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Map of Scottish provinces in 1689, with Lanarkshire labelled as "Clydesdale".. It is not known exactly when the shire of Lanark was created; it seems likely that it was created by David I (reigned 1124–1153) who was generally responsible for introducing shires as part of his introduction of Anglo-Norman style administration to Scotland.
May 28, 2019 · Lanarkshire, in the heart of Scotland, has a long and proud heritage. Today we highlight 10 fascinating facts about the area. The World Masters Regatta, the world’s biggest rowing event, was held in Strathclyde Country Park in 2005, and was also a venue for the 1986 and 2014 Commonwealth Games. The Colzium Estate in Kilsyth…
Lanarkshire, with both Glasgow and its own rich coal mines, was a powerhouse of the Industrial Revolution and remains an eminent industrial centre even now that the coal has ceased. Lanark, the county town, stands near the Clyde, its textile mills still turning.
What's on in Lanarkshire - What's On Lanarkshire is your essential guide to all the latest events in Lanarkshire! From the latest theatre shows and live music performances to local activities and fantastic attractions, we keep you up to date daily!
- The Antonine Wall. The Antonine Wall was a Roman defensive wall, approximately 3-4 metres high and 4-5 metres wide, and consisted of a stone base, a strong timber palisade fortified with turf, and a deep ditch.
- New Lanark. New Lanark is a former 18th century cotton spinning mill village situated on the banks of the Falls of Clyde. Alongside the mill itself is the Mill Village which was founded in 1785 with a focus on philanthropy, education and the welfare of the mill workers.
- Chatelherault. Chatelherault Country Park in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, is a country park that runs alongside the Avon, a tributary of the River Clyde.
- Bothwell Castle. Bothwell Castle is a stunning ruined medieval stronghold near Glasgow, that once bore witness to much conflict during the Scottish Wars of Independence.
Lanarkshire was bordered by Stirlingshire, West Lothian, Peeblesshire, Dumfriesshire, Ayrshire, Renfrewshire and Dunbartonshire. A tidying up of the map of counties which reduced their number to 33 in 1890 had no effect on Lanarkshire, which as a result remained a county in its own right until reorganisation in 1975 swept all the counties away in favour of 12 regions.
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Coatbridge in particular is known for its industrial heritage and current industry. Near New Lanark are the picturesque Clyde Falls; a pair of great waterfalls dropping 250 feet (albeit somewhat diminished in season from a hydro-electric scheme). The southernmost parts of Lanarkshire are within the mountains of the Southern Uplands. Hills ...
