Leadhills Estate bastle houses are located at Glenochar, Glengeith and Glendorch and the Estate is pleased to have worked with the Biggar Archaeological Group towards their preservation. What is a Bastle house? A Bastle house is a defensive building dating back to the late 16th/ early 17th centuries. It is...

The Glen Franka Reservoir is in a glorious location located in a valley about 2 kilometres to the south of Leadhills. A hidden spot from the village, it offers a serene getaway for fishing enthusiasts. The Leadhills Angling Association was set up for those with an interest in fishing, and...

Following the work by South Lanarkshire Council on flood management in the village, we have been advised that the village has now been classed as a lower risk, “inspect and maintain” status since there have been no further reports of flooding since the work was undertaken.   Any incidents of flooding risk should be...