Wanlockhead

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Meadowfoot from Wanlockhead
Photo by David Parker (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
Meadowfoot from Wanlockhead
Photo by David Parker (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
Mine spoil tip One of the many spoil tips littering the Wanlockhead area.
Photo by Graham Horn (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Wanlockhead Lead Mining Museum. Wanlockhead is Scotland's highest village standing 1541 feet above sea level in the dramatic countryside of the Lowther Hills. In this small village stands the museum of Lead Mining which pays tribute to the harsh and spartan life of the miners from the 18th to the 20th century. see http://www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk/
Former Lead Workings, Meadowfoot Industrial heritage in the remote Lowther Hills at Wanlockhead. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanlockhead

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Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20

Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20

Wanlockhead Scotland
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Biggar. Enjoy private pools, a sauna, and a garden. Popular attraction Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway ...
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Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20
3 Bedroom Miners Cottage - Wanlockhead D & G

3 Bedroom Miners Cottage - Wanlockhead D & G

Wanlockhead Scotland
The price is SAR 587 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
SAR 587
SAR 945 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Biggar. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Museum of Lead Mining and Leadhills and Wanlockhead ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Heating and hot water.

Reviewed on 19 January 2026

3 Bedroom Miners Cottage - Wanlockhead D & G
3 Bedroom Cottage in Wanlockhead Dumfriesshire

3 Bedroom Cottage in Wanlockhead Dumfriesshire

Wanlockhead Lanarkshire
The price is SAR 587 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
SAR 587
SAR 945 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Biggar. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Museum of Lead Mining and Leadhills and Wanlockhead ...
7.6/10 Good! (5 reviews)
Owner was great at communicating and property was ideal as a stopover with kids and dogs.

Reviewed on 31 December 2025

3 Bedroom Cottage in Wanlockhead Dumfriesshire
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20

Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20

Wanlockhead Scotland
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Biggar. Enjoy private pools, a sauna, and a garden. Popular attraction Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway ...
Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20
3 Bedroom Miners Cottage - Wanlockhead D & G

3 Bedroom Miners Cottage - Wanlockhead D & G

Wanlockhead Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Biggar. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Museum of Lead Mining and Leadhills and Wanlockhead ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Heating and hot water.

Reviewed on 19 January 2026

3 Bedroom Miners Cottage - Wanlockhead D & G
3 Bedroom Cottage in Wanlockhead Dumfriesshire

3 Bedroom Cottage in Wanlockhead Dumfriesshire

Wanlockhead Lanarkshire
Stay at this cottage in Biggar. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Museum of Lead Mining and Leadhills and Wanlockhead ...
7.6/10 Good! (5 reviews)
Owner was great at communicating and property was ideal as a stopover with kids and dogs.

Reviewed on 31 December 2025

3 Bedroom Cottage in Wanlockhead Dumfriesshire
See all properties in Wanlockhead
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Tinto Hill Cairn

You can find out about the history of Biggar with a visit to Tinto Hill Cairn. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside.

Tinto Hill Cairn

Dove Cottage

You can find out about the history of Biggar with a trip to Dove Cottage. While in this quaint area, you can enjoy the coffeehouses.

Dove Cottage

Biggar Puppet Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Biggar Puppet Theatre during your trip to Biggar. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Biggar Puppet Theatre

Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway

Enjoy an outing to Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway during your stay in Leadhills.

Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway

Biggar Gasworks

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Biggar Gasworks in Biggar. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Biggar Gasworks

Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum in Biggar. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside.

Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum