Marchlands

Marchlands is a hamlet in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Marchlands is situated nearby to the hamlet Wiston Mains, as well as near Millrigg House.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Tinto and Fatlips Castle.

Tinto

Scenic viewpoint

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Tinto is an isolated hill in the south of the Central Lowlands just to the north of the Southern Uplands of Scotland. It comprises little more than one top, which stands on the west bank of the River Clyde, some eight kilometres west of Biggar. Tinto is situated 2 miles north of Marchlands.

Fatlips Castle

Castle

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Fatlips Castle is situated 2 miles northeast of Marchlands.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wiston and Lamington.

Wiston

Village

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Wiston is a small village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is located 13 miles south east of Lanark and 8 miles south west of Biggar. Located in the Southern Uplands it is immediately to the south of Tinto, one of the highest points in the locality.

Lamington

Village

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Lamington is a conservation village in South Lanarkshire in Scotland, roughly between Biggar and Lanark and sits astride the A702 trunk road. It is reputed to be the home of Marion Braidfute, legendary wife of William Wallace.