Quothquan is an ancient village in south Lanark in Scotland in the parish of Libberton 2 miles south from Libberton village on the eastern side of the River Clyde, 3 km north-west from Biggar, 6km south-east from Lanark and 31 km from Peebles in the Scottish Borders. Quothquan is pronounced ‘Couth- Boan’ and means the beautiful hill. The village is named after a local hill, the Quothquan Law which stands 335m above the River Clyde topped by the remains of an iron-age hill-fort. A large stone which has been hollowed in the middle known as ‘Wallace’s Chair’ sits on the Law and is thought to be where William Wallace held his conferences prior to the Battle of Biggar. The village is surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife and is a popular tourist destination with holiday accommodation, shops, restaurants and many attractions in the area. Historically interesting features include the ruined Quothquan Church; its aisle is the burial site of the Chancellor family, a new replacement church was built at Libberton in 1812. Attractions include The New Lanark Heritage Centre, the Albion small motor Museum in Biggar, the Biggar Gasworks Museum and the Gladstone Court Museum. Activities in the area include walking and hill-walking on Quothquan Law, fishing, horse-riding, golfing and hot-air ballooning.
Places to Stay near Quothquan
Shieldhill Castle Hotel (0.88 miles)
Cornhill House (2.92 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
Tinto House Hotel (3.26 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
Carmichael Country Cottages (3.98 miles)
Attractive Southern Scotland location, close to M74 and ... More
Walston Mansions Farmhouse (5.30 miles)
New Lanark Mill Hotel (7.44 miles)
Cartland Bridge Country House Hotel (8.10 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
Days Inn Abington M74 (9.89 miles)
Abington Hotel (10.66 miles)
Less than a mile from junction 13 of the M74, this hotel is easy to find and features free Wi-Fi internet access throughout, and ample free parking. This friendly, family-run hotel is ... More | visit website
Craigend (10.83 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
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