a new lifestyle

With a population of 627,000, Lanarkshire is a diverse, exciting and fun place to live and visit.

Once famous for steel, energy, gold, silver, minerals and farm produce, Lanarkshire was known as Scotland’s treasure house. The region is now more recognised for its diverse modern economy and enterprising and skilled people - a successful base for world-leading businesses and a major contributor to Scotland's economy.

Lanarkshire offers a unique blend of entertainment, unspoilt countryside with breathtaking scenery and a rich history. Beautiful historic villages combine with the vibrancy of lively towns and easy access to cities including Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Visitor attractions include the Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve, Strathclyde Park, Scottish Wildlife Reserves, Ledhill (where you can pan for gold),and the New Lanark World Heritage site, a restored living 18th century cotton mill village which is an official UNESCO World Heritage Site.
 
Lanarkshire website