Tinto Retreat’s guidebook
Hill Walking
707 metres high. The car park for Tinto is just off the A73 south of Lanark, at Fullburn on the south side of the main road. From the car park follow the clear path through the gate and up past a memorial bench. The width of the path is testament to the popularity of this hill. Soon the remains of a roman fort are passed on the left, however this is easier to make out from higher up the path where the double ring formation can easily be made out. The climb time is approx 2hrs.
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Tinto Hill Cairn
707 metres high. The car park for Tinto is just off the A73 south of Lanark, at Fullburn on the south side of the main road. From the car park follow the clear path through the gate and up past a memorial bench. The width of the path is testament to the popularity of this hill. Soon the remains of a roman fort are passed on the left, however this is easier to make out from higher up the path where the double ring formation can easily be made out. The climb time is approx 2hrs.
Culter Fell is the most popular, highest and most shapely of this rolling range of hills on the Lanarkshire / Borders boundary, south of Biggar. On its own it makes a straightforward short hillwalk
Culter Fell
Culter Fell is the most popular, highest and most shapely of this rolling range of hills on the Lanarkshire / Borders boundary, south of Biggar. On its own it makes a straightforward short hillwalk
Food scene
Tinto Tearoom was established in 1938 and has been serving hillwalkers and locals alike. Lovely coffee with home baking and toasties are a favourite.
Tinto Hill Tearoom
Tinto Tearoom was established in 1938 and has been serving hillwalkers and locals alike. Lovely coffee with home baking and toasties are a favourite.
Situated on banks of the River Tweed, it is certainly no ordinary town with its spectacular scenery, shopping, cafés, events and outdoors activities to keep you entertained all year long.
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Peebles
Situated on banks of the River Tweed, it is certainly no ordinary town with its spectacular scenery, shopping, cafés, events and outdoors activities to keep you entertained all year long.
The Crown at Biggar is a traditional 17th century coaching inn with a warm welcome and traditional cosy charm. They offer a selection of great ales and home cooked food. They serve food all day from midday and offer a fantastic carvery every Sunday and fine and hearty pub and gastro food throughout the week.
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The Crown Inn
109-111 High StThe Crown at Biggar is a traditional 17th century coaching inn with a warm welcome and traditional cosy charm. They offer a selection of great ales and home cooked food. They serve food all day from midday and offer a fantastic carvery every Sunday and fine and hearty pub and gastro food throughout the week.
A traditional and charming Coaching Inn situated in the centre of Biggar. The Elph' has a long and illustrious history that goes back over 400 years. The owners, Robert and Janette Allen, along with their son, Michael, have been at the heart of the business for over twenty five years and offer a warm and friendly welcome to all visitors and locals alike. The family pride themselves on the continued patronage of a busy local trade with a high level of repeat custom which clearly tells its own story.
The Elphinstone Hotel
145 High StA traditional and charming Coaching Inn situated in the centre of Biggar. The Elph' has a long and illustrious history that goes back over 400 years. The owners, Robert and Janette Allen, along with their son, Michael, have been at the heart of the business for over twenty five years and offer a warm and friendly welcome to all visitors and locals alike. The family pride themselves on the continued patronage of a busy local trade with a high level of repeat custom which clearly tells its own story.
Cross Keys
1 High StreetGreat home cooked meals.
1 High Street Biggar
Since the 1800s the Castle has nestled by the banks of the River Clyde. The Ghillie Restaurant offers the best of what Scotland can offer, all in one beautifully designed space.
Treat yourself to an Afternoon tea in a stunning location.
Cornhill Castle
Coulter RoadSince the 1800s the Castle has nestled by the banks of the River Clyde. The Ghillie Restaurant offers the best of what Scotland can offer, all in one beautifully designed space.
Treat yourself to an Afternoon tea in a stunning location.
Boasting a restaurant, Shieldhill Castle is set in Libberton, Biggar and also provides a bar and a garden.
Reported hauntings!
