New Lanark Mill Hotel

New Lanark Mill Hotel is a converted cotton mill inside the New Lanark World Heritage Site, a restored mill village founded in 1785 on the banks of the River Clyde, just below the town of Lanark. Function rooms look out over the river or across the conservation village, and ceremonies can also take place in the historic Institute building or up on the roof garden. Few venues in Scotland come with this much history on the doorstep.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

GLW recommends New Lanark Mill Hotel to couples who want a wedding with a sense of place and a weekend feel. A dedicated on-site wedding team looks after the planning, and you can choose a civil or religious ceremony, or a reception only. With hotel rooms, self-catering cottages and a spa on site, it is easy to turn the wedding into a short break for everyone.

Ceremonies

Ceremonies can be held in the Musicians' Room, Gallery Room or River Room in the Institute for the Formation of Character, part of the original village. For an outdoor ceremony, the Roof Garden gives you open views over the village and the river. The venue is licensed for civil ceremonies.

Receptions and food

Receptions take place in function rooms of different sizes on the fifth floor of Mill Number Two, with views over the Clyde or the village. Catering is in-house, with vegan options, and there is a licensed bar. Live music and discos are permitted, and there is a dance floor for the evening.

Staying

The hotel has a range of bedrooms for you and your guests. Beside the river are eight self-catering Waterhouses cottages, two with one bedroom and six with two bedrooms, available for stays of two nights or more. The on-site Spa, Leisure and Beauty centre is a good way to unwind before or after the day.

Getting there and the area

New Lanark is about a mile from Lanark town centre and its railway station, and within easy reach of the M74. There is on-site parking and good disabled access. The Falls of Clyde nature reserve starts at the edge of the village, so guests can walk the riverside paths to the waterfalls.

Good to know

• The hotel sits inside a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• The Roof Garden can host outdoor ceremonies.
• Self-catering cottages are available for a minimum of two nights.