- “The New Road” by Neil Munro – Set in the early 18th century, this historical novel explores the construction of the military road from South Lanarkshire to Inverness, connecting Hamilton and Glasgow with the Scottish Highlands.
- “Lanark: A Life in Four Books” by Alasdair Gray – Although not exclusively set in South Lanarkshire, this surreal and complex novel partly takes place in the town of Lanark, which shares its name with the book.
- “The Wee Free Men” by Terry Pratchett – Part of the “Discworld” series, this fantasy novel features the Chalk, a fictional area inspired by the landscapes of South Lanarkshire.
- “The Cone-Gatherers” by Robin Jenkins – While not set specifically in South Lanarkshire, this classic Scottish novel takes place in the fictional estate of Ardmore, which is inspired by the author’s experience living in and around Calderwood Castle, located in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire.
- “Braveheart” (1995) – While not entirely set in South Lanarkshire, parts of this epic historical film were shot in and around the area, including scenes filmed at the Falls of Clyde near Lanark.
- “Trainspotting” (1996) – Although primarily set in Edinburgh, the movie features certain scenes that were shot in South Lanarkshire, specifically in the town of Shotts.
- “Gregory’s Girl” (1981) – This Scottish coming-of-age comedy is set in the fictional town of Abronhill, which was inspired by the real-world town of Cumbernauld in South Lanarkshire.
- “The Angels’ Share” (2012) – Another film directed by Ken Loach, it features scenes shot in and around Glasgow and South Lanarkshire, showcasing the area’s scenery.
- “The Snapper” (1993) – Although predominantly set in Dublin, some exterior shots for this Irish comedy-drama were filmed in South Lanarkshire.
- “Country” (1989) – This English drama, directed by Richard Eyre, is set in rural Yorkshire but was partially shot in the South Lanarkshire village of Crawfordjohn.
- “The Jacket” (2005) – This psychological thriller starring Adrien Brody includes scenes set at a mental institution that were filmed at Hartwood Hospital in South Lanarkshire.
- “My Name Is Joe” (1998) – Although primarily set in Glasgow, this award-winning drama directed by Ken Loach features various South Lanarkshire locations.
- “Orphans” (1998) – Directed by Peter Mullan, this dark comedy-drama is set in Glasgow but uses places in South Lanarkshire for filming, such as East Kilbride.
- “The Return of the Native” (1994) – While not as well-known as some of the other films on this list, this adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s novel features scenes shot in various South Lanarkshire locations, including Elvanfoot and Crawfordjohn.
WANDERLIST: South Lanarkshire in books and on film
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