New Lanark , Scotland

New Lanark is a village on the River Clyde in Scotland, which was founded in 1786 by David Dale, who built cotton mills and housing for the mill workers. Dale built the mills there to take advantage of the water power provided by the river. Under the ownership orf Dale and his son in law, Robert Owen, a Welsh philanthropist, New Lanark became a successful business and an epitome of utopian socialism.

The mills at New Lanark ran until 1968. After a period of decline, the New Lanark Conservation Trust (NLCT) was founded in 1975 to prevent demolition of the village. By 2006 most of the buildings have been restored and the village has become a major tourist attraction. It is one of five UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Scotland and an Anchor Point of ERIH - The European Route of Industrial Heritage.

About 200 people live in the vllage now. great care has been invested in maintaining the historical authenticity of the village. Neither television aerials nor satellite dishes are allowed in the village, and services such as telephone, television and electricity are delivered though buried cables.

Opening Times

The Visitor Centre opens:

10am - 5pm April to September
11am - 5pm October to March (Closed 25 December and 1 January only)

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Ticket Prices

Adults £8.50
Concessions (Seniors & Students)£7.00
Children (Children 4 years old and over)£6.00
Family of 4 (2 Adults & 2 Children)£24.50
Family of 6 (2 Adults & 4 Children)£34.50

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Disabled Facilities

Wheelchair Borrowing Service
The Visitor Centre offers a free manual wheelchair loan service should you require one for your visit. Please telephone the Bookings Office in advance of your visit to book one of 4 manual wheelchairs that we have available.
(Sat/Sun Telephone: 01555 665876).

Induction Loop Systems are available in the Visitor Centre
- For the Annie McLeod Experience Ride in Mill 3
- In the Robert Owen School Theatre
- At the Main Visitor Centre Reception in the Institute,
- At the Gift Shop
- Mill Pantry service counters.

Wheelchair Accessible Toilet Facilities
- The Mill Pantry cafeteria in Mill 3 (Level 3 is accessible via main ramp)
- Robert Owen’s School (Basement by accessible entrance)
- Visitor Centre Reception foyer in the Institute

There is a Ramp Access Route to the New Lanark Roof Garden for Wheelchairs

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More Information

Telephone: 01555 661345
Email: trust@newlanark.org

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