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antly defied the king to protect their religious beliefs. In theory it only opens the first
Saturday of every month, but if you ask at nearby Moat Park Heritage Centre, they'll usu-
ally be able to arrange a visit. Lovely location by a stream.
Tinto Hill
The hill dominates town. It is a straightforward ascent by the northern ridge from the car
park, just off the A73 by Thankerton Crossroads. Look out for the Stone Age fort on your
way up. Allow two hours for the return trip.
HIKE
Sleeping & Eating
HOTEL
Cornhill House££
( 01899-220001; www.cornhillhousehotel.com ; s/d £80/110; ) Just off the A72 a
couple of miles west of Biggar, this is a fabulous country hotel in a striking château-style
building that offers artistic, opulent décor with not a hint of tartan. There are nine rooms
(with more on the way), and they are huge, with loads of character and appealing fur-
niture, like leather sofas or four-poster beds. There's also a good on-site restaurant.
School Green Cottage££
( 01899-220388; isobel.burness@virgin.net; 1 Kirkstyle; s/d £35/60; ) Just off the
sometimes noisy main road in the centre of town, this is an upright little place with cour-
teous homespun hospitality. The neat double and twin here are old fashioned but comfort-
able and the host's watercolours decorate the walls.
B&B
Fifty-Five££
( www.restaurantfiftyfive.com ; 55 High St; mains £13; Tue-Sat; ) A classier option
than Biggar's decent pubs, this well-run restaurant features a handsome dining area with
exposed stone, candlelight, posh glassware and inviting chairs. The short menu covers up-
market comfort food and a few more ambitious creations. There are good lunch specials.
BRITISH
Getting There & Away
Biggar is 33 miles southeast of Glasgow. There are hourly buses (three on Sunday) to/
from Edinburgh and Lanark (30 minutes), where you can change for Glasgow. Other
buses run to Peebles.
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