Wanlockhead Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Meadowfoot from Wanlockhead
Photo by David Parker (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
Meadowfoot from Wanlockhead
Photo by David Parker (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
Mine spoil tip One of the many spoil tips littering the Wanlockhead area.
Photo by Graham Horn (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Wanlockhead Lead Mining Museum. Wanlockhead is Scotland's highest village standing 1541 feet above sea level in the dramatic countryside of the Lowther Hills. In this small village stands the museum of Lead Mining which pays tribute to the harsh and spartan life of the miners from the 18th to the 20th century. see http://www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk/
Former Lead Workings, Meadowfoot Industrial heritage in the remote Lowther Hills at Wanlockhead. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanlockhead

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Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20

Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20

Wanlockhead Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Biggar. Enjoy private pools, a sauna and a garden. Popular attraction Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway is located ...
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Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20
3 Bedroom Miners Cottage - Wanlockhead D & G

3 Bedroom Miners Cottage - Wanlockhead D & G

Wanlockhead Scotland
The price is AU$360 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$360
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Biggar. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attraction Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway is located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Heating and hot water.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

3 Bedroom Miners Cottage - Wanlockhead D & G
Idyllic 3 bedroom cottage in the Village of Wanlockhead

Idyllic 3 bedroom cottage in the Village of Wanlockhead

Wanlockhead Lanarkshire
The price is AU$360 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$360
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Biggar. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attraction Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway is located ...
7.6/10 Good! (5 reviews)
Owner was great at communicating and property was ideal as a stopover with kids and dogs.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Idyllic 3 bedroom cottage in the Village of Wanlockhead
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20

Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20

Wanlockhead Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Biggar. Enjoy private pools, a sauna and a garden. Popular attraction Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway is located ...
Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20
3 Bedroom Miners Cottage - Wanlockhead D & G

3 Bedroom Miners Cottage - Wanlockhead D & G

Wanlockhead Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Biggar. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attraction Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway is located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Heating and hot water.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

3 Bedroom Miners Cottage - Wanlockhead D & G
Idyllic 3 bedroom cottage in the Village of Wanlockhead

Idyllic 3 bedroom cottage in the Village of Wanlockhead

Wanlockhead Lanarkshire
Stay at this cottage in Biggar. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attraction Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway is located ...
7.6/10 Good! (5 reviews)
Owner was great at communicating and property was ideal as a stopover with kids and dogs.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Idyllic 3 bedroom cottage in the Village of Wanlockhead
See all properties in Wanlockhead
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Tinto Hill Cairn

You can find out about the history of Biggar with a visit to Tinto Hill Cairn. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside.

Tinto Hill Cairn

Biggar Puppet Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Biggar Puppet Theatre on your trip to Biggar. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Biggar Puppet Theatre

Dove Cottage

You can find out about the history of Biggar with a trip to Dove Cottage. While in this quaint area, you can enjoy the cafes.

Dove Cottage

Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway

Enjoy an outing to Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway during your stay in Leadhills.

Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway

Biggar Gasworks

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Biggar Gasworks during your trip to Biggar. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Biggar Gasworks

Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum during your trip to Biggar. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside.

Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum

Activities

Full day Private Tour of the Isle of Man with experienced qualified driver guide

Full day Private Tour of the Isle of Man with experienced qualified driver guide

AU$793
per traveller
Full day Private Tour of the Isle of Man with experienced qualified driver guide
Private Traquair House, Dawyck Gardens and Border Day Tour

Traquair House, Dawyck Gardens and Border Private Day Guided Tour

AU$1,309
per traveller
Traquair House, Dawyck Gardens and Border Private Day Guided Tour
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Cities near Wanlockhead

Horse grazing on, Thornhills Lane, in a large field, with hills and trees in the distance in, Clifton, Brighouse, UK

Thornhill