A grey lady ghost has been sighted by hotel guests in the corridors of the building. One belief is she was a former occupant of the house who fell for someone of a lower social class. The story goes that she killed herself as a result of her father forbidding their relationship. Additionally a male ghost clothed in a what appears to be butler's uniform has been reported in the hotel's former staff quarters
Shieldhill Castle Hotel
Shieldhill RoadBoasting a restaurant, Shieldhill Castle is set in Libberton, Biggar and also provides a bar and a garden.
Reported hauntings!
A grey lady ghost has been sighted by hotel guests in the corridors of the building. One belief is she was a former occupant of the house who fell for someone of a lower social class. The story goes that she killed herself as a result of her father forbidding their relationship. Additionally a male ghost clothed in a what appears to be butler's uniform has been reported in the hotel's former staff quarters
Great homemade food in the friendly country café or ‘grab a bite’ from the Little Red Pie Shed for that outdoor experience. Be tempted by a range of distinctive gifts with a Scottish twist and amble at leisure in beautiful 80 acres of deciduous woodland. Conveniently located at the crossing of the main Edinburgh-Biggar and Glasgow-Borders cross country routes the BIG RED BARN looks forward to welcoming you with foods, goods and woods.
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The Big Red Barn Company
Great homemade food in the friendly country café or ‘grab a bite’ from the Little Red Pie Shed for that outdoor experience. Be tempted by a range of distinctive gifts with a Scottish twist and amble at leisure in beautiful 80 acres of deciduous woodland. Conveniently located at the crossing of the main Edinburgh-Biggar and Glasgow-Borders cross country routes the BIG RED BARN looks forward to welcoming you with foods, goods and woods.
Serving Biggar’s own delicious Taylor’s Ice cream, they have been producing high quality dairy ice cream for over 50 years.
Cones & Candies
129 High StServing Biggar’s own delicious Taylor’s Ice cream, they have been producing high quality dairy ice cream for over 50 years.
Great takeaway. Dirty Dogs BBQ is a unique takeaway with a passion for all American food. We are an independent family owned business, take pride in our food and do things the Dirty Dogs way, come in and see for yourself why we’re the best!
Our Specialties are truly unique and will blow your mind, check out our reviews or our Facebook page for what our customers have to say about our food. The Fat Yank and Dirty Bird are particular favourites!
Dirty Dogs BBQ
40 Ayr RoadGreat takeaway. Dirty Dogs BBQ is a unique takeaway with a passion for all American food. We are an independent family owned business, take pride in our food and do things the Dirty Dogs way, come in and see for yourself why we’re the best!
Our Specialties are truly unique and will blow your mind, check out our reviews or our Facebook page for what our customers have to say about our food. The Fat Yank and Dirty Bird are particular favourites!
Golfing
The highest golf club in Scotland. Leadhills ML12 6XT
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Leadhills Golf Club
The highest golf club in Scotland. Leadhills ML12 6XT
Biggar Golf Club
Broughton RoadBroughton Rd, Biggar ML12 6HA
Douglas Water Golf Club
Ayr RoadAyr Rd, Rigside, Lanark ML11 9NP
Theatre
8 Broughton Road, Biggar ML12 6HA
The International Purves Puppets have now been firmly established as a leading professional company for 40 years, in which time they have toured the world, while also performing in their own award winning permanent theatre - the first and only fully working puppet theatre of its kind in Scotland.
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Purves Puppets - Biggar Puppet Theatre
Dene Park8 Broughton Road, Biggar ML12 6HA
The International Purves Puppets have now been firmly established as a leading professional company for 40 years, in which time they have toured the world, while also performing in their own award winning permanent theatre - the first and only fully working puppet theatre of its kind in Scotland.
Sightseeing
Directly opposite Granary Cottage is the Wiston Lodge. It is a former Victorian Hunting Lodge built in the 1850s. Outside, the 52-acre estate is a rich mixture of woodlands, gardens and a lake. In school holidays they run holiday programmes for 5-12 yr olds.
