
Once full of steel works, coal mines and heavy engineering, Lanarkshire is proud of its industrial past which is displayed in places like Summerlee Heritage Park in Coatbridge, the David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre and the Motherwell Heritage Centre, which tells the story of North Lanarkshire.
For some gentle scenery take a trip along the Clyde Valley Tourist Route towards Lanark with its pretty villages and friendly local pubs. Don't miss the Falls of Clyde or the historic New Lanark, a world heritage site that's changed little in 200 years.
Fifty Five RestaurantA stylish addition to the local restaurant scene, Fifty Five has been attractively fitted out in contemporary rustic fashion, with modern art on bare stone walls.
55 High Street, Biggar, Lanarkshire - Cuisine: Modern Scottish
Crutherland Country House HotelA renovated Georgian mansion set in 37 acres of landscaped grounds within easy driving distance of Glasgow is the setting for this luxury hotel (now part of the Macdonald group).
Strathaven Road, East Kilbride, Lanarkshire - Cuisine: Modern Scottish
New Lanark Mill HotelOriginally an eighteenth-century cotton mill, this is brilliantly restored hotel and restaurant does a grand job as part of the New Lanark village World Heritage Site.
Mill One, New Lanark, Lanarkshire - Cuisine: Modern Scottish
The Springvale Hotel, Rissons RestaurantScott and Anne Baxter's informal, family hotel is tucked away in a quiet residential area close to Strathaven town centre.
18 Lethame Road, Strathaven, Lanarkshire - Cuisine: Modern Scottish
Hilton StrathclydeAwaiting full review.
Phoenix Crescent, Strathclyde, Lanarkshire - Cuisine: International