New Lanark World Heritage Site

Up to 2,500 people once lived and worked in New Lanark's multi-story homes and factories, sandstone structures with wood and cast iron supports. The production of yarn and textiles and later tent canvas, sails and fishing nets continued until 1968. The premises were then taken over by a metal processing company and began to decay but, in 1983, restoration work started and by 1990 the old industrial village was ready to be opened to the public. However, New Lanark is not just a landmark in industrial and social history. About 100 flats have been renovated, weaving and dyeing continues and the old factory by the Visitor Center in no. 3 spinning mill is to be converted into hotels, small business premises and exhibition and conference rooms.

The New Lanark World Heritage Village features the following attractions: Owen's knitwear warehouse, a classic car collection, Scotland's largest model railroad and a nature reserve. "The Annie McLeod Experience" is an exciting ride which takes visitors through an 1820's village.