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About Lanark

Lanark perches above the Clyde Valley in South Lanarkshire, roughly 50km from both Glasgow and Edinburgh via the A73 and M74. The historic market town serves as a gateway to New Lanark's mills and the Falls of Clyde, with decent EV charging infrastructure for longer journeys. Its Monday livestock market has operated continuously since 1206, making it one of Scotland's oldest trading traditions.

Where is Lanark on the map?

Lanark is in Scotland, at 55.674, -3.782 - about 18 km south-east of Swinhill.

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6 chargers

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Lanark. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Lanark9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Lanark?

The closest airport to Lanark is Edinburgh Airport, 52 km (about 47 min by car). Other airports nearby: Glasgow Airport.

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