Scottish Industrial LIves

Take a refreshingly unique look at Scottish culture, not through the eyes of the aristocrats, but instead the common person. The industrial revolution transformed the Scottish economy and made it stand out on a global scale. Experience an authentic tour of Scotland during it’s engineering and factory age.

What to expect: Plenty of time to explore each attraction, a more relaxed family-friendly pace, suitable for history or engineering buffs.

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8.30am

Glasgow Pickup

1.5 Hours → 10am

New Lanark Visitor Centre – Lunch Break (includes photo-stop)

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, New Lanark is an outstanding example of Scottish industrialism. You will have access to many sites, including the cotton factory, the millworkers housing, Robert Owen’s school and even the local sweetie shop!

4 Hours → 2pm

Travel to Summerlee Museum

45 Minutes → 2.45pm

Summerlee Museum

Summerlee museum is built upon the site of the old Summerlee Ironworks, once a thriving hub of Scottish industry. Immerse yourself in miner culture by taking the mine tour (not for those scared of the dark!), visit the cottages of the miners and watch live displays of working machinery.

Summerlee Museum holds a variety of exciting family-friendly events throughout the year, including their Victorian Day.