Wiston Lodge
Millrigg RoadDirectly opposite Granary Cottage is the Wiston Lodge. It is a former Victorian Hunting Lodge built in the 1850s. Outside, the 52-acre estate is a rich mixture of woodlands, gardens and a lake. In school holidays they run holiday programmes for 5-12 yr olds.
Opens at Easter.
Scotland’s Premier Narrow Gauge Railway & Britain’s Highest Adhesion Railway
Take a ride on the diesel engines along 3/4 mile of track through the Lowther Hills. Passing the historical lead mining scenery that gave the village of leadhills its name.
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Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway
Station RoadOpens at Easter.
Scotland’s Premier Narrow Gauge Railway & Britain’s Highest Adhesion Railway
Take a ride on the diesel engines along 3/4 mile of track through the Lowther Hills. Passing the historical lead mining scenery that gave the village of leadhills its name.
Looking for a day out with a difference? Look no further – we are a 4 Star Visit Scotland Attraction.
Only 8 miles from the M74, The Museum of Lead Mining in Wanlockhead sits amidst the Lowther Hills, directly on the Southern Upland Way. The Museum is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Trustees dedicated to preserving the rich mining and social heritage and history of the area.
Discover our 18th century lead mine where you will experience the thrill of going on the only underground mine tour in Scotland. Take a glimpse into the past by visiting the miners’ cottages and see how the miners and their families lived during the periods of 1750, 1850 & 1910. The Miners’ Library is one of three subscription libraries in Scotland set up by the miners themselves. Due to it’s significance the library has been given Recognised Collection Status by the Scottish Government. A fantastic display of minerals, gold, mining and local artefacts are found in our Visitor Centre, along with our gift shop and tearoom. You can also purchase a license and go gold panning. Gold can be found in many areas of Scotland and particularly in the Lowther Hills around Wanlockhead and Leadhills where gold panning has been popular for centuries.
Gold is found in the sands and gravels in the burns which act as a natural means of concentrating the gold. At various times prospectors were drawn to the Wanlockhead locality in search of gold. The first documented evidence of the recovery of gold in the area is from the reign of King James IV of Scotland in the early 16th century.
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Музей свинцовой добычи
Looking for a day out with a difference? Look no further – we are a 4 Star Visit Scotland Attraction.
Only 8 miles from the M74, The Museum of Lead Mining in Wanlockhead sits amidst the Lowther Hills, directly on the Southern Upland Way. The Museum is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Trustees dedicated to preserving the rich mining and social heritage and history of the area.
Discover our 18th century lead mine where you will experience the thrill of going on the only underground mine tour in Scotland. Take a glimpse into the past by visiting the miners’ cottages and see how the miners and their families lived during the periods of 1750, 1850 & 1910. The Miners’ Library is one of three subscription libraries in Scotland set up by the miners themselves. Due to it’s significance the library has been given Recognised Collection Status by the Scottish Government. A fantastic display of minerals, gold, mining and local artefacts are found in our Visitor Centre, along with our gift shop and tearoom. You can also purchase a license and go gold panning. Gold can be found in many areas of Scotland and particularly in the Lowther Hills around Wanlockhead and Leadhills where gold panning has been popular for centuries.
Gold is found in the sands and gravels in the burns which act as a natural means of concentrating the gold. At various times prospectors were drawn to the Wanlockhead locality in search of gold. The first documented evidence of the recovery of gold in the area is from the reign of King James IV of Scotland in the early 16th century.
Biggar is a historic market town on the northern edge of the Southern Uplands.
A royal burgh since 1451, Biggar still retains its medieval layout. The main street is lined with centuries-old houses and Biggar Kirk dates from the 16th century. Biggar has associations with various historical figures, including William Wallace and Bonnie Prince Charlie.
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Biggar
Biggar is a historic market town on the northern edge of the Southern Uplands.
