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About Wanlockhead

Wanlockhead perches at 467 metres in the Lowther Hills, claiming the title of Scotland's highest village. Reach it via the B797 from the A76 near Mennock, or approach from Leadhills just 3km away. The former lead mining settlement offers stunning moorland views and houses Scotland's oldest subscription library, established by miners in 1756.

Where is Wanlockhead on the map?

Wanlockhead is in Scotland, at 55.398, -3.778 - about 21 km east of Kirkconnel.

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The closest airport to Wanlockhead is Dundee Airport, 181 km (about 2 h 11 min by car).

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