St Athanasius' Church

The church sits quietly on the edge of Lanark, a solid Victorian structure that most visitors drive past without noticing. St Athanasius' is one of those places that rewards curiosity - step inside and you'll find proper Victorian craftsmanship, the kind of detail that builders bothered with back then.

It's worth a quick visit if you're exploring Lanark itself, though don't expect to spend hours here. Twenty minutes gives you time to look round properly, read the inscriptions, and appreciate the stonework. The interior has that particular peace you get in Scottish churches when they're not busy - no crowds, just you and the architecture.

Histor buffs will get more from it than most, but anyone with an interest in Victorian Scotland will find something. Families passing through town might stop for fifteen minutes, though kids won't be gripped unless they're genuinely into old buildings.

If you're staying at Ecosse Glamping just outside town, St Athanasius' makes a decent wet-weather option or an easy walk if you fancy stretching your legs in the afternoon. Lanark itself has enough to keep you occupied for a day - the falls are the main draw - so slot this in alongside those. Check locally for opening hours and admission when you arrive, as details tend to be thin on the ground.