Jonathan’s Strathaven Guidebook
Sightseeing
This park boasts Scotland's oldest miniature railway, a must do for those with small children. It also has a boating pond, children's play areas, putting green, tennis courts and cafe.
7 locals recommend
Strathaven Park
Glasgow RoadThis park boasts Scotland's oldest miniature railway, a must do for those with small children. It also has a boating pond, children's play areas, putting green, tennis courts and cafe.
500 acres of countryside with over 10 miles of walks along the scenic River Avon. It also boasts a visitor centre, gift shop and cafe.
27 locals recommend
Chatelherault Country Park
Carlisle Road500 acres of countryside with over 10 miles of walks along the scenic River Avon. It also boasts a visitor centre, gift shop and cafe.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lots to do and see for young and old alike.
12 locals recommend
New Lanark Visitor Centre
A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lots to do and see for young and old alike.
Great for a walk or if you are feeling adventurous you can hire bikes and go for a cycle.
14 locals recommend
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre
Moor RoadGreat for a walk or if you are feeling adventurous you can hire bikes and go for a cycle.
This is a local 'foot' golf course. Rather than normal golf, put your footballing skills to the test!
Broadlees Golf
Anderson DriveThis is a local 'foot' golf course. Rather than normal golf, put your footballing skills to the test!
An outdoor play park that is simply out of this world! Lots to see and do, and the best bit is that it's free!
41 locals recommend
Dumfries House: part of The Prince's Foundation
An outdoor play park that is simply out of this world! Lots to see and do, and the best bit is that it's free!
Drumlanrig Castle Adventure Playground
Another great outdoor play park with lots of great walks.
Food scene
The Heron Farm Shop & Kitchen
Great for a bite to eat or a simple coffee.
Nether Lethame Farm
Lethame RoadPop in for coffee or an ice cream! A local farm selling local produce.
Taal Restaurant
2 Bridge StreetDelicious local Indian food. A stone's throw from the flat.
Roasted Strathaven
41 Common GrnA locally run coffee shop filled with delicious food and hot drinks.
A local pub just across the road from the flat. Take the weight off your feet and have a cold drink. A great beer garden too.
9 locals recommend
The Waterside
31 Waterside StA local pub just across the road from the flat. Take the weight off your feet and have a cold drink. A great beer garden too.
The Strathaven
6 Waterside StA great pub and big beer garden. Put your feet up and relax.
City/town information
Glasgow is a short drive away. It has a wealth of things to do including shopping, art galleries, museums, restaurants and more.
203 locals recommend
Glasgow
Glasgow is a short drive away. It has a wealth of things to do including shopping, art galleries, museums, restaurants and more.