Lanark

Lanark ( ; ; ) is a town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, located 20 kilometres to the south-east of Hamilton. The town lies on the River Clyde, at its confluence with Mouse Water. In 2020, the town had a population of 8,880.

Key facts

UK place.official_name: Lanark
UK place.gaelic_name: Lannraig
UK place.scots_name: Lanrik
UK place.country: Scotland
UK place.static_image_name: High Street, Lanark (2006).jpg
UK place.static_image_caption: Lanark High Street, August 2006
UK place.static_image_2_name: Coat of Arms of Lanark.png
UK place.static_image_2_width: 130px
UK place.static_image_2_caption: Coat of Arms of the Royal Burgh of Lanark
UK place.population_ref: ()
UK place.os_grid_reference: NS8843
UK place.post_town: LANARK
UK place.postcode_area: ML
UK place.postcode_district: ML11
UK place.dial_code: 01555
UK place.constituency_westminster: Lanark and Hamilton East
UK place.unitary_scotland: South Lanarkshire
UK place.lieutenancy_scotland: Lanarkshire

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Wikidata facts

Population: 9050
Image: High Street, Lanark (2006).jpg

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Commons category: Lanark
Commons gallery: Lanark
OS grid reference: NS884436
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Contents

History
Medieval period
16th–19th centuries
Early 20th century
Modern period
Governance
Local government
Scottish Parliament
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Landmarks
Lanimers
Notable people
Gallery
See also
References
External links

Lanark was a royal burgh from 1140 to 1975, and was historically the county town of Lanarkshire, though in modern times this title belongs to Hamilton. Notable landmarks nearby include New Lanark, the Corra Linn and the site of Lanark Castle.