A royal burgh since 1451, Biggar still retains its medieval layout. The main street is lined with centuries-old houses and Biggar Kirk dates from the 16th century. Biggar has associations with various historical figures, including William Wallace and Bonnie Prince Charlie.
New Lanark was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.
New Lanark is an exceptional example of a purpose-built 18th century mill village. Thanks to an ongoing process of conservation and rehabilition spanning almost half a century, the appearance of the village today is close to that of the early nineteenth century, when the mill buildings formed one of the largest industrial groups in the world. At New Lanark, David Dale and Robert Owen created a model for industrial communities that was to spread across the world in the 19th and 20th centuries, establishing a milestone in social and industrial history, and having lasting influences on society, even two hundred years on.
New Lanark's incription as a UNESCO World heritage site confirms it's Outstanding Universal Value. You can read more about New Lanark and its Outstanding Universal Value on the UNESCO website.
You can visit a historic Classroom, Tenement through time, Annie McCloud Experience or visit the shop or the cafe. You could pop across the road and finish off with dinner at the New Lanark Hotel.
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New Lanark Visitor Centre
New Lanark was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.
New Lanark is an exceptional example of a purpose-built 18th century mill village. Thanks to an ongoing process of conservation and rehabilition spanning almost half a century, the appearance of the village today is close to that of the early nineteenth century, when the mill buildings formed one of the largest industrial groups in the world. At New Lanark, David Dale and Robert Owen created a model for industrial communities that was to spread across the world in the 19th and 20th centuries, establishing a milestone in social and industrial history, and having lasting influences on society, even two hundred years on.
New Lanark's incription as a UNESCO World heritage site confirms it's Outstanding Universal Value. You can read more about New Lanark and its Outstanding Universal Value on the UNESCO website.
You can visit a historic Classroom, Tenement through time, Annie McCloud Experience or visit the shop or the cafe. You could pop across the road and finish off with dinner at the New Lanark Hotel.
Crawick Multiverse is a major land restoration and art project in Dumfries & Galloway, utilising landscape art to transform a former open cast coal mine into a 55-acre artland, visitor attraction and public amenity.
Crawick Multiverse is a stunning representation of exciting discoveries and theories of the universe. Linking the themes of space, astronomy and cosmology, this project has created a truly inspiring landmark with a wide appeal, from art enthusiast and scientists to the wider community. It features a network of paths which navigate features and landforms representing the sun, universes, galaxies, comets, black holes and more.
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Crawick Multiverse
Crawick Multiverse is a major land restoration and art project in Dumfries & Galloway, utilising landscape art to transform a former open cast coal mine into a 55-acre artland, visitor attraction and public amenity.
Crawick Multiverse is a stunning representation of exciting discoveries and theories of the universe. Linking the themes of space, astronomy and cosmology, this project has created a truly inspiring landmark with a wide appeal, from art enthusiast and scientists to the wider community. It features a network of paths which navigate features and landforms representing the sun, universes, galaxies, comets, black holes and more.
The 90,000 acre Scottish Estate boasts miles of beautiful walks and acres of gardens. Launch yourself down one of our championship mountain biking trails, or hook yourself a salmon, fishing on the river. Activities for kids include everything from the adventure playground to ranger-led wildlife walks and a host of events.
The Castle is the stunning Dumfriesshire seat of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry, and they hope you find it as inspiring as they do.
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Замок Драмланриг
The 90,000 acre Scottish Estate boasts miles of beautiful walks and acres of gardens. Launch yourself down one of our championship mountain biking trails, or hook yourself a salmon, fishing on the river. Activities for kids include everything from the adventure playground to ranger-led wildlife walks and a host of events.
The Castle is the stunning Dumfriesshire seat of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry, and they hope you find it as inspiring as they do.
Nestling in the heart of Southern Scotland, Moffat is a vibrant, bustling town offering the warmest of Scottish welcomes. Lying less than a mile from the A74(M), it’s the ideal place to stop and, once visited, will surely be your favourite place to visit again and become the perfect hub for a stay in Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders – a beautiful and unspoiled part of Scotland.
