Area & things to do.

Biggar is a thriving border town, with 3 museums, puppet theatre, boating pond, and a public park which has a golf course, tennis courts, and putting green. There are Italian, Chinese, Indian and traditional restaurants and hostelries within the town as well as half a dozen country hotels within 5 miles of Wolfclyde. In fact the entrance to Cornhill House Hotel is only 60 yards from the cottage itself. The river Clyde is a popular meeting place for local fishermen with Wolfclyde often abuzz with members of the Lamington Anglers Club. Fishing permits can be arranged.

Local buses pass the front of the cottage on an hourly basis.

Local events:

Biggar Hogmanay Bonfire
A huge bonfire is built in the middle of the street every year. One the town's oldest residents is selected to light the bonfire at 9.30pm preceded by a torchlight parade up the streets. Thousands of people pack the street to see the new year in. Dancing to traditional Scottish music with both locals and visitors mingling together.

Biggar Gala Day (middle June )
This is the day every summer when a Fleming Queen is crowned in Biggar. The "reign" of the Fleming Queen during Gala Week is a historic tradition in Biggar. Ever since Mary Queen of Scots named Mary Fleming (her cousin and lady-in-waiting) "Queen for a Day" in 1563, a local girl has been selected to be the Fleming Queen. The Fleming Queen is crowned outside the municipal hall at 11.am. A parade of decorated lorries in the morning and an afternoon of fun for the children is finished off with dancing in the street in the evening.

Biggar Annual Riding of the Marches (early June)
Between 50 – 80 horse riders parade down the high street before galloping round the local countryside inspecting the burgh boundaries. One young local man is selected each year to be a cornet and lead the riding of the marches whilst carrying the burgh standard.

Vintage Car Rally (early Aug)
The Biggar show field is the venue for the annual vintage car rally. An amazing collection of vintage cars, vans, buses and tractors with enthusiasts coming from all over the country.

Biggar Agricultural show (late July)
A superb show of cattle sheep and horses as well as tractors and machinery of all kinds keep people entertained all day. Main ring entertainment along with show jumping means the fun goes on to the early evening at this agricultural extravaganza.