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The area to the
north of Moffat
is dominated by two major
landmarks, the Devil's Beef Tub
(left), a vast natural amphitheatre
where cross-border raiders once
stored their stolen cattle and the
Grey Mare's Tail (right) a
spectacular 200 foot waterfall
named after the event in Burns'
poem "Tam o' Shanter". When
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"warlocks and witches" on his
horse after being caught watching them dance, the
horse manages to jump the stream only to have her tail pulled off by
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At Wanlockhead, to the west of
Moffat you will find the Lead-mining Museum.
Gold panning also took place here. Nearby is Leadhills where a small
railway, the |
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Further north towards Glasgow
is the market town of Lanark, but of more interest is the nearby
cotton mill
village of New Lanark, a World Heritage Site. The owner, Robert
Owen, famously turned the village into a
co-operative venture for his workers, providing them with cheap
housing, shops and schooling for their children.
Many of the buildings have been restored and a ride takes you
through the history of the village. From
December through to January, the ride is changed to incorporate the
history of Christmas, much of it inspired
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