Biggar
Place in South Lanarkshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.623, -3.524 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NT 04 37 |
| Population: | 2,330 |
| Dialling code: | 01899 |
Biggar is a small market town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, sitting on the edge of the Southern Uplands with Tinto Hill and open moorland close by. The compact town retains a traditional market‑town character with historic stone buildings and easy access to the rolling countryside of Clydesdale, making it popular for walkers and countryside pursuits.
Historically a medieval market and coaching centre, Biggar now mixes agriculture and local services with a modest tourism and cultural scene - notable local attractions include a preserved gasworks, a museum and an active small theatre and festivals. The town has a strong community feel, independent shops and cafés, and a reputation for arts and heritage that punches above its size.
Postcode districts covering Biggar
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Livingston 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Hamilton 23 miles37 km
- Airdrie 24.1 miles38.9 km
- Motherwell 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Wishaw 19 miles30.5 km
- Bathgate 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Bellshill 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Bonnyrigg 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Penicuik 19 miles30.5 km
- Broxburn 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Larkhall 18.9 miles30.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Symington Place 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Clydesdale East Ward 5 miles8.1 km
- Carnwath Place 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Carstairs Junction Place 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Carstairs Place 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Tweeddale West Ward 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Clydesdale North Ward 9.3 miles14.9 km
Example postcodes in Biggar
ML12 6UF, ML12 6BQ, ML12 6DN, ML12 6AP, ML12 6DQ, ML12 6DB, ML12 6US, ML12 9AU, ML12 6ZE … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 23.3 miles37.6 km
- Glasgow International Airport 39.3 miles63.2 km
- Carstairs Junction 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Lanark Railway Station 10.3 miles16.6 km
Hotels in Biggar Ad
Schools in Biggar
- Biggar High School Secondary
- Biggar Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Rachan House Estate 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Mossfennan Estate 6.2 miles10 km
- Little Sparta Gardens 7 miles11.3 km
- Dawyck House Estate 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Little King Seat Hill 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Stonebyres Estate 13 miles21 km
- Douglas Castle Estate 13.1 miles21 km
- The Lee Estate 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Darn Hall Estate 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Pentland Hills Hill 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Glentress Forest Forest 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Glen House Estate 16.2 miles26 km