The Atlas Obscura Guide To Blantyre

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Blantyre, Scotland

Updated February 3, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Blantyre

Blantyre, Scotland

Blantyre Carvings

These mysterious religious carvings were once thought to be thousands of years old but are actually the work of modern eccentric.

David Livingstone Statue

Blantyre, Scotland

David Livingstone Statue

The only statue ever crafted by award-winning animator Ray Harryhausen.

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Hamilton Mausoleum

Hamilton, Scotland

Hamilton Mausoleum

A magnificent tomb that was the final resting place of the Dukes of Hamilton.

2 miles from Blantyre

Cambuslang Miners Monument

Cambuslang, Scotland

Cambuslang Miners Monument

This striking monument pays tribute to those who died working the coal pits from the town of Cambuslang.

3 miles from Blantyre

Mains Castle

East Kilbride, Scotland

Mains Castle

This castle was first occupied in the 1400s and has undergone major restoration in recent times.

3 miles from Blantyre

Easterhouse Phoenix

Glasgow, Scotland

Easterhouse Phoenix

This remarkable sculpture symbolizes the regeneration in this Glasgow suburb.

4 miles from Blantyre

Carmunnock War Memorial

Clarkston, Scotland

Carmunnock War Memorial

This 1920's sandstone war memorial was constructed with an unusual drinking trough for horses.

5 miles from Blantyre

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