United Kingdom · Castles & Palaces

4-Hour Castle Tour from Bothwell to Lanark with Hamilton Museum

4 Hours Round trip from Castle Ave Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Bothwell Castle, a medieval fortress from the 13th century near Glasgow
02 Stop at the Hamilton Museum, a regimental museum of the Scottish Rifles
03 Explore Chatelherault Country Park, formerly used as a hunting lodge
04 Visit Craignethan Castle and Blackhill Fort, weather permitting
05 Discover Lanark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Go on a four-hour guided tour near Glasgow, Scotland, and visit ancient castles in the Clyde Valley from Bothwell to Lanark. Explore medieval and Elizabethan castles, iron gates, and military museums as you travel through this historic region. The tour also includes Lanark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visit Chatelherault Country Park, which was once used as a hunting lodge.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Glasgow, Hamilton

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bothwell, Hamilton and Lanark Heritage Tour

Start the tour from your hotel or the meeting point.
Travel to Bothwell Castle, built in the 13th century.
Make a short stop at the Hamilton Museum, a regimental museum of the Scottish Rifles.
Visit Chatelherault Country Park, which was once used as a hunting lodge.
Explore Craignethan Castle and Blackhill Fort, weather permitting and optional.
Visit Lanark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.