#FunFact: Did you know about Robert Owen's Silent Monitor?
At New Lanark, Robert Owen introduced a unique system of discipline and self-improvement.
Each worker had a wooden block, or monitor, displayed at their workstation, with different coloured sides indicating their conduct from bad to excellent.
This innovative, non-verbal feedback system encouraged workers to reflect on their behaviour and strive for improvement. A fascinating glimpse into early social reform! #RobertOwen #SocialReform #HistoryFacts #IndustrialRevolution #NewLanarkHistory #DidYouKnow
Hi everyone! Just a quick notice that our soft play area will be closed on Monday 18th May from 10am to 12pm due to a private event booking.
We'll reopen as normal afterwards and look forward to welcoming you back then!
Thanks for your understanding and support.
For any questions or future bookings, please email [email protected] #NewLanark #soft #play #SoftPlay
Did you know you can make your visit to New Lanark World Heritage Site even more impactful?
By choosing to purchase a Gift Aid ticket, eligible UK taxpayers can allow us to claim an extra 25p for every £1 of your donation, at no extra cost to you!
Your support helps us preserve this unique site for future generations. Thank you for helping us keep history alive.
Plan your visit and choose Gift Aid today - link in bio
#NewLanark #SupportHeritage #GiftAid #Preservation #Charity #MakingADifference
End your week right with a delightful bite at the New Lanark Mill Cafe! 🍰
After exploring our historic village, refuel with our delicious selection of sweet treats, hearty lunches, and aromatic coffees.
#NewLanark #MillCafe #CafeLife #Foodie #ScotlandFood #SupportLocal #FreshlyBaked
🗓On this day, 14th May 1771, Robert Owen was born in a small Welsh town, the son of a saddler and ironmonger, with no obvious path to becoming one of the most influential social reformers of the industrial age...
By his early teens, he’d already left home to work in the textile trade, and by 19 he was managing a large mill in Manchester. He’d seen firsthand the harsh realities of industrial life- long hours, child labour, poor living conditions- and he believed there had to be a better way.
That belief brought him to New Lanark in 1799, when he took over the mills from his father-in-law, David Dale. But Owen didn’t just run New Lanark, he reimagined it.
Right here, by the Falls of Clyde, he put his “New View of Society” into action. He reduced working hours, refused to employ very young children, and invested in the wellbeing of the community in ways that were revolutionary for the time.
At New Lanark, he introduced:
🎓 The world’s first infant school
👛 The first cooperative store
📚 Progressive factory form
👩⚕️ Cleaner housing and subsidised healthcare
Today, as you walk through the village, explore the historic buildings, and stand by the rushing waters of the Clyde, you’re experiencing the very place where these ideas first took shape. These ideas would go on to influence social reform movements around the world.
Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, New Lanark showcases Owen’s belief that industry and humanity can go hand in hand. 255 years on, his legacy is still part of the story we share every day.🎂
As Owen himself put it:
“There is but one mode by which man can possess in perpetuity all the happiness which his nature is capable of enjoying — that is by the union and co-operation of all for the benefit of each.”
#OnThisDay #NewLanark #RobertOwen #WorldHeritage #VisitScotland
Step back in time this Saturday with our engaging guided tours at New Lanark World Heritage Site! ⭐
Uncover the incredible story of New Lanark and learn about the visionaries behind its founding, its groundbreaking approach to workers’ welfare, and how it became a beacon of progress during the Industrial Revolution.
Our knowledgeable guides bring history to life, offering insights you won't find anywhere else.
Tours run every Saturday at 2pm.
Book your spot on our website via the link in our bio.
#NewLanark #WorldHeritageSite #GuidedTours #History #Scotland #VisitScotland #ClydeValley
Artie’s Singing Kettle LIVE at New Lanark! 🫖🎶
Join Artie on a musical journey through The Singing Kettle with classics like Tattie Soup, Buy Me A Banana, Little Bunny Fou Fou and Shove Yer Granny Aff a Bus!
All the clues are hidden in the original Singing Kettles, so get ready to shout, sing, and laugh along with Artie in this feel-good family show that’s kettle-full of memories!
Dress up in something sparkly–it’s showtime. ✨
📆: Wednesday 5th August
⏰: 11am and 1pm
🎟️: £14 per person (children under 6 months old go free)
Tickets on sale now ➡️book via link in bio
@thesingingkettle
#SingingKettle #NewLanark #Music #Family
From the archives... These keys unlock a fascinating story... 🗝
Over New Lanark's 240 history, hundreds of doors have been locked and unlocked by thousands of Villagers, hundreds of Managers and a handful of Owners. The jangle of keys are part of New Lanark's soundscape - from the heavy clunk of the Mill gates, to the ringing door of the Village Store... 🚪
In the past, these key belonged to David Dale. The other opened the doors to the Institute for the Formation of Character. 🗝 Can you imagine David Dale walking back to his home in the evening and turning the key in the lock? Or a teacher opening up the doors for Villagers for an evening concert?
Do these keys unlock a memory of New Lanark for you? 🗝
#NewLanark #history #archives #FromTheArchives
Step back in time at New Lanark... ✨
We've been going through our archives finding historic images from New Lanark's past.
Do you recognise where this image was taken? 📸
Why not come along to New Lanark this weekend and experience our amazing world heritage site for yourself.
Keep your eyes peeled for more #ThenAndNow photos! 👀 #NewLanark #WorldHeritage #ScottishHistory #TimeTravel #ExploreScotland #HistoryLovers
We love supporting local creativity. 🖼️
If you’re an artist or maker and would like to exhibit your work alongside our Mill Shop artists, we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact Clare at [email protected]
#LocalArtists #SupportLocalArt #MillShopArt #NewLanarkArt
Our May Specials have arrived at the New Lanark Visitor Centre Cafe! 🌸☕
Don't miss this month's May Moments special drinks menu 🥤
🥤Toasted Marshmallow Iced Mocha
🍌Banana Milkshake
🥥Coconut Iced Latte
Which drink would you go for? Let us know in the comments!
#NewLanarkCafe #NewLanark #CafeSpecials
Introduction to Stained Glass Workshop
Step into the colourful world of stained glass and try something completely new.
Join artists Stephanie Whatley and Tim Kirman for a creative, hands‑on day exploring the traditional craft of stained glass. Whether you’re an experienced maker or a complete beginner, this relaxed workshop is all about learning, making, and enjoying the process.
Workshop takes place on Saturday 20 June from 9.30am–4pm in at the New Lanark Visitor Centre River Room.
Limited spaces available.
@biggarglassworks
👉 Book now: on our website - link in bio #StainedGlassWorkshop #CreativeWorkshop #ArtWorkshop #NewLanark #ArtExperience
