Bizzyberry Lodge Guidebook

Rosemarie
Bizzyberry Lodge Guidebook

LOCAL WALKS, SIGHTS AND ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA

MOST POPULAR WALKS AROUND BIGGAR SEE - https://www.alltrails.com/scotland/south-lanarkshire/biggar
A lovely area that provides a range of outdoor facilities:- 18 Hole golf course (Licenced Clubhouse) 9 Hole putting green A synthetic tennis court One lawn bowling rink Pond Children's play area
Biggar Golf Club
Broughton Road
A lovely area that provides a range of outdoor facilities:- 18 Hole golf course (Licenced Clubhouse) 9 Hole putting green A synthetic tennis court One lawn bowling rink Pond Children's play area
Open to visitors. https://biggargolfclub.co.uk/
Biggar Golf Club
Broughton Road
Open to visitors. https://biggargolfclub.co.uk/
A variety of outdoor activities around the Biggar/Peebles area. https://www.biggaradventure.co.uk
Biggar Adventure
Dovecot Road
A variety of outdoor activities around the Biggar/Peebles area. https://www.biggaradventure.co.uk
GLENTRESS, Peebles. ca 30 minutes away for Mountain Biking all levels/Forest Trails/Zip wires Horse riding and more https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/tweed-valley-forest-park/glentress
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Glentress Forest
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GLENTRESS, Peebles. ca 30 minutes away for Mountain Biking all levels/Forest Trails/Zip wires Horse riding and more https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/tweed-valley-forest-park/glentress
Largest Dry Ski slope in Europe 30 minutes to Hillend, Edinburgh https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/200281/snowsports_centre
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Midlothian Snowsports Centre
Biggar Road
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Largest Dry Ski slope in Europe 30 minutes to Hillend, Edinburgh https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/200281/snowsports_centre
5 minutes from the Lodge, a lovely small park area well suited to families with young children with swings etc http://www.biggarheritage.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Biggar-leaflet-2020-sml.pdf
Biggar Burnbraes Park
Biggar Mill Road
5 minutes from the Lodge, a lovely small park area well suited to families with young children with swings etc http://www.biggarheritage.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Biggar-leaflet-2020-sml.pdf
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Purves Puppets - Biggar Puppet Theatre
Dene Park
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Melville Golf Centre, Range, Course, Short Game Area & Shop
Past guest family had a lovely time here and recommended.
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Kailzie Fishery
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Past guest family had a lovely time here and recommended.

Sightseeing

DRUMLANRIG CASTLE (35 miles/ 50 minutes on A702) A lovely full day out for both the castle and gardens https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/
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Drumlanrig Castle
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DRUMLANRIG CASTLE (35 miles/ 50 minutes on A702) A lovely full day out for both the castle and gardens https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/
FALKIRK WHEEL AND THE KELPIES (1 hour drive) https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/falkirk-wheel/
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The Falkirk Wheel
Lime Road
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FALKIRK WHEEL AND THE KELPIES (1 hour drive) https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/falkirk-wheel/
Situated next to the Falkirk Wheel.
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The Kelpies
The Helix
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Situated next to the Falkirk Wheel.
A good hour drive to Stirling Castle https://www.stirlingcastle
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Stirling Castle
Castle Wynd
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A good hour drive to Stirling Castle https://www.stirlingcastle
https://www.leadhillsrailway.co.uk/
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Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway
Station Road
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https://www.leadhillsrailway.co.uk/
LEAD MINING MUSEUM AND RAILWAY (30 minutes from Biggar) https://www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk/
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Museum of Lead Mining
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LEAD MINING MUSEUM AND RAILWAY (30 minutes from Biggar) https://www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk/
NEW LANARK HERITAGE CENTRE (20 minutes from Biggar) https://www.newlanark.org/your-visit/what-to-see
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New Lanark
New Lanark Road
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NEW LANARK HERITAGE CENTRE (20 minutes from Biggar) https://www.newlanark.org/your-visit/what-to-see
Oldest inhabited house in Scotland. 24 miles/40 minutes. Host a variety of events. https://www.traquair.co.uk/visitor-information/
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Traquair House
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Oldest inhabited house in Scotland. 24 miles/40 minutes. Host a variety of events. https://www.traquair.co.uk/visitor-information/
Only 30 minutes drive to Dawyck. Why not combine with a browse around the lovely town of Peebles in the heart of the Borders. https://www.rbge.org.uk/dawyck
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Dawyck Botanic Garden
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Only 30 minutes drive to Dawyck. Why not combine with a browse around the lovely town of Peebles in the heart of the Borders. https://www.rbge.org.uk/dawyck
1 hour from Biggar, but a memorable day out to visit this beautiful stately home and estate. https://dumfries-house.org.uk/about
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Dumfries House Estate
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1 hour from Biggar, but a memorable day out to visit this beautiful stately home and estate. https://dumfries-house.org.uk/about
Biggar Museum Trust aims to collect, store, preserve and record Biggar and Upper Clydesdale’s rich archaeological, social and historic heritage. The museum explores 14,000 years of rural and small town life in Upper Clydesdale. It focuses on the people who have lived and worked here from prehistoric times up to the mid-20th century.
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Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum
156 High St
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Biggar Museum Trust aims to collect, store, preserve and record Biggar and Upper Clydesdale’s rich archaeological, social and historic heritage. The museum explores 14,000 years of rural and small town life in Upper Clydesdale. It focuses on the people who have lived and worked here from prehistoric times up to the mid-20th century.

Eating Out around Biggar

Places to eat out in and around Biggar from formal to casual along with Biggar Take outs
SHIELDHILL CASTLE (about 2 mile away from the Lodge) Recently restored to it's former glory, and with a first class chef for lovely meals. https://shieldhillcastle.com/restaurant-bar/
Shieldhill Castle Hotel
Shieldhill Road
SHIELDHILL CASTLE (about 2 mile away from the Lodge) Recently restored to it's former glory, and with a first class chef for lovely meals. https://shieldhillcastle.com/restaurant-bar/
THE BARONY, High Street, Biggar https://www.barony-biggar.co.uk/
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The Barony
81-85 Broughton St
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THE BARONY, High Street, Biggar https://www.barony-biggar.co.uk/
THE CROWN INN, High Street, Biggar. https://thecrownbiggar.co.uk/
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The Crown Inn
109-111 High St
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THE CROWN INN, High Street, Biggar. https://thecrownbiggar.co.uk/
THE ELPHINSTONE HOTEL https://www.elphinstonehotel.co.uk/
The Elphinstone Hotel
145 High St
THE ELPHINSTONE HOTEL https://www.elphinstonehotel.co.uk/
3 miles from the Lodge. Beautiful historic building. They do afternoon tea or Sunday lunch as well as weekday brunches/evening meals https://www.cornhillcastle.co.uk/dining/
Cornhill Castle
Coulter Road
3 miles from the Lodge. Beautiful historic building. They do afternoon tea or Sunday lunch as well as weekday brunches/evening meals https://www.cornhillcastle.co.uk/dining/

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