Local Area Information
Enjoy a drink or an alfresco meal from the front patio where you can really appreciate the tranquil surroundings, or head into the picturesque Royal Burgh of Biggar with its array of great eateries, pet friendly pubs, quirky shops, art galleries and fascinating museums including Upper Clydesdale, Gas Works and award winning Biggar Puppet Theatre or stop off for a bite to eat in the wonderful deli’s or café’s.
You can easily take a day trip into the wonderful city of Edinburgh for fantastic leisure and shopping facilities or explore the vibrant city of Glasgow, just a short trip up the motorway.
The Clyde Valley beyond is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of New Lanark. https://www.newlanark.org/
Fancy Gold Panning? A short drive will take you to the highest village in Scotland, Wanlockhead and Leadhills where gold panning has been popular for centuries. Gold is found in the sands and gravels in the burns which act as a natural means of concentrating the gold.
A short drive away is Crawick Multiverse. A unique destination.
“Crawick Multiverse is an amazing land art installation for you to explore and enjoy. Whether you are interested in cosmology, science, art or just want to walk your dog and savour the beautiful landscape”
https://www.crawickmultiverse.co.uk/
At the highest village in Scotland you can find a narrow gauge heritage railway; Britain’s highest adhesion railway, passing through the industrial heritage of Leadhills. It’s a 10-15 mins drive from Wiston. www.leadhillsrailway.co.uk
Or if gardening is your thing, then the local botanic gardens is worth a visit. Dawyck is located in the hills of the Scottish Borders, it’s 65-acre five star Garden renowned for its seasonal displays of snowdrops, bluebells, rhododendrons, azaleas, blue poppies and autumn colour.
ttps://www.rbge.org.uk/visit/dawyck-botanic-garden/
In Wiston and only a few minutes walk from the cottages is the magnificent Wiston Lodge built in 1850’s. Wiston Lodge is a special place with a rich history, set in beautiful grounds and gardens. One of Wiston Lodge’s major attractions is its outdoor space. The 53-acre estate consists of a wide variety of woodlands, with various walks, art installation and features to explore. During the summer months and school holidays, Wiston Lodge offers children’s holiday camps, bush craft courses etc bookable directly with them for a day or a week.