Chatelherault Country Park, a five star visitor
attraction under the Visit Scotland grading scheme, was once described as
a Jewel in the Landscape. Chatelherault was built in 1732 as the hunting
lodge and summer house for the Dukes of Hamilton. Designed by the famous
Scottish Architect William Adam, Chatelherault now serves as the
magnificent gateway to the Country Park. The restored buildings house the
exhibitions gallery, displays, gift shop, cafe and reception desk.
Visitors can view the Duke's private Banqueting Room and apartments and
the formal gardens. In addition, Chatelherault serves as one of the
country's most prestigious venues for weddings, functions and conferences.
Outside, visitors can ramble through 10 miles of walks along the River
Avon and through ancient woodland. Entrance to the park is free.
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Strathclyde Country Park, run by North Lanarkshire's
Environmental Services, is an internationally renowned Watersports arena,
having successfully held rowing championships at all levels including the
1986 Commonwealth Games and the 1996 World Championships. It also
regularly hosts rowing, sailing and waterski events, jetski racing and
even dragon boat regattas, where teams in giant canoes compete to the beat
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