Carmichael is a historic village in South Lanarkshire in Scotland situated on the north side of Tinto Hill, 7 miles west of Biggar and 5 miles south of Lanark. The Carmichael family took their surname from the area over 700 years ago and there have been Carmichaels resident in the village ever since, the Carmichael Estate is currently owned by Richard Carmichael, the Chief of the Clan Carmichael. Surrounded by picturesque scenery, rolling hills, woods, fields and an abundance of wildlife the pretty village is a popular tourist destination ideal for walkers, cyclists, and nature-watchers with deer, foxes, badgers, squirrels, rabbits, stoats and a variety of birds in their natural habitat. There is a selection of holiday accommodation available, shops and amenities, places to eat out, a selection of golf course nearby and fishing on the Clyde. Attractions include The Carmichael Visitor Centre with an interesting wax model exhibition of Scottish history, a farm shop selling Scottish produce including Carmichael Venison and souvenirs, a licensed restaurant, play barn and a children’s adventure playground. Carmichael History walks, cycle treks and horse and pony rides operate from the Visitor centre. There are excellent transport links to explore the attractions in neighbouring Lanark, Stirling, Perth, Biggar and the Border Towns.
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Places to Stay near Carmichael
Carmichael Country Cottages (0.57 miles)
Attractive Southern Scotland location, close to M74 and ... More
Tinto House Hotel (3.97 miles)
At the foot of Tinto Hill in the Scottish borders lies the Swallow Tinto Hotel established in 1914. This is a perfect base from which to discover the many delights of Scotland. Both Glasgow and ... More | visit website
New Lanark Mill Hotel (4.49 miles)
Shieldhill Castle Hotel (4.50 miles)
Cornhill House (5.28 miles)
One of Scotland's more unusual and elegant mansion houses, William Lieper's French Renaissance Period Chateau has undergone sensitive and tasteful restoration and conversion to a quality country hotel in Lanarkshire, offering the traveller a peaceful ... More | visit website
Cartland Bridge Country House Hotel (5.37 miles)
Set in its own private grounds, surrounded by the stunning Lanark countryside, the hotel has recently undergone a refurbished all our bedrooms, to a very high standard, and you can ... More
Craigend (7.12 miles)
Set in the beautiful Lanarkshire countryside, Craigend Bed and Breakfast offers the perfect peaceful retreat for those wanting to enjoy a picturesque location, whilst being able to easily reach all ... More | visit website
Days Inn Abington M74 (8.19 miles)
Walston Mansions Farmhouse (8.70 miles)
Douglashall B&B (9.04 miles)
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