New Lanark

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Friends of New Lanark is a voluntary support group of people who are interested in the work of the New Lanark Trust, an independent Scottish charity which is responsible for the restoration and revitalisation of New Lanark.

The village, founded by Scots entrepreneur David Dale in 1785, became internationally famous under the enlightened management of Dale's son-in-law Robert Owen, the social and educational pioneer. Between 1800 and 1825, he introduced ideas and opportunities for his workers that were at least a hundred years ahead of their time.In 1968 the mills were closed and the village fell into decay, but it is now the subject of one of the largest restoration projects in Europe. The international significance of New Lanark has been recognised by its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

New Lanark Chairm of the Friends CommitteeCurrent Chairman of the Friends Management Committee is Prof. Ian Donnachie, of the Open University in Scotland, pictured here with Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Each year, the Friends make a donation to support projects at New Lanark. In the past these have been Induction Loop systems for the Visitor Centre exhibitions, bronze plaques with quotations from Robert Owen's writings for the Roof Garden, and sponsorship of the New Lanark Heritage Trail guide-book.

The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING took place on Sunday 14th June 2009 in the Institute for the Formation of Character, New Lanark. Guest speaker was Dr Jim Arnold, Director of New Lanark Trust since 1974, who is now approaching retirement after 35 years in which he has master-minded the restoration and regeneration of the historic village.

Annual events organised by the Friends include the Robert Owen Commemoration Lecture, which took place this year on Friday 15 May 2009 in the historic School for Children, New Lanark. The speaker was Jonathan Dawson of the Findhorn Foundation whose topic was "Eco-Villages - New Frontiers for Sustainability". For more information contact lorna.davidson @newlanark.org. Click to edit this page

Membership Benefits
  • Free admission to New Lanark Visitor Centre on production of your membership card
  • Free newsletter posted to your home. This will keep you in touch with developments and events at New Lanark
  • 10% discount on most purchases in the Visitor Centre Gift Shop
  • 10% discount on certain accommodation at the New Lanark Mill Hotel
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Subscription Rates

Life Membership £175
Annual Membership
Ordinary £15
Discretionary £10
Family
(2 adults and up to 4 children under 16)
£35
Corporate £100
For details of corporate membership benefits, please contact the FNL Secretary.

Friends of New Lanark If you join the Friends after the 1st of January, your subscription will be carried forward to the 31st of March of the following year.

All enquiries: tel: 01555 661345 fax: 01555 665738.
Membership Secretary, Friends of New Lanark.

Membership applications to:
Membership Secretary
Friends of New Lanark
New Lanark Mills,
New Lanark,
Scotland ML11 9DB.
friends@newlanark.org

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New Lanark

Accommodation at New Lanark
New Lanark Roof Garden
Conferences at New Lanark
Weddings at New Lanark
Online Shopping at New Lanark
New Lanark Organic Wool
New Lanark Mill Hotel
South Lanarkshire, Scotland ML11 9DB
Tel: +44 1555 667200
Fax: +44 1555 667222
Email: hotel@newlanark.org
New Lanark World Heritage Site
South Lanarkshire, Scotland ML11 9DB
Tel: +44 1555 661345 Fax: +44 1555 665738
Email: trust@newlanark.org
Project part financed by the European union. Europe and Scotland making it work together. Unesco World Heritage. Dualchas Na Cruinne. Patrimoine Mondial Heritage Lottery Fund
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New Lanark Trust is a Scottish Charity No.SC008552. Tel +44(0)1555 661345. Fax. +44 (0)1555 665738.

New Lanark Trading Ltd is registered in Scotland (No. 47195). It is a subsidiary of New Lanark Trust . Registered Office: Mill Three, Lanark ML11 9DB.

New Lanark Hotels Ltd is registered in Scotland (No. 49059). It is a subsidiary of New Lanark Trust. Registered Office: Mill Three, Lanark ML11 9DB.