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Carstairs Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK

About Carstairs

It is 5 miles northeast ofLanark, the former county town. It had a population in 2020 of 840. Midway between the villages is the large complex of Carstairs State Hospital, a secure unit for mentally ill people considered dangerous.

Top Attractions in Carstairs

Explore the best things to see and do in Carstairs:

  • Carstairs Parish Church

Where to Stay in Carstairs

  • 🏨Robertson Arms Hotel
  • 🏨The Lint Mill
  • 🏨The Village Inn

Carstairs Travel Guide Sections

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