North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre — Attraction in Scotland

One of the features at the centre used to include Technopolis where people were allowed to feel part of Lanarkshire's past, by re-creating scenes of eras including heavy industry and steel production. Domestic life of the area is re-created through various talking figures and interactive interpretation. However this part of the Heritage Centre was closed in 2011 and turned over to the storage of paper archives.

There is also a gallery room, located at the ground floor, showing exhibitions provided by North Lanarkshire Council and also exhibitions outwith the local council area. Some international exhibitions are also on display there, and exhibitions are updated regularly.

The local studies and family research room is where reference media such as PC's and Microfilm are based, that allow visitors to browse through local and personal records, usually to search for family ties or former occupations.

Also, based within the heritage centre, is the viewing tower, located on the fifth floor of the building, giving an excellent view of the Clyde Valley region, the Campsie Fells, and of mountains from Tinto Hill to as far back as Ben Lomond, usually only viewable in sunny conditions.

As well as those features, there is a gift shop that sells a range of books about local heritage, and also items typical of a museum/heritage centre gift shop (postcards, toys, sweets etc.).

The centre is also wheelchair accessible, with lifts in operation...

Amazing. Wish I'd known about this place when my kids were younger. Took 2 x 9 years old today as seen it when passing..They loved the outdoor play area..a lot geared towards younger kids we thought but then we found loads that the girls could do. Stayed outside in the cold for nearly an hour. Great section indoor for younger kids and amazing displays and tower climb. I didn't know so many Olympians came from Motherwell. And they have crafts days so we'll be back. Loved the archives too..found out I have a famous ancestor..Abraham Lincoln no less..defo visit the archives and go into the computers..U might be surprised at what u find! ..oh...

Took my grandchildren to the canvas painting - they loved it, the instructor was great with his encouragement and praise this added to my grandchildren's enjoyment. We went up the 5 levels of the tower which had different information from the past, the grandchildren asked if I remembered some of it unfortunately the answer was yes 🫣 They then used the outside play area and again had a very enjoyable time - Will definitely take them again - big 👍 to the nice...