Lanark

Lanark ( LAN-ərk; Scottish Gaelic: Lannraig [ˈl̪ˠaun̪ˠɾɪkʲ]; Scots: Lanrik) is a historic market town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, located 12 miles to the south-east of Hamilton. The town lies on the River Clyde, at its confluence with Mouse Water. It had a population of 8,943 in 2022. Lanark was usually a royal burgh from 1140 to 1975, and was historically the county town of Lanarkshire, though in modern times this title belongs to Hamilton. Notable landmarks nearby include New Lanark, the Corra Linn and the site of Lanark Castle. Lanark railway station and bus interchange have frequent services to Glasgow. Its shops serve the local agricultural community and surrounding villages. The outskirts of the town are home to a large modern livestock auction market and biscuit manufacturer Border Biscuits Ltd.