Carmichael, South Lanarkshire

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Carmichael is a small village and civil parish between Biggar and Lanark in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. [1] It is home to the Discover Carmichael Centre, with wax models depicting the history of the Carmichael family and of Scotland more widely. The farm shop and restaurant offer a variety of meats from the estate.

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References

  1. The Imperial gazetteer of Scotland. 1854. Vol.I. (AAN-GORDON) by Rev. John Marius Wilson. pp.247-248. https://archive.org/stream/imperialgazettee01wils#page/247/mode/1up

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