Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Lanark within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Lanark, parl. and royal burgh, par., and co. town of Lanarkshire, near river Clyde, 31 miles SE. of Glasgow, and 366 NW. of London by rail--par. 10, 385 ac., pop. 7580; royal burgh, pop. 5874; parl. burgh and town, pop. 4910; P.O., T.O., 4 Banks. Market-days, Tuesday and Saturday. Lanark is an ancient place, said to have been erected mto a royal burgh by Alexander I. The name is associated with the early struggles of Sir William Wallace. The principal industries are weaving, shoemaking, and brewing. The Falls of Clyde, in the neighbourhood, attract numerous visitors. Lanark is one of the Falkirk District of Parliamentary Burghs, which returns 1 member.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Lanark, New, vil., in co. and 1 mile S. of Lanark, on river Clyde, pop. 706; P.O.; has spinning mills and an educational institution. New Lanark was founded in 1783 by David Dale, and was the scene of the social experiments of Dale's son-in-law, Robert Owen.