Moffat is an attractive town, a coaching stop and a Conservation Area with a rich heritage and history and a thriving cultural, creative and musical scene. While you’re here, you’ll probably want to call into the Moffat Museum and find out more about the fascinating story of our town. We’ve got theatres, art galleries, shops galore and a host of fun events throughout the year.
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Moffat
Nestling in the heart of Southern Scotland, Moffat is a vibrant, bustling town offering the warmest of Scottish welcomes. Lying less than a mile from the A74(M), it’s the ideal place to stop and, once visited, will surely be your favourite place to visit again and become the perfect hub for a stay in Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders – a beautiful and unspoiled part of Scotland.
Moffat is an attractive town, a coaching stop and a Conservation Area with a rich heritage and history and a thriving cultural, creative and musical scene. While you’re here, you’ll probably want to call into the Moffat Museum and find out more about the fascinating story of our town. We’ve got theatres, art galleries, shops galore and a host of fun events throughout the year.
The stunning landscape and views at St. Mary's Loch will take your breath away - especially if you catch it on one of its "still" days.
St Mary's Loch lies right in the heart of the Scottish Borders, easily accessible from Moffat yet with a feeling of remoteness. The Southern Upland Way passes Tibbie Shiels Inn at the southwest end of the loch before following the shore to Dryhope Bridge on the A708 Moffat to Selkirk Road.
Tibbie Shiels Inn provides a useful start point for walking and the routes provide many good views over the loch and hills beyond.
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Saint Mary's Loch
The stunning landscape and views at St. Mary's Loch will take your breath away - especially if you catch it on one of its "still" days.
St Mary's Loch lies right in the heart of the Scottish Borders, easily accessible from Moffat yet with a feeling of remoteness. The Southern Upland Way passes Tibbie Shiels Inn at the southwest end of the loch before following the shore to Dryhope Bridge on the A708 Moffat to Selkirk Road.
Tibbie Shiels Inn provides a useful start point for walking and the routes provide many good views over the loch and hills beyond.
Skiing
"Lowther Hills Ski Club runs South of Scotland's only snowsports centre"
Founded in 1986, we are a volunteer-based, family-friendly club which has snowsports facilities on the Lowther Hills.
They operate a nursery slope with a 140 metre-long rope tow in the village of Leadhills and an area for intermediates with a 400 metre-long rope tow on Lowther Hill.
Lowther Hills Ski Club
"Lowther Hills Ski Club runs South of Scotland's only snowsports centre"
Founded in 1986, we are a volunteer-based, family-friendly club which has snowsports facilities on the Lowther Hills.
They operate a nursery slope with a 140 metre-long rope tow in the village of Leadhills and an area for intermediates with a 400 metre-long rope tow on Lowther Hill.
Museum
Visit Biggar Museum and you’ll be surprised by how much “bigger” it is on the inside! The museum’s modest exterior hides extensive collections spanning 14,000 years of rural life in Biggar and Upper Clydesdale. Described by one Trip Advisor reviewer as “a small museum packing a mighty punch” you can expect your visit to be an extra special one. Many of our visitors find enough to do and see for an hour or longer. So take your time and make the most of your visit!
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Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum
156 High StVisit Biggar Museum and you’ll be surprised by how much “bigger” it is on the inside! The museum’s modest exterior hides extensive collections spanning 14,000 years of rural life in Biggar and Upper Clydesdale. Described by one Trip Advisor reviewer as “a small museum packing a mighty punch” you can expect your visit to be an extra special one. Many of our visitors find enough to do and see for an hour or longer. So take your time and make the most of your visit!
Enter what was one of the first small-town gasworks to open in Scotland – and among the last to close. For more than 130 years, the industrial plant made coal gas for use in the town and beyond.
Biggar Gasworks Museum
Gas Works RoadEnter what was one of the first small-town gasworks to open in Scotland – and among the last to close. For more than 130 years, the industrial plant made coal gas for use in the town and beyond.