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The farming town of Biggar is situated between the Clyde Valley and Borders regions. Although it is in the countryside Biggar is only 12 miles from the M74 motorway.
Biggar has been a royal burgh since 1451, the town still retains its medieval layout. The main street, is a conservation area and is dotted with houses from the 17th to 19th centuries, and Biggar Kirk itself dates from 1545.
For being such a small town, there are many attractions to visit from tracing the history of the area, to a Victorian puppet theatre with a regular programme of quality shows. Biggar is also associated with several historical names including William Wallace (for a notable victory of 1297), Bonnie Prince Charlie, 19th century British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone (whose ancestors are buried at the Church of St Mary) and the writers John Buchan and Hugh McDiarmid.
For keen walkers, only six miles is the popular walk up Tinto Hill (2032 feet) which from the top offers stunning views over the Clyde Valley.
