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Motherwell Cathedral
Attractions in Larkhall

What is near Larkhall: Motherwell Cathedral first

This is a list led by castles or historic places, 5 of its 7. None of them is inside Larkhall itself. 2 of them are cared for by Historic Environment Scotland. Antonine Wall, 26 km away, is the best-known day out.

Photo: Motherwell Cathedral, Anne Burgess (CC BY-SA 2.0)
In Larkhall
0
inside the locality
Within 5 km
7
of the town’s edge
Museums & galleries
2
in or near town
Castles & historic places
5
in or near town
Cared for
2
National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland and others
Best known

The names to know near Larkhall

After Motherwell Cathedral come 3 castles and 2 museums.

CathedralMotherwell Cathedral4.2 km outside town, to the northCastle · Historic Environment ScotlandCraignethan Castle4.5 km outside town, to the southeastCastle · Historic Environment ScotlandCadzow Castle (ruin)2.5 km outside town, to the northwestCastleDalzell House2.1 km outside town, to the northMuseumLow Parks Museum4.6 km outside town, to the northwestMuseumMotherwell Heritage Centre4.2 km outside town, to the north

Each has a page of its own: what it is, who runs it, the weather month by month and what else is near it.

The map

The lie of the land

Furthest from the centre is Craignethan Castle, 6.9 km away.

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The dashed line is Larkhall’s locality; orange marks its middle (where most people live). Numbers match the list below. © OpenStreetMap contributors · NRS locality 2022

By kind

Grouped by kind

5 are castles or historic places; museums or galleries come next with 2.

Museums & galleries 2 museums0 in town · 2 nearby
Castles & historic places 3 castles · 1 cathedral · 1 historic house0 in town · 5 nearby

Green: inside Larkhall. Grey: within 5 km of its edge.

2 places are cared for by Historic Environment Scotland (Craignethan Castle and Cadzow Castle (ruin)).

Every place

The full list

You will find all 7 within 5 km of its edge.

Craignethan Castle

Castle · 4.5 km outside town, to the southeast

16th century castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK, at the confluence of the River Nethan and the Craignethan Burn.

Run by Historic Environment Scotland
About Craignethan Castle →

Close and well known first. Churches and listed buildings are on the History page, not here.

15 listed buildings are on Larkhall’s History page → · Parks, footpaths and green space in Larkhall →

Big names nearby

Beyond the town

The pick of the 12 is Antonine Wall, 26 km off.

FortAntonine Wall26 km northBig drawMuseumKelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum25 km northwest · 1M visitors a yearCathedralGlasgow Cathedral22 km northwestMuseumGlasgow School of Art23 km northwestBig drawMuseumRiverside Museum25 km northwest · 1.1M visitors a year (2015)Castle · Historic Environment ScotlandBothwell Castle11 km northwestBig drawArt galleryGallery of Modern Art22 km northwest · 596K visitors a yearPalaceLinlithgow Palace36 km northeastCathedralSt Andrew's Cathedral22 km northwestMuseumPeople's Palace21 km northwest · 290K visitors a yearMuseum · National Trust for ScotlandDavid Livingstone Museum10 km northwestCathedralCathedralSt Mary's Cathedral24 km northwest

Places well known beyond Larkhall (Wikipedia articles in several languages, published visitor counts, or a National Trust for Scotland or Historic Environment Scotland property), close and famous first. Distances are straight lines from the middle of the town.

Seeing Larkhall: questions

What is there to see near Larkhall?

No attraction is mapped inside Larkhall itself. Within 5 km of it are Motherwell Cathedral, Craignethan Castle, Cadzow Castle (ruin) and Dalzell House.

Does Larkhall have a museum?

2 museums and galleries are in or within 5 km of Larkhall: Low Parks Museum and Motherwell Heritage Centre.

Is there a National Trust for Scotland or Historic Environment Scotland property near Larkhall?

Yes. In or within 5 km of Larkhall, 2 places are cared for by Historic Environment Scotland (Craignethan Castle and Cadzow Castle (ruin)).

What are the best-known days out near Larkhall?

Within 40 km: Antonine Wall (26 km), Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum (25 km), Glasgow Cathedral (22 km), Glasgow School of Art (23 km).

Where are Larkhall’s historic buildings listed?

Larkhall has 15 listed buildings. They are on its History page, from Historic Environment Scotland’s list, not repeated here.

How is this list made?

From OpenStreetMap (museums, galleries, zoos, theme parks and attractions, castles, forts and abbeys, and historic houses and gardens that are open to visitors) and Wikidata (what each place is, who runs it, its website and visitor counts). A place counts for Larkhall when it is inside the NRS 2022 locality boundary, and as nearby within 5 km of its edge. Opening times and prices are not shown: check the official site.

Places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence) and Wikidata (CC0), placed in the NRS 2022 locality (Open Government Licence v3.0). Visitor counts are the latest Wikidata gives, with their year.

Photos: each place’s Wikidata image, from Wikimedia Commons under the licence below (our copy, resized).

Photo credits (18)

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