New Lanark World Heritage Site
The official website of World Heritage Site New Lanark.
| Organization Type: |
Visitor center |
| Specialties: |
History |
| Founding Year: | 2001 |
| Website: | Visit external website |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| City: | New Lanark |
| Zip code: | ML11 9DB |
| Address: | South Lanarkshire |
Description
New Lanark World Heritage Site is a unique 18th century Mill Village sitting alongside the picturesque River Clyde, less than one hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh. Founded in 1785 with a focus on philanthropy, education and the welfare of the mill workers, New Lanark became a model for industrial communities that was to spread across the world in the 19th and 20th centuries.
New Lanark was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. The ongoing conservation and promotion of this unique village and the award-winning visitor attraction is managed by New Lanark Trust, in partnership withSouth Lanarkshire Council & Historic Environment Scotland.
