See South Lanarkshire on YouTube

You can explore South Lanarkshire online before you visit by watching short films about our wildlife and walking routes. Our YouTube videos help you discover what to expect, plan your visit, and enjoy local nature from home.

Wildlife videos

Our countryside rangers share short films about the wildlife you can see across South Lanarkshire. These videos give you a closer look at local habitats and seasonal highlights.

You can watch:

• Wildflowers in bloom
• The Cadzow Oaks
• The Sequoias
• Whooper Swans
• The swallow family

These films are a great way to learn more about the animals and plants you might spot when you visit.

Walking routes to explore

You can also preview some of our most popular walking routes to help you plan your day out.

Watch videos of:

• New Lanark and the Falls of Clyde Walk

• The Nethan Gorge

These give you a feel for the scenery, terrain and key features along each route before you set off.

How to watch

You can find all of our videos on our YouTube channel.

Watching before you visit can help you:

• choose where to go
• learn what to look out for
• plan a safe and enjoyable trip

Visit our YouTube channel to start exploring.