world
Published: Wednesday 3rd August 2011
Teams from across the world are already arriving in the run-up to the Lanarkshire 2011 International Children's Games.
Win a car and help raise cash for Games
Published: Tuesday 28th June 2011
Everyone is being offered the opportunity to win a car for just £1 and help support the International Children's Games.
First ever health and wellbeing conference
Published: Tuesday 21st June 2011
The first ever conference celebrating how sport and physical activity can enhance young people's lives is being held in August.
Football legend honoured in home town
Published: Friday 17th June 2011
Scotland and Hearts football legend John Cumming is honoured today with the naming of the £3.5million sports stadium in Carluke.
Family man fun day
Published: Monday 13th June 2011
The Family Man Fun Day - a fabulous, free celebration of fatherhood - is coming to Hamilton Park Racecourse this weekend.
Scottish Wildcats coming to Calderglen
Published: Monday 6th June 2011
Two Scottish Wildcats are coming to Calderglen Country Park.
Mausoleum marks museums festival
Published: Thursday 5th May 2011
The Mausoleum in Hamilton is taking part in the very first national Festival of Museums next weekend.
Cycle lanes boost safer travel
Published: Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Cycle lanes are to be installed between Lanark and Hyndford Bridge.
Businesses urged to back Games
Published: Monday 21st March 2011
Business leaders were invited to the Scottish Parliament recently to help back Lanarkshire's International Children's Games.
100 years of International Women's Day
Published: Tuesday 8th March 2011
Today is the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day which will be marked by a free event at Hamilton Park Race Course.
Accessible play park set to open
Published: Tuesday 8th March 2011
An exciting and challenging play facility for toddlers and juniors opens in Carluke tomorrow.
Tickets on sale for world class gymnastics show
Published: Monday 7th February 2011
Tickets are now on sale to see the world renowned National Danish Gymnastic Performance Team.
Winners of photography competition
Published: Friday 4th February 2011
The winners of the annual photography competition have been announced.
Pupils celebrate Burns
Published: Tuesday 25th January 2011
Tonight across the world the life and work of Scotland's Bard - Rabbie Burns - will be celebrated.
Work starts at Cambuslang Park
Published: Monday 24th January 2011
Work is now underway to regenerate Cambuslang Park.
Festival for young at heart
Published: Tuesday 18th January 2011
The hugely popular Young at Heart festival returns this year with 60s sounds from Mike Penders Searchers and Hermans Hermits.
Car show will be a classic
Published: Friday 14th January 2011
Classic car owners are being urged to enter their vehicle to make this year's classic car event bigger and better than ever.
Green tourism award for Almada Suite
Published: Wednesday 5th January 2011
The Almada Suite in Hamilton has become the first council venue to achieve the national Green Tourism Award.
Historic buildings open to public
Published: Monday 6th September 2010
Some of South Lanarkshire's most historic and well known buildings will open their doors to the public this weekend.
